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In this list I bring you a variety of alternative software to those from Microsoft, and also that these free and open source programs

So enjoy this list!

(I will be updating it every day)

AxelFOSS
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  1. Alternatives To Windows 10/11

  2. 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"
    Linux Mint screenshot 1
    Linux Mint screenshot 2
    +4
    Linux Mint screenshot 3
  3. Zorin OS icon
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    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
    Windows 11 layout
    MacOS layout
    +7
    Deepin layout
  4. Ubuntu icon
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    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
    Ubuntu screenshot 1
    Ubuntu screenshot 2
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    Ubuntu screenshot 3
  5. KDE neon icon
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    KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a stable and easy-to-use platform, featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and application releases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    KDE neon screenshot 1
  6. Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (KDE)
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)
    +5
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)
  7. 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
  8. Q4OS icon
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    Fast and powerful operating system based on the latest technologies while offering highly productive desktop environment. We focus on security, reliability, long-term stability and conservative integration of verified new features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Q4OS screenshot 1
    Q4OS screenshot 1
    Q4OS screenshot 2
    +10
    Q4OS screenshot 3
  9. Fedora icon
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    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
    Fedora screenshot 1
    Fedora screenshot 2
    +9
    XFCE spin
  10. Debian icon
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    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.
    Debian screenshot 1
    Debian screenshot 2
    +2
    Debian screenshot 3
  11. openSUSE icon
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    openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GNOME desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.
    KDE Plasma desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.
    XFCE desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.
  12. CachyOS icon
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    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
  13. The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora icon Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. Fedora is a very good workstation OS, however, anything involving any kind of 3rd party or proprietary packages is usually...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Nobara Linux screenshot 1
    Nobara Linux screenshot 1
    Nobara Linux screenshot 2
  14. Bazzite icon
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    Bazzite is a custom gaming Linux distro built from ublue-os/main and ublue-os/nvidia using Fedora technology, which means expanded hardware support and built in drivers are included.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Bazzite screenshot 1
    Bazzite screenshot 1
    Bazzite screenshot 2
    +3
    Bazzite screenshot 3
  15. Xubuntu icon
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    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce icon Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu icon Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xubuntu 19.10
    Xubuntu Desktop
  16. Lubuntu icon
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    Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The new LXQt desktop.
    Lubuntu screenshot 1
    Lubuntu screenshot 2
    +5
    Lubuntu screenshot 3
  17. Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu MATE screenshot 1
  18. Alternatives To Microsoft Office

  19. Free and open-source office suite with advanced word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics, math formula editor, and database tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    LibreOffice Writer on Linux
    LibreOffice Calc on Linux
    Main menu (old version)
    +8
    LibreOffice Writer on Windows 7
  20. Open-source suite for editing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and PDF files with co-editing modes, plugin support, AI assistant, and integration across 40+ platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
    ONLYOFFICE screenshot 1
    ONLYOFFICE screenshot 1
    ONLYOFFICE screenshot 2
    +7
    ONLYOFFICE screenshot 3
  21. Calligra Suite is an office and graphic art suite by KDE. It contains applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, vector graphics, and editing databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • FreeBSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Calligra Suite screenshot 1
    Calligra Suite screenshot 1
    Calligra Suite screenshot 2
    +4
    Calligra Suite screenshot 3
  22. Enterprise-ready on-premise suite with advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools, maximizing interoperability and file compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Collabora Office Classic screenshot 1
    Collabora Office Classic screenshot 1
    Collabora Office Classic screenshot 2
  23. Alternatives To Microsoft Edge

