Windows 10 Alternatives

Windows 10 has been discontinued. One of the most popular alternatives is Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux. 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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  1. Peppermint OS icon
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    Peppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks.

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    • Since 2010

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    • Linux
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  2. SparkyLinux icon
     10 likes

    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

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    Since

    • Since 2017

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    • Linux
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  3. blendOS icon
     11 likes

    A seamless blend of all Linux distributions.

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    • Since 2023

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    • Linux
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  4. antiX icon
     21 likes

    antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.

    171 antiX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2012

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    • Linux
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  5. Bodhi Linux icon
     50 likes

    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.

    110 Bodhi Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2011

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    • Linux
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  6. Windows 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.

    11 Windows X-Lite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. EU OS icon
     6 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2025

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    • Linux
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  8. GNU Guix icon
     26 likes

    A purely functional package manager and an advanced distribution of the GNU operating system developed by the GNU Project—which respects the freedom of computer users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • GNU Hurd
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  9. Edubuntu icon
     29 likes

    Edubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. 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.

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Debian
    • KDE Plasma
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  11. iPadOS icon
     2 likes

    iPadOS is the mobile operating system for iPad devices from version 13 onward. Before version 13, iPad devices ran iOS.

    26 iPadOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  12. ALT Linux icon
     16 likes

    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.

    207 ALT Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Linux
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