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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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Android alternatives page was last updated Apr 24, 2026

Ubuntu Touch
212 likes
Ubuntu Touch is the Ubuntu operating system for mobile phones originally created by Canonical and now developed by the UBports Community.
44 Ubuntu Touch alternatives
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Free
Open Source
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Mobile OS
Operating System
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Germany
EU
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Linux
+3
Is Ubuntu Touch a good alternative to Android?

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26comments
Ubuntu Touch vs Android Comments

Top Positive Comment
RemovedUser
Jul 2, 2019
4
It's a very good OS! Stable, pretty and fast.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentJun 13, 2020
1
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 commentMar 4, 2020
-5
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.
3 of 26 comments
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
/e/
145 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
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Open Source
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Mobile OS
Operating System
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France
EU
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
+2
Is /e/ a good alternative to Android?

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28comments
/e/ vs Android Comments

Top Positive Comment
Guest
Dec 30, 2019
0
it's focused on security and privacy
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Top Negative Comment
Guest
Mar 4, 2020
9
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.
Krys Strug
Positive commentJan 11, 2024
-1
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.
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
Plasma Mobile
65 likes
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.
44 Plasma Mobile alternatives
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Free
Open Source
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Mobile OS
Operating System
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Linux
KDE
Linux Mobile
Is Plasma Mobile a good alternative to Android?

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5comments
Plasma Mobile vs Android Comments

Top Positive Comment
Guest
Oct 19, 2017
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
Jun 7, 2019
4
It's an alternative, though it still very dated on appearance and pretty limited.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentJun 12, 2020
0
it's not quite there yet, but i'm sure in a few years it'll be a very viable alternative to android
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 5 comments
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
iodéOS
66 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
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Freemium
Open Source
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Mobile OS
Operating System
Origin
France
EU
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Android
Is iodéOS a good alternative to Android?

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4comments
iodéOS vs Android Comments

openroute
Positive commentApr 24, 2026
2
The most stable fluid and up to date
roselyne
Positive commentMay 29, 2024
3
based on latest Android 14, privacy and security in mind
RemovedUser
Positive commentMay 7, 2020
1
lineage for microG with built-in adblocker
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 4 comments
iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceAndroid is Free and Open Source
iodéOS is Privacy focused and LightweightAndroid is not according to our users
Sailfish OS
69 likes
Sailfish OS is a European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems, and the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations.
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Paid
Proprietary
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Mobile OS
Operating System
Origin
Finland
EU
Platforms
Linux Mobile
+1
Is Sailfish OS a good alternative to Android?

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4comments
Sailfish OS vs Android Comments

HAK3R4LIFE
Negative commentMay 19, 2025
1
When you have to pay for the OS separately..
John Fastman
Positive commentDec 20, 2016
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 commentMay 13, 2020
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.
3 of 4 comments
Sailfish OS is Paid and ProprietaryAndroid is Free and Open Source
Sailfish OS is MinimalisticAndroid is not according to our users
Fairphone Open
15 likes
alternative, open source version of Fairphone OS, built by Fairphone, that puts transparency and ownership in the spotlight.
46 Fairphone Open alternatives
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Free
Open Source
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Mobile OS
Operating System
Origin
Netherlands
EU
Platforms
Android
Is Fairphone Open a good alternative to Android?
emteria.OS
2 likes
Industrial Android™ with emteria.OS Building, extending, customizing and maintaining embedded Android platform for reliable industrial applications and products.
Cost / License
Paid
Open Source
Application type
Android ROM
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Android
Is emteria.OS a good alternative to Android?
QtMoko
8 likes
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
Operating System
Mobile OS
Origin
Czechia
EU
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Linux
Self-Hosted
+9
Is QtMoko a good alternative to Android?
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 (Apache-2.0)
Application types
Mobile OS
Operating System
Origin
Ireland
EU
Platforms
Linux Mobile
+4
Is Marathon OS a good alternative to Android?

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iodéOS

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