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24 alternatives to Ubuntu
Open source software platform that runs everywhere
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Ubuntu launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Zorin OS 12▲139Open source Linux-based OS that is fast, powerful and secure
2017 · zorin.com · its alternatives →
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The next-generation Ubuntu for Developers, AI and Cloud
Apr 2026 · ubuntu.com · its alternatives →
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A production ready, roadworthy, open source car
2014 · osvehicle.com · its alternatives →
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Fuchsia▲30Google's mysterious new open source Operating System
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Orchestra▲75Open source system for coordinating experts and machines
2015 · orchestra.b12.io · its alternatives →
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Simplicity & Elegance - Budgie Desktop powered by Ubuntu
2017 · ubuntubudgie.org · its alternatives →
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Open Source platform to develop autonomous driving systems
2017 · its alternatives →
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A faster, more flexible GitHub Enterprise.
2014 · enterprise.github.com · its alternatives →
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Beautiful Open▲132Beautiful sites for Open Source projects
2014 · beautifulopen.com · its alternatives →
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Monocle▲71HN-like Community for Tech and Startups (now open source)
2013 · monocle.io · its alternatives →
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Uno Platforn▲75Single-codebase for Windows, Web, iOS, macOS, Android, Linux
2020 · platform.uno · its alternatives →
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TrueOS▲11A powerful free and open source software to get the job done
2016 · truenas.com · its alternatives →
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