Windows XP Alternatives

Windows XP is described as 'Line of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, and media centers. The name "XP" is short for "experience"' and is a very popular operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Windows XP for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Self-Hosted apps. The best Windows XP alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows XP are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  2. FreeBSD icon

    FreeBSD

     276 likes

    FreeBSD is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms. A large community has continually developed it for more than thirty years. Its advanced networking, security, and storage features have made FreeBSD the platform of choice for many of...

    204 FreeBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Xubuntu icon

    Xubuntu

     295 likes

    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xubuntu 19.10
     
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    Xubuntu vs Windows XP Comments
    Buster_Blue
    Positive
    0

    The low resource use of XFCE would be useful for running on the older computers that had Windows XP installed.

    • Xubuntu is Free and Open SourceWindows XP is Paid and Proprietary
    • Xubuntu is a Linux Distro Windows XP is an Operating System
    • Xubuntu is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows XP is not according to our users
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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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    Lubuntu

     248 likes

    Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT.

    186 Lubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    The new LXQt desktop.
     
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    Lubuntu vs Windows XP Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    A lightweight Ubuntu flavour that can replace Windows XP on your old computer.

    • Lubuntu is Free and Open SourceWindows XP is Paid and Proprietary
    • Lubuntu is a Linux Distro Windows XP is an Operating System
    • Lubuntu is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedWindows XP is not according to our users
  8. Windows 11 icon

    Windows 11

     48 likes

    Experience the latest Windows OS with a new Start menu, integrated Teams, and gaming technologies like Auto HDR. Improved security with stricter requirements enhances protection, and seamless Microsoft Account integration makes it ideal for modern devices.

    176 Windows 11 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  9. Raspberry Pi OS icon

    Raspberry Pi OS

     112 likes

    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    201 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  11. MX Linux icon

    MX Linux

     44 likes

    MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.

    190 MX Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    MX Linux screenshot 1
     
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    Red Hat Enterprise Linux

     127 likes

    Red Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing.

    193 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  13. Haiku icon

    Haiku

     104 likes

    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    234 Haiku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

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    • Haiku
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  14. Q4OS icon

    Q4OS

     29 likes

    Fast and powerful operating system based on the latest technologies while offering highly productive desktop environment. We focus on security, reliability, long-term stability and conservative integration of verified new features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Q4OS screenshot 1
     
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    Q4OS vs Windows XP Comments
    Malaz YI
    Positive
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    it started as a distro that aims to mimic the feel of Windows XP, and it does it fairly well in my opinion, uses a lightweight yet great desktop environment (Trinity), making an excellent option for XP users who want to switch to Linux.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Q4OS have windows xp-like user interface and it works smooth on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B v1.2.

    • Q4OS is Free and Open SourceWindows XP is Paid and Proprietary
    • Q4OS is a Linux Distro Windows XP is an Operating System
    • Q4OS is LightweightWindows XP is not according to our users
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    OpenBSD

     72 likes

    The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    Example OpenBSD 5.2 desktop using Gnome 3.4.2 desktop environment
     
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    OpenBSD vs Windows XP Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    NOT friendly for beginners... Complex, difficult to follow instructions.

    • OpenBSD is Free and Open SourceWindows XP is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenBSD is Customizable and Security-focusedWindows XP is not according to our users
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