pearOS AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like pearOS

pearOS is described as 'Linux distribution that aims for UI and UX, offering a mac like feeling, now even on older PCs. Why hackintosh when you can pearintosh?' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to pearOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Raspberry Pi apps. The best pearOS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like pearOS are Arch Linux, Tails, Windows 10 and Kubuntu.

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pearOS is a linux distribution that aims for UI and UX, offering a mac like feeling, now even on older PCs. Why hackintosh when you can pearintosh?

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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    Linux Mint

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    Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people. The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Latest: Wilma (22).

    185 Linux Mint alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Top Linux Mint Features

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Windows-like
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
    4.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    5.  User friendly
    6.  Cinnamon Desktop
    7.  Debian package compatible
    8.  Linux-based
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Out Of The Box
    11.  Lightweight
    12.  No Tracking
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    Linux Mint VS pearOS

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

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

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourcepearOS is Free and Proprietary
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and LightweightpearOS is not according to our users
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    Arch Linux

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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.

    198 Arch Linux alternatives
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    another arch with KDE 4.3 desktop
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    arch with openbox window manager

    Top Arch Linux Features

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Arch User Repository
    5.  Wiki documentation
    6.  Minimalistic
    7.  Community-based
    8.  Linux-based
    9.  Bleeding edge
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Privacy focused
    12.  Ad-free
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  4. Tails icon
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    Tails

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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...

    140 Tails alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Electrum
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • VeraCrypt
    • Thunderbird
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    Top Tails Features

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Booting from USB
    3.  Tor
    4.  Online Anonymity
    5.  Security-focused
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  PGP Encryption
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Lightweight
    12.  End-to-End Encryption
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  5. Windows 10 icon
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    Windows 10

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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.

    181 Windows 10 alternatives
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    • Windows
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    Windows 10 Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Usability
    3.  PowerShell Scripting
    4.  Onedrive integration
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Xbox Streaming
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Binary packages
    10.  Tablet support
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    Windows 10 VS pearOS

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    • Windows 10 is the most popular Windows alternative to pearOS.

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

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietarypearOS is Free and Proprietary
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    Kubuntu

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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    201 Kubuntu alternatives
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kubuntu 20.10 "Hirsute Hippo"

    Top Kubuntu Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  KDE
    3.  Customizable
    4.  User friendly
    5.  Based on Debian
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Privacy focused
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Rolling Release
    10.  Lightweight
    11.  Desktop Application
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  7. Xubuntu icon
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    Xubuntu

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    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    189 Xubuntu alternatives
    Xubuntu 19.10

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xubuntu Desktop

    Xubuntu Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  XFCE support
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Based on Debian
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Privacy focused
    8.  No Tracking
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  9. Zorin OS icon
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    Zorin OS

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    Zorin OS is an easy to use, Linux-based operating system designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure.

    188 Zorin OS alternatives
    Windows 10 layout

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Windows 11 layout
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    Deepin layout

    Top Zorin OS Features

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Windows like desktop
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Windows-like
    5.  Out Of The Box
    6.  Customizable
    7.  Intuitive Interface
    8.  Run Windows software
    9.  Printer compatibility
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Lightweight
    12.  Dark Mode
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  10. 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).

    200 ReactOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • FreeDOS
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    ReactOS Features

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

    200 Qubes OS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
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    Top Qubes OS Features

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Virtualization
    3.  Software Compartmentalization
    4.  Container Virtualization
    5.  Privacy focused
    6.  Portable
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Lightweight
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Command line interface
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  12. 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...

    196 FreeBSD alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    FreeBSD screenshot 1

    FreeBSD Features

    1.  Unix-like
    2.  Geeky
    3.  ARM support
    4.  Package Control
    5.  Privacy focused
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Lightweight
    8.  Ad-free
    FreeBSD iconpearOS Icon

    FreeBSD VS pearOS

    Is FreeBSD a good alternative to pearOS?
     

    • FreeBSD is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to pearOS.

    • FreeBSD is Free and Open SourcepearOS is Free and Proprietary
    • FreeBSD is Privacy focused and LightweightpearOS is not according to our users
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    Windows 11

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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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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Windows 11 Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Compatible with Microsoft Office
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    Windows 11 iconpearOS Icon

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  14. 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...

    174 EndeavourOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Top EndeavourOS Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Desktop Environment
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Portable
    12.  Command line interface
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