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. Essence icon

    Essence

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    A desktop operating system built from scratch, for control and simplicity.

    119 Essence alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Essence screenshot 1

    Essence VS ReactOS

     
  2. Tiny10 icon

    Tiny10

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    Tiny10 is a lightweight version of Windows 10 developed by NTDEV, optimised for older or low-resource hardware, with improved performance and reduced system requirements.

    19 Tiny10 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tiny10 screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom-ROM

    Tiny10 VS ReactOS

     
  4. Kaisen Linux icon

    Kaisen Linux

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    Kaisen Linux is a distribution for IT professional based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. It is a complete operating system whose originality is to provide a set of tools dedicated to system administration and covering all the needs for diagnosing and dealing with faults or...

    52 Kaisen Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kaisen Linux screenshot 1

    Kaisen Linux Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Rescue cd
    4.  Backups and Disaster Recovery
    5.  Disaster Recovery
    6.  Based on Debian

    Kaisen 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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    Winetricks

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    Winetricks is an easy way to work around problems in Wine.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Fedora
    • Wine
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
    • MacPorts
    • Homebrew
    • Slackware

    Winetricks VS ReactOS

     
  7. ExectOS icon

    ExectOS

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    ExectOS aims to be a stable and flexible, general purpose operating system written from scratch. It is designed to be modular, maintainable and compatible with existing software. It implements a brand new XT architecture and features own native application interface.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    ExectOS Features

    1.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    2.  Modular System

    ExectOS VS ReactOS

     
  8. CrunchBang Plus Plus icon

    CrunchBang Plus Plus

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    CrunchBang++ is an open source and completely free [of cost (#!++ does include several of Debian’s non-free packages as well as the non-free repository)] computer operating system, designed as a continuation of the .

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    CrunchBang Plus Plus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian

    CrunchBang Plus Plus VS ReactOS

     
  10. Regolith Linux icon

    Regolith Linux

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    Regolith Linux is a distro for people that prefer a spartan interface with polished and consistent system management. It brings together a trifecta of Ubuntu’s ubiquity, i3 -wm’s efficient and productive interface, and Gnome’s system...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • i3
    Regolith Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Keyboard focused
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Tiling Window Manager
    2.  Tiling Layouts
    3.  Based on Ubuntu

    Regolith Linux VS ReactOS

     
  11. ravynOS icon

    ravynOS

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    ravynOS is a new open-source desktop operating system that aims to provide a similar experience and compatibility with macOS on x86-64 systems.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    ravynOS screenshot 1

    ravynOS Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  X86/x64 Compatibility

    ravynOS VS ReactOS

     
  12. Archcraft icon

    Archcraft

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    A Fast, friendly, open-source operating system, for newbies, geeks & DIY enthusiasts.

    166 Archcraft alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Archcraft screenshot 1

    Archcraft VS ReactOS

     
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    UbuntuDDE

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    UbuntuDDE, also known as Ubuntu with Deepin Desktop Environment, is a Linux distribution that combines the user-friendly Ubuntu system with the modern and elegant Deepin desktop environment.

    160 UbuntuDDE alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    UbuntuDDE screenshot 1

    UbuntuDDE Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu

    UbuntuDDE VS ReactOS

     
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    pearOS

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    pearOS is a linux distribution that aims for UI and UX, offering a mac like feeling, now even on older PCs. Why hackintosh when you can pearintosh?

    45 pearOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    pearOS screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from April 2021.

    pearOS VS ReactOS

     
  15. AOSC OS icon

    AOSC OS

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    AOSC OS is the Linux distribution project of AOSC.

    AOSC OS is built independently, with some reference from some of the greatest Linux distributions from all over the world, namely Fedora, Arch Linux and Debian, etc. The system was initially built with bits and parts from the Li.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux

    AOSC OS VS ReactOS

     
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