Windows 11 Alternatives

Windows 11 is described as 'The latest Windows update with a redesigned Start menu, Widgets integration, Xbox gaming features, and tighter security requirements, built with modern hardware in mind' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Windows 11 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and BSD apps. The best Windows 11 alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows 11 are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Solus icon
     72 likes

    Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Deepin icon
     62 likes

    Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

    207 Deepin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Deepin vs Windows 11 Comments
    PrinceSheep
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    Deepin is a beautiful desktop OS, making your computer usage feel fresh and smooth.

    Pros: From my testing, it runs pretty well on low end machines Beautiful desktop, can imitate Windows and MacOS desktop styles It is user friendly, the applications included look nice and are easy to use Cons: The developers and majority of the userbase are Chinese, it is hard to get help with an issue

    • Deepin is Free and Open SourceWindows 11 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Deepin is a Linux Distro Windows 11 is an Operating System
  3. Chrome OS icon
     142 likes

    Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google that uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface, so it works primarily with web applications.

    198 Chrome OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Chrome OS
     
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    Chrome OS vs Windows 11 Comments
    PrinceSheep
    Positive
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    Google's ChromeOS is one of the most mainstream Linux based operating systems.

    Like Windows 11, it can run android apps. It can also run Linux programs too.

    You don't have to go through the hassle of installing it, since many laptops come with it.

    • Chrome OS is Free and ProprietaryWindows 11 is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Garuda Linux icon
     27 likes

    Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...

    181 Garuda Linux alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Rocky Linux icon
     22 likes

    Rocky Linux is a community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with America's top enterprise Linux distribution now that its downstream partner has shifted direction. It is under intensive development by the community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Slackware icon
     71 likes

    Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. AtlasOS icon
     22 likes

    An open and transparent modification of the Windows operating system, designed to optimize performance and latency. AtlasOS is creating a "kinder" Windows experience. Reducing bloatware and optimizing performance for enthusiasts, gamers, and privacy-conscious individuals.

    14 AtlasOS alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  8. FydeOS icon
     14 likes

    FydeOS offers a choice for regular PCs to behave like Chromebooks with alternative supporting services, on-premise or in the cloud, with or without Google. Formerly known as "Flint OS".

    124 FydeOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
     
  9. Void Linux icon
     23 likes

    Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages...

    214 Void Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. AlmaLinux icon
     14 likes

    Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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