Prototype Linux Alternatives

Apps similar to Prototype Linux include Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other options are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux. There's no shortage of Operating Systems like Prototype Linux, with more than 50 alternatives for Linux, Windows, self-hosting, Mac and Chrome OS.

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  1. Windows 10 icon
     418 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.

    190 Windows 10 alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. macOS icon
     574 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.

    190 macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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  3. EndeavourOS icon
     74 likes

    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...

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    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. ReactOS icon
     305 likes

    ReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).

    209 ReactOS alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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  5. NixOS icon
     82 likes

    NixOS is a GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In existing distributions, actions such as upgrades are dangerous: upgrading a package can cause other packages to break, upgrading an entire system is much less...

    202 NixOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  6. Pop!_OS icon
     107 likes

    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.

    193 Pop!_OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
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  7. FreeBSD icon
     279 likes

    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...

    209 FreeBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  8. Qubes OS icon
     131 likes

    Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.

    205 Qubes OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
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  9. Aurora OS icon
     25 likes

    Aurora is a delightful KDE desktop experience for end-users that are looking for reliability and developers for the most-hassle free setup. Zero maintenance included.

    80 Aurora OS alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Fedora
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  10. Gentoo icon
     175 likes

    Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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  11. Whonix icon
     69 likes

    Whonix is a desktop operating system designed for advanced security and privacy. Whonix mitigates the threat of common attack vectors while maintaining usability. Online anonymity is realized via fail-safe, automatic, and desktop-wide use of the Tor network.

    48 Whonix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  12. Vinix icon
     17 likes

    Vinix is an effort to write a modern, fast, and useful operating system in the V programming language.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Alpine Linux
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