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 Lubuntu.

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Umbrel alternatives page was last updated Nov 1, 2024
  1. Debian icon
     1114 likes

    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.

    198 Debian alternatives
    Debian 9 gnome.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Package Control
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    Debian iconUmbrel Icon

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    • 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 Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedUmbrel is not according to our users
  2. YunoHost icon
     120 likes

    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...

    34 YunoHost alternatives
    YunoHost screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Debian

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Single Sign-On
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  Admin panel
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Dark Mode
    YunoHost iconUmbrel Icon

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  3. 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.

    177 macOS alternatives
    macOS screenshot 1

    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 iconUmbrel Icon

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    Comments about macOS as an Alternative to Umbrel
     
    elt0n

    macOS is a desktop OS and Umbrel is a server OS.

    Negative commentMay 17, 2024
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    Guest

    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.

    Negative commentFeb 29, 2024
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    macOS icon
    • macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Umbrel.

    • macOS is Free and ProprietaryUmbrel is Free Personal and Open Source
  4. Pop!_OS icon
     81 likes

    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.

    173 Pop!_OS alternatives
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Automatic window tiling
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Content creators
    7.  Dark Mode
    Pop!_OS iconUmbrel Icon

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  5. 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.

    190 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
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  6. ReactOS icon
     284 likes

    ReactOS™ is an Open Source effort to develop a quality operating system that is compatible with applications and drivers written for the Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Seven).

    200 ReactOS alternatives
    ReactOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • FreeDOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows XP Compatibility
    2.  Run Windows software
    3.  Nt kernel
    4.  Windows-like
    5.  Support for BTRFS
    6.  Community-based
    ReactOS iconUmbrel Icon

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  7. Cozy icon
     131 likes

    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.

    77 Cozy alternatives
    Automate the synchronisation of your files on your PC with your Cozy.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • CouchDB
    • Go (Programming Language)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2. Android icon  Android Sync
    3.  File Storage
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Selective Synchronization
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Shared Folders
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    11.  Accounting Integration
    12.  Information gathering
    Cozy iconUmbrel Icon

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    Is Cozy a good alternative to Umbrel?
     
    • Cozy is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Umbrel.

    • Cozy is Freemium and Open SourceUmbrel is Free Personal and Open Source
    • Cozy is Privacy focusedUmbrel is not according to our users
  8. Raspberry Pi OS icon
     100 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.

    196 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives
    Raspberry Pi OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    Raspberry Pi OS Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Linux command line
    3.  Based on Debian
    Raspberry Pi OS iconUmbrel Icon

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  9. Nobara Project  icon
     20 likes

    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...

    89 Nobara Project alternatives
    Nobara Project  screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Fedora
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Rolling Release
    7.  Portable
    Nobara Project  iconUmbrel Icon

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  10. CentOS icon
     147 likes

    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.

    157 CentOS alternatives
    The logon screen

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    CentOS Features

    1.  Shell integration
    CentOS iconUmbrel Icon

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  11. Vanilla OS icon
     14 likes

    Vanilla OS is an operating system built with simplicity in mind. It's fast, lightweight, beautiful and ready for all your daily tasks.

    84 Vanilla OS alternatives
    Vanilla OS Controls

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Debian package compatible
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Rolling Release
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Based on Debian
    10.  Based on Ubuntu
    11.  Flatpak
    12.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    Vanilla OS iconUmbrel Icon

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  12. Sandstorm icon
     71 likes

    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.

    57 Sandstorm alternatives
    WordPress running on Sandstorm

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Meteor

    Sandstorm Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Centralized credentials
    4.  No Subscription
    Sandstorm iconUmbrel Icon

    Sandstorm VS Umbrel

    Is Sandstorm a good alternative to Umbrel?
     
    • Sandstorm is the most popular Web-based alternative to Umbrel.

    • Sandstorm is Free and Open SourceUmbrel is Free Personal and Open Source
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