The Best CalyxOS AlternativesTop Mobile Os & Operating Systems like CalyxOS

CalyxOS is described as '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"' and is a popular Mobile OS in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to CalyxOS for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, Linux, Linux Mobile and Android SDK apps. The best CalyxOS alternative is GrapheneOS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CalyxOS are Android, LineageOS, iodéOS and postmarketOS.

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  1. GrapheneOS icon

    GrapheneOS

     210 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...

    36 GrapheneOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    GrapheneOS vs CalyxOS Comments
    User1639378
    Negative
    0

    Only available for proprietary hardware/pixel devices. These devices are terrible to repair since they are glued together, have no sdcard slot and with every sold device you support Google.

    sconematrix
    Positive
    0

    Not only is GrapheneOS way ahead of other mobile operating systems in terms of security, it also works better. This may be largely due to the sandboxed Google Play services, providing both privacy and functionality lacking from many alternatives. Installation via the command line was simple. All the instructions worked first time and took less than 30 minutes.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    -2

    It's the only ROM which cares about Security & Privacy without nonsense, SCAM or other theater

    • GrapheneOS is Free and Open SourceCalyxOS is also Free and Open Source
    • GrapheneOS is Security-focusedCalyxOS is not according to our users
  2. Android icon

    Android

     970 likes

    Open-source mobile OS developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel. It supports app development in Java and Kotlin. Compatible with various devices, offering seamless integration with Google services, customizable interface, and extensive app ecosystem for smartphones and tablets.

    50 Android alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
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  4. LineageOS icon

    LineageOS

     364 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.

    52 LineageOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  5. iodéOS icon

    iodéOS

     69 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 types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    iodéOS vs CalyxOS Comments
    openroute
    Positive
    2

    most stable fluid and up to date os

    roselyne
    Positive
    1

    based on latest Android 14, privacy and security in mind

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceCalyxOS is Free and Open Source
  7. postmarketOS icon

    postmarketOS

     63 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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  8. /e/ icon

    /e/

     149 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Ubuntu Touch icon

    Ubuntu Touch

     213 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Replicant icon

    Replicant

     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...

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. Plasma Mobile icon

    Plasma Mobile

     66 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
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  12. LineageOS for microG icon

    LineageOS for microG

     29 likes

    LineageOS unofficial fork with built-in microG gapps implementation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  13. iOS icon

    iOS

     142 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...

    29 iOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  14. PixelOS icon

    PixelOS

     14 likes

    PixelOS is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies. We aim to provide an experience similar to Google Pixel phones with numerous performance enhancements and a small amount of useful additional features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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