LineageOS Alternatives

LineageOS is described as 'Free and open-source Android-based OS for smartphones and tablets that enables deep customization, regular security updates, privacy focus, and broad device compatibility' and is a very popular Mobile OS in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to LineageOS for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Android Tablet, Linux Mobile and iPhone apps. The best LineageOS alternative is GrapheneOS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LineageOS are Android, iodéOS, /e/ and Ubuntu Touch.

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LineageOS alternatives are mainly Operating Systems, but if you're looking for Android ROMs or Mobile OSs you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Security & Privacy and Android Tablet. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to LineageOS.
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  2. Sailfish OS icon

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

    • Sailfish OS is Paid and ProprietaryLineageOS is Free and Open Source
    • Sailfish OS is MinimalisticLineageOS is not according to our users
  5. Fairphone Open icon

    Fairphone Open

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. Project Elixir icon

    Project Elixir

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    Project Elixir basically offers a minimal UI enhancement & close to Stock Android ROM with great performance, security and stability. Your experience while using Project Elixir will be butter smooth without compromising the quality of the Android experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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  7. iOS icon

    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 LineageOS
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    iOS only runs on Apple hardware

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    LineageOS is open, open source, and private; iOS is very closed and proprietary.

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

    • iOS is the most popular iPhone alternative to LineageOS.

    • iOS is Paid and ProprietaryLineageOS is Free and Open Source
    • iOS is Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
  9. crDroid icon

    crDroid

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    CrDroid is a customized fork of Android based on LineageOS bringing a lot of custom features ported from others great roms out there.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  10. Tizen OS icon

    Tizen OS

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    Open source Linux-based platform designed for smartphones, tablets, netbooks, automotive infotainment, and smart TVs, offering scalable compatibility, advanced multimedia, touch support, Application Compatibility Layer for Android apps, 3D UI, and multitasking.

    80 Tizen OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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  11. HarmonyOS icon

    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.

    56 HarmonyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • HarmonyOS
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  12. Carbon ROM icon

    Carbon ROM

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    CarbonRom is an aftermarket firmware based on the Android Open Source Project.

    Features:

    PIE Halo AOKP Ribbons Comprehensive speed enhancements, including Linaro -O3 and processor-specific optimizations Unofficial Voodoo Sound support on Note 2 and i9300 de.

    30 Carbon ROM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Carbon ROM as an Alternative to LineageOS
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    It supports Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

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    • Carbon ROM is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
  13. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  14. Evolution X icon

    Evolution X

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    Evolution X is a flashable Custom ROM to bring a true Pixel feel to your Android Device at first glance, with many additional configurations at your disposal. We aim to provide frequent builds with monthly security patches from the latest aosp sources.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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