The Best Android AlternativesTop Operating Systems & Mobile Os like Android
Android is described as 'Operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. It consists of a kernel based on the Linux kernel, with middleware, libraries and APIs written in C and application software running on an application framework which includes' and is a leading operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Android for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, Linux, Linux Mobile and Self-Hosted apps. The best Android alternative is LineageOS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Android are /e/, Ubuntu Touch, GrapheneOS and Plasma Mobile.
Android alternatives are mainly Operating Systems but may also be Android ROMs or Mobile OSs. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Android.- 58 LineageOS alternatives
- Mobile OS
- Operating System
- Android ROM
- Free • Open Source
- Android
- Android Tablet
A free and open-source operating system for smartphones and tablet computers, based on the Android mobile platform. It is the successor to the highly popular custom ROM CyanogenMod, from which it was forked in December 2016 when Cyanogen Inc.
- - LineageOS is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Android.
- - LineageOS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Android.
LineageOS Features
Comments about LineageOS as a Alternative to Android
Third OpinionCan be tricky to install on some phones but every single time it's worth it! It is still googly but much, much less!
1It is personnalizable. I aggree that there's ubuntu touch, but for those who really want an android interface, this is the best choice. It is a fork from Cyanogenmod, which even if shutted down, still had proven it reliability...
3Just the basics. Run it with f-droid and no google apps!
4Some resources of LineageOS are still Google ressources, but the FLOSS process is on the go. As GoogleMaps is switching to commercial these days, Android could become commercial with fees also. Free Software alternatives are required to prevent such enclosures.
2bharathseLineage OS is the best custom ROM if you don't like the original heavily skinned Android that was provided by the OEM. It is very close to stock ROM with lots of little meaningful tweaks available.
4 - 56 /e/ alternatives
- Mobile OS
- Operating System
- Android ROM
- Free • Open Source
- Android
- Android Tablet
/e/ is a fork of LineageOS that aims to be completely free of everything Google. Not only that, but there are a number of goals the developer has in mind for /e/ that more people feel are vital to a mobile operating system.
/e/ Features
Comments about /e/ as a Alternative to Android
it's focused on security and privacy
14Supports most Android apps and it's more lightweight than full Android. Respects your privacy.
11It's based on LineageOS and it uses all the work done from LineageOS and didn't give the credits for it. /e/ does not produce anything, but steals other's work.
0Roberto TrimarchiCovers up to now only google pixel devices and some Samsung.
0TibbeIt is currently available for 190 smartphone models.
0 - 46 Ubuntu Touch alternatives
- Mobile OS
- Operating System
- Android ROM
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
Ubuntu Touch is a mobile version of the Ubuntu operating system for mobile devices. It is adapted to run naturally in a mobile, touch-screen environment but is also capable of functioning as a desktop computer while in "desktop mode".
- - Ubuntu Touch is the most popular Linux alternative to Android.
Ubuntu Touch Features
Comments about Ubuntu Touch as a Alternative to Android
RemovedUserIt's a very good OS! Stable, pretty and fast.
2tobischimpfIt's free doesn't track anything, beautiful, with an awesome community that helps you out of Nealy every problem or question.
3Because it is free and and easy to use BUT for the stability I would give sold Two out of Ten; 2/10 for stability.
0Limited in devices, there are very few devices availables and they have no plan to make it bigger. It's a dead project with no future.
-7airmjrFree, no tracking, no advertisement, nice GUI and user friendly.
0 - 38 GrapheneOS alternatives
- Android ROM
- Mobile OS
- Operating System
- Free • Open Source
- Android
- Android Tablet
GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit...
GrapheneOS Features
Comments about GrapheneOS as a Alternative to Android
Darlene SonalderProbably the best OS out there that care about your privacy and safety
1guntherExcellent Android fork focused on privacy and security. Only works on Pixel phones. Sandboxed Google Play Services feature allows compatibility with almost all Android apps while limiting Google's telemetry and admin privileges.
0 - 48 Plasma Mobile alternatives
- Mobile OS
- Operating System
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
- KDE
- Linux Mobile
Plasma Mobile turns your phone into a fully open hacking device, just like a PC. You can join us to start building new mobile experiences now.
Plasma Mobile Features
Comments about Plasma Mobile as a Alternative to Android
New mobile operating system running full GNU/Linux. Has a similar interface paradigm to Android (widgets etc) making it easy to adjust to.
Only negative is the current lack of mobile applications. However, it has a large selection of desktop applications. Using this OS with a stylus should circumvent this issue.
2It has a full-featured GNU/Linux as base and so you can do everything what you are used to from your desktop GNU/Linux system. Also, there's a great and growing community around it which develops the system and helps you with your problems. Even you can get involved and make your own ideas about a great mobile operating system become true! Furthermore, Plasma Mobile is not data and money first, but fully respects the user's privacy and freedom.
2It's an alternative, though it still very dated on appearance and pretty limited.
4it's not quite there yet, but i'm sure in a few years it'll be a very viable alternative to android
0Even though it's still in its early stages, it's a good mobile GNU/Linux experience with a great KDE user interface.
2 - 33 Sailfish OS alternatives
- Operating System
- Mobile OS
- Free • Proprietary
- Linux Mobile
Sailfish OS is a European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems, and the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations.
Sailfish OS Features
Comments about Sailfish OS as a Alternative to Android
It is a good alternative to Android but has SIGNIFICANTLY lower number of apps versus android.
1nice and pretty ui, a focus on privacy and even android app support if you buy sailfish x
0John FastmanA very promising and fresh look at the mobile interface. Compatible with Android apps but far more innovative in terms of how you interact with your phone.
3 - 55 Replicant alternatives
- Operating System
- Mobile OS
- Android ROM
- Free • Open Source
- Android
Replicant is a fully free Android distribution running on several devices, a free software mobile operating system putting the emphasis on freedom and privacy/security. It is based on LineageOS and replaces or avoids every proprietary component of the system, such as user-space...
Replicant Features
Comments about Replicant as a Alternative to Android
Android with as few non-libre drivers as possible.
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