PixelOS AlternativesAndroid ROMs & Mobile Os like PixelOS

PixelOS is described as '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' and is a Android ROM in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PixelOS for Android, Android Tablet, Linux, Linux Mobile and KDE Plasma. The best PixelOS alternative is LineageOS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PixelOS are GrapheneOS, /e/, CalyxOS and Ubuntu Touch.

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PixelOS alternatives page was last updated May 29, 2024
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  1. LineageOS icon

    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 PixelOS

     

    • LineageOS is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to PixelOS.

    • LineageOS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PixelOS.

    • LineageOS is Free and Open SourcePixelOS is also Free and Open Source
    • LineageOS is Customizable, Security-focused and LightweightPixelOS is not according to our users
  2. GrapheneOS icon

    GrapheneOS

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    GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit...

    29 GrapheneOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    GrapheneOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2.  OTA Updates
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Anti Tampering
    8.  Works Offline

    GrapheneOS VS PixelOS

     
  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.

    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. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    9.  Longevity
    10.  Usability
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Community-based

    /e/ VS PixelOS

     
  5. CalyxOS icon

    CalyxOS

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    Everyone needs a phone. Not everyone wants governments and corporations tracking their every move and spying on their communications. CalyxOS lets you have your cake and eat it too, with "Privacy by Design".

    40 CalyxOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Encrypted communications
    Tor Browser installed
    Download apps from F-Droid and Aurora Store

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ungoogled
    2.  Mobile OS
    3.  Custom-ROM
    4.  OTA Updates
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline

    CalyxOS VS PixelOS

     
  6. Ubuntu Touch icon

    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.  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 PixelOS

     

    • Ubuntu Touch is the most popular Linux alternative to PixelOS.

    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourcePixelOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightPixelOS is not according to our users
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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 PixelOS

     
  9. 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
    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 PixelOS

     
    Comments about iodéOS as an Alternative to PixelOS
    roselyne
    Positive May 29, 2024
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    based on latest Android 14, privacy and security in mind

    PixelOS Icon
    iodéOS icon

    • Almost everyone thinks iodéOS is a great PixelOS alternative.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourcePixelOS is Free and Open Source
    • iodéOS is LightweightPixelOS is not according to our users
  10. Replicant icon

    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...

    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 PixelOS

     
  11. 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 PixelOS

     
  12. LineageOS for microG icon

    LineageOS for microG

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    LineageOS unofficial fork with built-in microG gapps implementation.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

    LineageOS for microG VS PixelOS

     
  13. Paranoid Android icon

    Paranoid Android

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Paranoid Android screenshot 1
    Paranoid Android screenshot 2
    Paranoid Android screenshot 3

    Paranoid Android Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Overclock

    Paranoid Android VS PixelOS

     
  14. Mobian icon

    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 PixelOS

     
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