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. Q4OS icon

    Q4OS

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    Fast and powerful operating system based on the latest technologies while offering highly productive desktop environment. We focus on security, reliability, long-term stability and conservative integration of verified new features.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Q4OS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  Windows-like
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline

    Q4OS VS RISC OS

     
  2. Ubuntu Server icon

    Ubuntu Server

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    The leading platform for scale-out computing, Ubuntu Server helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available.

    194 Ubuntu Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Server screenshot 1

    Ubuntu Server Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Distribution

    Ubuntu Server VS RISC OS

     
  4. FydeOS icon

    FydeOS

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    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".

    116 FydeOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    FydeOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud based
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  ChromeOS-like

    FydeOS VS RISC OS

     
  5. Mageia icon

    Mageia

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    Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the Mageia project is a community project and a...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mageia screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

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  6. GNU Guix icon

    GNU Guix

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    A purely functional package manager and an advanced distribution of the GNU operating system developed by the GNU Project—which respects the freedom of computer users.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • GNU Hurd
    Xfce desktop environment

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  FSF Endorsement
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Functional Language
    4.  Rolling Release
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Container Virtualization
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Tracking

    GNU Guix VS RISC OS

     
  7. Linux Lite icon

    Linux Lite

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    Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Lite 4.2 -November 2018

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu

    Linux Lite VS RISC OS

     
  9. Ultramarine Linux icon

    Ultramarine Linux

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    Designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Fedora, Ultramarine offers the latest and greatest in open-source software, yet maintaining rock-solid stability. Making sure things don't break is our top priority.

    163 Ultramarine Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GNOME is a simple, elegant, and intuitive desktop environment with a focus on productivity.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Rolling Release
    7.  Based on Fedora
    8.  Linux-based
    9.  KDE
    10.  Multiple languages
    11. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    12.  Unix-like

    Ultramarine Linux VS RISC OS

     
  10. Peppermint OS icon

    Peppermint OS

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    Peppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks without the need for extensive setup or customization.

    171 Peppermint OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Peppermint OS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian

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  11. Fairphone Open icon

    Fairphone Open

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android

    Fairphone Open Features

    1.  Custom-ROM

    Fairphone Open VS RISC OS

     

    • Fairphone Open is the most popular Android alternative to RISC OS.

    • Fairphone Open is Free and Open SourceRISC OS is also Free and Open Source
  12. 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 RISC OS

     
  13. 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.

    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

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  14. Endless OS icon

    Endless OS

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    Endless OS is a Linux-based operating system which provides a simplified and streamlined user experience using a customized desktop environment forked from GNOME 3. Rather than using a traditional Linux package management system, Endless OS uses a read-only root file system...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Endless OS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Kid friendly
    3.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    4.  Flatpak
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Based on Debian

    Endless OS VS RISC OS

     
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