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The best Linux Distro alternative to KidOS is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to KidOS and loads of them are Linux Distros so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Distro alternatives to KidOS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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    Linux Mint

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    Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people. The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Latest: Wilma (22).

    185 Linux Mint alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Linux Mint screenshot 3

    Top Linux Mint Features

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Windows-like
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
    4.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    5.  User friendly
    6.  Cinnamon Desktop
    7.  Debian package compatible
    8.  Linux-based
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Out Of The Box
    11.  Lightweight
    12.  No Tracking
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    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to KidOS.

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

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceKidOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and LightweightKidOS is not according to our users
  2. Ubuntu icon
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    Ubuntu

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    Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

    162 Ubuntu alternatives
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
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    Ubuntu screenshot 3

    Top Ubuntu Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  User friendly
    5.  APT package manager
    6.  Support for Unicode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Support for Themes
    12.  Support for scripting
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  4. Debian icon
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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
    Debian 9 gnome.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Debian screenshot 1
    Debian screenshot 2
    +2
    Debian screenshot 3

    Top Debian Features

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Low memory usage
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Package Control
    5.  Lightweight
    6.  Based on Debian
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Privacy focused
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Command line interface
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Works Offline
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    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to KidOS.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceKidOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedKidOS 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.

    187 Fedora alternatives
    Fedora 38

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Fedora screenshot 1
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    +9
    XFCE spin

    Top Fedora Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Wayland Support
    5.  Desktop Environment
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Privacy focused
    8.  Support for BTRFS
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Unix-like
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Multiple languages
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  6. Arch Linux icon
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    Arch Linux

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    Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

    198 Arch Linux alternatives
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    another arch with KDE 4.3 desktop
    arch for console addict
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    arch with openbox window manager

    Top Arch Linux Features

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Arch User Repository
    5.  Wiki documentation
    6.  Minimalistic
    7.  Community-based
    8.  Linux-based
    9.  Bleeding edge
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Privacy focused
    12.  Ad-free
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  7. Manjaro Linux icon
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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...

    185 Manjaro Linux alternatives
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (KDE)
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)
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    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)

    Top Manjaro Linux Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Arch Linux
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Arch User Repository
    5.  Lightweight
    6.  User friendly
    7.  Community-based
    8.  Linux-based
    9.  Simple installation
    10.  Out Of The Box
    11.  Clean design
    12.  No Tracking
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  9. openSUSE icon
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    openSUSE

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    openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.

    193 openSUSE alternatives
    GNOME desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    KDE Plasma desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.
    XFCE desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    openSUSE Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  Customizable
    3.  User friendly
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  Rolling Release
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Privacy focused
    10.  Community-based
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  10. elementary OS icon
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    elementary OS

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    elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .

    200 elementary OS alternatives
    The boot screen

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The logon screen
    The desktop and the menu
    +2
    Some programs included with elementary OS

    Top elementary OS Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  macOS-like
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
    4.  Configurable
    5.  Flatpak
    6.  Debian package compatible
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Distraction-free
    12.  Works Offline
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  11. Kubuntu icon
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    Kubuntu

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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    201 Kubuntu alternatives
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kubuntu 20.10 "Hirsute Hippo"

    Top Kubuntu Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  KDE
    3.  Customizable
    4.  User friendly
    5.  Based on Debian
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Privacy focused
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Rolling Release
    10.  Lightweight
    11.  Desktop Application
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  12. Xubuntu icon
    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.

    189 Xubuntu alternatives
    Xubuntu 19.10

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xubuntu Desktop

    Xubuntu Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  XFCE support
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Based on Debian
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Privacy focused
    8.  No Tracking
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  13. Zorin OS icon
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    Zorin OS

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    Zorin OS is an easy to use, Linux-based operating system designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure.

    188 Zorin OS alternatives
    Windows 10 layout

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Windows 11 layout
    MacOS layout
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    Deepin layout

    Top Zorin OS Features

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Windows like desktop
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Windows-like
    5.  Out Of The Box
    6.  Customizable
    7.  Intuitive Interface
    8.  Run Windows software
    9.  Printer compatibility
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Lightweight
    12.  Dark Mode
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  14. Qubes OS icon
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    Qubes OS

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    Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.

    200 Qubes OS alternatives
    Qubes OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
    Qubes OS screenshot 1
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    +9
    Qubes OS screenshot 3

    Top Qubes OS Features

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Virtualization
    3.  Software Compartmentalization
    4.  Container Virtualization
    5.  Privacy focused
    6.  Portable
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Lightweight
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Command line interface
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