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 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 HUAWEI AppGallery apps. The best CalyxOS alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CalyxOS are GrapheneOS, LineageOS, /e/ and iodéOS.

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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".

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CalyxOS alternatives page was last updated Sep 13, 2024
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  1. Android icon
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    Android

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    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.

    44 Android alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  ARM support
    3.  Mobile OS
    4.  Android Wear compatibility
    5.  Google integration
    6. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    7.  Sync with Google Drive
    8.  Sideload apps
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Batch Rename Files
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    Android VS CalyxOS

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    • Android is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to CalyxOS.

    • Android is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CalyxOS.

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

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    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...

    29 GrapheneOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2.  OTA Updates
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Anti Tampering
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    RemovedUser

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

    Positive comment •Apr 2, 2021
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    • Almost everyone thinks GrapheneOS is a great CalyxOS alternative.

    • GrapheneOS is Free and Open SourceCalyxOS is also Free and Open Source
    • GrapheneOS is Security-focused, Privacy focused and LightweightCalyxOS is not according to our users
  4. LineageOS icon
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    LineageOS

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    A free and open-source operating system for smartphones and tablet computers, based on the Android mobile platform. It is the successor to the highly popular custom ROM CyanogenMod, from which it was forked in December 2016 when Cyanogen Inc.

    46 LineageOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Security-focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2.  Custom-ROM
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Sideload apps
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
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  5. /e/ icon
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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.

    44 /e/ alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ungoogled
    2.  Mobile OS
    3.  OTA Updates
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Low CPU usage
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    9.  Usability
    10.  Longevity
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Community-based
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  6. iodéOS icon
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    iodéOS

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    iodéOS is an operating system powered by LineageOS and based on the Android mobile platform. iodéOS aims at protecting the user's privacy with a built-in adblocker and by removing Google trackers.

    64 iodéOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Mobile OS
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ungoogled
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  OTA Updates
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  AdBlock Friendly
    12.  Low CPU usage
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    Comments about iodéOS as an Alternative to CalyxOS
     
    roselyne

    based on latest Android 14, privacy and security in mind

    Positive comment •May 29, 2024
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    • Almost everyone thinks iodéOS is a great CalyxOS alternative.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceCalyxOS is Free and Open Source
    • iodéOS is Privacy focused, Lightweight and Security-focusedCalyxOS is not according to our users
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    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.

    42 Ubuntu Touch alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Based on Ubuntu
    6.  Conference Bridging
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for Gestures
    12.  OpenVPN
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    Ubuntu Touch VS CalyxOS

    Is Ubuntu Touch a good alternative to CalyxOS?
     

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

    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceCalyxOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightCalyxOS is not according to our users
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    Replicant

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    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...

    44 Replicant alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    Replicant iconCalyxOS Icon

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    postmarketOS

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    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.

    37 postmarketOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Sustainability
    4.  Linux-based
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  11. Plasma Mobile icon
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    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.

    41 Plasma Mobile alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Portable Linux
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    PixelOS

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    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.

    25 PixelOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Custom-ROM
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  13. LineageOS for microG icon
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    LineageOS for microG

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    LineageOS unofficial fork with built-in microG gapps implementation.

    35 LineageOS for microG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
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  14. iOS icon
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    iOS

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    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...

    25 iOS alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Integrated Web Browser
    6.  Support for Smartwatch
    7.  OTA Updates
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    iOS VS CalyxOS

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    • iOS is the most popular iPhone alternative to CalyxOS.

    • iOS is the most popular commercial alternative to CalyxOS.

    • iOS is Paid and ProprietaryCalyxOS is Free and Open Source
    • iOS is Privacy focusedCalyxOS is not according to our users
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