Open Source Privacy focused Android Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Android for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Android alternative is GrapheneOS. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Android and six of them are open source and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Android alternatives to Android are /e/, CalyxOS, iodéOS and Replicant.

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  1. GrapheneOS icon

    GrapheneOS

     165 likes

    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...

    32 GrapheneOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    GrapheneOS vs Android Comments
    Darlene Sonalder
    Positive
    2

    Probably the best OS out there that care about your privacy and safety

    gunther
    Positive
    2

    Excellent 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.

    • GrapheneOS is Free and Open SourceAndroid is also Free and Open Source
    • GrapheneOS is Security-focused, Privacy focused and LightweightAndroid is not according to our users
  2. /e/ icon

    /e/

     139 likes

    /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.

    47 /e/ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    /e/ vs Android Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Krys Strug
    0

    It provides freedom to use alternatives that seem to eb quite deeply embeded in Andriod. And while LineageOS does try to do the same thing, /e/ works very well and is easy to use.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    8

    It'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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Roberto Trimarchi
    Negative
    -3

    Covers up to now only google pixel devices and some Samsung.

    3 of 28 comments
    • /e/ is Free and Open SourceAndroid is also Free and Open Source
    • /e/ is Privacy focused, Lightweight and Security-focusedAndroid is not according to our users
  4. CalyxOS icon

    CalyxOS

     60 likes

    Everyone needs a phone. Not everyone wants governments and corporations tracking their every move and spying on their communications. CalyxOS lets you have your cake and eat it too, with "Privacy by Design".

    42 CalyxOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    CalyxOS vs Android Comments
    Rasheed AZ
    Positive
    0

    Great support for both FOSS apps from F-Droid as wells as other apps from Aurora Store with microG enabled. Banking and all normal apps work.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    One of the best privacy focused ROMs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • CalyxOS is Free and Open SourceAndroid is also Free and Open Source
    • CalyxOS is Privacy focused and LightweightAndroid is not according to our users
  5. iodéOS icon

    iodéOS

     62 likes

    Android-based OS emphasizing privacy, open source transparency, tracker and ad blocking, independent app installation, digital sovereignty, community development, routine updates, environmental sustainability, and a familiar interface for alternative Android devices.

    64 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    iodéOS vs Android Comments
    roselyne
    Positive
    3

    based on latest Android 14, privacy and security in mind

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    lineage for microG with built-in adblocker

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -7

    /e/ is more competent and 99% degoogled.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceAndroid is Free and Open Source
    • iodéOS is Privacy focused and LightweightAndroid is not according to our users
  6. Replicant icon

    Replicant

     92 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Replicant vs Android Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Android with as few non-libre drivers as possible.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Replicant is Free and Open SourceAndroid is also Free and Open Source
    • Replicant is Privacy focused and Security-focusedAndroid is not according to our users
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    AXP.OS

     5 likes

    AXP.OS is a more private and more secure aftermarket mobile operating system based on AOSP & LineageOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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