AlmaLinux Alternatives

AlmaLinux is described as 'Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to AlmaLinux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and BSD apps. The best AlmaLinux alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AlmaLinux are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. macOS icon
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    A Unix-based OS for Mac with seamlessly integration with Apple’s ecosystem, offering an intuitive UI, productivity tools like Finder, Spotlight, and Automator, built-in apps like Safari and Photos, Continuity for cross-device functionality, and security features including FileVault and Gatekeeper.

    186 macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  2. EndeavourOS icon
     72 likes

    EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

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    • Linux
     
  3. Pop!_OS icon
     106 likes

    Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. ReactOS icon
     299 likes

    ReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).

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    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
  5. FreeBSD icon
     276 likes

    FreeBSD is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms. A large community has continually developed it for more than thirty years. Its advanced networking, security, and storage features have made FreeBSD the platform of choice for many of...

    205 FreeBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. NixOS icon
     77 likes

    NixOS is a GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In existing distributions, actions such as upgrades are dangerous: upgrading a package can cause other packages to break, upgrading an entire system is much less...

    199 NixOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Qubes OS icon
     129 likes

    Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
     
  8. Aurora OS icon
     24 likes

    Aurora is a delightful KDE desktop experience for end-users that are looking for reliability and developers for the most-hassle free setup. Zero maintenance included.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Fedora
     
  9. Xubuntu icon
     295 likes

    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Gentoo icon
     174 likes

    Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
     
  11. Windows 11 icon
     48 likes

    Experience the latest Windows OS with a new Start menu, integrated Teams, and gaming technologies like Auto HDR. Improved security with stricter requirements enhances protection, and seamless Microsoft Account integration makes it ideal for modern devices.

    177 Windows 11 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  12. Raspberry Pi OS icon
     112 likes

    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    202 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
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