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The best Operating System alternative to Zentyal is ClearOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Zentyal and six of them are Operating Systems so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Operating System alternatives to Zentyal are Ubuntu Server, Univention Corporate Server (UCS), Turnkey Linux and Windows Server 2012.

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Zentyal alternatives page was last updated Dec 9, 2020
  1. ClearOS icon
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    ClearOS is a family of operating systems for the enterprise, small business, and home. There are three editions to choose from depending on your needs and suitable to your abilities. They are: ClearOS Enterprise, ClearOS Home, and ClearOS Core.

    26 ClearOS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    ClearOS Features

    1.  Spam Filter
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Gateway
    4.  PhpMyAdmin
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    Guest

    They both provide the same functions...I use them both

    Positive commentMay 30, 2016
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    Guest

    The web interface is more intuitive and easier. and it has more features. Although it has not the option as Exchange server. But that is to me a minor thing. You can add that separately afterwards.

    Positive commentMay 23, 2016
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    rbosma

    it is more robust than zentyal

    Positive commentMay 23, 2016
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    • Most users think ClearOS is a great Zentyal alternative.

    • ClearOS is the most popular Linux alternative to Zentyal.

    • ClearOS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Zentyal.

    • ClearOS is Free and Open SourceZentyal is Paid and Open Source
  2. Ubuntu Server icon
     38 likes

    The leading platform for scale-out computing, Ubuntu Server helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available.

    201 Ubuntu Server alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Ubuntu Server Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Distribution
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  3. Univention Corporate Server (UCS) icon
     32 likes

    UCS is an open platform for central Identity & Access Management, IT Management, and Active Directory, with a web portal for easy access to applications.

    99 Univention Corporate Server (UCS) alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) Features

    1.  DHCP Server
    2.  Single Sign-On
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  ARM support
    5.  Active Directory Migration
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    7. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    8.  SAML Single Sign-On
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    Guest

    Easy management of multiple servers from one central console. For example easy setup of mail-backup servers. And more.

    Positive commentMar 17, 2017
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    • Almost everyone thinks Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is a great Zentyal alternative.

    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Zentyal.

    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is Free and Open SourceZentyal is Paid and Open Source
  4. Turnkey Linux icon
     21 likes

    TurnKey Linux provides a super simple way to deploy open source web apps/server side applications in the cloud, VM or bare metal.

    9 Turnkey Linux alternatives
    Turnkey Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
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  5. Windows Server 2012 icon
     14 likes

    Windows Server 2012, codenamed "Windows Server 8", is the sixth release of Windows Server. It is the server version of Windows 8 and succeeds Windows Server 2008 R2. Two pre-release versions, a developer preview and a beta version, were released during development.

    20 Windows Server 2012 alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Windows Server 2012 Features

    1. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    2.  Data deduplication
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    Comments about Windows Server 2012 as an Alternative to Zentyal
     
    Guest

    the only thing different: it is full windows

    Positive commentMay 23, 2016
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    • Some users think Windows Server 2012 is a great Zentyal alternative, some don't.

    • Windows Server 2012 is Paid and ProprietaryZentyal is Paid and Open Source
  6. SME Server icon
     4 likes

    SME Server is a leading distribution for small and medium enterprises. It stands apart from the competition by shipping with most common functionality preconfigured and features a number of popular additional enhancements in the form of downloadable contributions.

    9 SME Server alternatives
    SME Server screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    SME Server Features

    1.  Gateway
    2.  Integrated Spam Protection
    3. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    4.  Support for Samba
    5.  DHCP Server
    6.  Web filter
    7.  LDAP Services
    8.  DNS Server
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