ToaruOS AlternativesOperating Systems and other similar apps like ToaruOS

ToaruOS is described as 'Completely-from-scratch hobby operating system: bootloader, kernel, drivers, C library, and user space including a composited graphical UI, dynamic linker, syntax-highlighting text editor, network stack, etc' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ToaruOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Self-Hosted, Windows and Manjaro Linux apps. The best ToaruOS alternative is Tails, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ToaruOS are openSUSE, Zorin OS, Kubuntu and Windows 10.

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  1. Tails icon

    Tails

     249 likes

    The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client...

    130 Tails alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
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    • Tails is the most popular Linux alternative to ToaruOS.

    • Tails is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ToaruOS.

    • Tails is Free and Open SourceToaruOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Tails is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightToaruOS is not according to our users
  4. Zorin OS icon

    Zorin OS

     136 likes

    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 privacy-focused updates.

    184 Zorin OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Windows 10 layout
     
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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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    Kubuntu

     281 likes

    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"
     
  7. Windows 10 icon

    Windows 10

     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.

    178 Windows 10 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Windows 10 is the most popular Windows alternative to ToaruOS.

    • Windows 10 is the most popular commercial alternative to ToaruOS.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryToaruOS is Free and Open Source
  8. EndeavourOS icon

    EndeavourOS

     59 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
    Welcome window
     
  10. ReactOS icon

    ReactOS

     290 likes

    ReactOS™ is a 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).

    195 ReactOS alternatives

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    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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    Xubuntu

     292 likes

    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xubuntu 19.10
     
  13. Raspberry Pi OS icon

    Raspberry Pi OS

     105 likes

    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  14. Haiku icon

    Haiku

     100 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Haiku is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ToaruOS.

    • Haiku is Free and Open SourceToaruOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Haiku is Lightweight and Privacy focusedToaruOS is not according to our users
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    Red Hat Enterprise Linux

     124 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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