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 CalyxOS.

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LineageOS alternatives are mainly Android ROMs, but if you're looking for Operating Systems or Mobile OSs you can filter on that. 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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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. PixelOS icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    PixelOS VS LineageOS

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

    30 Paranoid Android alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Paranoid Android Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Overclock

    Paranoid Android VS LineageOS

     
  3. PureOS icon
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    An operating system that respects your rights to privacy, security, and freedom, by design.

    56 PureOS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Portable
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  FSF Endorsement

    PureOS VS LineageOS

     
  4. Sailfish OS icon
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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 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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    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.

    37 Project Elixir alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Root required
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Custom-ROM

    Project Elixir VS LineageOS

     
  6. Carbon ROM icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Carbon ROM Features

    1.  Root required

    Carbon ROM VS LineageOS

     
    Comments about Carbon ROM as an Alternative to LineageOS
    loziniak
    Positive Jan 29, 2020
    0

    It supports Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

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    Carbon ROM icon
    • Carbon ROM is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
  7. Tizen OS icon
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    Tizen is an open source mobile and device operating system based on Linux developed by Samsung and Intel.

    80 Tizen OS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  MultiTouch
    4.  Multitasking

    Tizen OS VS LineageOS

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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android

    Fairphone Open Features

    1.  Custom-ROM

    Fairphone Open VS LineageOS

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

    39 Mobian alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile

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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Ubports Features

    1.  Portable Linux

    Ubports VS LineageOS

     
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