Looking for a way to get the most out of your Raspberry Pi? Running a project that just needs something more? Odd as it may seem, Linux might be the problem, so why not consider a non-Linux operating system? Several have been released, or adapted, for use on the Raspberry Pi.

Non-Linux Raspberry Pi OS List for 2019

Looking for a Raspberry Pi operating system that isn't Linux? These nine alternatives should suit you down to the ground:

Windows 10

Windows 10 IoT Core

NetBSD

OpenBSD

RISC OS

Android

Android Things

Plan 9

Chromium OS

It's a tempting mix, isn't it? Let's look at each and help you decide which Raspberry Pi operating system you're going to install next.

1. Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi

Most Raspberry Pi users are happy with Linux for many reasons, not least because it is free to use and open source. Yet incredibly, there's a free version of Windows 10 that will run on the Raspberry Pi 3B and 3B+.

Two tools are available: the WOA Deployer for Raspberry Pi and Windows on Raspberry Imager. Both do essentially the same thing. Once run, they prepare a version of Windows 10 on ARM that is then written to SD card.

Not sure which to choose? If you want everything to just work out of the box, choose the WOA Deployer for Raspberry Pi. Need some configuration options? Use Windows on Raspberry Imager.