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The best Android ROM alternative to LineageOS is GrapheneOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to LineageOS and many of them are Android ROMs so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android ROM alternatives to LineageOS are /e/, CalyxOS, Ubuntu Touch and postmarketOS.

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Free and open-source Android-based OS for smartphones and tablets that enables deep customization, regular security updates, privacy focus, and broad device compatibility.

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LineageOS alternatives page was last updated May 6, 2025
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  1. GrapheneOS icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    GrapheneOS screenshot 1

    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

    GrapheneOS VS LineageOS

     
    Comments about GrapheneOS as an Alternative to LineageOS
    Guest
    Positive •Jan 23, 2021
    5

    Focused on security and privacy instead of random options.

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    • Almost everyone thinks GrapheneOS is a great LineageOS alternative.

    • GrapheneOS is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to LineageOS.

    • GrapheneOS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LineageOS.

    • GrapheneOS is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • GrapheneOS is Security-focused, Privacy focused and LightweightLineageOS is not according to our users
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    /e/ screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Security-focused
    5.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

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

    /e/ VS LineageOS

     
    Comments about /e/ as an Alternative to LineageOS
    Guest
    Positive •Aug 7, 2019
    -1

    Maintained for older phones (Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300), even less Google.

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    • Some users think /e/ is a great LineageOS alternative, some don't.

    • /e/ is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • /e/ is Privacy focused and LightweightLineageOS is not according to our users
  4. CalyxOS icon

    CalyxOS

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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".

    40 CalyxOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Encrypted communications
    Tor Browser installed
    Download apps from F-Droid and Aurora Store

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ungoogled
    2.  Mobile OS
    3.  Custom-ROM
    4.  OTA Updates
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline

    CalyxOS VS LineageOS

     
  5. Ubuntu Touch icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Touch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Customizable
    4.  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.  OpenVPN
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for Gestures
    12.  Lock screen controls

    Ubuntu Touch VS LineageOS

     
    Comments about Ubuntu Touch as an Alternative to LineageOS
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •Nov 18, 2020
    2

    It doesn't depend on Google at all (also regarding security updates)

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 6, 2024
    0

    It isn't based on Android. Needs VoLTE to be usable in US though.

    Guest
    Positive •Apr 27, 2018
    1

    Real GNU/Linux in your phone!

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    • Most users think Ubuntu Touch is a great LineageOS alternative.

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

    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightLineageOS 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.

    37 postmarketOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    postmarketOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Sustainability
    4.  Linux-based

    postmarketOS VS LineageOS

     
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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Replicant screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

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

    Replicant VS LineageOS

     
  9. LineageOS for microG icon

    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

    LineageOS for microG VS LineageOS

     
  10. Plasma Mobile icon

    Plasma Mobile

     56 likes
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

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

    Plasma Mobile VS LineageOS

     
  11. PixelOS icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    PixelOS screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Custom-ROM

    PixelOS VS LineageOS

     
  12. Paranoid Android icon

    Paranoid Android

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    Paranoid Android provides a unique experience and ultimate customization for your Android device.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Paranoid Android screenshot 1
    Paranoid Android screenshot 2
    Paranoid Android screenshot 3

    Paranoid Android Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Overclock

    Paranoid Android VS LineageOS

     
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