Windows 11 AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Desktop Environments

The best Desktop Environment alternative to Windows 11 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 11 and five of them are Desktop Environments so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Desktop Environment alternatives to Windows 11 are EndeavourOS, Ultramarine Linux, RebornOS and blackPanther OS.

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    Fedora

     596 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
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    Comments about Fedora as an Alternative to Windows 11
    Top Positive Comment
    aronkvh
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    Smoothest OS experience I used, both on Linux and compared to Windows.

    Guest
    Positive
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    So easy to use, with GNOME-Desktop and DNF package manager. Installation is easy, and just about any Software I think of is available in the repo.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    mrfox
    Positive
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    It is a very good distro, I switched from Windows to it, but firstly I have been using Ubuntu, but I did not like it. I switched to fedora and it's been really great. However, KDE spin of fedora is better than the Workstation one if you want more customization. It's pretty stable even though it is cutting edge.

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    • Fedora is Free and Open SourceWindows 11 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Fedora is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightWindows 11 is not according to our users
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    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
     
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    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

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

     7 likes

    The unofficial successor of Antergos, RebornOS is an Arch-based distro that focuses on allowing the user to decide exactly how they want their system while making it easy for anyone to do so - both during installation and afterwards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    blackPanther OS

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    This project birth in 2002! blackPanther OS is an independent Linux distribution which is not a fork of anything else. It is designed to be simple, fast, and easy to use... Its motto: just click and use it!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
    v22.1 (Pomáz) W11 like start menu
     
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