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We've compiled a list of 40 free and paid alternatives to ReactOS. The primary competitors include Debian, Arch Linux. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between ReactOS and macOS, openSUSE, Kubuntu. Also you can look at other similar options here: OS and Utilities.


Debian
Free Open Source
Arch Linux
Free Open Source

Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686- and x86_64-optimised Linux distribution targeted at...

FreeBSD
Free Open Source

FreeBSD is an open-source Unix-like operating system focused on performance, security, and advanced networking. It provides a robust platform for servers, desktops, and embedded systems, supporting a wide range of hardware and offering advanced file…

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Manjaro Linux
Free Open Source

Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating...

Gentoo
Free Open Source

ReactOS Platforms

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ReactOS Overview

ReactOS is a free, modern operating system in alpha stage, based on the design of Windows XP/2003. Written completely from scratch, it aims to follow the Windows architecture designed by Microsoft from the hardware level right through to the application level.

This is not a Linux based system, and shares none of the Unix architecture.

The main goal of the ReactOS project is to provide an operating system which is binary compatible with Windows. This will allow your Windows applications and drivers to run as they would on your Windows system. Additionally, the look and feel of the Windows operating system is used, such that people accustomed to the familiar user interface of Windows would find using ReactOS straightforward. The ultimate goal of ReactOS is to allow you to remove Windows and install ReactOS without the end user noticing the change.

ReactOS Features

tick-square Windows-like
tick-square Support for BTRFS
tick-square Nt kernel
tick-square Package Manager
tick-square Run Windows software
tick-square Community based
tick-square Windows XP Compatibility
tick-square Lightweight

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