Sailfish OS AlternativesTop Mobile Os & Operating Systems like Sailfish OS

Sailfish OS is described as 'European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems, and the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations' and is a popular Mobile OS in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Sailfish OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, Linux Mobile, Android Tablet and iPhone apps. The best Sailfish OS alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Sailfish OS are LineageOS, GrapheneOS, iodéOS and /e/.

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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.

    45 Android alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
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    • Android is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Sailfish OS.

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

    • Android is Free and Open SourceSailfish OS is Paid and Proprietary
    • Android is CustomizableSailfish OS 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.

    47 LineageOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  4. 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...

    31 GrapheneOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Android
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    based on latest Android 14, privacy and security in mind

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    • Almost everyone thinks iodéOS is a great Sailfish OS alternative.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceSailfish OS is Paid and Proprietary
    • iodéOS is Privacy focused and LightweightSailfish OS is not according to our users
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    /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.

    46 /e/ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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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.

    38 postmarketOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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    • postmarketOS is the most popular Linux alternative to Sailfish OS.

    • postmarketOS is Free and Open SourceSailfish OS is Paid and Proprietary
    • postmarketOS is Privacy focused and LightweightSailfish OS is not according to our users
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  12. 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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    • iOS is the most popular iPhone alternative to Sailfish OS.

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

    • iOS is Paid and ProprietarySailfish OS is also Paid and Proprietary
    • iOS is Privacy focused and Security-focusedSailfish OS is not according to our users
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    Mobian

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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    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
     
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