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Top 10 Windows 7 Alternatives & Competitors

(817)4.2 out of 5

Explore the best alternatives to Windows 7 for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Windows 7 include user experience and user interface. We have compiled a list of solutions that reviewers voted as the best overall alternatives and competitors to Windows 7, including Ubuntu, Apple iOS, Android, and CentOS.

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Top 10 Alternatives to Windows 7 Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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    #1

  1. Ubuntu

    (1,471)4.5 out of 5

    2. Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world.

    Categories in common with Windows 7:

    Reviewers say compared to Windows 7, Ubuntu is:

    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Ubuntu reviews
    #2

  2. Apple iOS

    (1,284)4.6 out of 5

    3. An advanced mobile operating system. With its easy-to-use interface, amazing features, and rock solid stability, iOS is the foundation of iPhone. And even as others try to catch up, the technologies and features built into iOS keep iPhone years ahead.

    Categories in common with Windows 7:

    Reviewers say compared to Windows 7, Apple iOS is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    Easier to do business with
    See all Apple iOS reviews
    #3

  3. Android

    (1,097)4.6 out of 5

    4. When your phone, tablet, watch, TV or car’s tech goes from just working to actually making life easier, that’s when you know Android is behind it. With over 2.5 billion active devices around the world, our goal is to create features that are useful for all. Find the latest product news and go deep with stories behind the tech.

    Categories in common with Windows 7:

    Reviewers say compared to Windows 7, Android is:

    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    More usable
    See all Android reviews
    #4

  4. CentOS

    (380)4.4 out of 5

    5. Community-driven free software effort focused around the goal of providing a rich base platform for open source communities to build upon.

    Categories in common with Windows 7:

    Reviewers say compared to Windows 7, CentOS is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    Better at support
    Easier to do business with
    See all CentOS reviews
    #5

  5. macOS Sierra

    (351)4.5 out of 5

    6. macOS Sierra helps you rediscover your best photos, shop fast and conveniently online, and work between devices. It can also help free up storage space.

    Categories in common with Windows 7:

    Reviewers say compared to Windows 7, macOS Sierra is:

    Better at support
    More usable
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all macOS Sierra reviews
    #6

  6. Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    (635)4.5 out of 5

    7. Open source platform for mission-critical computing

    Categories in common with Windows 7:

    Reviewers say compared to Windows 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux is:

    Better at support
    More expensive
    Easier to do business with
    See all Red Hat Enterprise Linux reviews
    #7

  7. Oracle Linux

    (297)4.4 out of 5

    8. Oracle Linux brings the latest Linux innovations to market, delivering extreme performance, advanced scalability, and reliability for enterprise applications and systems along with worldwide, enterprise-class, low-cost support. Optimized for enterprise workloads, Oracle Linux is the only operating system to offer zero-downtime updates.

    Categories in common with Windows 7:

    Reviewers say compared to Windows 7, Oracle Linux is:

    Better at support
    See all Oracle Linux reviews
    #8

  8. Apple OS X El Capitan

    (247)4.4 out of 5

    9. OS X El Capitan gives you simpler, smarter ways to do the things you do most with your Mac. Like working in multiple apps at the same time using Split View.

    Categories in common with Windows 7:

    Reviewers say compared to Windows 7, Apple OS X El Capitan is:

    Better at support
    Easier to set up
    More usable
    See all Apple OS X El Capitan reviews
    #9

  9. Apple OS X Mountain Lion

    (192)4.2 out of 5

    10. OS X Mountain Lion is Apple's best OS yet. Because all these new features add up to one amazing experience on your Mac. And every device you use.

    Categories in common with Windows 7:

    Reviewers say compared to Windows 7, Apple OS X Mountain Lion is:

    Better at support
    See all Apple OS X Mountain Lion reviews
    #10

  10. Fedora

    (188)4.4 out of 5

    11. Fedora is a Linux-based operating system, a collection of software that makes your computer run.

    Categories in common with Windows 7:

    Reviewers say compared to Windows 7, Fedora is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Fedora reviews

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