RISC OS Alternatives

RISC OS is described as 'Risc OS is an open-source OS specifically designed to run on the ARM chipset' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to RISC OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Windows and Chrome OS apps. The best RISC OS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RISC OS are Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux and Fedora.

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Risc OS is an open-source OS specifically designed to run on the ARM chipset.

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RISC OS alternatives page was last updated Jan 16, 2024
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  1. Red Hat Enterprise Linux icon

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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    Red Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing.

    183 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux screenshot 1

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Unix kernel

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  2. CentOS icon

    CentOS

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    CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The logon screen

    CentOS Features

    1.  Shell integration

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  4. Solus icon

    Solus

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    Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...

    192 Solus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Solus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode

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  5. Ubuntu MATE icon

    Ubuntu MATE

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    Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu MATE screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  ARM support
    6.  Based on Debian

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  6. Haiku icon

    Haiku

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    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    218 Haiku alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Haiku
    Haiku screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multitasking
    2.  Independent
    3.  Native GUI
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Drag and Drop

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  7. Deepin icon

    Deepin

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    Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

    189 Deepin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Deepin screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Based on Debian

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  9. Chrome OS icon

    Chrome OS

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    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.

    188 Chrome OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    Chrome OS screenshot 1

    Chrome OS Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Sync with Google Drive
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Chromecast Support
    8.  Google assistant
    9. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration

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  10. OpenBSD icon

    OpenBSD

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    The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    Example OpenBSD 5.2 desktop using Gnome 3.4.2 desktop environment

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Unix-like

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  11. KDE neon icon

    KDE neon

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    KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a stable and easy-to-use platform, featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and application releases.

    171 KDE neon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    KDE neon screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Based on Ubuntu
    5.  Plasma based
    6.  Based on Debian
    7.  Community-based
    8.  KDE
    9.  Support for Nvidia drivers

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  12. 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

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  13. Alpine Linux icon

    Alpine Linux

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    Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.

    86 Alpine Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Alpine Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

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  14. 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.

    173 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

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