Sailfish OS Alternatives for Linux

Sailfish OS is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is postmarketOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Sailfish OS and 11 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Sailfish OS are Ubuntu Touch, Plasma Mobile, Mobian and Tizen OS.

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  1. postmarketOS icon
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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.

    39 postmarketOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
  2. Tizen OS icon
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    Open source Linux-based platform designed for smartphones, tablets, netbooks, automotive infotainment, and smart TVs, offering scalable compatibility, advanced multimedia, touch support, Application Compatibility Layer for Android apps, 3D UI, and multitasking.

    81 Tizen OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
  3. Ubports icon
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    Ubuntu Touch is made and maintained by UBports. It is a free and open source mobile OS for you! Meanwhile we care about your privacy and freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Phosh icon
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    Phosh is a pure Wayland shell for GNOME on mobile devices like the Purism Librem 5.

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    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • GNOME
     
  5. webOS is a web-centric and usability-focused software platform for smart devices. The operating system has constantly evolved, passing through its journey from Palm to HP, and most recently to LG Electronics.

    38 webOS Open Source Edition alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. KaiOS icon
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    KaiOS brings smartphone-like functionalities to affordable phones: the KaiStore for apps. Video calls over 4G. Mobile payments through NFC. Even dual-SIM support.

    28 KaiOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. LuneOS icon
     5 likes

    LuneOS is an open source firmware distribution for smartphones and tablet computers based on the Open webOS mobile operating system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
  8. Oniro icon
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    Oniro is an Eclipse Foundation project focused on the development of a distributed open source operating system for consumer devices, regardless of the brand, model, make.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
     
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