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  1. Operating Systems

    Looking for alternatives to operating systems such as Windows 10 and Windows 11? The options below are good options for making a switch over to Linux, a free and open source alternative.

  2. 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
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    XFCE spin
  3. Vanilla OS is an operating system built with simplicity in mind. It's fast, lightweight, beautiful and ready for all your daily tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vanilla OS Controls
    Vanilla OS containers
    Vanilla OS screenshot 2
  4. 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
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    Deepin layout
  5. 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
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    Linux Mint screenshot 3
  6. postmarketOS extends the free and open source operating system Alpine Linux to run on smartphones and other mobile devices. Alpine is a security-oriented, light-weight Linux distribution based on musl libc and BusyBox.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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  7. Desktop Environments

  8. GNOME icon
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    An easy and elegant way to use your computer, GNOME is designed to help you have the best possible computing experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    GNOME 40
    GNOME 40 with a couple programs opened
    GNOME 40 Activities
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    GNOME 40 Calendar and Notifications Menu
  9. 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
    A typical Plasma desktop looks like this
    KDE Plasma 5.16
    Panel Settings
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    Plasma Widgets
  10. Cinnamon icon
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    Cinnamon is a Linux desktop which provides advanced innovative features and a traditional user experience. The desktop layout is similar to GNOME icon GNOME 2. The underlying technology is forked from GNOME icon GNOME Shell.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Cinnamon 4.2
  11. Other Apps

  12. A music player for the desktop. Designed to be powerful and streamlined, putting the user in control of their music collection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    Tauon Music Box screenshot 1
    Tauon Music Box screenshot 1
    Tauon Music Box screenshot 2
  13. Cinny icon
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    A Matrix client where you can enjoy the conversation using simple, elegant and secure interface protected by e2ee with the power of open source.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Cinny screenshot 1
    Cinny screenshot 1
    Cinny screenshot 2
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    Cinny screenshot 3
  14. GIMP icon
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    Advanced image manipulation tool offering comprehensive tools for photo retouching, composition, and batch processing in a free package.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
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    GIMP 2.99.18 on Windows, non-default theme.
    GIMP screenshot 2
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    GIMP screenshot 3
  15. GNOME Apps (GTK)

  16. GNOME Files, formerly known as Nautilus, is the official file manager for the GNOME desktop, giving the user a simple way to navigate and manage its files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
    GNOME Files screenshot 1
    GNOME Files screenshot 1
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    GNOME Files screenshot 3
  17. GNOME Text Editor is a simple text editor focused on a pleasing default experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    GNOME Text Editor screenshot 1
    GNOME Text Editor screenshot 1
    GNOME Text Editor screenshot 2
  18. Warehouse icon
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    Warehouse is a versatile toolbox for managing flatpak user data, viewing flatpak app info, and batch managing installed flatpaks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Warehouse screenshot 1
    Warehouse screenshot 1
    Warehouse screenshot 2
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    Warehouse screenshot 3
  19. Flatseal icon
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    Flatseal is a graphical utility to review and modify basic permissions from your Flatpak applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Dark theme. And allow access to "Other files" or folders.
    Flatseal screenshot 1
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    Flatseal screenshot 3
  20. Tuba icon
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    Explore the federated social web with Tuba for GNOME. Stay connected to your favorite communities, family and friends with support for popular Fediverse platforms like Mastodon, GoToSocial, Akkoma & more!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • Windows
    Tuba screenshot 1
    Tuba screenshot 1
    Tuba screenshot 2
  21. Fractal icon
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    Fractal is a Matrix messaging app for GNOME written in Rust. Its interface is optimized for collaboration in large groups, such as free software projects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    Fractal screenshot 1
    Fractal screenshot 1
    Fractal screenshot 2
  22. Flare is an unofficial app that lets you chat with your friends on Signal from Linux. It is still in development and doesn't include as many features as the official Signal applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Flare for Signal screenshot 1
  23. Censor private information.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    GNOME Obfuscate screenshot 1
  24. Libadwaita TIDAL client for Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    High Tide TIDAL Client screenshot 1
    High Tide TIDAL Client screenshot 1
  25. Delfin icon
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    Delfin is a native client for the Jellyfin media server. It features a fast and clean interface to stream your media in an embedded MPV-based video player.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Delfin screenshot 1
    Delfin screenshot 1
    Delfin screenshot 2
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    Delfin screenshot 3
  26. Fragments icon
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    Fragments is an easy to use BitTorrent client for the GNOME icon GNOME desktop environment. It can be used to transfer files via the BitTorrent peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol, such as videos, music or installation images for Linux distributions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Overview of all torrents grouped by status
    Manage and access individual files of a torrent
    Automatic detection of torrent or magnet links from the clipboard
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    Connect to remote Fragments or Transmission sessions
  27. Loupe is a modern image viewer designed for the GNOME icon GNOME desktop environment, offering fast GPU-accelerated rendering, image editing and metadata viewing. It replaced .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Loupe Image Viewer screenshot 1
    Edit Image
    Image Properties
  28. Boxes icon
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    A simple GNOME application to access virtual systems. It is based on a design from Jon McCann and Jakub Steiner.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Boxes screenshot 1
    Boxes screenshot 1
    Boxes screenshot 2
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    Boxes screenshot 3
  29. Dissent icon
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    Independent Linux Discord client built with GTK4 for a lightweight, appealing experience. Supports chats, Markdown, emojis, folders, and custom themes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Discord
    • Flathub
    Dissent screenshot 1
    Dissent screenshot 1
    Dissent screenshot 2
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    Dissent screenshot 3
  30. GSConnect icon
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    GSConnect is a complete implementation of KDE Connect especially for GNOME Shell with Nautilus, Chrome and Firefox integration. It does not rely on the KDE Connect desktop application and will not work with it installed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME
    GSConnect screenshot 1
    GSConnect screenshot 1
  31. KDE Plasma Apps (Qt)

