Cyclop OS 4.0
A future that belongs to all of us.
The lightweight, sovereign OS that brings old machines back to life. Hosted in the EU, supported, made to last.
Private by design. No hidden telemetry, ever.
Apps & games
The software you use is already here.
Office suites, browsers, creative tools, launchers and the games you play. Plus the apps we build ourselves, and a way to run many Windows programs.
What you get
One system, made to last.
Revives old machines
Runs on computers with as little as 2 GB of RAM and boots in seconds. Give aging hardware a second life instead of replacing it.
Private and secure by default
Encrypted disk, encrypted DNS, and no hidden telemetry. Your data stays yours, out of the box.
Familiar and easy to use
A clean, modern desktop that feels familiar from day one, with a layout you can adapt in one click.
Ready for work and school
From a single laptop to a full computer lab, with real support and affordable per-seat licensing.
The Cyclop OS experience
A complete desktop, right out of the box.
Settings, files, a task manager, and desktop layouts you can switch in one click. This is the Cyclop OS experience. Move your mouse to explore.
Cyclop Connect
Your phone and your computer, working as one.
Read and answer your messages from the keyboard, send files across the room, use the phone as a touchpad or a presenter remote, and make it ring when it hides in the sofa. No account and no cloud: everything stays on your own network.
Included with the Pro, Gaming, Education and Enterprise editions. On Android today, iPhone and iPad are on the way.
Editions
Free to start. Paid when you want help.
Community
For individuals
Freeforever
The complete Cyclop OS, free forever. A fast, private desktop for everyday work, study, and the web.
Download freeEducation
Schools, academies & universities
€12/ seat / year, incl. VAT
Made for the classroom. Simple per-seat licensing, lab and teaching tools, and support schools can count on.
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Pro
The complete edition
€48/ year, incl. VAT
For people who want more from their machine. Stronger security, extra software, broad hardware support, and priority help when you need it.
Get Pro Gaming
For gamers
€60/ year, incl. VAT
Built to play. Everything in Pro, plus the full gaming stack and performance tuning, set up and ready out of the box.
Get Gaming
Prices shown include VAT at Estonia’s standard rate (24%), monthly and yearly alike. Businesses with a valid EU VAT number are invoiced VAT-free under the reverse-charge mechanism: tell us when you activate your licence.
Equipping a whole fleet? Compare its five-year costCommunity
Talk to the people who build it.
Ask a question, share your setup, follow what ships next. The Discord is where users and the team meet every day.
Two things we do
An operating system. And the websites around it.
Who it is for
Tell us who you are. The quote starts from there.
Each button opens the quote form with your profile already chosen.
Public sector
Town halls and administrations that want to keep control of their data and their budget.
Quote for an administrationSchools and universities
Computer rooms that last longer, the Education edition, help to move the whole room.
Quote for a schoolSmall businesses
Workstations with support and security updates, the Pro edition, a fleet moved without losing files.
Quote for a business
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Cyclop OS: pricing, hardware requirements, security, and getting started.
What is Cyclop OS?
Cyclop OS is a lightweight, secure Linux-based operating system that brings old computers back to life. Built on a stable, long-term-supported base, with more than 100 packages maintained in-house, it is private by default and easy to use. Its services are hosted in the EU, and it is made for everyone.
Is Cyclop OS free?
Yes. The Community edition is completely free and open source, and it will never disappear. Paid editions (Education, Pro, Gaming and Enterprise) add extra software and support, starting at 12 euros per seat per year for schools.
Can Cyclop OS run on old or low-end computers?
Yes. Cyclop OS runs on machines with as little as 2 GB of RAM (4 GB or more recommended). It was made to give aging hardware a second life instead of replacing it.
Is Cyclop OS secure and private?
Yes. Your disk and DNS are encrypted by default, the firewall is on, and there is no hidden telemetry and no data sold to advertisers. Privacy is enabled out of the box.
What editions are available and how much do they cost?
Community is free. Education is 12 euros per seat per year, Pro is 48 euros, and Gaming is 60 euros. Enterprise is available on request. Every paid edition unlocks additional software on top of the free base.
How do I install Cyclop OS?
Download the free image from cyclop-tech.com, write it to a USB drive, then follow the guided installer. Our documentation and support team can walk you through every step.
Can I keep using the programs I already rely on?
In most cases, yes. Cyclop OS includes built-in compatibility so you can keep many of the tools you already use, and you can switch the desktop layout in one click so it feels instantly familiar.
What kind of support do I get?
The Community edition is supported by the community and our documentation. Paid editions include direct support and multi-year updates. You can also reach us through the contact page on cyclop-tech.com.
Give your computer another ten years.
Download the free edition, try it from a USB key, keep it if you like it.
Private by design. No hidden telemetry, ever.