Essence AlternativesOperating Systems and other similar apps like Essence

Essence is described as 'A desktop operating system built from scratch, for control and simplicity' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Essence for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best Essence alternative is Arch Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Essence are ReactOS, Lubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS and Puppy Linux.

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Essence alternatives page was last updated Jan 16, 2024
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  1. 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.

    189 Arch Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    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.  Bleeding edge
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Package Control
    12.  Works Offline

    Arch Linux VS Essence

     

    • Arch Linux is the most popular Linux alternative to Essence.

    • Arch Linux is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Essence.

    • Arch Linux is Free and Open SourceEssence is also Free and Open Source
    • Arch Linux is Customizable, Lightweight, Minimalistic and Privacy focusedEssence is not according to our users
  2. ReactOS icon

    ReactOS

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    ReactOS™ is an Open Source effort to develop a quality operating system that is compatible with applications and drivers written for the Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Seven).

    192 ReactOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • FreeDOS
    ReactOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows XP Compatibility
    2.  Run Windows software
    3.  Nt kernel
    4.  Windows-like
    5.  Support for BTRFS
    6.  Community-based

    ReactOS VS Essence

     

    • ReactOS is the most popular Windows alternative to Essence.

    • ReactOS is Free and Open SourceEssence is also Free and Open Source
    • ReactOS is LightweightEssence is not according to our users
  4. Lubuntu icon

    Lubuntu

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    Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

    180 Lubuntu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The new LXQt desktop.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Debian package compatible
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Based on Debian
    8.  Unix-like
    9.  XFCE support

    Lubuntu VS Essence

     
  5. Raspberry Pi OS icon

    Raspberry Pi OS

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    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    189 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Raspberry Pi OS screenshot 1

    Raspberry Pi OS Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Linux command line
    3.  Based on Debian

    Raspberry Pi OS VS Essence

     
  6. Puppy Linux icon

    Puppy Linux

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    Puppy Linux is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers. It was originally created by Barry Kauler in 2003.

    190 Puppy Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Puppy Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Persistent Storage

    Puppy Linux VS Essence

     
  7. Ubuntu Server icon

    Ubuntu Server

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    The leading platform for scale-out computing, Ubuntu Server helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available.

    194 Ubuntu Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Server screenshot 1

    Ubuntu Server Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Distribution

    Ubuntu Server VS Essence

     
  9. FydeOS icon

    FydeOS

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    FydeOS offers a choice for regular PCs to behave like Chromebooks with alternative supporting services, on-premise or in the cloud, with or without Google. Formerly known as "Flint OS".

    116 FydeOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    FydeOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud based
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  ChromeOS-like

    FydeOS VS Essence

     
  10. Mageia icon

    Mageia

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    Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the Mageia project is a community project and a...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mageia screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Mageia VS Essence

     
  11. Void Linux icon

    Void Linux

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    Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux® kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Void's desktops: XFCE, Enlightenment and MATE

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Linux-based

    Void Linux VS Essence

     
  12. GhostBSD icon

    GhostBSD

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    GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an...

    183 GhostBSD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • BSD
    GhostBSD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    GhostBSD VS Essence

     
  13. Asahi Linux icon

    Asahi Linux

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    Asahi Linux is a project and community with the goal of porting Linux to Apple Silicon Macs, starting with the 2020 M1 Mac Mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro.

    3 Asahi Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Asahi Linux screenshot 1

    Asahi Linux Features

    1.  Support for Apple M1

    Asahi Linux VS Essence

     

    • Asahi Linux is the most popular Mac alternative to Essence.

    • Asahi Linux is Free and Open SourceEssence is also Free and Open Source
  14. Linux Lite icon

    Linux Lite

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    Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop.

    191 Linux Lite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Lite 4.2 -November 2018

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu

    Linux Lite VS Essence

     
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