FydeOS AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like FydeOS

FydeOS is described as '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"' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FydeOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Windows and Mac apps. The best FydeOS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FydeOS are Debian, Fedora, Manjaro Linux and elementary OS.

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  1. Linux Mint icon

    Linux Mint

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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.

    183 Linux Mint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara"
     
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    FydeOS is a ChromiumOS-Distrbution not a Linux-Distribution - ChromiumOS is based on a Linux-Kernel but is heavily modified - Linux Mint is a GNU OS running a generic Upstream-Linux-Kernel. They both share as much as OS/2 and Windows 10.

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

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

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceFydeOS is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Linux Mint is CustomizableFydeOS is not according to our users
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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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Debian 9 gnome.
     
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    fydeOS is a fork of chromiumOS and clould based OS, Debian is a full Linux OS

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

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceFydeOS is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Debian is CustomizableFydeOS is not according to our users
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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.

    183 Fedora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Fedora 38
     
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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...

    179 Manjaro Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)
     
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    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.

    175 macOS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryFydeOS is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    FreeBSD

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    FreeBSD is an 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...

    193 FreeBSD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    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.

    178 Windows 10 alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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    • Windows 10 is the most popular commercial alternative to FydeOS.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryFydeOS is Free Personal and Proprietary
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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.

    175 Pop!_OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1
     
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    ReactOS

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    ReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).

    195 ReactOS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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