Remix OS AlternativesTop Operating Systems & Linux Distros like Remix OS

Remix OS is described as 'Innovative Android-based operating system engineered to be equally adept on mobile and desktop devices' and is a popular operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Remix OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, Android and Mac apps. The best Remix OS alternative is Android-x86, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Remix OS are EndeavourOS, Windows 11, Chrome OS and Umbrel.

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  1. Android-x86 icon

    Android-x86

     183 likes

    This is a project to port Android open source project to x86 platform, formerly known as "patch hosting for Android x86 support". The original plan is to host different patches for Android x86 support from open source community.

    30 Android-x86 alternatives

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    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware Workstation Player
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    Discontinued

    The last version, 9.0, is from March 2022, but can still be downloaded from the project's website.

    Android-x86 vs Remix OS Comments
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    Positive
    7

    Both are android, RemixOS is more desktop friendly

    • Android-x86 is Free and Open SourceRemix OS is Free and Proprietary
    • Android-x86 is LightweightRemix OS is not according to our users
  2. EndeavourOS icon

    EndeavourOS

     72 likes

    EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

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    • Linux
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    EndeavourOS vs Remix OS Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It's just not based on Android, can't do whatever Remix OS can

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It is not a Android based OS, that means it can't be an alternative to Remix OS

    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    EndeavourOS is a Linux Distro so it doesn't run Android Apps

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    • EndeavourOS is Free and Open SourceRemix OS is Free and Proprietary
    • EndeavourOS is a Linux Distro Remix OS is an Operating System
    • EndeavourOS is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedRemix OS is not according to our users
  4. Windows 11 icon

    Windows 11

     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.

    176 Windows 11 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Windows 11 vs Remix OS Comments
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    It's not Android-based and includes a lot of extras that one would try to avoid.

    • Windows 11 is Paid and ProprietaryRemix OS is Free and Proprietary
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    Umbrel

    A beautiful personal server OS for self-hosting for any Linux distro.

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  6. Chrome OS icon

    Chrome OS

     141 likes

    Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google that uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface, so it works primarily with web applications.

    198 Chrome OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
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    Chrome OS vs Remix OS Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    With the recent improvements in Android support, Chrome OS is starting to look like a good solution for Android on the desktop.

    Guest
    Negative
    -3

    It is not built on Android codes

    • Chrome OS is Free and ProprietaryRemix OS is also Free and Proprietary
  9. iodéOS icon

    iodéOS

     69 likes

    Android-based OS emphasizing privacy, open source transparency, tracker and ad blocking, independent app installation, digital sovereignty, community development, routine updates, environmental sustainability, and a familiar interface for alternative Android devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Bliss Os icon

    Bliss Os

     33 likes

    An Open-Source OS, based on Android, for phones, tablets & PCs with Desktop GUI.

    11 Bliss Os alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android-x86
    • Phoenix OS
    • Chromium
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  11. Garuda Linux icon

    Garuda Linux

     27 likes

    Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...

    Cost / License

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    • Linux
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  12. FydeOS icon

    FydeOS

     14 likes

    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".

    124 FydeOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
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  13. Rocky Linux icon

    Rocky Linux

     22 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Fairphone Open

     17 likes

    alternative, open source version of Fairphone OS, built by Fairphone, that puts transparency and ownership in the spotlight.

    47 Fairphone Open alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  15. OpenThos icon

    OpenThos

     20 likes

    OpenThos is a free, open source OS project based on Android-x86, the operating system has Desktop GUI. The source code is available on GitHub. You can choose English Language when attempting to install the OS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    Website gone and last release was in 2019

    OpenThos vs Remix OS Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Its good, but hard to get applications

    • OpenThos is Free and Open SourceRemix OS is Free and Proprietary
    • OpenThos is Lightweight and CustomizableRemix OS is not according to our users
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