WattOS AlternativesOperating Systems & Linux Distros like WattOS

WattOS is described as 'Fast desktop Linux distribution based on Debian. Using the lightweight Openbox window manager as its default user interface, the distribution strives to be as energy-efficient as possible' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to WattOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Self-Hosted, Windows and Raspberry Pi apps. The best WattOS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WattOS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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    Linux Mint

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    Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people. The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Latest: Wilma (22).

    185 Linux Mint alternatives
    Linux Mint screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Mint screenshot 1
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    +8
    Linux Mint screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    4.  Cinnamon Desktop
    5.  Debian package compatible
    6.  Linux-based
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Out Of The Box
    9.  Application Launchers
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Community-based
    Linux Mint iconWattOS Icon

    Linux Mint VS WattOS

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    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to WattOS.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WattOS.

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceWattOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and LightweightWattOS is not according to our users
  2. Ubuntu icon
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    Ubuntu

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    Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

    162 Ubuntu alternatives
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  APT package manager
    4.  Support for Unicode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  OTA Updates
    10.  Kde support
    11.  Support for .deb files
    12.  Support for scripting
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  4. Debian icon
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    Debian

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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.

    198 Debian alternatives
    Debian 9 gnome.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Debian screenshot 1
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    +2
    Debian screenshot 3

    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 iconWattOS Icon

    Debian VS WattOS

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    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to WattOS.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceWattOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWattOS is not according to our users
  5. Fedora icon
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    Fedora

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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.

    188 Fedora alternatives
    Fedora 38

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Fedora screenshot 1
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    +9
    XFCE spin

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Wayland Support
    4.  Desktop Environment
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Support for BTRFS
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Unix-like
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Separated workspaces
    12.  No registration required
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  6. Arch Linux icon
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    Arch Linux

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    Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

    198 Arch Linux alternatives
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    another arch with KDE 4.3 desktop
    arch for console addict
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    arch with openbox window manager

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Arch User Repository
    3.  Wiki documentation
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Bleeding edge
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Package Control
    12.  Works Offline
    Arch Linux iconWattOS Icon

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  7. Manjaro Linux icon
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    Manjaro Linux

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    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
    Manjaro 19.0 Kyria (Xfce)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (KDE)
    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)
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    Manjaro 17.0 Gellivara (I3)

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  User friendly
    4.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Arch Linux
    3.  Arch User Repository
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Simple installation
    7.  Out Of The Box
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    10.  Live booting from usb
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Wiki documentation
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  9. Windows 10 icon
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    Windows 10

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    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
    Windows 10 screenshot 1

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows 10 screenshot 1
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    +1
    Windows 10 screenshot 3

    Windows 10 Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Usability
    3.  PowerShell Scripting
    4. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Tablet support
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Xbox Streaming
    10.  Binary packages
    Windows 10 iconWattOS Icon

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

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryWattOS is Free and Open Source
  10. openSUSE icon
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    openSUSE

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    openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.

    193 openSUSE alternatives
    GNOME desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    KDE Plasma desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.
    XFCE desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Community-based
    openSUSE iconWattOS Icon

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  11. elementary OS icon
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    elementary OS

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

    200 elementary OS alternatives
    Boot Screen

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Website
    Installation Screen from ISO
    +9
    Onboarding Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Debian package compatible
    4.  Flatpak
    5.  App center
    6.  Out Of The Box
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Consistent UI
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Dark Mode
    elementary OS iconWattOS Icon

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  12. Kubuntu icon
    Kubuntu icon

    Kubuntu

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

    201 Kubuntu alternatives
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kubuntu 20.10 "Hirsute Hippo"

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  KDE
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Rolling Release
    7.  Desktop Application
    Kubuntu iconWattOS Icon

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  13. Pop!_OS icon
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    Pop!_OS

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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.

    173 Pop!_OS alternatives
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1
    Pop!_OS screenshot 2
    +1
    Pop!_OS screenshot 3

    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 iconWattOS Icon

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  14. Zorin OS icon
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    Zorin OS

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    Zorin OS is an easy to use, Linux-based operating system designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure.

    188 Zorin OS alternatives
    Windows 10 layout

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Windows 11 layout
    MacOS layout
    +7
    Deepin layout

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Intuitive Interface
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows like desktop
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Windows-like
    4.  Out Of The Box
    5.  Run Windows software
    6.  Printer compatibility
    7.  Based on Ubuntu
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Debian package compatible
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  User Levels
    Zorin OS iconWattOS Icon

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