Android Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Android for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is GrapheneOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Android and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Android are LineageOS, /e/, CalyxOS and iodéOS.

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  1. GrapheneOS icon
     219 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...

    37 GrapheneOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  2. LineageOS icon
     368 likes

    Free and open-source Android-based operating system for smartphones and tablets, designed to enable deep customization, enhanced privacy controls, regular security updates, and broad device compatibility without default proprietary Google services.

    53 LineageOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  3. /e/ icon
     153 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.

    51 /e/ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  4. CalyxOS icon
     73 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".

    45 CalyxOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  5. iodéOS icon
     70 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Android
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  6. Replicant icon
     96 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...

    49 Replicant alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. Fairphone Open icon
     20 likes

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

    48 Fairphone Open alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. Paranoid Android provides a unique experience and ultimate customization for your Android device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  9. OxygenOS icon
     19 likes

    The new operating system from OnePlus, based on Android. OxygenOS is light and essential with subtle, useful features.

    45 OxygenOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Havoc-OS icon
     5 likes

    Havoc-OS is an after-market firmware based on Android Open Source Project, inspired by Google Pixel with a refined Material Design UI. We offer a smooth and stable experience for your device with a selected set of amazing features that provide an exceptional user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. Kali Nethunter icon
     15 likes

    The Kali Linux NetHunter project is the first Open Source Android penetration testing platform for Nexus devices, created as a joint effort between the Kali community member “BinkyBear” and Offensive Security. NetHunter supports Wireless 802.

    13 Kali Nethunter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Android
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  12. OmniROM icon
     17 likes

    OmniROM is our Android custom ROM variant, feature-packed but always with stability as #1 priority in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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