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 Arch Linux 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
  1. Puppy Linux icon
     100 likes

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Persistent Storage
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  2. Red Hat Enterprise Linux icon
     123 likes

    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.

    189 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Unix kernel
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  3. CentOS icon
     147 likes

    CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.

    144 CentOS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    CentOS Features

    1.  Shell integration
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  4. Solus icon
     70 likes

    Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...

    190 Solus alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    Solus iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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  5. Vanilla OS icon
     15 likes

    Vanilla OS is an operating system built with simplicity in mind. It's fast, lightweight, beautiful and ready for all your daily tasks.

    84 Vanilla OS alternatives
    Vanilla OS Controls

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Debian package compatible
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  Based on Ubuntu
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Rolling Release
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Flatpak
    11.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    12.  Based on Debian
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  6. Ubuntu MATE icon
     92 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.

    193 Ubuntu MATE alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  ARM support
    6.  Based on Debian
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  7. Haiku icon
     97 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.

    217 Haiku alternatives
    Haiku screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multitasking
    2.  Independent
    3.  Native GUI
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Drag and Drop
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  8. Chrome OS icon
     138 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.

    185 Chrome OS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS

    Chrome OS Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Sync with Google Drive
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Chromecast Support
    8.  Google assistant
    9. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
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  9. KDE neon icon
     47 likes

    KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a stable and easy-to-use platform, featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and application releases.

    169 KDE neon alternatives
    KDE neon screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Based on Ubuntu
    5.  Plasma based
    6.  Based on Debian
    7.  Community-based
    8.  KDE
    9.  Support for Nvidia drivers
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  10. Wubuntu icon
     9 likes

    Wubuntu aka "Windows Ubuntu" is an operating system that inherits all the appearance and functionality of Microsoft Windows, but does not require TPM, secure boot or any other hardware requirement for its operation.

    27 Wubuntu alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Wubuntu Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    Wubuntu iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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  11. Deepin icon
     57 likes

    Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

    189 Deepin alternatives
    Deepin screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Deepin Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Based on Debian
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  12. Garuda Linux icon
     22 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...

    166 Garuda Linux alternatives
    Garuda Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Arch Linux
    2.  Performance Monitoring
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Driver auto install
    5.  Guided configuration
    6.  Rolling Release
    Garuda Linux iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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