You're probably here because you are a Windows user and want to switch, or just got bored of it. Today, we will be discussing the best Windows alternatives for this year!

Table of Contents

• 1. Zorin OS - Best Windows alternative in this list!

• 2. Linux Mint - Best for more advanced users.

• 3. Deepin Linux

1. Zorin OS - Best Windows alternative in this list!

Features:

• Reliable: The Zorin OS is built based on Ubuntu & Linux. Additionally, the Zorin system runs on the same open-source software that powers NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, etc.

• Resistant to viruses: The Zorin system is resistant to viruses because of Linux’s security features.

• Can run Windows apps: Zorin OS can run Windows applications thanks to Wine, but only a few Windows apps can run now.

• Flexible: You are allowed to install Zorin OS along with Windows or macOS, but you need to choose an operating system to boot up.

  Requirements for Zorin OS Education and Core

  CPU: 1 GHz Dual Core – Intel/AMD 64-bit processor

  RAM: 2GB

  Storage: 10GB (Core & Education) or 20GB (Ultimate)

  Display: 800 x 600 resolution

  Requirements for Zorin OS Lite

  CPU: 700 MHz Single Core – Intel/AMD 64-bit or 32-bit processor

  RAM: 512MB

  Storage: 8GB

  Display: 640 x 480 resolution

2. Linux Mint - For Advanced Users

Features for Linux Mint

• Has a lot of apps built-in

• Easily Customizable

• Based on Ubuntu

• Runs on all x64 Computers

Minimum Requirements for Linux Mint

• 2GB RAM (4GB recommended for comfortable usage).

• 20GB of disk space (100GB recommended).

• 64 bit CPU (single core) with 2 GHz speed or better

• At least 1024 x 768 resolution

3. Deepin Linux

Deepin Linux Features:

• Easy Installation

• Great and Polished UI

• Looks like Windows

• Supports Fingerprint

• Lots of apps in App Store

• Can run on old PCs

Deepin Linux System Requirements

• CPU: Intel Pentium IV 2GHz or higher

• Memory: more than 2G RAM, 4G or higher is recommended

• Disk: more than 25 GB free disk space

Conclusion:

Finally, These are the Top 3 Windows alternatives, I recommend Zorin OS as it is the most comparable one to Windows.