Umbrel AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like Umbrel

Umbrel is described as 'A beautiful personal server OS for self-hosting for any Linux distro' and is a Linux Distro in the system & hardware category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Umbrel for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Web-based, Windows and Mac apps. The best Umbrel alternative is Debian, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Umbrel are YunoHost, macOS, Pop!_OS and ReactOS.

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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.

    199 Debian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • Debian is the most popular Windows, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Umbrel.

    • Debian is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Umbrel.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceUmbrel is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Debian is LightweightUmbrel is not according to our users
  2. YunoHost icon
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    YunoHost is a Debian GNU/Linux based distribution packaged with free software that automates the installation of a personal web server. The purpose of YunoHost is to allow users to easily host their own web services by enabling a simple point-and-click web interface for...

    35 YunoHost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Debian
     
  3. macOS icon
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    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.

    175 macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Comments about macOS as an Alternative to Umbrel
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    macOS is a desktop OS and Umbrel is a server OS.

    Guest
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    macOS is a desktop OS, while Umbrel is a server OS. You wouldn't even plug a monitor into a Umbrel server, while macOS is made so its screens will break and buy moar.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Umbrel.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryUmbrel is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    175 Pop!_OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. ReactOS icon
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    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).

    197 ReactOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
  6. Lubuntu icon
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    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.

    183 Lubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Cozy Cloud icon
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    Choose simplicity, get Cozy. We all have a life and a digital life. Cozy gathers them. In your Cozy, you have all your personal data: pictures, health, bank, holidays, accessible only by you. Welcome to your new digital home.

    80 Cozy Cloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
    • Cozy Cloud is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Umbrel.

    • Cozy Cloud is Freemium and Open SourceUmbrel is Free Personal and Proprietary
  8. CasaOS icon
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    CasaOS is an open-source Home Cloud system based on the Docker ecosystem and designed for home scenarios. It is committed to building the world's most simple, easy-to-use, and elegant Home Cloud system.

    14 CasaOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Orange Pi
     
  9. CentOS icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Sandstorm icon
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    Sandstorm makes it easy to run your own server. Install apps to create documents, spreadsheets, blogs, Git repos, task lists & more as easily as you'd install apps on your phone.

    56 Sandstorm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Meteor
     
    • Sandstorm is the most popular Web-based alternative to Umbrel.

    • Sandstorm is Free and Open SourceUmbrel is Free Personal and Proprietary
  11. Nobara Linux icon
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    The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. Fedora is a very good workstation OS, however, anything involving any kind of 3rd party or proprietary packages is usually...

    102 Nobara Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. Raspberry Pi OS icon
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    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.

    194 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
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