pearOS Alternatives

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, Zorin OS and Kubuntu.

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  1. Garuda Linux icon
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    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...

    172 Garuda Linux alternatives

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    • Linux
     
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    It's simple and easy to use.

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    • Garuda Linux is Free and Open SourcepearOS is Free and Proprietary
    • Garuda Linux is LightweightpearOS is not according to our users
  2. KDE neon icon
     50 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. Q4OS icon
     28 likes

    Fast and powerful operating system based on the latest technologies while offering highly productive desktop environment. We focus on security, reliability, long-term stability and conservative integration of verified new features.

    178 Q4OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  4. Slackware icon
     66 likes

    Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Ubuntu Server icon
     42 likes

    The leading platform for scale-out computing, Ubuntu Server helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available.

    184 Ubuntu Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  6. Trisquel icon
     54 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. DietPi icon
     16 likes

    DietPi is a lightweight and optimized operating system mostly targeted against IoT devices. With DietPi you can install specially optimized software with a few clicks. It has an easy-to-use whiptail GUI for its many configuration and system management options and a helpful...

    135 DietPi alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. GNU Guix icon
     23 likes

    A purely functional package manager and an advanced distribution of the GNU operating system developed by the GNU Project—which respects the freedom of computer users.

    207 GNU Guix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • GNU Hurd
     
  9. Peppermint OS icon
     28 likes

    Peppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks without the need for extensive setup or customization.

    170 Peppermint OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  10. 100% Fedora-compatible Linux distribution with stable updates, open-source packages, out-of-the-box tweaks, and enhanced setup for developers and everyday users, streamlining software creation, packaging, and immediate usability across all experience levels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. SliTaz icon
     54 likes

    SliTaz is a free operating system, working completely in RAM and booting from removable media such as a CD-ROM or USB key. SliTaz is distributed as a LiveCD, and weighs less than 40MB. The system is quick and responsive, clean and robust.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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