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. Wubuntu icon
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    Wubuntu aka "Windows Ubuntu" is an operating system that inherits all the appearance and functionality of Microsoft Windows, but does not require TPM, secure boot or any other hardware requirement for its operation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. AlmaLinux icon
     14 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. Tizen OS icon
     33 likes

    Open source Linux-based platform designed for smartphones, tablets, netbooks, automotive infotainment, and smart TVs, offering scalable compatibility, advanced multimedia, touch support, Application Compatibility Layer for Android apps, 3D UI, and multitasking.

    82 Tizen OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
  4. antiX icon
     19 likes

    antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.

    172 antiX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. EU OS icon
     5 likes

    Community-led Proof-of-Concept for a common free Operating System for the EU public sector.

    56 EU OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Endless OS icon
     12 likes

    Endless OS is a Linux-based operating system which provides a simplified and streamlined user experience using a customized desktop environment forked from GNOME 3. Rather than using a traditional Linux package management system, Endless OS uses a read-only root file system...

    176 Endless OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. ALT Linux icon
     16 likes

    ALT Linux is a set of RPM-based, APT-managed operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel and Sisyphus package repository branches. ALT Linux Rescue is, well, the disaster recovery tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Ubuntu Budgie icon
     14 likes

    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Bedrock Linux icon
     6 likes

    Bedrock Linux is a meta Linux distribution which allows users to utilize features from other, typically mutually exclusive distributions. Essentially, users can mix-and-match components as desired. For example, one could have:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. pearOS icon
     4 likes

    pearOS is a linux distribution that aims for UI and UX, offering a mac like feeling, now even on older PCs. Why hackintosh when you can pearintosh?

    46 pearOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Ubuntu Unity icon
     4 likes

    Bringing the best of Ubuntu and Unity together, Ubuntu Unity is a beautiful, slick and lightweight Ubuntu flavour. With its beautiful design, efficient and elegant workflow, and features like the heads-up display (HUD), the Global Menu, powerful search and a high level of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. SparkyLinux icon
     9 likes

    SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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