Windows 10 AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Desktop Environments

The best Desktop Environment alternative to Windows 10 is Fedora, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Windows 10 and three of them are Desktop Environments so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Desktop Environment alternatives to Windows 10 are EndeavourOS and Ultramarine Linux.

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  1. Fedora icon

    Fedora

     597 likes

    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.

    182 Fedora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Fedora 38
     
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    Fedora vs Windows 10 Comments
    cycroenerugi
    Positive
    5

    Its easy to use and its much faster.

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    Great defaults, good security, and fast updates, thought it does need codecs from a third party to play some media. One of the best OSes for a software developer, sysadmin, or power user.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Easy to use and really good performance. In my I haven't experienced errors with it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Fedora is Free and Open SourceWindows 10 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Fedora is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightWindows 10 is not according to our users
  2. EndeavourOS icon

    EndeavourOS

     61 likes

    EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

    163 EndeavourOS alternatives

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    • Linux
    Welcome window
     
  4. Ultramarine Linux icon

    Ultramarine Linux

     6 likes

    100% Fedora-compatible Linux distribution with stable updates, open-source packages, out-of-the-box tweaks, and enhanced setup for developers and everyday users, streamlining software creation, packaging, and immediate usability across all experience levels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GNOME is a simple, elegant, and intuitive desktop environment with a focus on productivity.
     
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