GalliumOS AlternativesLinux Distros and other similar apps like GalliumOS

GalliumOS is described as 'Fast and lightweight Linux distro made for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes. GalliumOS delivers a complete Linux environment with full hardware support, a carefully tuned kernel, and a full-featured and attractive desktop' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GalliumOS for Linux, Chrome OS, Windows and Mac. The best GalliumOS alternative is Xubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GalliumOS are Lubuntu, Windows 11, Chrome OS and FydeOS.

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GalliumOS alternatives page was last updated Jul 5, 2023
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  1. Xubuntu icon

    Xubuntu

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    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    179 Xubuntu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xubuntu 19.10

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  XFCE support
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking

    Xubuntu VS GalliumOS

     
    Comments about Xubuntu as an Alternative to GalliumOS
    yofaw78034
    Positive •Jul 20, 2020
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    It's very lightweight although lacks device support compared to GalliumOS, resulting in an uncomfortable experience.

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    • Xubuntu is the most popular Linux alternative to GalliumOS.

    • Xubuntu is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GalliumOS.

    • Xubuntu is Free and Open SourceGalliumOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Xubuntu is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGalliumOS is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    181 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 GalliumOS

     
  4. Windows 11 icon

    Windows 11

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    Experience the latest Windows OS with a new Start menu, integrated Teams, and gaming technologies like Auto HDR. Improved security with stricter requirements enhances protection, and seamless Microsoft Account integration makes it ideal for modern devices.

    167 Windows 11 alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows 11 screenshot 1

    Windows 11 Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office

    Windows 11 VS GalliumOS

     

    • Windows 11 is the most popular Windows alternative to GalliumOS.

    • Windows 11 is the most popular commercial alternative to GalliumOS.

    • Windows 11 is Paid and ProprietaryGalliumOS is Free and Open Source
  5. Chrome OS icon

    Chrome OS

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    Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google that uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface, so it works primarily with web applications.

    189 Chrome OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    Chrome OS screenshot 1

    Chrome OS Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Sync with Google Drive
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Chromecast Support
    8.  Google assistant
    9. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration

    Chrome OS VS GalliumOS

     
  6. 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".

    117 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 GalliumOS

     
  7. 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 GalliumOS

     
  9. 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.

    151 Chromium OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Chromium OS screenshot 1

    Chromium OS Features

    1.  Linux-based

    Chromium OS VS GalliumOS

     
  10. Damn Small Linux icon

    Damn Small Linux

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    Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.

    55 Damn Small Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Damn Small Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Portable Linux

    Damn Small Linux VS GalliumOS

     

    • Damn Small Linux is the most popular Mac alternative to GalliumOS.

    • Damn Small Linux is Free and Open SourceGalliumOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Damn Small Linux is LightweightGalliumOS is not according to our users
  11. ZincLinux icon

    ZincLinux

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    ZincLinux was a personal project to build an operating system using XFCE Desktop and Ubuntu on the Linux Kernel. I made this site and host the ISO for anyone that wants to try it out. It’s completely free and fully compatible with Ubuntu.

    160 ZincLinux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    ZincLinux VS GalliumOS

     
  12. Enso OS icon

    Enso OS

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    Enso aims to be a clean and simple OS that is easy to use and incorporates some of our favourite projects from around the Linux world.

    128 Enso OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Enso OS screenshot 1

    Enso OS VS GalliumOS

     
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