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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ReactOS alternatives page was last updated Jun 10, 2025
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  1. Tiny11 icon

    Tiny11

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    Tiny11 is a custom, minimalistic version of Windows 11 created by NTDev. It aims to improve performance and compatibility while reducing resource usage.

    6 Tiny11 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tiny11 screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom-ROM

    Tiny11 VS ReactOS

     
  2. GhostBSD icon

    GhostBSD

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    GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • BSD
    GhostBSD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

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  4. Nitrux OS icon

    Nitrux OS

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    Debian-based Linux OS emphasizing beauty and efficiency. Uses KDE Plasma 5, AppImages, and OpenRC instead of systemd. Integrated with Maui Apps and Liquorix kernel for high responsiveness. Includes Firefox, NX Software Center, comprehensive app suite, and hardware probing.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • MX flagMexico

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Nitrux 3.6.0

    Nitrux OS Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Kde support
    7.  NX Desktop
    8.  Based on Debian
    9.  KDE

    Nitrux OS 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. Redox icon

    Redox

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    Redox is a Unix-like Operating System written in Rust, aiming to bring the innovations of Rust to a modern microkernel and full set of applications.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Redox OS running COSMIC Editor

    Redox Features

    1.  Unix-like

    Redox VS ReactOS

     
  7. ProtonPlus icon

    ProtonPlus

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    A simple Wine and Proton-based compatibility tools manager.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Wine
    • Flatpak
    • Vala
    • Proton
    ProtonPlus screenshot 1

    ProtonPlus Features

    1.  Gtk

    ProtonPlus VS ReactOS

     
  8. antiX icon

    antiX

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    antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.

    178 antiX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    antiX screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Based on Debian

    antiX VS ReactOS

     
  10. Ubuntu Kylin icon

    Ubuntu Kylin

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    Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu subproject whose goal is to create a variant of Ubuntu that is more suitable for Chinese users using the Simplified Chinese writing system.

    159 Ubuntu Kylin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Kylin screenshot 1

    Ubuntu Kylin Features

    1.  Distribution
    2.  Based on Ubuntu

    Ubuntu Kylin VS ReactOS

     
  11. AlmaLinux icon

    AlmaLinux

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    Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    AlmaLinux Desktop Environment

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Community-based

    AlmaLinux VS ReactOS

     
  12. SparkyLinux icon

    SparkyLinux

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    SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops.

    161 SparkyLinux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SparkyLinux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Debian

    SparkyLinux VS ReactOS

     
  13. MiniOS icon

    MiniOS

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    MiniOS is a lightweight and fast Linux distribution designed for installation on a USB drive. The MiniOS project was launched in 2009 as a Linux distribution for USB drives based on Mandriva Linux. However, in 2013 it was suspended due to the liquidation of Mandriva.

    48 MiniOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    MiniOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required

    MiniOS VS ReactOS

     
  14. Artix Linux icon

    Artix Linux

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Artix Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Based on Arch Linux
    3.  Plasma based
    4.  Cinnamon Desktop

    Artix Linux VS ReactOS

     
  15. SliTaz icon

    SliTaz

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    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.

    144 SliTaz alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SliTaz screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Portable
    4.  Portable Linux
    5.  Technical versatility
    6.  Linux-based

    SliTaz VS ReactOS

     
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