Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
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Platforms
- Linux
India
Windows 10 Alternatives
Windows 10 has been discontinued. The top-rated alternative is Linux Mint, which is free and open source. People also recommend Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and ReactOS. You're spoiled for choice with Operating Systems like Windows 10: we list more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Windows, Mac and Chrome OS.
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Alternatives list
SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
+3
172 Peppermint OS alternativesPeppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
United States
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56 EU OS alternativesCommunity-led Proof-of-Concept for a common free Operating System for the EU public sector.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
Germany
EU
11 Windows X-Lite alternativesWindows X-Lite's Optimized Windows Builds are designed to Enhance Performance, Privacy, Stability and Control, and work with all Apps and Games on all PCs. Old or New, Weak or Strong, Desktop or Laptop.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
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Platforms
- Windows
Bodhi Linux, a lightweight distribution featuring the fast & fully customizable Moksha Desktop (https://alternativeto.net/software/moksha/about/). The 64-bit is built on top of Ubuntu (20.04). The 32-bit Non-PAE architecture has a Ubuntu 18.04 base – Bodhi Linux 6.0.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
+9
A privacy-focused, AI-ready Debian system featuring the shadow and gold Umbra theme, KDE Plasma 6, preinstalled creative, audio, and 3D tools, agent workspaces for secure local AI, robust updates and recovery controls, browser migration, and strong local-first security.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- KDE Plasma
- Debian
- United States
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ALT Linux is a set of RPM-based, APT-managed operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel and Sisyphus package repository branches. ALT Linux Rescue is, well, the disaster recovery tool.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
Russia
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153 Edubuntu alternativesEdubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
United Kingdom
169 Ultramarine Linux alternatives100% 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 typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- Global
26 iPadOS alternativesiPadOS is the mobile operating system for iPad devices from version 13 onward. Before version 13, iPad devices ran iOS.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- iPad
- United States
BunsenLabs Linux is a distribution offering a light-weight and easily customizable Openbox desktop. The current release is Helium, built on top of Debian (stable). The project is a community continuation of CrunchBang Linux.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
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Platforms
- Linux
