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. Knoppix icon

    Knoppix

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    Knoppix is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD (Live CD) or a USB key (Live USB), one of the first of its kind for any operating system. When starting a program, it is loaded from the removable medium and decompressed into a RAM drive.

    98 Knoppix alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable Linux
    2.  Booting from USB

    Knoppix VS ReactOS

     
  2. PCLinuxOS icon

    PCLinuxOS

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    PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops.

    188 PCLinuxOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mate Desktop

    PCLinuxOS Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Windows-like

    PCLinuxOS VS ReactOS

     
  4. Ubuntu Core icon

    Ubuntu Core

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    Ubuntu Core, a minimalist rendition of Ubuntu , is a lightweight, transactionally updated operating system designed for deployments on embedded and IoT devices, cloud and more.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Embeddable
    2.  Internet of Things
    3.  Based on Ubuntu

    Ubuntu Core 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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    Netrunner

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    Netrunner is an Debian -based distribution with a focus on desktop computing. It boasts a carefully tuned KDE Plasma Plasma 5 desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Netrunner screenshot 1

    Netrunner Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  KDE

    Netrunner VS ReactOS

     
  7. NomadBSD icon

    NomadBSD

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    NomadBSD is a persistent live system for USB flash drives, based on FreeBSD. Together with automatic hardware detection and setup, it is configured to be used as a desktop system that works out of the box, but can also be used for data...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • BSD
    NomadBSD screenshot 1

    NomadBSD Features

    1.  Portable

    NomadBSD VS ReactOS

     
  8. Windows 95 - Electron icon

    Windows 95 - Electron

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    Windows 95 in Electron. Runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Windows 95 - Electron screenshot 1

    Windows 95 - Electron Features

    1.  Electron based

    Windows 95 - Electron VS ReactOS

     
  10. Feren OS icon

    Feren OS

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    An Ubuntu Distribution that aims to make the switch to Linux easier, simpler and faster not just for Windows users but also Mac and Linux Distro users alike for free. Feren OS aims to be one of the best Distros, if not OSs out there...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Feren OS screenshot 1

    Feren OS Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu

    Feren OS VS ReactOS

     
  11. Chromium OS icon

    Chromium OS

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    Chromium OS is an open-source project, used primarily by developers, that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Chromium OS screenshot 1

    Chromium OS Features

    1.  Linux-based

    Chromium OS VS ReactOS

     
  12. Clear Linux icon

    Clear Linux

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    Clear Linux OS is an open source, rolling release Linux distribution optimized for performance and security, from the Cloud to the Edge, designed for customization, and manageability.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Clear Linux screenshot 1

    Clear Linux Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based

    Clear Linux VS ReactOS

     
  13. LinuxFX icon

    LinuxFX

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    A Windows Like Linux Distro based on Ubuntu.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LinuxFX screenshot 1

    LinuxFX Features

    1.  Cinnamon Desktop

    LinuxFX VS ReactOS

     
  14. BunsenLabs icon

    BunsenLabs

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    BunsenLabs Linux is a distribution offering a light-weight and easily customizable Openbox desktop. The current release is Helium, built on top of Debian (stable). The project is a community continuation of CrunchBang Linux.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    BunsenLabs screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian

    BunsenLabs VS ReactOS

     
  15. Athena OS icon

    Athena OS

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    Athena OS is an Arch-derived Linux distribution designed for penetration testing, bug-bounty hunting and InfoSec students. The distribution provides a way to connect directly to some of the e-learning hacking resources, such as Hack The Box, Offensive Security, PWNX and InfoSec...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Athena OS screenshot 1

    Athena OS VS ReactOS

     
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