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The best alternative to Android is Ubuntu Touch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Android and nine of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Android are /e/, Plasma Mobile, iodéOS and Sailfish OS.

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  1. Ubuntu Touch icon

    Ubuntu Touch

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    Ubuntu Touch is the Ubuntu operating system for mobile phones originally created by Canonical and now developed by the UBports Community.

    43 Ubuntu Touch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comment summary: Ubuntu Touch is praised for being a free, open-source, and privacy-focused alternative to Android, with a strong community backing. It avoids tracking and offers a user-friendly interface without commercial pressure. Despite these positives, there are concerns about device compatibility and project sustainability. Some users view it as a niche option with limited future growth, contrasting its advantages in privacy and community involvement.
    Top Positive Comment
    RemovedUser
    3

    It's a very good OS! Stable, pretty and fast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Because it is free and and easy to use BUT for the stability I would give sold Two out of Ten; 2/10 for stability.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -6

    Limited 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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Ubuntu Touch is a great Android alternative.

    • Ubuntu Touch is the most popular Linux alternative to Android.

    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceAndroid is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightAndroid is not according to our users
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    /e/

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    /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.

    46 /e/ alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comment summary: /e/ is praised for its focus on user privacy and being de-Googled while retaining Android's user experience. It supports numerous devices, offers a smooth experience, and allows app installation choice for privacy. However, some users note its limited device compatibility and concern over credit to LineageOS. Overall, /e/ is valued for privacy without sacrificing functionality.
    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.

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    • Most users think /e/ is a great Android alternative.

    • /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. Plasma Mobile icon

    Plasma Mobile

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    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.

    43 Plasma Mobile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
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    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    3

    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    4

    It's an alternative, though it still very dated on appearance and pretty limited.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    it's not quite there yet, but i'm sure in a few years it'll be a very viable alternative to android

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    • Almost everyone thinks Plasma Mobile is a great Android alternative.

    • Plasma Mobile is Free and Open SourceAndroid is also Free and Open Source
    • Plasma Mobile is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAndroid is not according to our users
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    iodéOS

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    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.

    61 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    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.
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    • Almost everyone thinks iodéOS is a great Android alternative.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceAndroid is Free and Open Source
    • iodéOS is Privacy focused and LightweightAndroid is not according to our users
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    Sailfish OS

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    Sailfish OS is a European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems, and the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations.

    29 Sailfish OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
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    Comments about Sailfish OS as an Alternative to Android
    HAK3R4LIFE
    Negative
    1

    When you have to pay for the OS separately..

    John Fastman
    Positive
    3

    A 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.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    nice and pretty ui, a focus on privacy and even android app support if you buy sailfish x

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Sailfish OS is a great Android alternative.

    • Sailfish OS is the most popular commercial alternative to Android.

    • Sailfish OS is Paid and ProprietaryAndroid is Free and Open Source
    • Sailfish OS is MinimalisticAndroid is not according to our users
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    Fairphone Open

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    alternative, open source version of Fairphone OS, built by Fairphone, that puts transparency and ownership in the spotlight.

    45 Fairphone Open alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
     
  9. emteria.OS icon

    emteria.OS

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    Industrial Android™ with emteria.OS Building, extending, customizing and maintaining embedded Android platform for reliable industrial applications and products.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

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    • Android
     
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    QtMoko

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    QtMoko is debian distribution for Linux based SmartPhones, like Openmoko Freerunner and Goldelico's GTA04 phone. Phone and user interface is based on QT Extendeded formerly known as Qtopia..

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. Marathon OS icon

    Marathon OS

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    Qt6/QML Wayland compositor on PostmarketOS. Runs on any device with mainline Linux support or Libhybris. Core features work at 60 FPS on OnePlus 6. Performance target: fluid on decade-old chipsets, exceptional on newer hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
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