Maru AlternativesAndroid ROMs and other similar apps like Maru

Maru is described as 'Makes personal computing more context-aware by giving you the best interface for your environment. That means when you're on the go, Maru is your phone; when you're at your desk, Maru is your desktop' and is a Android ROM in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Maru for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Android Tablet, Linux Mobile and Windows apps. The best Maru alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Maru are LineageOS, /e/, Android-x86 and Ubuntu Touch.

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  1. Android icon

    Android

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    Open-source mobile OS developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel. It supports app development in Java and Kotlin. Compatible with various devices, offering seamless integration with Google services, customizable interface, and extensive app ecosystem for smartphones and tablets.

    44 Android alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
    Android screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  ARM support
    3.  Mobile OS
    4.  Android Wear compatibility
    5.  Google integration
    6. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    7.  Sync with Google Drive
    8.  Sideload apps
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Batch Rename Files

    Android VS Maru

     

    • Android is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Maru.

    • Android is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Maru.

    • Android is Free and Open SourceMaru is also Free and Open Source
    • Android is CustomizableMaru is not according to our users
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    LineageOS

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    Free and open-source Android-based operating system for smartphones and tablets, designed to enable deep customization, enhanced privacy controls, regular security updates, and broad device compatibility without default proprietary Google services.

    46 LineageOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Homescreen
    Notification Shade
    Settings

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2.  Custom-ROM
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Sideload apps
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode

    LineageOS VS Maru

     
  4. /e/ icon

    /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

    Features

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

    /e/ VS Maru

     
  5. Android-x86 icon

    Android-x86

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    This is a project to port Android open source project to x86 platform, formerly known as "patch hosting for Android x86 support". The original plan is to host different patches for Android x86 support from open source community.

    28 Android-x86 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware Workstation Player
    Android-x86 screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Gaming Mode

    Android-x86 VS Maru

     

    • Android-x86 is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Maru.

    • Android-x86 is Free and Open SourceMaru is also Free and Open Source
    • Android-x86 is LightweightMaru is not according to our users
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    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.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Based on Ubuntu
    7.  Conference Bridging
    8.  No registration required
    9.  OpenVPN
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for Gestures
    12.  Dark Mode

    Ubuntu Touch VS Maru

     
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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
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Sustainability
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Ad-free

    postmarketOS VS Maru

     
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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...

    44 Replicant alternatives

    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 Maru

     
  10. Plasma Mobile icon

    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.

    41 Plasma Mobile alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
    Plasma Mobile screenshot 1
    Plasma Mobile screenshot 2
    Plasma Mobile screenshot 3

    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 Maru

     
  11. MEmu icon

    MEmu

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    Comparing to other Android emulators, MEmu provides the highest performance and greatest compatibility. It runs on nearly all Windows devices (PC, notebook, 2-in-1 devices, tablets).

    23 MEmu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MEmu screenshot 1
    Bundleware

    Attempts to install Avast Antivirus, can be declined.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    MEmu VS Maru

     

    • MEmu is the most popular Windows alternative to Maru.

    • MEmu is Free and ProprietaryMaru is Free and Open Source
    • MEmu is LightweightMaru is not according to our users
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    Chrome OS

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    Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google that uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface, so it works primarily with web applications.

    189 Chrome OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    Chrome OS screenshot 1

    Chrome OS Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Sync with Google Drive
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Chromecast Support
    8.  Google assistant
    9. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration

    Chrome OS VS Maru

     
  13. 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 Maru

     
  14. 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.

    60 iodéOS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    iodéOS screenshot 1
    iodéOS screenshot 2
    iodéOS screenshot 3

    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 Maru

     
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