CoreOS AlternativesOperating Systems and other similar apps like CoreOS

CoreOS is described as 'New Linux distribution that has been rearchitected to provide features needed to run modern infrastructure stacks. The strategies and architectures that influence CoreOS allow companies like Google, Facebook and Twitter to run their services at scale with high' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to CoreOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Web-based, BSD and Mac apps. The best CoreOS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CoreOS are Debian, Fedora, Manjaro Linux and elementary OS.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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    Linux distribution focused on desktop use, with unique menus, media codecs, browser plugins, and DVD support pre-installed; offers easy package management, compatibility with Ubuntu repositories, and a Debian-based alternative for consistency and reliability.

    184 Linux Mint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Mint is primarily a desktop or workstation distribution of Linux, both graphical and easy to use. CoreOS is a specialized server distribution focused on running containers and nothing but containers.

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

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

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceCoreOS is Free and Proprietary
    • Linux Mint is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedCoreOS is not according to our users
  2. Debian icon
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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.

    199 Debian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about Debian as an Alternative to CoreOS
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    CoreOS is designed as Linux distro for use cases where the OS needs to be as thin as possible, like virtual machines, cloud instances etc.

    Debian is primary designed as desktop and server Linux distro for real machines.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to CoreOS.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceCoreOS is Free and Proprietary
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedCoreOS is not according to our users
  3. Fedora icon
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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.

    184 Fedora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Manjaro Linux icon
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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...

    179 Manjaro Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  5. Zorin OS icon
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    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 privacy-focused updates.

    186 Zorin OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. 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.

    175 macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to CoreOS.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryCoreOS is also Free and Proprietary
  7. Pop!_OS icon
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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.

    175 Pop!_OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

    189 Gentoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
     
  9. NixOS icon
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    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...

    188 NixOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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