  32. Dolphin is a file manager for KDE focusing on usability. Has three view modes: Icon, Detail and it used to have Column View like in Finder (it is not available in current version due to problems with maintaibility). Supports FTP, SCP and other protocols. Highly configurable.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 1
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 1
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 2
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    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 3
  33. Kate icon
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    The Kate project develops two main products: KatePart, the advanced editor component which is used in numerous KDE applications requiring a text editing component, and Kate, a MDI text editor application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    Kate screenshot 1
    Kate screenshot 1
    Kate with an ATOM color scheme using some RegEx to find and replace.
  34. Kdenlive icon
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    Intuitive multi-track video editor with robust hardware-accelerated support; offers chroma key, color grading, and extensive audio/video format compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Logging
    Editing
    Audio
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    Effects
  35. Facilitates device communication, enabling notifications, SMS replies, file sharing, and remote control across multiple operating systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    KDE Connect screenshot 1
    System Settings Module
    KDE Connect screenshot 2
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    KDE Connect screenshot 3
  36. Gwenview icon
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    Fast image viewer with support for multiple formats, quick crop, rotate, lossless JPEG editing, drag-and-drop, thumbnail navigation, and slideshow mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Gwenview screenshot 1
    Gwenview screenshot 1
    Gwenview screenshot 2
  37. KTorrent icon
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    KTorrent is a bittorrent application for KDE Plasma icon KDE Plasma which allows you to download files using the BitTorrent protocol. It enables you to run multiple torrents at the same time and comes with extended features to make it a full-featured client for...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    KTorrent screenshot 1
  38. Neochat icon
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    NeoChat is a client for Matrix icon Matrix, the decentralized communication protocol for instant messaging. It is a fork of Spectral, using KDE frameworks, most notably Kirigami, KConfig and KI18n.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • KDE
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    Neochat screenshot 1
    Neochat screenshot 1
    Neochat screenshot 2
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    Neochat screenshot 3
  39. Terminals

  40. A simple user-friendly terminal emulator for the GNOME desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    GNOME Console screenshot 1
  41. Ghostty icon
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    Cross-platform terminal emulator combining fast GPU acceleration, native UI, and modern features for interactive CLI environments, fully compliant.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Homebrew
    Ghostty screenshot 1
  42. Black Box icon
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    Black Box is a native terminal emulator that offers superb theming options.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Black Box screenshot 1
    Black Box screenshot 1
  43. Konsole icon
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    Konsole is a terminal to run a command shell. It provides a command line interface for directly controlling your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • KDE
    Konsole screenshot 1
    Some of Konsole's new features in 20.08 release.
    Dolphin using the integrate Konsole widget.
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    Konsole supports multiple tabs per windows.
  44. Tabby icon
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    Tabby is an infinitely customizable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, serial, SSH and Telnet connections.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Tabby screenshot 1
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    Tabby screenshot 2
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