Storm-OS Alternatives

Storm-OS is described as 'Storm OS is a Linux distribution based on Arch, and LFS (Linux from Scratch)! developed by Ben Fitzpatrick with the contributions by silent robot, seeker, rayzer1981, yugiohmaster88, and more. FEATURES = XFCE and KDE desktops (Arch edition only!' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Storm-OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Chrome OS, Self-Hosted, Ubuntu and i3 apps. The best Storm-OS alternative is Windows 10. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try macOS or Lubuntu. Other great apps like Storm-OS are Chrome OS, Ubuntu Server, Void Linux and Endless OS.

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Storm OS is a Linux distribution based on Arch, and LFS (Linux from Scratch)! developed by Ben Fitzpatrick with the contributions by silent robot, seeker, rayzer1981, yugiohmaster88, and more. FEATURES = XFCE and KDE...

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Storm-OS alternatives page was last updated Jan 16, 2024
  1. Windows 10 icon
     413 likes

    Versatile OS with universal app architecture, free first-year offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, redesigned mouse-touch UI, virtual desktop, Microsoft Edge, upgraded security, and enhanced graphics for gaming, supporting fingerprint and face recognition login.

    173 Windows 10 alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Windows 10 Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Usability
    3.  PowerShell Scripting
    4. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Tablet support
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Xbox Streaming
    10.  Binary packages
    Windows 10 iconStorm-OS Icon

    Windows 10 VS Storm-OS

    Is Windows 10 a good alternative to Storm-OS?
     
    • Windows 10 is the most popular Windows alternative to Storm-OS.

    • Windows 10 is the most popular commercial alternative to Storm-OS.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryStorm-OS is Free and Open Source
  2. macOS icon
     559 likes

    A Unix-based OS for Mac with seamlessly integration with Apple’s ecosystem, offering an intuitive UI, productivity tools like Finder, Spotlight, and Automator, built-in apps like Safari and Photos, Continuity for cross-device functionality, and security features including FileVault and Gatekeeper.

    168 macOS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Top macOS Features

    1.  Consistent UI
    2.  Unix-like
    3.  Usability
    4.  Spotlight
    5. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Chromecast Support
    10.  Voice Commands
    11.  QuickLook File Preview
    macOS iconStorm-OS Icon

    macOS VS Storm-OS

    Is macOS a good alternative to Storm-OS?
     
    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Storm-OS.

    • macOS is the most popular free alternative to Storm-OS.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryStorm-OS is Free and Open Source
  3. Lubuntu icon
     241 likes

    Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

    179 Lubuntu alternatives
    The new LXQt desktop.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Debian package compatible
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Based on Debian
    8.  Unix-like
    9.  XFCE support
    Lubuntu iconStorm-OS Icon

    Lubuntu VS Storm-OS

    Is Lubuntu a good alternative to Storm-OS?
     
    • Lubuntu is the most popular Linux alternative to Storm-OS.

    • Lubuntu is the most popular Open Source alternative to Storm-OS.

    • Lubuntu is Free and Open SourceStorm-OS is also Free and Open Source
    • Lubuntu is Lightweight and Privacy focusedStorm-OS is not according to our users
  4. Chrome OS icon
     139 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.

    186 Chrome OS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS

    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
    Chrome OS iconStorm-OS Icon

    Chrome OS VS Storm-OS

    Is Chrome OS a good alternative to Storm-OS?
     
  5. Ubuntu Server icon
     38 likes

    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.

    191 Ubuntu Server alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Ubuntu Server Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Distribution
    Ubuntu Server iconStorm-OS Icon

    Ubuntu Server VS Storm-OS

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  6. Void Linux icon
     14 likes

    Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux® kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source...

    202 Void Linux alternatives
    Void's desktops: XFCE, Enlightenment and MATE

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Linux-based
    Void Linux iconStorm-OS Icon

    Void Linux VS Storm-OS

    Is Void Linux a good alternative to Storm-OS?
     
  7. Endless OS icon
     11 likes

    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...

    177 Endless OS alternatives
    Endless OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Endless OS VS Storm-OS

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  8. Ultramarine Linux icon
     3 likes

    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.

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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    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 iconStorm-OS Icon

    Ultramarine Linux VS Storm-OS

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  9. Mageia icon
     25 likes

    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...

    191 Mageia alternatives
    Mageia screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    Mageia iconStorm-OS Icon

    Mageia VS Storm-OS

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  10. Ubuntu Budgie icon
     13 likes

    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    189 Ubuntu Budgie alternatives
    Ubuntu Budgie screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
    Ubuntu Budgie iconStorm-OS Icon

    Ubuntu Budgie VS Storm-OS

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  11. Regolith Linux icon
     6 likes

    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...

    206 Regolith Linux alternatives
    Regolith Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • i3

    Regolith Linux Features

    1.  Tiling Window Manager
    2.  Tiling Layouts
    3.  Based on Ubuntu
    Regolith Linux iconStorm-OS Icon

    Regolith Linux VS Storm-OS

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  12. PCLinuxOS icon
     26 likes

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

    188 PCLinuxOS alternatives
    Mate Desktop

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    PCLinuxOS Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Windows-like
    PCLinuxOS iconStorm-OS Icon

    PCLinuxOS VS Storm-OS

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