The Best Windows 7 AlternativesTop Operating Systems and other similar apps like Windows 7
Windows 7 is described as 'The successor to Windows Vista . The new OS introduces a compelling combination of welcome innovations and much-needed polish. Windows 7 is built with the codebase from Vista and minor upgrade (6' and is a leading operating system in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Windows 7 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, Mac and Chrome OS apps. The best Windows 7 alternative is Ubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows 7 are Arch Linux, Manjaro Linux, elementary OS and ReactOS.
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160 Ubuntu alternativesUbuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.
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- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
United Kingdom
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- Linux
- Ubuntu
Ubuntu VS Windows 7
Comments about Ubuntu as an Alternative to Windows 7
Most Recent CommentJonathan MckannaWindows 7 is slow now but it was fast then and Ubuntu is nothing like Windows 7!
Because of it's ease of use :)
191 Arch Linux alternativesArch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.
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- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
Canada
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- Linux
Arch Linux VS Windows 7
Comments about Arch Linux as an Alternative to Windows 7
karaboungalosIt is the best for those who know what they're doing.
Vivek VaishyaIts a rolling release distro, so you get to see stuffs ahead of other distros.
173 Manjaro Linux alternativesManjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting...
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- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
Germany
EU
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- Linux
- Arch Linux
Manjaro Linux VS Windows 7
Comments about Manjaro Linux as an Alternative to Windows 7
Most Recent CommentNickFreemanSoftware always up to date and easy to install latest kernel/drivers
GruakHas a linux kernel which is superior to windows NT kernel
Very easy to use for new Linux users and (because it's based off Arch) has pacman which is the best package manager in my opinion
193 elementary OS alternativeselementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .
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- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
United States
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- Linux
elementary OS VS Windows 7
Comments about elementary OS as an Alternative to Windows 7
Albert WangUser friendly, private, secure, and open source.
193 ReactOS alternativesReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).
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- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
- Germany
- EU
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- Windows
- ReactOS
ReactOS VS Windows 7
Comments about ReactOS as an Alternative to Windows 7
Most Recent CommentKuboFHromoslavAs ReactOS is still in alpha stage and not suitable for everyday use, it is not very good alternative yet. Also, now (2017) React OS makes effort to be compatible up to Windows Server 2003, while Windows Vista is in higher class. But as soon as React OS became more stable (supposedly in version 0.5) it will became more serious alternative for everyday use for usual users.
webzooksReact OS is more like Open Source Windows XP.
liljjhAlthough it's in alpha, ReactOS is being built from the ground up to work like Windows. It being FOSS is also a nice touch.
195 Kubuntu alternativesKubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.
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- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
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- Linux
Kubuntu VS Windows 7
179 Zorin OS alternativesLinux-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 privacy-focused updates.
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- Freemium • Open Source
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Country of Origin
Ireland- EU
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- Linux
Zorin OS VS Windows 7
Comments about Zorin OS as an Alternative to Windows 7
Most Recent CommentCan be set up to look almost like Win 7 or XP
Albert WangNot private, insecure, and closed source.
liljjhIt's a Linux distro made to be as comfortable and familiar to Windows users as possible. That makes it a good alternative in my book.
172 macOS alternativesA Unix-based OS for Mac with seamlessly integration with Apple’s ecosystem, offering an intuitive UI, productivity tools like Finder, Spotlight, and Automator, built-in apps like Safari and Photos, Continuity for cross-device functionality, and security features including FileVault and Gatekeeper.
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- Free • Proprietary
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Country of Origin
- United States
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- Mac
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macOS VS Windows 7
Comments about macOS as an Alternative to Windows 7
In my opinion if you're to this day using Windows 7 (or even older) you have no business with macOS. Trying out Linux (like Mint, Manjaro, MX or Fedora) is a much better idea and investment (for your knowledge and skills, money and privacy).
The apps used on macOS are not compatible with Windows 7, and vice versa
Ubuntu has everything and more then a user needs. Plus.