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The best Operating System 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 Operating Systems so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Operating System 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
    Linux Mint screenshot 1
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    Linux Mint screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Windows-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    4.  Cinnamon Desktop
    5.  Debian package compatible
    6.  Linux-based
    7.  Out Of The Box
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Built-in File Manager
    10.  Based on Debian
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  XFCE support
    13.  Extensive settings menu
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    Linux Mint VS KidOS

    Is Linux Mint a good alternative to KidOS?
     

    • 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
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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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  APT package manager
    4.  Support for Unicode
    5.  OTA Updates
    6.  Kde support
    7.  Support for .deb files
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  Debian package compatible
    10.  KDE
    11.  Portable
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  X server
    Ubuntu iconKidOS Icon

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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
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    Debian screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Privacy focused
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Package Control
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Portable
    Debian iconKidOS Icon

    Debian VS KidOS

    Is Debian a good alternative to KidOS?
     

    • 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
  5. Fedora icon
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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
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    +9
    XFCE spin

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Wayland Support
    4.  Desktop Environment
    5.  Support for BTRFS
    6.  Unix-like
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Separated workspaces
    10.  Rolling Release
    11.  Key rebinding
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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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Community-based
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Privacy focused
    7.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Arch User Repository
    3.  Wiki documentation
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  Bleeding edge
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Package Control
    8.  ARM support
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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)

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  User friendly
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Clean design
    6.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Arch Linux
    3.  Arch User Repository
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  Simple installation
    6.  Out Of The Box
    7.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    8.  Live booting from usb
    9.  Wiki documentation
    10.  Plasma based
    11.  ARM support
    12.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    Manjaro Linux iconKidOS Icon

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  9. Windows 10 icon
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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.

    181 Windows 10 alternatives
    Windows 10 screenshot 1

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Usability
    3.  PowerShell Scripting
    4.  Onedrive integration
    5.  Xbox Streaming
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Binary packages
    8.  Tablet support
    Windows 10 iconKidOS Icon

    Windows 10 VS KidOS

    Is Windows 10 a good alternative to KidOS?
     

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

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryKidOS is Free and Open Source
  10. 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.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Dark Mode
    openSUSE iconKidOS Icon

    openSUSE VS KidOS

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  11. 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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Flatpak
    4.  Debian package compatible
    5.  App center
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Distraction-free
    9.  Out Of The Box
    10.  Unix kernel
    elementary OS iconKidOS Icon

    elementary OS VS KidOS

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  12. macOS icon
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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.

    176 macOS alternatives
    macOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    macOS screenshot 1
    macOS screenshot 2
    +4
    macOS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Consistent UI
    2.  Unix-like
    3.  Usability
    4.  Spotlight
    5.  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Chromecast Support
    9.  Voice Commands
    10.  QuickLook File Preview
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    macOS VS KidOS

    Is macOS a good alternative to KidOS?
     

    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to KidOS.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryKidOS is Free and Open Source
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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"

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  KDE
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  Rolling Release
    5.  Desktop Application
    Kubuntu iconKidOS Icon

    Kubuntu VS KidOS

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  14. Xubuntu icon
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    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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  XFCE support
    3.  Based on Debian
    Xubuntu iconKidOS Icon

    Xubuntu VS KidOS

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