Privacy focused Android Alternatives

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 19 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Android are GrapheneOS, /e/, postmarketOS and Plasma Mobile.

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  1. Ubuntu Touch icon
     211 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    26
  2. GrapheneOS icon
     173 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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    2
  3. /e/ icon
     141 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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    28
  4. postmarketOS icon
     53 likes

    postmarketOS extends the free and open source operating system Alpine Linux to run on smartphones and other mobile devices. Alpine is a security-oriented, light-weight Linux distribution based on musl libc and BusyBox.

    39 postmarketOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
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    1
  5. Plasma Mobile icon
     63 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
     
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    5
  6. CalyxOS icon
     62 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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    2
  7. iodéOS icon
     64 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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    3
  8. Replicant icon
     93 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...

    47 Replicant alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Android
     
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    1
  9. iOS icon
     140 likes

    iOS is a mobile operating system designed by Apple for its iPhone and iPad devices. It offers a user-friendly interface, intuitive features, and seamless integration with other Apple products. With iOS, you can access a wide range of apps, games, and multimedia content, as well...

    27 iOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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    2
  10. PureOS icon
     29 likes

    An operating system that respects your rights to privacy, security, and freedom, by design.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
  11. HarmonyOS icon
     14 likes

    Distributed microkernel OS with AI and edge computing capabilities for smartphones, wearables, TVs, tablets, and IoT; features multi-layered architecture, custom device kernels, Linux ABI compatibility, seamless interaction, and resource sharing across devices.

    58 HarmonyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • HarmonyOS
     
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