miniBSD Alternatives

Apps similar to miniBSD include Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other options are Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and Zorin OS. Operating Systems like miniBSD are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Windows, Mac and the web.

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  1. ReactOS icon
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    ReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).

    210 ReactOS alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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  2. Pop!_OS icon
     107 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.

    191 Pop!_OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  3. NixOS icon
     81 likes

    NixOS is a GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In existing distributions, actions such as upgrades are dangerous: upgrading a package can cause other packages to break, upgrading an entire system is much less...

    203 NixOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  4. FreeBSD icon
     278 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...

    210 FreeBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. Xubuntu icon
     298 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Windows 11 icon
     48 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.

    182 Windows 11 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Gentoo icon
     174 likes

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

    205 Gentoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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  8. Raspberry Pi OS icon
     114 likes

    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    201 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  9. Haiku icon
     105 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Haiku
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