Ubuntu Server AlternativesOperating Systems and other similar apps like Ubuntu Server

Ubuntu Server is described as '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' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Ubuntu Server for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Windows and Mac apps. The best Ubuntu Server alternative is Debian, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ubuntu Server are Fedora, Tails, openSUSE and Manjaro Linux.

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  1. Debian icon
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    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    206 Debian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Fedora icon
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    Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.

    189 Fedora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. Tails icon
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    Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user.

    132 Tails alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
     
  4. Manjaro Linux icon
     334 likes

    Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting...

    185 Manjaro Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  5. Zorin OS icon
     148 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.

    191 Zorin OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. elementary OS icon
     352 likes

    elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .

    203 elementary OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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  7. Pop!_OS icon
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    Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    182 Pop!_OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. FreeBSD icon
     269 likes

    FreeBSD is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms. A large community has continually developed it for more than thirty years. Its advanced networking, security, and storage features have made FreeBSD the platform of choice for many of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  9. NixOS icon
     71 likes

    NixOS is a GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In existing distributions, actions such as upgrades are dangerous: upgrading a package can cause other packages to break, upgrading an entire system is much less...

    194 NixOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Windows 10 icon
     415 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.

    181 Windows 10 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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