OpenBSD Alternatives

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

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  1. Windows 11 icon
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    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.

    181 Windows 11 alternatives

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    • Windows
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  2. 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.

    198 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

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

    65 Vinix alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Alpine Linux
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  4. Artix Linux icon
     28 likes

    Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  5. MX Linux icon
     45 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.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  6. Devuan icon
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    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.

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    • Linux
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  7. Ubuntu MATE icon
     98 likes

    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.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  8. Rocky Linux icon
     23 likes

    Rocky Linux is a community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with America's top enterprise Linux distribution now that its downstream partner has shifted direction. It is under intensive development by the community.

    188 Rocky Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  9. Garuda Linux icon
     30 likes

    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...

    187 Garuda Linux alternatives

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  10. 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.

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Haiku
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  11. 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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    • Free
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    • Chrome OS
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