LinuxFX AlternativesLinux Distros and other similar apps like LinuxFX

LinuxFX is described as 'A Windows Like Linux Distro based on Ubuntu' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to LinuxFX for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Raspberry Pi and Windows apps. The best LinuxFX alternative is Tails, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LinuxFX are openSUSE, macOS, Zorin OS and Pop!_OS.

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LinuxFX alternatives page was last updated Jan 16, 2024
  1. Tails icon
     223 likes

    The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client...

    134 Tails alternatives
    Tails screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Electrum
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • VeraCrypt
    • Thunderbird

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Booting from USB
    2.  Tor
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  PGP Encryption
    7. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    8.  Based on Debian
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  End-to-End Encryption
    12.  Cold Boot Protection
    Tails iconLinuxFX Icon

    Tails VS LinuxFX

    Is Tails a good alternative to LinuxFX?
     
    • Tails is the most popular Linux alternative to LinuxFX.

    • Tails is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LinuxFX.

    • Tails is Free and Open SourceLinuxFX is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tails is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightLinuxFX is not according to our users
  2. openSUSE icon
     334 likes

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

    182 openSUSE alternatives
    GNOME desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Community-based
    openSUSE iconLinuxFX Icon

    openSUSE VS LinuxFX

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  3. macOS icon
     559 likes

    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.

    168 macOS alternatives
    macOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Top macOS Features

    1.  Consistent UI
    2.  Unix-like
    3.  Usability
    4.  Spotlight
    5. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Chromecast Support
    10.  Voice Commands
    11.  QuickLook File Preview
    macOS iconLinuxFX Icon

    macOS VS LinuxFX

    Is macOS a good alternative to LinuxFX?
     
    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to LinuxFX.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryLinuxFX is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Zorin OS icon
     116 likes

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

    177 Zorin OS alternatives
    Windows 10 layout

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows like desktop
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Windows-like
    4.  Out Of The Box
    5.  Run Windows software
    6.  Printer compatibility
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Based on Ubuntu
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Debian package compatible
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  User Levels
    Zorin OS iconLinuxFX Icon

    Zorin OS VS LinuxFX

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  5. Pop!_OS icon
     82 likes

    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.

    167 Pop!_OS alternatives
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Automatic window tiling
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Content creators
    7.  Dark Mode
    Pop!_OS iconLinuxFX Icon

    Pop!_OS VS LinuxFX

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  6. FreeBSD icon
     256 likes

    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...

    186 FreeBSD alternatives
    FreeBSD screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Unix-like
    2.  Geeky
    3.  ARM support
    4.  Package Control
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Ad-free
    FreeBSD iconLinuxFX Icon

    FreeBSD VS LinuxFX

    Is FreeBSD a good alternative to LinuxFX?
     
    • FreeBSD is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to LinuxFX.

    • FreeBSD is Free and Open SourceLinuxFX is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FreeBSD is Privacy focused and LightweightLinuxFX is not according to our users
  7. Lubuntu icon
     241 likes

    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.

    179 Lubuntu alternatives
    The new LXQt desktop.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  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 iconLinuxFX Icon

    Lubuntu VS LinuxFX

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  8. Qubes OS icon
     107 likes

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

    192 Qubes OS alternatives
    Qubes OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Software Compartmentalization
    3.  Container Virtualization
    4.  Domain isolation
    5.  Tor
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Rolling Release
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Based on Fedora
    Qubes OS iconLinuxFX Icon

    Qubes OS VS LinuxFX

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  9. ReactOS icon
     284 likes

    ReactOS™ is an Open Source effort to develop a quality operating system that is compatible with applications and drivers written for the Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Seven).

    191 ReactOS alternatives
    ReactOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • FreeDOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows XP Compatibility
    2.  Run Windows software
    3.  Nt kernel
    4.  Windows-like
    5.  Support for BTRFS
    6.  Community-based
    ReactOS iconLinuxFX Icon

    ReactOS VS LinuxFX

    Is ReactOS a good alternative to LinuxFX?
     
    • ReactOS is the most popular Windows alternative to LinuxFX.

    • ReactOS is Free and Open SourceLinuxFX is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ReactOS is LightweightLinuxFX is not according to our users
  10. Windows 11 icon
     37 likes

    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.

    162 Windows 11 alternatives
    Windows 11 screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Windows 11 Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    Windows 11 iconLinuxFX Icon

    Windows 11 VS LinuxFX

    Is Windows 11 a good alternative to LinuxFX?
     
    • Windows 11 is the most popular commercial alternative to LinuxFX.

    • Windows 11 is Paid and ProprietaryLinuxFX is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. EndeavourOS icon
     41 likes

    EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

    170 EndeavourOS alternatives
    EndeavourOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Desktop Environment
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Based on Arch Linux
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  Command line interface
    EndeavourOS iconLinuxFX Icon

    EndeavourOS VS LinuxFX

    Is EndeavourOS a good alternative to LinuxFX?
     
  12. Gentoo icon
     155 likes

    Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.

    180 Gentoo alternatives
    Gentoo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD

    Gentoo Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based
    Gentoo iconLinuxFX Icon

    Gentoo VS LinuxFX

    Is Gentoo a good alternative to LinuxFX?
     
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