Chrome OS Alternatives

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, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and BSD 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. ONU icon

    ONU

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    An OS based on Debian 12 for development with an Xfce-like desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Astral OS icon

    Astral OS

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    Astral is a 64 bit operating system with its own kernel written in C for the x86-64 architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  4. PorteuX icon

    PorteuX

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    PorteuX is a Linux distro based on Slackware, inspired by Slax and Porteus and available to the public for free under GPL. Its main goal is to be super fast, small, portable, modular and immutable (if the user wants so).

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Slackware
     
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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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  6. VitruvianOS icon

    VitruvianOS

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    Vitruvian is an operating system based on Linux, heavily inspired by BeOS, bringing the elegance and simplicity of a classic operating system to modern hardware. It leverages Linux's hardware support while maintaining the responsive, user-friendly nature of BeOS.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  8. MicroPythonOS icon

    MicroPythonOS

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    MicroPythonOS is a lightweight, fast, and versatile operating system designed to run on microcontrollers like the ESP32 and desktop systems. With a modern Android-like touch screen UI, App Store, and Over-The-Air updates, it’s the perfect OS for innovators and developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Python
    • Mac
    • Raspberry Pi
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  9. Eldy icon

    Eldy

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    The browser Eldy is a software developed by a project which aims to approach elderly and who is not familiar with Internet and computer to use the great network so as to reduce the "social digital divide."

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Qimo For Kids icon

    Qimo For Kids

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    Qimo 4 Kids is a child-friendly desktop environment built entirely with free software. Qimo comes pre-installed with educational games for kids and themed with large colorful icons to help young users navigate easily.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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