macOS Alternatives

Apps similar to macOS include Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other options are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and CachyOS. You're spoiled for choice with Operating Systems like macOS: we list more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Mac, Windows and Chrome OS.

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  1. Vinix icon
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    Vinix is an effort to write a modern, fast, and useful operating system in the V programming language.

    64 Vinix alternatives

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    • Alpine Linux
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  2. Garuda Linux icon
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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...

    186 Garuda Linux alternatives

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  3. Ubuntu MATE icon
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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.

    216 Ubuntu MATE alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. Red Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing.

    197 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

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    • Linux
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  5. Vanilla OS icon
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    Vanilla OS is an operating system built with simplicity in mind. It's fast, lightweight, beautiful and ready for all your daily tasks.

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    • Linux
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  6. OpenBSD icon
     73 likes

    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.

    203 OpenBSD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
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  7. MX Linux icon
     44 likes

    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.

    195 MX Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  8. KDE neon icon
     51 likes

    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.

    138 KDE neon alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  9. Haiku icon
     104 likes

    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.

    238 Haiku alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Haiku
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  10. Devuan icon
     24 likes

    Devuan GNU+Linux is a fork of Debian without systemd that allows users to reclaim control over their system by avoiding unnecessary entanglements and ensuring Init Freedom.

    50 Devuan alternatives

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    • Linux
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  11. Deepin icon
     62 likes

    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.

    211 Deepin alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  12. Chrome OS icon
     142 likes

    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.

    202 Chrome OS alternatives

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    • Chrome OS
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