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24 alternatives to Zorin OS 12

Open source Linux-based OS that is fast, powerful and secure

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Zorin OS 12 launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
oss.gallery▲508
Discover the best open-source projects
2024 · oss.gallery · its alternatives →
2
Zazu▲193
Open source launcher, an alternative to Alfred
2017 · zazuapp.org · its alternatives →
3
GrapheneOS▲116
Open source mobile OS focused on privacy and security.
2019 · grapheneos.org · its alternatives →
4
CoreOS, a Linux distro for containers▲417
An application innovation platform delivering a comprehensive experience with tools to empower organizations to modernize and build new applications, accelerate AI adoption, and fuel growth.
2013 · coreos.com · its alternatives →
5
Qubes OS▲58
Security-oriented OS for single-user desktop computing
2022 · qubes-os.org · its alternatives →
6
Cerebro▲247
Search everything in a few clicks
2017 · cerebroapp.com · its alternatives →
7
Bor – Open-source policy management for Linux desktops▲197
Hi HN! I've been working on Bor, an open-source system for centralized Linux desktop management. Bor consists of a lightweight Go agent and a central server. Policies are streamed to clients over mTLS/gRPC in real time—no polling—and currently support Firefox, Chrome, KDE, dconf, polkit and package management, with more coming. Version 0.8 introduces several new policy types - Thunderbird, Microsoft Edge for Business and FirewallD zones, along with a number of improvements and fixes. I'd love feedback on the architecture, policy model, and whether this is something you'd consider for…
Aug 2026 · getbor.dev · its alternatives →
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TrueOS▲11
A powerful free and open source software to get the job done
2016 · truenas.com · its alternatives →
9
elementaryOS Loki (0.4)▲9
A fast and open replacement for Windows and macOS
2016 · elementary.io · its alternatives →
10
Fuchsia▲30
Google's mysterious new open source Operating System
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
11
Debian 13 "Trixie"▲145
The rock-solid OS that powers the internet, now even better
2025 · debian.org · its alternatives →
12
Ubuntu▲8
Open source software platform that runs everywhere
2016 · ubuntu.com · its alternatives →
13
OSv▲63
Free Open Source OS for Cloud-Based Startups
2014 · osv.io · its alternatives →
14
Ocean▲205
Linux server you can fit in your pocket.
2016 · getocean.io · its alternatives →
15
KnightOS▲136
An open-source OS for calculators
2016 · its alternatives →
16
ULOSINO▲70
Open source operating system reference
2021 · its alternatives →
17
Todo for hackers▲101
CLI Todo app for hackers
2015 · github.com · its alternatives →
18
Orchestra▲75
Open source system for coordinating experts and machines
2015 · orchestra.b12.io · its alternatives →
19
Papyros▲74
Linux-based OS that adheres to Google's Material Design
2015 · papyros.io · its alternatives →
20
xOS – a 32-bit OS for the PC▲115
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
21
Open Source Vehicle▲81
A production ready, roadworthy, open source car
2014 · osvehicle.com · its alternatives →
22AM
A miniature Linux distro for non-rooted Android devices▲94
2013 · kevinboone.net · its alternatives →
23OG
OS – GitHub issues to help beginners make their first pull request▲97
2017 · open-source.now.sh · its alternatives →
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Apricity OS▲8
A Beautiful Arch Linux Distro
2016 · apricityos.com · its alternatives →

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