Firefox OS AlternativesOperating Systems & Mobile Os like Firefox OS

Firefox OS is described as 'Open-source smartphone OS that uses the Open Web as a platform for mobile devices. Applications are written in HTML' and is a popular operating system in the os & utilities category. There are eight alternatives to Firefox OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Linux Mobile, Self-Hosted, Android Auto and Android SDK apps. The best Firefox OS alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Firefox OS are Plasma Mobile, Sailfish OS, iOS and Tizen OS.

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  1. Android icon

    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.

    45 Android alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
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    • Almost everyone thinks Android is a great Firefox OS alternative.

    • Android is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Firefox OS.

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

    • Android is Free and Open SourceFirefox OS is also Free and Open Source
    • Android is CustomizableFirefox OS is not according to our users
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
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    • Plasma Mobile is the most popular Linux alternative to Firefox OS.

    • Plasma Mobile is Free and Open SourceFirefox OS is also Free and Open Source
    • Plasma Mobile is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedFirefox OS is not according to our users
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    Sailfish OS

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    Sailfish OS is a European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems, and the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations.

    29 Sailfish OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
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    Comments about Sailfish OS as an Alternative to Firefox OS
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    If Firefox OS wasn't discontinued, I'd select it. But now the best mobile OS is Sailfish!

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    • Sailfish OS is the most popular commercial alternative to Firefox OS.

    • Sailfish OS is Paid and ProprietaryFirefox OS is Free and Open Source
    • Sailfish OS is MinimalisticFirefox OS is not according to our users
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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...

    26 iOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Comments about iOS as an Alternative to Firefox OS
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    Firefox OS is focused on privacy and security. iOS is too.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. iOS is a legitimate Firefox OS alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • iOS is the most popular iPhone alternative to Firefox OS.

    • iOS is Paid and ProprietaryFirefox OS is Free and Open Source
    • iOS is Privacy focused and Security-focusedFirefox OS is not according to our users
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    Tizen OS

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    Tizen is an open source mobile and device operating system based on Linux developed by Samsung and Intel.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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    Also a mobile platform for designing WebApps

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Tizen OS is Free and Open SourceFirefox OS is also Free and Open Source
    • Tizen OS is LightweightFirefox OS is not according to our users
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    Astian OS

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    Astian OS is an operating system that is based on the discontinued Firefox OS, development by Astian Foundation, thus allowing support for mobile devices, TV's, and other devices. Astian OS is completely free and open.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    • Astian OS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Firefox OS.

    • Astian OS is Free and Open SourceFirefox OS is also Free and Open Source
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    B2G OS

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    B2G is a community maintained open source operating system for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and other connected devices. The project was started in 2011 and is based on the Linux kernel and Gecko rendering engine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    QtMoko

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    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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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