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The best alternative to Windows 10 is Linux Mint, 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 many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Windows 10 are ReactOS, openSUSE, Zorin OS and CachyOS.

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  1. Linux Mint icon

    Linux Mint

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    Linux distribution focused on desktop use, with unique menus, media codecs, browser plugins, and DVD support pre-installed; offers easy package management, compatibility with Ubuntu repositories, and a Debian-based alternative for consistency and reliability.

    184 Linux Mint alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comment summary: Linux Mint is praised for its ease of use, stability, and customization options, making it a suitable alternative to Windows 10. Users appreciate its Windows-like interface, especially the Cinnamon desktop environment, which feels familiar to Windows users. Features highlighted include no spyware, user-friendliness, lightweight requirements, and strong open-source values. It's considered beginner-friendly and respects privacy, offering a robust experience without the bloatware often associated with Windows.
    Top Positive Comment
    Farook Al-Sammarraie
    17

    Windows like UI, easy to use, Free and open source

    I_d0nt_need_name
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    It's the best Windows 10 alternative for users want Windows 10 like UI

    Sebastian
    Positive
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    One of the best Linux Distros you can get :)

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    • Almost everyone thinks Linux Mint is a great Windows 10 alternative.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to Windows 10.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windows 10.

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceWindows 10 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Linux Mint is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows 10 is not according to our users
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    ReactOS

     290 likes
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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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Top Positive Comment
    lounes-tb
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    ReactOS is an opensource reimplementation of the NT api (ms windows) with a lot of inovative ideas like the package manager and the BTRFS support.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    1

    This is effectively a clone of Windows XP, and while it runs some software, it can not run most programs. It runs poorly on real hardware.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Mano
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    This is meant to be an "open source windows". Despite being in alpha, it works and you can still use all your .exes and installers, so no need to worry about having to abandon all your "windows only" programs.

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    • Most users think ReactOS is a great Windows 10 alternative.

    • ReactOS is Free and Open SourceWindows 10 is Paid and Proprietary
    • ReactOS is LightweightWindows 10 is not according to our users
  4. openSUSE icon

    openSUSE

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

    192 openSUSE alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Maxi_Mega
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    8

    Every Linux are better than Windows !

    sambaker
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    It is very light weight, minimalistic and smooth. It has the perfect balance of simplicity and customization.

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    • Almost everyone thinks openSUSE is a great Windows 10 alternative.

    • openSUSE is Free and Open SourceWindows 10 is Paid and Proprietary
    • openSUSE is Customizable and Privacy focusedWindows 10 is not according to our users
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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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    Zorin OS

     131 likes
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    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and privacy-focused updates.

    186 Zorin OS alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comments about Zorin OS as an Alternative to Windows 10
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    2

    Unless all other linux, his display are stable AND unserfriendly. It don't shit on your face when you try to install a non-free package, it don't care, it try to launch at anycost like a windows. It's easy to install windows software with a wine preconfig. Well, if you want to use the real power of Linux, go for it !

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RemovedUser
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    I have switched from Windows 10 to Zorin OS (with xfce as a Desktop Enviroment) for almost one year. This operating system is very easy to use, and I recommend it for anyone who wants to try to use a distro based on the Linux Kernel without too much difference from a Windows interface.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Kepler
    Positive
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    It is like windows 7 and is good for noobs who has just started using linux. Plus, you can run some Windows apps in this with an app called Wine.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Zorin OS is a great Windows 10 alternative.

    • Zorin OS is Freemium and Open SourceWindows 10 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zorin OS is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows 10 is not according to our users
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    CachyOS

     32 likes
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    CachyOS is designed to deliver lightning-fast speeds and stability, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable computing experience every time you use it. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or just starting out, CachyOS is the ideal choice for those looking for a powerful...

    70 CachyOS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  8. EndeavourOS icon

    EndeavourOS

     58 likes
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    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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    • Free
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    • Linux
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    NixOS

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    NixOS is a GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In existing distributions, actions such as upgrades are dangerous: upgrading a package can cause other packages to break, upgrading an entire system is much less...

    188 NixOS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
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    OpenMandriva Lx

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    The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association, and is based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012.

    173 OpenMandriva Lx alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Linux
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    Mageia

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    Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the Mageia project is a community project and a...

    198 Mageia alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Linux
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    Artix Linux

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    Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
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    • Linux
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    Antergos

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    Antergos, as its father, Arch Linux , is a rolling release distro. It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers...

    Cost / License

    • Free
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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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    Knoppix

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    Knoppix is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD (Live CD) or a USB key (Live USB), one of the first of its kind for any operating system. When starting a program, it is loaded from the removable medium and decompressed into a RAM drive.

    95 Knoppix alternatives

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    • Free
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