Clear Linux AlternativesOperating Systems & Linux Distros like Clear Linux

Clear Linux is described as 'OS is an open source, rolling release Linux distribution optimized for performance and security, from the Cloud to the Edge, designed for customization, and manageability' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Clear Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Self-Hosted and Electrum apps. The best Clear Linux alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Clear Linux are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Manjaro Linux.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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    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).

    185 Linux Mint alternatives
    Linux Mint screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Mint screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Windows-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    4.  User friendly
    5.  Cinnamon Desktop
    6.  Debian package compatible
    7.  Linux-based
    8.  Out Of The Box
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Built-in File Manager
    11.  Based on Debian
    12.  Multiple languages
    13.  XFCE support
    14.  Extensive settings menu
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    Linux Mint VS Clear Linux

    Is Linux Mint a good alternative to Clear Linux?
     

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to Clear Linux.

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

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceClear Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and LightweightClear Linux 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.

    162 Ubuntu alternatives
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  User friendly
    4.  APT package manager
    5.  Support for Unicode
    6.  OTA Updates
    7.  Kde support
    8.  Support for .deb files
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Debian package compatible
    11.  KDE
    12.  Portable
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  X server
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  4. Debian icon
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    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.

    198 Debian alternatives
    Debian 9 gnome.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Privacy focused
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Package Control
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Portable
    Debian iconClear Linux Icon

    Debian VS Clear Linux

    Is Debian a good alternative to Clear Linux?
     

    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to Clear Linux.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceClear Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedClear Linux is not according to our users
  5. Fedora icon
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    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.

    187 Fedora alternatives
    Fedora 38

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    XFCE spin

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Wayland Support
    4.  Desktop Environment
    5.  Support for BTRFS
    6.  Unix-like
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Separated workspaces
    10.  Rolling Release
    11.  Key rebinding
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  6. Manjaro Linux icon
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    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...

    185 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.  Community-based
    4.  Clean design
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Arch Linux
    3.  Arch User Repository
    4.  User friendly
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Simple installation
    7.  Out Of The Box
    8.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    9.  Live booting from usb
    10.  Wiki documentation
    11.  Plasma based
    12.  ARM support
    13.  X86/x64 Compatibility
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  7. Tails icon
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    Tails

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    The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client...

    140 Tails alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Electrum
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • VeraCrypt
    • Thunderbird
    Tails screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Booting from USB
    2.  Tor
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  PGP Encryption
    5.  Support for TOR
    6.  Based on Debian
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Cold Boot Protection
    10.  AES-256 Encryption
    11.  Portable
    12.  Compatible with TrueCrypt
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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.

    181 Windows 10 alternatives
    Windows 10 screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows 10 screenshot 1
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    +1
    Windows 10 screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Usability
    3.  PowerShell Scripting
    4.  Onedrive integration
    5.  Xbox Streaming
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Binary packages
    8.  Tablet support
    Windows 10 iconClear Linux Icon

    Windows 10 VS Clear Linux

    Is Windows 10 a good alternative to Clear Linux?
     

    • Windows 10 is the most popular commercial alternative to Clear Linux.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryClear Linux is Free and Open Source
  10. openSUSE icon
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    openSUSE

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

    193 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.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Rolling Release
    5.  Dark Mode
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  11. elementary OS icon
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    elementary OS

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

    200 elementary OS alternatives
    The boot screen

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The logon screen
    The desktop and the menu
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    Some programs included with elementary OS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Flatpak
    4.  Debian package compatible
    5.  App center
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Distraction-free
    9.  Out Of The Box
    10.  Unix kernel
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  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.

    176 macOS alternatives
    macOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    macOS screenshot 1
    macOS screenshot 2
    +4
    macOS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Consistent UI
    2.  Unix-like
    3.  Usability
    4.  Spotlight
    5.  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Chromecast Support
    9.  Voice Commands
    10.  QuickLook File Preview
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    macOS VS Clear Linux

    Is macOS a good alternative to Clear Linux?
     

    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Clear Linux.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryClear Linux is Free and Open Source
  13. Kubuntu icon
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    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.

    201 Kubuntu alternatives
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kubuntu 20.10 "Hirsute Hippo"

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  KDE
    3.  User friendly
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Rolling Release
    6.  Desktop Application
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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.

    173 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.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Automatic window tiling
    5.  Content creators
    6.  Dark Mode
    Pop!_OS iconClear Linux Icon

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