KaiOS AlternativesOperating Systems & Mobile Os like KaiOS

KaiOS is described as 'Brings smartphone-like functionalities to affordable phones: the KaiStore for apps. Video calls over 4G. Mobile payments through NFC. Even dual-SIM support' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to KaiOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, Linux Mobile, Self-Hosted and iPhone apps. The best KaiOS alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like KaiOS are postmarketOS, Ubuntu Touch, Plasma Mobile and Replicant.

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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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    Comments about Android as an Alternative to KaiOS
    HAK3R4LIFE
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    KaiOS is probably better, for non-monopoly reasons..

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

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

    • Android is Free and Open SourceKaiOS is Paid and Proprietary
    • Android is CustomizableKaiOS is not according to our users
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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.

    38 postmarketOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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    • postmarketOS is the most popular Linux alternative to KaiOS.

    • postmarketOS is Free and Open SourceKaiOS is Paid and Proprietary
    • postmarketOS is Privacy focused and LightweightKaiOS 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.

    43 Ubuntu Touch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about Ubuntu Touch as an Alternative to KaiOS
    HAK3R4LIFE
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    kaiOS is another hacekd-together system. Linux is Open-source.

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    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceKaiOS is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focused, Security-focused, Customizable and LightweightKaiOS 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. iodéOS icon

    iodéOS

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    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.

    61 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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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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    • iOS is the most popular iPhone alternative to KaiOS.

    • iOS is the most popular commercial alternative to KaiOS.

    • iOS is Paid and ProprietaryKaiOS is also Paid and Proprietary
    • iOS is Privacy focused and Security-focusedKaiOS 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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    Fairphone Open

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

    45 Fairphone Open alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    HarmonyOS

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    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.

    55 HarmonyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • HarmonyOS
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    AXP.OS

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    AXP.OS is a more private and more secure aftermarket mobile operating system based on AOSP & LineageOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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