Zorin OS AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like Zorin OS

Zorin OS is described as 'Easy to use, Linux-based operating system designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure' and is a very popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Zorin OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, BSD, Self-Hosted and GNU Hurd apps. The best Zorin OS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zorin OS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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    Linux Mint

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    Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people. The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Latest: Wilma (22).

    183 Linux Mint alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Mint screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    4.  Cinnamon Desktop
    5.  Debian package compatible
    6.  Linux-based
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Out Of The Box
    9.  Application Launchers
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Community-based
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    • Almost everyone thinks Linux Mint is a great Zorin OS alternative.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Linux alternative to Zorin OS.

    • Linux Mint is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Zorin OS.

    • Linux Mint is Free and Open SourceZorin OS is Freemium and Open Source
    • Linux Mint is Customizable and LightweightZorin OS is not according to our users
  2. Ubuntu icon
    Ubuntu icon

    Ubuntu

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    Ubuntu 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.

    161 Ubuntu alternatives
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  APT package manager
    4.  Support for Unicode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  OTA Updates
    10.  Kde support
    11.  Support for .deb files
    12.  Support for scripting
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  4. Debian icon
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    Debian

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    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    195 Debian alternatives
    Debian 9 gnome.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Package Control
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    Debian iconZorin OS Icon

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    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to Zorin OS.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceZorin OS is Freemium and Open Source
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedZorin OS is not according to our users
  5. Fedora icon
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    Fedora

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    Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.

    185 Fedora alternatives
    Fedora 38

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    XFCE spin

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Wayland Support
    4.  Desktop Environment
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Support for BTRFS
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Unix-like
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Separated workspaces
    12.  No registration required
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  6. Arch Linux icon
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    Arch Linux

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    Arch 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.

    197 Arch Linux alternatives
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    another arch with KDE 4.3 desktop
    arch for console addict
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    arch with openbox window manager

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Arch User Repository
    3.  Wiki documentation
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Bleeding edge
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Package Control
    12.  Works Offline
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  7. Windows 10 icon
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    Windows 10

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    Versatile OS with universal app architecture, free first-year offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, redesigned mouse-touch UI, virtual desktop, Microsoft Edge, upgraded security, and enhanced graphics for gaming, supporting fingerprint and face recognition login.

    180 Windows 10 alternatives
    Windows 10 screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows 10 screenshot 1
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    +1
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    Windows 10 Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Usability
    3.  PowerShell Scripting
    4. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Tablet support
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Xbox Streaming
    10.  Binary packages
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    Privacy, tracking that can't be turned off is a turn off. Sketchy and unreliable update process and other reliableility concerns make this a poor competitor.

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    • Some users think Windows 10 is a great Zorin OS alternative, some don't.

    • Windows 10 is the most popular commercial alternative to Zorin OS.

    • Windows 10 is Paid and ProprietaryZorin OS is Freemium and Open Source
  9. openSUSE icon
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    openSUSE

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    openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.

    190 openSUSE alternatives
    GNOME desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    KDE Plasma desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.
    XFCE desktop in openSUSE Leap 15.2.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Community-based
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  10. elementary OS icon
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    elementary OS

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    elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .

    198 elementary OS alternatives
    Boot Screen

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Website
    Installation Screen from ISO
    +9
    Onboarding Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
    3.  Debian package compatible
    4.  Flatpak
    5.  App center
    6.  Out Of The Box
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Consistent UI
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Dark Mode
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    like zorin, also looks good, and it's free

    Positive comment •Aug 31, 2020
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    elementary OS icon

    • Most users think elementary OS is a great Zorin OS alternative.

    • elementary OS is Free and Open SourceZorin OS is Freemium and Open Source
    • elementary OS is LightweightZorin OS is not according to our users
  11. Kubuntu icon
    Kubuntu icon

    Kubuntu

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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    200 Kubuntu alternatives
    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kubuntu 20.10 "Hirsute Hippo"

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  KDE
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Rolling Release
    7.  Desktop Application
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  12. Pop!_OS icon
    Pop!_OS icon

    Pop!_OS

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    Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    171 Pop!_OS alternatives
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Pop!_OS screenshot 1
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    +1
    Pop!_OS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Automatic window tiling
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Content creators
    7.  Dark Mode
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  13. Xubuntu icon
    Xubuntu icon

    Xubuntu

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    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.

    187 Xubuntu alternatives
    Xubuntu 19.10

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xubuntu Desktop

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  XFCE support
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
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  14. Lubuntu icon
    Lubuntu icon

    Lubuntu

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    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.

    189 Lubuntu alternatives
    The new LXQt desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Lubuntu screenshot 1
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    +5
    Lubuntu screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Debian package compatible
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Based on Debian
    8.  Unix-like
    9.  XFCE support
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