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, Arch Linux and Fedora.

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Windows 11 alternatives are mainly Operating Systems, but if you're looking for Linux Distros or Desktop Environments you can filter on that. Other popular filters include EU, Windows, Linux, Lightweight and Operating System. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Windows 11.
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  2. Ubuntu Core icon

    Ubuntu Core

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    Ubuntu Core, a minimalist rendition of Ubuntu , is a lightweight, transactionally updated operating system designed for deployments on embedded and IoT devices, cloud and more.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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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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    AnduinOS

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    AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to facilitate developers transitioning from Windows to Linux by maintaining familiar operational habits and workflows.

    54 AnduinOS alternatives

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  7. DietPi icon

    DietPi

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    DietPi is a lightweight and optimized operating system mostly targeted against IoT devices. With DietPi you can install specially optimized software with a few clicks. It has an easy-to-use whiptail GUI for its many configuration and system management options and a helpful...

    135 DietPi alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    DietPi configuration tool
     
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    UbuntuDDE

     5 likes

    UbuntuDDE, also known as Ubuntu with Deepin Desktop Environment, is a Linux distribution that combines the user-friendly Ubuntu system with the modern and elegant Deepin desktop environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    UbuntuDDE vs Windows 11 Comments
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    Single developer looks like. Slow updates. Not for normal users.

    • UbuntuDDE is Free and Open SourceWindows 11 is Paid and Proprietary
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    ALT Linux

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  12. SparkyLinux icon

    SparkyLinux

     9 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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    • Linux
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  13. Ultramarine Linux icon

    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.

    167 Ultramarine Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    Void Linux

     16 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...

    210 Void Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Void's desktops: XFCE, Enlightenment and MATE
     
  15. ChromeOS Flex icon

    ChromeOS Flex

     6 likes

    Cloud-first, fast, easy-to-manage, and secure operating system for PCs and Macs. ChromeOS Flex is a sustainable way to modernize devices you already own. It’s easy to deploy across your fleet or simply try it to see what a cloud-first OS has to offer.

    63 ChromeOS Flex alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Chrome OS
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