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. Ubuntu Budgie icon
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    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    189 Ubuntu Budgie alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
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  2. Trisquel icon
     52 likes

    Trisquel is a computer operating system, a GNU + Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu, which is derived from Debian.

    181 Trisquel alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DRM Free
    2.  FSF Endorsement
    3.  Based on Debian
    Trisquel iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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  3. Edubuntu icon
     27 likes

    Edubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.

    157 Edubuntu alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Edubuntu iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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  4. Serpent OS icon
     3 likes

    Serpent OS strives to provide the perfect hybrid experience - a traditional, package management driven Linux distribution powered by the latest technologies.

    12 Serpent OS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Serpent OS iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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  5. NebiOS icon
     2 likes

    NebiOS is Ubuntu-based distro that successor of the discontinued Spez Linux project (the developers behind Spez Linux is now defunct). NebiOS is built on secure, privacy-respectful, universal foundation and ideal for being daily driver OS, enterprise, gaming with Windows-class...

    14 NebiOS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Optimization
    NebiOS iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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  6. WattOS icon
     9 likes

    wattOS is a fast desktop Linux distribution based on Debian. Using the lightweight Openbox window manager as its default user interface, the distribution strives to be as energy-efficient as possible...

    171 WattOS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Based on Debian
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  7. antiX icon
     17 likes

    antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.

    178 antiX alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Based on Debian
    antiX iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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  8. Chromium OS icon
     12 likes

    Chromium OS is an open-source project, used primarily by developers, that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.

    151 Chromium OS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Chromium OS Features

    1.  Linux-based
    Chromium OS iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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  9. Redox icon
     8 likes

    Redox is a Unix-like Operating System written in Rust, aiming to bring the innovations of Rust to a modern microkernel and full set of applications.

    75 Redox alternatives
    Redox OS running COSMIC Editor

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Redox Features

    1.  Unix-like
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  10. Ubuntu Core icon
     9 likes

    Ubuntu Core, a minimalist rendition of Ubuntu , is a lightweight, transactionally updated operating system designed for deployments on embedded and IoT devices, cloud and more.

    145 Ubuntu Core alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Embeddable
    2.  Internet of Things
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
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  11. Ubuntu Cinnamon icon
     3 likes

    Featuring Linux Mint’s Cinnamon Desktop with Ubuntu at the core, packed fast and full of features, here is the most traditionally modern desktop you will ever love.

    160 Ubuntu Cinnamon alternatives
    Ubuntu Cinnamon screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Cinnamon iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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  12. Ubuntu Unity icon
     4 likes

    Bringing the best of Ubuntu and Unity together, Ubuntu Unity is a beautiful, slick and lightweight Ubuntu flavour. With its beautiful design, efficient and elegant workflow, and features like the heads-up display (HUD), the Global Menu, powerful search and a high level of...

    20 Ubuntu Unity alternatives
    Ubuntu Unity screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Ubuntu Unity Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    Ubuntu Unity iconPCLinuxOS Icon

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