PCLinuxOS Alternatives

PCLinuxOS is described as 'Free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to PCLinuxOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, BSD, Self-Hosted and Ubuntu apps. The best PCLinuxOS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PCLinuxOS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops.

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PCLinuxOS alternatives page was last updated Dec 15, 2024
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  1. macOS icon
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    macOS

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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.

    169 macOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Top macOS Features

    1.  Consistent UI
    2.  Unix-like
    3.  Usability
    4.  Spotlight
    5. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Chromecast Support
    10.  Voice Commands
    11.  QuickLook File Preview
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    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to PCLinuxOS.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryPCLinuxOS is Free and Open Source
  2. Pop!_OS icon
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    Pop!_OS

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    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.

    169 Pop!_OS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Automatic window tiling
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Content creators
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
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  4. FreeBSD icon
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    FreeBSD

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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...

    186 FreeBSD alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Unix-like
    2.  Geeky
    3.  ARM support
    4.  Package Control
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Ad-free
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  5. Lubuntu icon
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    Lubuntu

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    Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

    180 Lubuntu alternatives
    The new LXQt desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Debian package compatible
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Based on Debian
    8.  Unix-like
    9.  XFCE support
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  6. Qubes OS icon
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    Qubes OS

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    Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.

    193 Qubes OS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
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    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Software Compartmentalization
    3.  Container Virtualization
    4.  Domain isolation
    5.  Tor
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Rolling Release
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Based on Fedora
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  7. EndeavourOS icon
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    EndeavourOS

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    EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

    171 EndeavourOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Desktop Environment
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Based on Arch Linux
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  Command line interface
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  9. ReactOS icon
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    ReactOS

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    ReactOS™ is an Open Source effort to develop a quality operating system that is compatible with applications and drivers written for the Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Seven).

    192 ReactOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • FreeDOS
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows XP Compatibility
    2.  Run Windows software
    3.  Nt kernel
    4.  Windows-like
    5.  Support for BTRFS
    6.  Community-based
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  10. Windows 11 icon
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    Windows 11

     38 likes
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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.

    164 Windows 11 alternatives
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    • Windows

    Windows 11 Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
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  11. NixOS icon
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    NixOS

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    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...

    191 NixOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Portable
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Unix-like
    6.  Linux-based
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  12. Gentoo icon
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    Gentoo

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

    181 Gentoo alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD

    Gentoo Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based
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  13. Raspberry Pi OS icon
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    Raspberry Pi OS

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    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.

    187 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    Raspberry Pi OS Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Linux command line
    3.  Based on Debian
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  14. Puppy Linux icon
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    Puppy Linux

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    Puppy Linux is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers. It was originally created by Barry Kauler in 2003.

    189 Puppy Linux alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Persistent Storage
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