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The best alternative to LineageOS is iodéOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to LineageOS and eight of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to LineageOS are /e/, Ubuntu Touch, Plasma Mobile and Sailfish OS.

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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. 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

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  Low CPU usage

    iodéOS VS LineageOS

     
    Comments about iodéOS as an Alternative to LineageOS
    overallopensource
    Positive Apr 4, 2024
    4

    Fast, secure, private. Recommend it with CalyxOS, the best ones imo

    devotee4
    Positive Jun 17, 2024
    3

    Same with microG + adblocker + degoogled

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    • Almost everyone thinks iodéOS is a great LineageOS alternative.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceLineageOS is Free and Open Source
    • iodéOS is 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

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

    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.  Longevity
    10.  Usability
    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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    • This alternative is disputed. /e/ is a legitimate LineageOS alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • /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. Ubuntu Touch icon

    Ubuntu Touch

     200 likes
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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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    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.

    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

     
  6. Sailfish OS icon

    Sailfish OS

     62 likes
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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.

    27 Sailfish OS alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
    Sailfish OS screenshot 1

    Sailfish OS VS LineageOS

     

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

    • Sailfish OS is Paid and ProprietaryLineageOS is Free and Open Source
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    Mobian

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    Mobian is an open-source project aimed at bringing Debian GNU/Linux to mobile devices.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    Working on phone or tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian

    Mobian VS LineageOS

     
    Comments about Mobian as an Alternative to LineageOS
    Alex
    Positive Nov 11, 2020
    0

    GNU+Linux Debian-based operating system

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    • Mobian is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Mobian is Lightweight and Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
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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.

    43 Fairphone Open alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android

    Fairphone Open Features

    1.  Custom-ROM

    Fairphone Open VS LineageOS

     
  10. emteria.OS icon

    emteria.OS

     1 like
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    Industrial Android™ with emteria.OS Building, extending, customizing and maintaining embedded Android platform for reliable industrial applications and products.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android

    emteria.OS VS LineageOS

     
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