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24 alternatives to Windows 10

Windows 10 is the next Windows version after 8.1

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Windows 10 launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Windows 10▲151

   The best Windows yet is here

   2015 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Windows 93▲133

   Clickable OS of a world in-between Windows 3.1 and 95

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Microsoft Surface Pro 4▲94

   Microsoft's next hybrid computer

   2015 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Surface Book▲175

   The ultimate laptop by Microsoft

   2015 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Windows 10 Anniversary Update▲3

   Enhanced Windows OS with improved Cortana, Edge and more

   2016 · blogs.windows.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Windows 11▲234

   New Windows experience bringing you closer to what you love

   2021 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Parallels Desktop 10▲72

   Seamless Windows integration in OSX (New version)

   2014 · parallels.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Never10▲73

   Enable/disable that annoying Windows 10 upgrade message

   2016 · grc.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Microsoft Surface Pro▲118

   Microsoft’s new tablet / laptop hybrid

   2017 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Why Install Latest Windows 10 Update▲2

    windows 10 update, latest update windows 10,

    2022 · slotzeed.me · its alternatives →

11. 11
    iOS 8▲183

    The new iOS—Huge for developers. Massive for everyone else.

    2014 · apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Windows 1.11▲82

    Experience a Windows 1.0 taken over by the upside down 🙃

    2019 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Windows for Raspberry Pi▲82

    Official version of Windows 10 that supports Raspberry Pi 2

    2015 · developer.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    iPhone 8▲221

    Now with better camera, battery life, and wireless charging

    2017 · apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Microsoft Surface Laptop▲36

    Microsoft's answer to the MacBook Air

    2018 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Cortana▲89

    Microsoft Research's answer to Siri and Google Now

    2014 · engadget.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    1Password 8 for Windows▲102

    The all-new 1Password on Windows, available for early access

    2021 · 1password.community · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Windows Server 2016▲75

    Microsoft's cloud-ready OS

    2016 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Peach▲18

    Focus on your work with Virtual Desktops in Windows 10

    2017 · peachapp.net · its alternatives →

20. 20
    AppRaisin▲3

    Discover new, rising, best Windows 10 apps

    2015 · appraisin.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    UI95▲137

    Refreshed windows95 UI components for modern web apps

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    OS X Yosemite▲123

    Apple's new OS—Every bit as powerful as it looks.

    2014 · apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Too Embarrassed to Ask - Which laptop should you buy?▲76

    Mac or Windows?

    2016 · recode.net · its alternatives →

24. 24
    windows.exe has crashed▲68

    Oh, the nostalgia.

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →