FreeBSD Alternatives

Apps similar to FreeBSD include Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other options are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux. You're spoiled for choice with Operating Systems like FreeBSD: we list more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Mac, Windows and Chrome OS.

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  1. Ubuntu Kylin icon
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    Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu subproject whose goal is to create a variant of Ubuntu that is more suitable for Chinese users using the Simplified Chinese writing system.

    161 Ubuntu Kylin alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  2. ALT Linux icon
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    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.

    207 ALT Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  3. blendOS icon
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    A seamless blend of all Linux distributions.

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  4. Oracle Solaris icon
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    Oracle Solaris is the #1 enterprise OS, delivering breakthrough high-availability, security, efficiency, and industry-leading scalability/performance.

    152 Oracle Solaris alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
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  5. A privacy-focused, AI-ready Debian system featuring the shadow and gold Umbra theme, KDE Plasma 6, preinstalled creative, audio, and 3D tools, agent workspaces for secure local AI, robust updates and recovery controls, browser migration, and strong local-first security.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Debian
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  6. AOSC OS icon
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    AOSC OS is the Linux distribution project of AOSC.

    AOSC OS is built independently, with some reference from some of the greatest Linux distributions from all over the world, namely Fedora, Arch Linux and Debian, etc. The system was initially built with bits and parts from the Li.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  7. Redox icon
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    Redox is a Unix-like Operating System written in Rust, aiming to bring the innovations of Rust to a modern microkernel and full set of applications.

    73 Redox alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
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    Redox OS running COSMIC Editor
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  8. GLF OS icon
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    GLF OS is a gaming-oriented live Linux distribution based on NixOS. Developed by a French-speaking community called Gaming Linux France (GLF), the distribution includes everything one would need for gaming on Linux, including Steam, Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, as well as...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
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  9. Peppermint OS icon
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    Peppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks.

    172 Peppermint OS alternatives

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    • Linux
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