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. 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.

    37 crDroid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    crDroid screenshot 1
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    crDroid screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Custom-ROM

    crDroid VS LineageOS

     
  2. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Evolution X screenshot 1
    Evolution X screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Custom-ROM

    Evolution X VS LineageOS

     
  4. 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...

    25 iOS alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    iOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Integrated Web Browser
    6.  Support for Smartwatch
    7.  OTA Updates

    iOS VS LineageOS

     
    Comments about iOS as an Alternative to LineageOS
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    Negative Nov 30, 2019
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    iOS only runs on Apple hardware

    Guest
    Negative Feb 23, 2021
    2

    LineageOS is open, open source, and private; iOS is very closed and proprietary.

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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
  5. 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.

    54 HarmonyOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • HarmonyOS
    HarmonyOS 5 user interface

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  ARM Independent

    HarmonyOS VS LineageOS

     
  6. 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.

    42 OxygenOS alternatives

    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

    OxygenOS VS LineageOS

     
  7. OmniROM icon

    OmniROM

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    OmniROM is our Android custom ROM variant, feature-packed but always with stability as #1 priority in mind.

    28 OmniROM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    OmniROM VS LineageOS

     
  9. PrimeOS icon

    PrimeOS

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    PrimeOS is an Android-x86 based OS which provides desktop experience on any x86 based device providing user top of the line features like multi-window, taskbar and deca-pro key mapper for gamers.

    21 PrimeOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android-x86
    PrimeOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Booting from USB
    4.  OTA Updates
    5.  Google integration

    PrimeOS VS LineageOS

     
  10. 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
    Havoc-OS screenshot 2
    Havoc-OS screenshot 3

    Havoc-OS Features

    1.  Custom-ROM

    Havoc-OS VS LineageOS

     
  11. DerpFest icon

    DerpFest

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    DerpFest is a Custom ROM inspired by AOSiP that incorporates the best features around and longs to support the community with its own unique features and contributions.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    DerpFest screenshot 1
    DerpFest screenshot 2
    DerpFest screenshot 3

    DerpFest Features

    1.  Custom-ROM

    DerpFest VS LineageOS

     
  12. 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 LineageOS

     

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

    • Astian OS is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
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