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 Android, Linux, 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 GrapheneOS, LineageOS, iodéOS and postmarketOS.

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  1. Android icon
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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.

    50 Android alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
     
  2. GrapheneOS icon
     209 likes

    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...

    36 GrapheneOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. LineageOS icon
     364 likes

    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.

    52 LineageOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. iodéOS icon
     69 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Android
     
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    iodéOS vs Sailfish OS Comments
    roselyne
    Positive
    1

    based on latest Android 14, privacy and security in mind

    openroute
    Positive
    0

    most stable fluid and up to date os

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceSailfish OS is Paid and Proprietary
    • iodéOS is Privacy focused and LightweightSailfish OS is not according to our users
  5. postmarketOS icon
     63 likes

    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.

    42 postmarketOS alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
  6. Ubuntu Touch icon
     213 likes

    Ubuntu Touch is the Ubuntu operating system for mobile phones originally created by Canonical and now developed by the UBports Community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  7. /e/ icon
     149 likes

    /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.

    50 /e/ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Replicant icon
     96 likes

    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...

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. iOS icon
     142 likes

    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...

    29 iOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
     
  10. Fairphone Open icon
     17 likes

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

    47 Fairphone Open alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  11. Mobian icon
     19 likes

    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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