  24. Open-source browser with Gecko engine, supporting HTML add-ons and providing privacy features like Enhanced Tracking Protection and third-party cookie blocking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
    Firefox Desktop (Dark Theme)
    Firefox iOS (Light Theme)
    +7
    Firefox iOS (Dark Theme)
  25. Brave icon
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    Fast, secure browser with built-in ad block, privacy controls, and global tracking protections. Optimizes data, speed, and battery life.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    Brave screenshot 1
    Brave screenshot 1
    Brave screenshot 2
    +4
    Brave screenshot 3
  26. Waterfox icon
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    Waterfox is an open-source, privacy-focused browser based on the popular open source browser with a red panda as a mascot. It is designed to be a drop-in replacement for said browser that offers enhanced privacy features, performance improvements, and customizability while...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    Desktop
    Mobile
  27. Floorp icon
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    The Floorp project is a project that seeks privacy and a balance between anonymity and the public nature of the web.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    Floorp screenshot 1
    Floorp screenshot 1
    Floorp screenshot 2
    +1
    Vertical tabs
  28. Privacy-centric, open-source browser with unique UI features like vertical tabs, Split View, and Zen Glance, focusing on security and tranquility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Zen Browser screenshot 1
    Zen Browser screenshot 1
    Zen Browser screenshot 2
    +8
    Zen Browser screenshot 3
  29. LibreWolf icon
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    Privacy-focused browser with over 500 settings for enhanced security and performance, independent of Firefox, and not affiliated with Mozilla.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
    Settings
  30. The Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It’s designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. You could say it’s a Tor Browser to use without the Tor Network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Mullvad Browser screenshot 1
    Mullvad Browser screenshot 1
    Mullvad Browser screenshot 2
    +1
    Mullvad Browser screenshot 3
  31. Enhance privacy with a secure, portable browser that hides your IP and encrypts connections on multiple platforms, maintaining anonymity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Tor
    • OpenBSD
    • Flathub
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
    Tor Browser 10.0.3 is now based on the new version of Firefox for Android.
    Tor browser for android alpha
  32. A Floorp fork with custom branding and KDE patches by OpenSUSE. Features include pre-installed extensions like Ublock Origin and canvasblocker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    • Mac
    FireDragon screenshot 1
    FireDragon screenshot 1
    FireDragon screenshot 2
  33. Chromium icon
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    Open-source browser project forming the codebase for other browsers, with strong security, stability, frequent updates, and wide platform compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Start Page
    Settings
    Addons Shop
  34. Open-source browser disables Google integration and background services, increasing privacy, stripping binaries, and offering user control with full transparency.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    ungoogled-chromium screenshot 1
    ungoogled-chromium screenshot 1
    ungoogled-chromium screenshot 2
    +1
    ungoogled-chromium screenshot 3
  35. Falkon icon
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    Falkon, formerly QupZilla, is a QtWebEngine based cross-platform web browser.

    It aims to be a lightweight web browser available through all major platforms.

    Falkon has all standard functions you expect from a web browser. It includes bookmarks, history (both also in sidebar).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Snapcraft
    Falkon screenshot 1
    Falkon screenshot 1
  36. GNOME Web icon
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    GNOME Web is the web browser for the GNOME desktop, based on the popular WebKit engine. It offers a simple, clean, beautiful view of the Web featuring first-class GNOME desktop integration. Its code name is Epiphany.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Single Tab
    Developer Tools
    Multiple Tabs
    +1
    Viewing Opened Tabs
  37. IronFox icon
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    IronFox is a fork of DivestOS's Mull Browser based on Firefox. Our goal is to continue the legacy of Mull to provide a secure, hardened and privacy-oriented browser for daily use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    IronFox screenshot 1
    IronFox screenshot 2
    IronFox screenshot 3
  38. Iceraven icon
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    A web browser for Android, based on Mozilla's Fenix version of Firefox, GeckoView and Mozilla Android Components.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Iceraven screenshot 1
    Iceraven screenshot 2
    Iceraven screenshot 3
  39. Firefox Focus is the Mozilla-made browser that considers your privacy first and foremost. By default, it blocks ad-trackers and it helps keep things secure by providing easy ways to clear your browsing history, including passwords and cookies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    Firefox Focus screenshot 1
    Firefox Focus screenshot 2
    Firefox Focus screenshot 3
  40. Cromite icon
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    Cromite is a Chromium fork based on Bromite with privacy-focused features, built-in ad-blocking, user agent switching, and DNS modification to improve security.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    new tab page
    settings page
  41. Alternatives To Microsoft Bing

  42. SearXNG icon
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    SearXNG is a free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases. Users are neither tracked nor profiled.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Docker
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    • Cloudron
    SearXNG screenshot 1
    SearXNG screenshot 1
    SearXNG screenshot 2
  43. Alternatives To Microsoft Outlook (Email Provider)

  44. Secure Swiss-based email with end-to-end encryption and zero third-party access. Available across devices, offering a free version to promote privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Tor
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    Proton Mail screenshot 2
    +9
    Proton Mail screenshot 3
  45. Tuta Mail icon
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    End-to-end encrypted app for email, calendar, and contacts, requiring no personal data, with open source code and quantum-resistant security.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    Tuta Mail screenshot 1
    Tuta Mail screenshot 1
    Tuta Mail screenshot 2
    +1
    Tuta Mail screenshot 3
  46. Privacy-friendly Swiss email solution with 20 GB free storage, custom domain options, contact and calendar sync, and cross-device access in a secure suite.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    Infomaniak kMail screenshot 1
    Infomaniak kMail screenshot 1
    Infomaniak kMail screenshot 2
    +8
    Infomaniak kMail screenshot 3
  47. Alternatives To Microsoft Outlook (Email Client)

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Comments

AxelFOSS
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Infomaniak kChat  icon Infomaniak kChat is not open source, alternatively, there is Infomaniak kMeet icon Infomaniak kMeet, which is open source.

Darlene Sonalder
1

For Teams I would suggest: Zulip icon Zulip , Mattermost icon Mattermost and Infomaniak kChat  icon Infomaniak kChat

Gu