GNU-Darwin Alternatives

GNU-Darwin is described as 'Aims to be the most free software distribution. Our mission is two-fold: Focus on projects that leverage our unique combination of Darwin and GNU, and help users to enjoy the benefits of software freedom' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to GNU-Darwin for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Self-Hosted and Chrome OS apps. The best GNU-Darwin alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNU-Darwin are Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and Manjaro Linux.

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GNU-Darwin alternatives page was last updated Jan 6, 2022
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  1. Ubuntu MATE icon

    Ubuntu MATE

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    Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

    194 Ubuntu MATE alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu MATE screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  ARM support
    6.  Based on Debian

    Ubuntu MATE VS GNU-Darwin

     
  2. Haiku icon

    Haiku

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    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    220 Haiku alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    Haiku screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multitasking
    2.  Independent
    3.  Native GUI
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Drag and Drop

    Haiku VS GNU-Darwin

     
  4. Deepin icon

    Deepin

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    Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

    192 Deepin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Deepin screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Based on Debian

    Deepin VS GNU-Darwin

     
  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 GNU-Darwin

     
  6. OpenBSD icon

    OpenBSD

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    The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

    186 OpenBSD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    Example OpenBSD 5.2 desktop using Gnome 3.4.2 desktop environment

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Unix-like

    OpenBSD VS GNU-Darwin

     
  7. KDE neon icon

    KDE neon

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    KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a stable and easy-to-use platform, featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and application releases.

    172 KDE neon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    KDE neon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Based on Ubuntu
    5.  Plasma based
    6.  Based on Debian
    7.  Community-based
    8.  KDE
    9.  Support for Nvidia drivers

    KDE neon VS GNU-Darwin

     
  9. Garuda Linux icon

    Garuda Linux

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    Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...

    168 Garuda Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Garuda Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Arch Linux
    2.  Performance Monitoring
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Driver auto install
    5.  Guided configuration
    6.  Rolling Release

    Garuda Linux VS GNU-Darwin

     
  10. Slackware icon

    Slackware

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    Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power...

    172 Slackware alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Slackware screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

    Slackware VS GNU-Darwin

     
  11. Alpine Linux icon

    Alpine Linux

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    Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.

    86 Alpine Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Alpine Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

    Alpine Linux VS GNU-Darwin

     
  12. MX Linux icon

    MX Linux

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    MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.

    173 MX Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    MX Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Rolling Release

    MX Linux VS GNU-Darwin

     
  13. Q4OS icon

    Q4OS

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    Fast and powerful operating system based on the latest technologies while offering highly productive desktop environment. We focus on security, reliability, long-term stability and conservative integration of verified new features.

    173 Q4OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Q4OS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  Windows-like
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline

    Q4OS VS GNU-Darwin

     
  14. 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 GNU-Darwin

     
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