FreeBSD Alternatives

FreeBSD is described as 'Operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms. A large community has continually developed it for more than thirty years. Its advanced networking, security, and storage features have made FreeBSD the platform of choice for many of' and is a very popular operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FreeBSD for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best FreeBSD alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FreeBSD are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  2. Chromium OS icon

    Chromium OS

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    Chromium OS is an open-source project, used primarily by developers, that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.

    148 Chromium OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. Ubuntu Budgie icon

    Ubuntu Budgie

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    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...

    188 Ubuntu Budgie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Zorin OS

    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 p...

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    Edubuntu

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    Edubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. GLF OS icon

    GLF OS

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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)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  8. ROSA Linux icon

    ROSA Linux

     5 likes

    ROSA Linux is a Linux operating system and distribution, developed by Russian company LLC NTC IT ROSA. It is available in three different editions: ROSA Desktop Fresh (GNOME and KDE), ROSA Enterprise Desktop, and ROSA Enterprise Linux Server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mandriva Linux
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  10. ChromeOS Flex icon

    ChromeOS Flex

     6 likes

    Cloud-first, fast, easy-to-manage, and secure operating system for PCs and Macs. ChromeOS Flex is a sustainable way to modernize devices you already own. It’s easy to deploy across your fleet or simply try it to see what a cloud-first OS has to offer.

    63 ChromeOS Flex alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
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  12. UbuntuDDE icon

    UbuntuDDE

     5 likes

    UbuntuDDE, also known as Ubuntu with Deepin Desktop Environment, is a Linux distribution that combines the user-friendly Ubuntu system with the modern and elegant Deepin desktop environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  13. WattOS icon

    WattOS

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    wattOS is a fast desktop Linux distribution based on Debian. Using the lightweight Openbox window manager as its default user interface, the distribution strives to be as energy-efficient as possible...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  14. Xinuos OpenServer™ 10 icon

    Xinuos OpenServer™ 10

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    Xinuos OpenServer™ 10 is a 64-bit operating system based on the popular FreeBSD and designed to support business applications within an enterprise environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  15. IBM AIX icon

    IBM AIX

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    AIX is a series of proprietary Unix operating systems developed and sold by IBM for several of its computer platforms. Originally released for the IBM RT PC RISC workstation, AIX now supports or has supported a wide variety of hardware platforms, including the IBM RS/6000 series...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
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