TrueOS AlternativesOperating Systems and other similar apps like TrueOS

TrueOS is described as 'User friendly desktop Operating System based on FreeBSD' and is a popular operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to TrueOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best TrueOS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TrueOS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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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

    Platforms

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

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

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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
     
  3. Debian icon
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    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

    Platforms

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

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceTrueOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedTrueOS is not according to our users
  4. 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
     
  5. Arch Linux icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Manjaro Linux icon
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    Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting...

    179 Manjaro Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  7. FreeBSD icon
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    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...

    193 FreeBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about FreeBSD as an Alternative to TrueOS
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    ive used it before and its easy to set up

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • FreeBSD is Free and Open SourceTrueOS is also Free and Open Source
    • FreeBSD is Privacy focused and LightweightTrueOS is not according to our users
  8. Windows 10 icon
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    Versatile OS with universal app architecture, free first-year offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, redesigned mouse-touch UI, virtual desktop, Microsoft Edge, upgraded security, and enhanced graphics for gaming, supporting fingerprint and face recognition login.

    178 Windows 10 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Windows 10 is the most popular commercial alternative to TrueOS.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryTrueOS is Free and Open Source
  9. macOS icon
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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to TrueOS.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryTrueOS is Free and Open Source
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