Windows Server Essentials Alternatives for Linux

Windows Server Essentials is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is ClearOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Windows Server Essentials and seven of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Windows Server Essentials are Zentyal, Amahi Home Server, SME Server and Artica.

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  1. ClearOS icon

    ClearOS

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    ClearOS is a family of operating systems for the enterprise, small business, and home. There are three editions to choose from depending on your needs and suitable to your abilities. They are: ClearOS Enterprise, ClearOS Home, and ClearOS Core.

    28 ClearOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  2. Zentyal icon

    Zentyal

     55 likes

    Integrates native Active Directory and all essential network services, including domain, mail, gateway, infrastructure, and security roles, for SMBs, offering web-based management, centralized authentication, file server, VPN, and firewall in a single Linux platform.

    26 Zentyal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. Amahi Home Server icon

    Amahi Home Server

     19 likes

    The Amahi Home Server is designed for home and small office environments where the technical support staff do not want the job!

    22 Amahi Home Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The Amahi dashboards "Storage" tab allows you to view the temperatures of your hard-drives (that is if they have that ability) and also how much used and free space that drive has. Can show unlimited amount of drives.
     
  5. SME Server icon

    SME Server

     5 likes

    SME Server is a leading distribution for small and medium enterprises. It stands apart from the competition by shipping with most common functionality preconfigured and features a number of popular additional enhancements in the form of downloadable contributions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Artica icon

    Artica

     5 likes

    Get a web based email/messaging, HTTP proxy, files server, VPN administration interface Using Postfix, Squid, Samba And extend them with Security quickly and easily How to create a Mail/Proxy/File

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Linux Schools

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    Linux Schools consists of Karoshi Server and Karoshi client. It is an Ubuntu LTS Server based solution especially designed for educational environments. It is a fully modular and scalable distribuition, mainly written in Bash.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. Lightwhale icon

    Lightwhale

     Like

    Lightwhale is a purpose-built operating system designed to run Docker containers effortlessly. It live-boots from an ISO straight into a fully functional Docker Engine, eliminating the need for installation or configuration.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
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