ReactOS Alternatives

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

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  1. Slackware icon

    Slackware

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    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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Slackware screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

    Slackware VS ReactOS

     
  2. AME Wizard icon

    AME Wizard

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    AME Wizard is an opensource tool for modifying Windows.

    Build your own configuration for AME Wizard with Playbooks, a modular extension format containing simple YAML instructions to be applied. Verifying your Playbook allows you to build a trusted userbase. You can also browse t.

    16 AME Wizard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AME Wizard screenshot 1

    AME Wizard Features

    1.  Modular System

    AME Wizard VS ReactOS

     
  4. Rocky Linux icon

    Rocky Linux

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    Rocky Linux is a community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with America's top enterprise Linux distribution now that its downstream partner has shifted direction. It is under intensive development by the community.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Rocky Desktop Environment

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based

    Rocky Linux VS ReactOS

     
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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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  6. MX Linux icon

    MX Linux

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    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.

    174 MX Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    MX Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Rolling Release

    MX Linux VS ReactOS

     
  7. blendOS icon

    blendOS

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    A seamless blend of all Linux distributions.

    78 blendOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    blendOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Flatpak
    4.  KDE

    blendOS VS ReactOS

     
  8. HoloISO icon

    HoloISO

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    SteamOS 3 (Holo) archiso configuration.

    65 HoloISO alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    HoloISO screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    HoloISO VS ReactOS

     

    • HoloISO is the most popular Mac alternative to ReactOS.

    • HoloISO is Free and Open SourceReactOS is also Free and Open Source
    • HoloISO is LightweightReactOS is not according to our users
  10. Mageia icon

    Mageia

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    Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the Mageia project is a community project and a...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mageia screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Non profit

    Mageia VS ReactOS

     
  11. OpenMandriva Lx icon

    OpenMandriva Lx

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    The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association, and is based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The logon screen

    OpenMandriva Lx VS ReactOS

     
  12. FydeOS icon

    FydeOS

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    FydeOS offers a choice for regular PCs to behave like Chromebooks with alternative supporting services, on-premise or in the cloud, with or without Google. Formerly known as "Flint OS".

    117 FydeOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    FydeOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud based
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  ChromeOS-like

    FydeOS VS ReactOS

     
  13. Linux Lite icon

    Linux Lite

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    Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop.

    191 Linux Lite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Lite 4.2 -November 2018

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu

    Linux Lite VS ReactOS

     
  14. Ultramarine Linux icon

    Ultramarine Linux

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    Designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Fedora, Ultramarine offers the latest and greatest in open-source software, yet maintaining rock-solid stability. Making sure things don't break is our top priority.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GNOME is a simple, elegant, and intuitive desktop environment with a focus on productivity.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Rolling Release
    7.  Based on Fedora
    8.  Linux-based
    9.  KDE
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Unix-like
    12. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration

    Ultramarine Linux VS ReactOS

     
  15. Void Linux icon

    Void Linux

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    Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux® kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source...

    205 Void Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Void's desktops: XFCE, Enlightenment and MATE

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Linux-based

    Void Linux VS ReactOS

     
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