KaiOS Alternatives

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 Ubuntu Touch, postmarketOS, Replicant and Plasma Mobile.

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KaiOS alternatives page was last updated Nov 13, 2023
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  1. Ubports icon

    Ubports

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    Ubuntu Touch is made and maintained by UBports. It is a free and open source mobile OS for you! Meanwhile we care about your privacy and freedom.

    40 Ubports alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Ubports Features

    1.  Portable Linux

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  2. OxygenOS icon

    OxygenOS

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    The new operating system from OnePlus, based on Android. OxygenOS is light and essential with subtle, useful features.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    Gestures
    Customizable lockscreen
    Quick Settings

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Root required

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  4. Xiaomi HyperOS icon

    Xiaomi HyperOS

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    Xiaomi HyperOS is a proprietary operating system developed by Xiaomi. It's designed to provide an enhanced user experience through its unique features and functionalities. The system integrates seamlessly with Xiaomi's wide range of devices, creating a unified and...

    39 Xiaomi HyperOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    Xiaomi HyperOS screenshot 1

    Xiaomi HyperOS Features

    1.  Linux-based

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  5. webOS Open Source Edition icon

    webOS Open Source Edition

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    webOS is a web-centric and usability-focused software platform for smart devices. The operating system has constantly evolved, passing through its journey from Palm to HP, and most recently to LG Electronics.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Linux
    webOS Open Source Edition screenshot 1

    webOS Open Source Edition Features

    1.  Stream video to Smart TV
    2.  Linux-based

    webOS Open Source Edition VS KaiOS

     
  6. Astian OS icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CL flagChile

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Astian OS screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest release is from 2018.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Scalable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based

    Astian OS VS KaiOS

     

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

    • Astian OS is Free and Open SourceKaiOS is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Havoc-OS icon

    Havoc-OS

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    Havoc-OS is an after-market firmware based on Android Open Source Project, inspired by Google Pixel with a refined Material Design UI. We offer a smooth and stable experience for your device with a selected set of amazing features that provide an exceptional user experience.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Havoc-OS screenshot 1
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    Havoc-OS screenshot 3

    Havoc-OS Features

    1.  Custom-ROM

    Havoc-OS VS KaiOS

     
  9. Fire OS icon

    Fire OS

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    Amazon Fire OS is an Android-based mobile operating system produced by Amazon for its Fire Phone and Kindle Fire range of tablets, and Fire TV; the tablet versions of the Kindle e-readers are the Fire range. It is forked from Android.

    11 Fire OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV
    Fire OS screenshot 1

    Fire OS Features

    1.  Launcher

    Fire OS VS KaiOS

     
  10. LuneOS icon

    LuneOS

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    LuneOS is an open source firmware distribution for smartphones and tablet computers based on the Open webOS mobile operating system.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    LuneOS screenshot 1
    LuneOS screenshot 2
    LuneOS screenshot 3

    LuneOS VS KaiOS

     
  11. QtMoko icon

    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..

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    QtMoko screenshot 1
    QtMoko screenshot 2
    QtMoko screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, v58, released in December 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    QtMoko Features

    1.  Based on Debian

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  12. Oniro icon

    Oniro

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    Oniro is an Eclipse Foundation project focused on the development of a distributed open source operating system for consumer devices, regardless of the brand, model, make.

    53 Oniro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    Oniro screenshot 1
    Oniro screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Rolling Release

    Oniro VS KaiOS

     
  13. ColorOS icon

    ColorOS

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    The major difference between Google's stock Android and OPPO's ColorOS is the latter's additional features. Such features include: customizable gestures for screen off, screen on, communication, a security centre, lock screen magazines, options for long screen shot...

    40 ColorOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    ColorOS screenshot 1

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  14. B2G OS icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    B2G OS screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is discontinued.See: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Archive/B2G_OS

    B2G OS VS KaiOS

     
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