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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

     1215 likes

    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.

    195 Linux Mint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara"
     
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    Linux Mint vs Windows 10 Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Farook Al-Sammarraie
    18

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

    thebenmix11
    Positive
    0

    It's as easy to get used to as it gets

    soul1472
    Positive
    0

    Mint is beginner-friendly + has a decent visual interface (and not just the command line). i'd say it's the easiest distro for ex-Windows users.

    3 of 32 comments
    • 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
  2. ReactOS icon

    ReactOS

     298 likes

    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).

    204 ReactOS alternatives

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    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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    ReactOS vs Windows 10 Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    lounes-tb
    7

    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
    2

    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.

    Mano
    Positive
    2

    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.

    3 of 6 comments
    • 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

     352 likes

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

    205 openSUSE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    GNOME desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.
     
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    openSUSE vs Windows 10 Comments
    Maxi_Mega
    Positive
    8

    Every Linux are better than Windows !

    sambaker
    Positive
    2

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

    • 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

     158 likes

    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.

    196 Zorin OS alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Windows 10 layout
     
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    Zorin OS vs Windows 10 Comments
    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 !

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    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.

    Kepler
    Positive
    3

    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.

    3 of 5 comments
    • 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

     69 likes

    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...

    84 CachyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  9. EndeavourOS icon

    EndeavourOS

     72 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...

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    • Linux
    Welcome window
     
  10. NixOS icon

    NixOS

     76 likes

    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...

    198 NixOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
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  11. Artix Linux icon

    Artix Linux

     26 likes

    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.

    93 Artix Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Artix Linux screenshot 1
     
  12. OpenMandriva Lx icon

    OpenMandriva Lx

     12 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    The logon screen
     
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    Mageia

     30 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Omarchy

     7 likes

    Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distribution featuring the Hyprland tiling window manager. It ships with what a modern software developer would need to be productive immediately, including Neovim, Spotify, Chromium, Typora, Alacritty, LibreOffice and Zoom.

    20 Omarchy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
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  15. EU OS icon

    EU OS

     5 likes

    Community-led Proof-of-Concept for a common free Operating System for the EU public sector.

    55 EU OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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