Pearl OS AlternativesLinux Distros and other similar apps like Pearl OS

Pearl OS is described as 'Pearl Linux OS has been available for free download since 12/2014 with our first release simply titled Pearl Linux. It was based on the 14.04 released version of Ubuntu. That release was using the XFCE desktop environment' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Pearl OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best Pearl OS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pearl OS 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 Pearl OS.

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

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourcePearl OS is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedPearl OS 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 Pearl OS.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourcePearl OS is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedPearl OS is not according to our users
  4. Fedora icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Arch Linux icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Tails icon
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    The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client...

    130 Tails alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
     
  7. Manjaro Linux icon
     330 likes

    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
     
  8. openSUSE icon
     338 likes

    openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.

    192 openSUSE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    • openSUSE is Free and Open SourcePearl OS is also Free and Open Source
    • openSUSE is Customizable and Privacy focusedPearl OS is not according to our users
  9. macOS icon
     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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Pearl OS.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryPearl OS is Free and Open Source
  10. Kubuntu icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Windows 10 icon
     413 likes

    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 Pearl OS.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryPearl OS is Free and Open Source
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