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  1. Linux Mint icon
     1201 likes

    Desktop-focused Linux system offering custom menus, multimedia codecs, browser plugins, native DVD playback, and integrated software manager with user-friendly tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara"
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    +4
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    189 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent77 reviews
  2. Ubuntu icon
     2386 likes

    Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46
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    +1
    Ubuntu screenshot 3
    173 alternatives
    3.8
    Good50 reviews
  3. Ventoy icon
     404 likes

    Ventoy is an open source tool to create bootable USB drive for ISO files. With ventoy, you don't need to format the disk again and again, you just need to copy the iso file to the USB drive and boot it.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ventoy screenshot 1
    58 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent65 reviews
  4. Debian icon
     1184 likes

    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Debian 9 gnome.
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    +2
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    207 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good35 reviews
  5. Wine icon
     775 likes

    A free, open-source compatibility layer allowing Windows applications to run on Linux and other systems, offering configuration and community support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    Wine screenshot 1
    Wine screenshot 1
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    +1
    Wine screenshot 3
    51 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent23 reviews
  6. Fedora icon
     623 likes

    Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Fedora 38
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    +9
    XFCE spin
    189 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent46 reviews
  7. Arch Linux icon
     799 likes

    Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop
    another arch with KDE 4.3 desktop
    arch for console addict
    +1
    arch with openbox window manager
    205 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent32 reviews
  8. KDE Plasma icon
     492 likes

    Plasma is a cross-device work environment by the KDE Community where trust is put on the user's capacity to best define their own workflow and preferences.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • postmarketOS
    • openSUSE
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • FreeBSD
    • SteamOS
    • Wayland
    A typical Plasma desktop looks like this
    KDE Plasma 5.16
    Plasma Widgets
    +3
    KDE Plasma screenshot 3
    30 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent39 reviews
  9. PuTTY icon
     1457 likes

    Free and open-source terminal emulator supporting SSH, Telnet, and SCP. Portable, lightweight, and works offline to connect to remote systems securely.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
    PuTTY screenshot 1
    Tunnels interface
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    118 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good15 reviews
  10. scrcpy icon
     347 likes

    Mirror and control Android devices on PC with up to 120fps performance and resolutions above 1920x1080. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Android
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Gentoo
    • Alpine Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Manjaro Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Chocolatey
    • MacPorts
    scrcpy screenshot 1
    28 alternatives
    4.9
    Excellent40 reviews
  11. UniGetUI icon
     166 likes

    Intuitive interface for managing software via multiple Windows package managers. Supports install, update, bulk actions, backups, metadata review, and notifications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chocolatey
    UniGetUI screenshot 1
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    +7
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    31 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent28 reviews
  12. PortableApps.com icon
     645 likes

    PortableApps.com is a website offering many free, commonly used Windows applications that have been specially packaged for portability. These portable applications can be used from removable media such as USB flash drives.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
    • Mac
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    Portable Apps on Windows 7
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    34 alternatives
  13. balenaEtcher icon
     661 likes

    Ideal for creating bootable USBs and SD cards, ensuring safe, cross-platform use. Open-source, lightweight, and portable with a user-friendly interface.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    balenaEtcher screenshot 1
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    +1
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    62 alternatives
    3.5
    Good71 reviews
  14. Ghostty icon
     76 likes

    Cross-platform terminal emulator combining fast GPU acceleration, native UI, and modern features for interactive CLI environments, fully compliant.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Homebrew
    • Linux Mobile
    Ghostty screenshot 1
    65 alternatives
  15. Docker icon
     351 likes

    Docker is an open-source engine that automates the deployment of any application as a lightweight, portable, self-sufficient container that will run virtually anywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • TrueNAS
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    Docker screenshot 1
    39 alternatives
  16. Linux kernel icon
     332 likes

    The Linux kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system. It's responsible for managing the system's resources and facilitating communication between hardware and software. It was first created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and is open-source, allowing for...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    17 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent16 reviews
  17. UNetbootin icon
     765 likes

    Cross-platform utility to create bootable USB drives or Live USBs, with a built-in downloader for Linux ISO images and rescue disks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Welcome screen
    Distributions list
    Using ISO file
    60 alternatives
    3.5
    Good19 reviews
  18. Xfce icon
     384 likes

    Xfce (pronounced as four individual letters) is a free software desktop environment for Unix and other Unix-like platforms, such as Linux, Solaris and BSD. It aims to be fast and lightweight, while still being visually appealing and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Xfce 4.14
    Xfce screenshot 1
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    29 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent16 reviews
  19. Zorin OS icon
     154 likes

    Linux-based operating system with a customizable interface for Windows users, dual-boot support, WINE compatibility, pre-installed software, and easy setup.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Windows 10 layout
    MacOS layout
    Compact panel layout
    +2
    New theme colours
    191 alternatives
    3.9
    Good19 reviews
  20. Tabby icon
     128 likes

    Tabby is an infinitely customizable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, serial, SSH and Telnet connections.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Tabby screenshot 1
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    120 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good22 reviews
  21. CachyOS icon
     57 likes

    CachyOS is designed to deliver lightning-fast speeds and stability, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable computing experience every time you use it. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or just starting out, CachyOS is the ideal choice for those looking for a powerful...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    CachyOS screenshot 1
    78 alternatives