Chrome OS AlternativesTop Operating Systems and other similar apps like Chrome OS

Chrome OS is described as 'Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google that uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface, so it works primarily with web applications' and is a very popular operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Chrome OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Raspberry Pi, BSD and Self-Hosted apps. The best Chrome OS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Chrome OS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
    Linux Mint icon

    Linux Mint

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    Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people. The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Latest: Wilma (22).

    183 Linux Mint alternatives
    Linux Mint screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Mint screenshot 1
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    Linux Mint screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    4.  Cinnamon Desktop
    5.  Debian package compatible
    6.  Linux-based
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Out Of The Box
    9.  Application Launchers
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Community-based
    Linux Mint iconChrome OS Icon

    Linux Mint VS Chrome OS

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    Guest

    Mint is probably the best Linux distribution on this planet. It has a lot more possibilities than Chromium OS, but it is not as easy.

    Positive comment •Dec 14, 2017
    3
    Guest

    Not a cloud based OS like Chrome OS.

    Negative comment •Dec 10, 2019
    1
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    • Most users think Linux Mint is a great Chrome OS alternative.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to Chrome OS.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Chrome OS.

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceChrome OS is Free and Proprietary
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and LightweightChrome OS is not according to our users
  2. Ubuntu icon
    Ubuntu icon

    Ubuntu

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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.

    161 Ubuntu alternatives
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
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    Ubuntu screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  APT package manager
    4.  Support for Unicode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  OTA Updates
    10.  Kde support
    11.  Support for .deb files
    12.  Support for scripting
    Ubuntu iconChrome OS Icon

    Ubuntu VS Chrome OS

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    corlaite

    Not a cloud based OS like Chrome OS.

    Positive comment •Sep 5, 2024
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    Ubuntu icon

    • Most users think Ubuntu is a great Chrome OS alternative.

    • Ubuntu is Free and Open SourceChrome OS is Free and Proprietary
    • Ubuntu is CustomizableChrome OS is not according to our users
  4. Debian icon
    Debian icon

    Debian

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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.

    195 Debian alternatives
    Debian 9 gnome.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Debian screenshot 1
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    +2
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Package Control
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    Debian iconChrome OS Icon

    Debian VS Chrome OS

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    Comments about Debian as an Alternative to Chrome OS
     
    corlaite

    Not a cloud based OS like Chrome OS.

    Positive comment •Sep 5, 2024
    0
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    Debian icon

    • Most users think Debian is a great Chrome OS alternative.

    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to Chrome OS.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceChrome OS is Free and Proprietary
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedChrome OS is not according to our users
  5. Fedora icon
    Fedora icon

    Fedora

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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.

    185 Fedora alternatives
    Fedora 38

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    +9
    XFCE spin

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Wayland Support
    4.  Desktop Environment
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Support for BTRFS
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Unix-like
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Separated workspaces
    12.  No registration required
    Fedora iconChrome OS Icon

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  6. Arch Linux icon
    Arch Linux icon

    Arch Linux

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    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.

    197 Arch Linux alternatives
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    another arch with KDE 4.3 desktop
    arch for console addict
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    arch with openbox window manager

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Arch User Repository
    3.  Wiki documentation
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Bleeding edge
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Package Control
    12.  Works Offline
    Arch Linux iconChrome OS Icon

    Arch Linux VS Chrome OS

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  7. Manjaro Linux icon
    Manjaro Linux icon

    Manjaro Linux

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    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...

    184 Manjaro Linux alternatives
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (KDE)
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)
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    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  User friendly
    4.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Arch Linux
    3.  Arch User Repository
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Simple installation
    7.  Out Of The Box
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    10.  Live booting from usb
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Wiki documentation
    Manjaro Linux iconChrome OS Icon

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  9. Windows 10 icon
    Windows 10 icon

    Windows 10

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    Versatile OS with universal app architecture, free first-year offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, redesigned mouse-touch UI, virtual desktop, Microsoft Edge, upgraded security, and enhanced graphics for gaming, supporting fingerprint and face recognition login.

    180 Windows 10 alternatives
    Windows 10 screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Windows 10 screenshot 3

    Windows 10 Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Usability
    3.  PowerShell Scripting
    4. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Tablet support
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Xbox Streaming
    10.  Binary packages
    Windows 10 iconChrome OS Icon

    Windows 10 VS Chrome OS

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    Guest

    Not a cloud based OS like Chrome OS.

    Negative comment •Dec 25, 2017
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    Anonymous Boy

    Runs chrome like a boss, and has waaaay more apps.

    Positive comment •Jul 29, 2020
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    Guest

    I like windows 10 as an alternative to chrome OS because chrome wont let me open my files.

    Positive comment •Jun 28, 2022
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    • Some users think Windows 10 is a great Chrome OS alternative, some don't.

    • Windows 10 is the most popular commercial alternative to Chrome OS.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryChrome OS is Free and Proprietary
  10. openSUSE icon
    openSUSE icon

    openSUSE

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    openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.

    190 openSUSE alternatives
    GNOME desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    KDE Plasma desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.
    XFCE desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Community-based
    openSUSE iconChrome OS Icon

    openSUSE VS Chrome OS

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  11. elementary OS icon
    elementary OS icon

    elementary OS

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    elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .

    198 elementary OS alternatives
    Boot Screen

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Website
    Installation Screen from ISO
    +9
    Onboarding Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Debian package compatible
    4.  Flatpak
    5.  App center
    6.  Out Of The Box
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Consistent UI
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Dark Mode
    elementary OS iconChrome OS Icon

    elementary OS VS Chrome OS

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    Guest

    Very beautiful interface, Lightweight, speedy

    Positive comment •Jun 10, 2018
    1
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    elementary OS icon

    • Most users think elementary OS is a great Chrome OS alternative.

    • elementary OS is Free and Open SourceChrome OS is Free and Proprietary
    • elementary OS is LightweightChrome OS is not according to our users
  12. macOS icon
    macOS icon

    macOS

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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.

    175 macOS alternatives
    macOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    +4
    macOS screenshot 3

    Top macOS Features

    1.  Consistent UI
    2.  Unix-like
    3.  Usability
    4.  Spotlight
    5. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Chromecast Support
    10.  Voice Commands
    11.  QuickLook File Preview
    macOS iconChrome OS Icon

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    • Some users think macOS is a great Chrome OS alternative, some don't.

    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Chrome OS.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryChrome OS is also Free and Proprietary
  13. Kubuntu icon
    Kubuntu icon

    Kubuntu

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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    200 Kubuntu alternatives
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kubuntu 20.10 "Hirsute Hippo"

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  KDE
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Rolling Release
    7.  Desktop Application
    Kubuntu iconChrome OS Icon

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  14. Pop!_OS icon
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    Pop!_OS

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    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.

    171 Pop!_OS alternatives
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1
    Pop!_OS screenshot 2
    +1
    Pop!_OS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Automatic window tiling
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Content creators
    7.  Dark Mode
    Pop!_OS iconChrome OS Icon

    Pop!_OS VS Chrome OS

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