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 11 icon
     48 likes

    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.

    184 Windows 11 alternatives

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    • Since 2021

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    • Windows
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  2. Nobara Linux icon
     38 likes

    The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. Fedora is a very good workstation OS, however, anything involving any kind of 3rd party or proprietary packages is usually...

    122 Nobara Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2022

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    • Linux
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  3. OpenBSD icon
     76 likes

    The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (ISC)

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    • Since 2009

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    • BSD
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  4. Artix Linux icon
     29 likes

    Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2017

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    • Linux
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  5. Omarchy icon
     11 likes

    Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distribution featuring the Hyprland tiling window manager. It ships with what a modern software developer would need to be productive immediately, including Neovim, Spotify, Chromium, Typora, Alacritty, LibreOffice and Zoom.

    23 Omarchy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Since 2025

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    • Linux
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  6. Haiku icon
     105 likes

    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Since 2010

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    • Haiku
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  7. MX Linux icon
     47 likes

    MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.

    196 MX Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2017

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    • Linux
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  8. Devuan icon
     26 likes

    Devuan GNU+Linux is a fork of Debian without systemd that allows users to reclaim control over their system by avoiding unnecessary entanglements and ensuring Init Freedom.

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    • Since 2014

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    • Linux
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  9. Red Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing.

    198 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Linux
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  10. Ubuntu MATE icon
     98 likes

    Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

    216 Ubuntu MATE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2014

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    • Linux
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