Peppermint OS AlternativesOperating Systems & Linux Distros like Peppermint OS

Peppermint OS is described as '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' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Peppermint OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, BSD, Self-Hosted and Electrum apps. The best Peppermint OS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Peppermint OS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Manjaro Linux.

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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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    +8
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Windows-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    4.  Cinnamon Desktop
    5.  Debian package compatible
    6.  Linux-based
    7.  Out Of The Box
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Built-in File Manager
    10.  Based on Debian
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  XFCE support
    13.  Extensive settings menu
    Linux Mint iconPeppermint OS Icon

    Linux Mint VS Peppermint OS

    Is Linux Mint a good alternative to Peppermint OS?
     

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to Peppermint OS.

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

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourcePeppermint OS is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and LightweightPeppermint OS is not according to our users
  2. Ubuntu icon
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    Ubuntu

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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.

    162 Ubuntu alternatives
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  APT package manager
    4.  Support for Unicode
    5.  OTA Updates
    6.  Kde support
    7.  Support for .deb files
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  Debian package compatible
    10.  KDE
    11.  Portable
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  X server
    Ubuntu iconPeppermint OS Icon

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  4. Debian icon
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    Debian

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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
    Debian 9 gnome.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Privacy focused
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Package Control
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Portable
    Debian iconPeppermint OS Icon

    Debian VS Peppermint OS

    Is Debian a good alternative to Peppermint OS?
     

    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to Peppermint OS.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourcePeppermint OS is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedPeppermint OS is not according to our users
  5. Fedora icon
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    Fedora

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    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.

    187 Fedora alternatives
    Fedora 38

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    XFCE spin

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Wayland Support
    4.  Desktop Environment
    5.  Support for BTRFS
    6.  Unix-like
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Separated workspaces
    10.  Rolling Release
    11.  Key rebinding
    Fedora iconPeppermint OS Icon

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  6. Manjaro Linux icon
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    Manjaro Linux

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    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...

    185 Manjaro Linux alternatives
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (KDE)
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)
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    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  User friendly
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Clean design
    6.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Arch Linux
    3.  Arch User Repository
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  Simple installation
    6.  Out Of The Box
    7.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    8.  Live booting from usb
    9.  Wiki documentation
    10.  Plasma based
    11.  ARM support
    12.  X86/x64 Compatibility
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  7. 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
    Tails screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Booting from USB
    2.  Tor
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  PGP Encryption
    5.  Support for TOR
    6.  Based on Debian
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Cold Boot Protection
    10.  AES-256 Encryption
    11.  Portable
    12.  Compatible with TrueCrypt
    Tails iconPeppermint OS Icon

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  9. 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
    Windows 10 screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Windows 10 screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Usability
    3.  PowerShell Scripting
    4.  Onedrive integration
    5.  Xbox Streaming
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Binary packages
    8.  Tablet support
    Windows 10 iconPeppermint OS Icon

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    • Windows 10 is the most popular commercial alternative to Peppermint OS.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryPeppermint OS is Free and Open Source
  10. elementary OS icon
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    elementary OS

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    elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .

    200 elementary OS alternatives
    The boot screen

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The logon screen
    The desktop and the menu
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    Some programs included with elementary OS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Flatpak
    4.  Debian package compatible
    5.  App center
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Distraction-free
    9.  Out Of The Box
    10.  Unix kernel
    elementary OS iconPeppermint OS Icon

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  11. macOS icon
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    macOS

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    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.

    176 macOS alternatives
    macOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    macOS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Consistent UI
    2.  Unix-like
    3.  Usability
    4.  Spotlight
    5.  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Chromecast Support
    9.  Voice Commands
    10.  QuickLook File Preview
    macOS iconPeppermint OS Icon

    macOS VS Peppermint OS

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

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryPeppermint OS is Free and Open Source
  12. Pop!_OS icon
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    Pop!_OS

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    Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    173 Pop!_OS alternatives
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Pop!_OS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Automatic window tiling
    4.  Content creators
    5.  Dark Mode
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  13. 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
    MacOS layout
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    Deepin layout

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows like desktop
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Windows-like
    4.  Out Of The Box
    5.  Intuitive Interface
    6.  Run Windows software
    7.  Printer compatibility
    8.  Based on Ubuntu
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Debian package compatible
    11.  User Levels
    12.  macOS-like
    13.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    14.  Google integration
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  14. 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
    Qubes OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
    Qubes OS screenshot 1
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    +9
    Qubes OS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Software Compartmentalization
    3.  Container Virtualization
    4.  Domain isolation
    5.  Tor
    6.  Portable
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Rolling Release
    10.  Linux-based
    11.  Hypervisor
    12.  Based on Fedora
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