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The best Desktop Environment alternative to macOS is Fedora, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to macOS and four of them are Desktop Environments so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Desktop Environment alternatives to macOS are EndeavourOS, Ultramarine Linux and RebornOS.

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  1. Fedora icon
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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.

    183 Fedora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    User interface is very similar

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    • Most users think Fedora is a great macOS alternative.

    • Fedora is Free and Open SourcemacOS is Free and Proprietary
    • Fedora is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightmacOS is not according to our users
  2. EndeavourOS icon
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    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...

    163 EndeavourOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. 100% Fedora-compatible Linux distribution with stable updates, open-source packages, out-of-the-box tweaks, and enhanced setup for developers and everyday users, streamlining software creation, packaging, and immediate usability across all experience levels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. RebornOS icon
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    The unofficial successor of Antergos, RebornOS is an Arch-based distro that focuses on allowing the user to decide exactly how they want their system while making it easy for anyone to do so - both during installation and afterwards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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