Vanilla OS Alternatives

Apps similar to Vanilla OS include Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other options are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux. There's no shortage of Operating Systems like Vanilla OS, with more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Mac, Windows and Chrome OS.

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  1. PrismLinux icon
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    PrismLinux is a performance-oriented, Arch-based distribution featuring a graphical installer and optimized kernels (Liquorix/Zen) for a fast, simple, and rolling-release desktop experience.

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  2. AnduinOS icon
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    AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to facilitate developers transitioning from Windows to Linux by maintaining familiar operational habits and workflows.

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    • Linux
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  3. Edubuntu icon
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    Edubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.

    153 Edubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. Redox icon
     10 likes

    Redox is a Unix-like Operating System written in Rust, aiming to bring the innovations of Rust to a modern microkernel and full set of applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
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    Redox OS running COSMIC Editor
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  5. Ubuntu Budgie icon
     14 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...

    188 Ubuntu Budgie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  6. Rhino Linux icon
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    Rhino Linux is a rolling release Ubuntu-based distribution with Pacstall & XFCE at its core.

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    • Linux
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  7. MINIX 3 icon
     12 likes

    MINIX is a POSIX-compliant Unix-like operating system based on a tiny microkernel running in kernel mode with the rest of the operating system running as a number of isolated, protected, processes in user mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  8. PCLinuxOS icon
     28 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  9. 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...

    199 Regolith Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • i3
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  10. Chromium OS icon
     15 likes

    Chromium OS is an open-source project, used primarily by developers, that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.

    147 Chromium OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  11. Bedrock Linux icon
     6 likes

    Bedrock Linux is a meta Linux distribution which allows users to utilize features from other, typically mutually exclusive distributions. Essentially, users can mix-and-match components as desired. For example, one could have:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  12. SnowflakeOS icon
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    SnowflakeOS is a NixOS based Linux distribution focused on beginner friendliness and ease of use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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