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The best Operating System alternative to Windows 10 Mobile is Android, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Windows 10 Mobile and 11 are Operating Systems so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Operating System alternatives to Windows 10 Mobile are Plasma Mobile, iOS, Sailfish OS and OxygenOS.

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Windows 10 Mobile alternatives page was last updated Sep 17, 2019
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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.

    44 Android alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
    Android screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  ARM support
    3.  Mobile OS
    4.  Android Wear compatibility
    5.  Google integration
    6. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    7.  Sync with Google Drive
    8.  Sideload apps
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Batch Rename Files

    Android VS Windows 10 Mobile

     
    Comments about Android as an Alternative to Windows 10 Mobile
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    Negative •Sep 17, 2019
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    It's slow, not as intuitive and not lasting longer than about 2 years of medium core usage.

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    Android icon

    • Android is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Windows 10 Mobile.

    • Android is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windows 10 Mobile.

    • Android is Free and Open SourceWindows 10 Mobile is Paid and Proprietary
    • Android is CustomizableWindows 10 Mobile is not according to our users
  2. 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
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    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 Windows 10 Mobile

     

    • Plasma Mobile is the most popular Linux alternative to Windows 10 Mobile.

    • Plasma Mobile is Free and Open SourceWindows 10 Mobile is Paid and Proprietary
    • Plasma Mobile is Privacy focused and LightweightWindows 10 Mobile is not according to our users
  4. 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...

    25 iOS alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    iOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Integrated Web Browser
    6.  Support for Smartwatch
    7.  OTA Updates

    iOS VS Windows 10 Mobile

     

    • iOS is the most popular iPhone alternative to Windows 10 Mobile.

    • iOS is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows 10 Mobile.

    • iOS is Paid and ProprietaryWindows 10 Mobile is also Paid and Proprietary
    • iOS is Privacy focusedWindows 10 Mobile 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.

    27 Sailfish OS alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
    Sailfish OS screenshot 1

    Sailfish OS VS Windows 10 Mobile

     
  6. OxygenOS icon

    OxygenOS

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    The new operating system from OnePlus, based on Android. OxygenOS is light and essential with subtle, useful features.

    42 OxygenOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    Gestures
    Customizable lockscreen
    Quick Settings

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Root required

    OxygenOS VS Windows 10 Mobile

     
  7. Tizen OS icon

    Tizen OS

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    Tizen is an open source mobile and device operating system based on Linux developed by Samsung and Intel.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    Tizen OS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  MultiTouch
    4.  Multitasking

    Tizen OS VS Windows 10 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.

    43 Fairphone Open alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android

    Fairphone Open Features

    1.  Custom-ROM

    Fairphone Open VS Windows 10 Mobile

     
  10. webOS Open Source Edition icon

    webOS Open Source Edition

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    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.

    36 webOS Open Source Edition alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Linux
    webOS Open Source Edition screenshot 1

    webOS Open Source Edition Features

    1.  Stream video to Smart TV
    2.  Linux-based

    webOS Open Source Edition VS Windows 10 Mobile

     
  11. Astian OS icon

    Astian OS

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    Astian OS is an operating system that is based on the discontinued Firefox OS, development by Astian Foundation, thus allowing support for mobile devices, TV's, and other devices. Astian OS is completely free and open.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CL flagChile

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Astian OS screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest release is from 2018.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Scalable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based

    Astian OS VS Windows 10 Mobile

     

    • Astian OS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Windows 10 Mobile.

    • Astian OS is Free and Open SourceWindows 10 Mobile is Paid and Proprietary
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    QtMoko

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    QtMoko is debian distribution for Linux based SmartPhones, like Openmoko Freerunner and Goldelico's GTA04 phone. Phone and user interface is based on QT Extendeded formerly known as Qtopia..

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    QtMoko screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, v58, released in December 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    QtMoko Features

    1.  Based on Debian

    QtMoko VS Windows 10 Mobile

     
  13. B2G OS icon

    B2G OS

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    B2G is a community maintained open source operating system for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and other connected devices. The project was started in 2011 and is based on the Linux kernel and Gecko rendering engine.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    B2G OS screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is discontinued.See: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Archive/B2G_OS

    B2G OS VS Windows 10 Mobile

     
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