OpenSolaris AlternativesOperating Systems and other similar apps like OpenSolaris

OpenSolaris is described as 'Was an open source operating system based on Sun Microsystems Solaris. It was also the name of the project initiated by Sun to build a developer and user community around it' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to OpenSolaris for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, BSD and Mac apps. The best OpenSolaris alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenSolaris are Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux and Fedora.

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  1. Linux Mint icon

    Linux Mint

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    Linux distribution focused on desktop use, with unique menus, media codecs, browser plugins, and DVD support pre-installed; offers easy package management, compatibility with Ubuntu repositories, and a Debian-based alternative for consistency and reliability.

    183 Linux Mint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara"
     

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to OpenSolaris.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenSolaris.

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceOpenSolaris is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedOpenSolaris is not according to our users
  2. Ubuntu icon

    Ubuntu

     2364 likes

    Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

    165 Ubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46
     
  4. Debian icon

    Debian

     1155 likes

    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    198 Debian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Debian 9 gnome.
     
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    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to OpenSolaris.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceOpenSolaris is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedOpenSolaris is not according to our users
  5. Arch Linux icon

    Arch Linux

     782 likes

    Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

    199 Arch Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop
     
  6. Fedora icon

    Fedora

     593 likes

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Fedora 38
     
  10. macOS icon

    macOS

     565 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.

    175 macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    macOS screenshot 1
     

    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to OpenSolaris.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryOpenSolaris is Free and Open Source
  11. Kubuntu icon

    Kubuntu

     281 likes

    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"
     
  12. FreeBSD icon

    FreeBSD

     266 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    FreeBSD screenshot 1
     
  13. ReactOS icon

    ReactOS

     290 likes

    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).

    195 ReactOS alternatives

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    • Windows
    • ReactOS
    ReactOS screenshot 1
     
  14. Gentoo icon

    Gentoo

     163 likes

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

    189 Gentoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    Gentoo screenshot 1
     
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