Firefox OS AlternativesMobile Os & Operating Systems like Firefox OS

Firefox OS is described as 'Open-source smartphone OS that uses the Open Web as a platform for mobile devices. Applications are written in HTML' and is a popular Mobile OS in the os & utilities category. There are nine alternatives to Firefox OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Linux Mobile, Self-Hosted, Android Auto and Android SDK apps. The best Firefox OS alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Firefox OS are Plasma Mobile, Sailfish OS, iOS and Tizen OS.

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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.

    45 Android alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
     
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  2. Plasma Mobile icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
     
  3. Sailfish OS icon
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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

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    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
     
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    Comments about Sailfish OS as an Alternative to Firefox OS
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    If Firefox OS wasn't discontinued, I'd select it. But now the best mobile OS is Sailfish!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Sailfish OS is Paid and ProprietaryFirefox OS is Free and Open Source
    • Sailfish OS is MinimalisticFirefox OS is not according to our users
  4. iOS icon
     136 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...

    26 iOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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    Comments about iOS as an Alternative to Firefox OS
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    Firefox OS is focused on privacy and security. iOS is too.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    iOS icon
    • This alternative is disputed. iOS is a legitimate Firefox OS alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • iOS is Paid and ProprietaryFirefox OS is Free and Open Source
    • iOS is Privacy focused and Security-focusedFirefox OS is not according to our users
  5. Tizen OS icon
     33 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
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    Comments about Tizen OS as an Alternative to Firefox OS
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    Also a mobile platform for designing WebApps

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Tizen OS is Free and Open SourceFirefox OS is also Free and Open Source
    • Tizen OS is LightweightFirefox OS is not according to our users
  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.

    27 KaiOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Astian OS icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. B2G OS icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. QtMoko icon
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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..

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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