Symbian AlternativesMobile Os & Operating Systems like Symbian

Symbian is described as 'Was a mobile operating system (OS) and computing platform designed for smartphones and currently maintained by Accenture. Symbian was originally developed by Symbian Ltd., as a descendant of Psion's EPOC and runs exclusively on ARM processors, although an unreleased' and is a Mobile OS in the os & utilities category. There are five alternatives to Symbian for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Linux Mobile, Android SDK, Android Wear and Android TV apps. The best Symbian alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Symbian are iOS, Sailfish OS, Tizen OS and KaiOS.

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    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 Symbian.

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

    • Android is Free and Open SourceSymbian is Free and Proprietary
    • Android is CustomizableSymbian is not according to our users
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    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 Symbian.

    • iOS is the most popular commercial alternative to Symbian.

    • iOS is Paid and ProprietarySymbian is Free and Proprietary
    • iOS is Privacy focused and Security-focusedSymbian is not according to our users
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    Sailfish OS

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    Sailfish OS is a European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems, and the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations.

    29 Sailfish OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
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  5. Tizen OS icon

    Tizen OS

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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.

    80 Tizen OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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    • Tizen OS is the most popular Linux alternative to Symbian.

    • Tizen OS is Free and Open SourceSymbian is Free and Proprietary
    • Tizen OS is LightweightSymbian is not according to our users
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    KaiOS

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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.

    27 KaiOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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