GrapheneOS AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Android ROMs

The best Android ROM alternative to GrapheneOS is LineageOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to GrapheneOS and many of them are Android ROMs so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android ROM alternatives to GrapheneOS are CalyxOS, iodéOS, postmarketOS and Ubuntu Touch.

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  1. LineageOS icon

    LineageOS

     342 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.

    47 LineageOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about LineageOS as an Alternative to GrapheneOS
    LinuxDoge
    Negative
    2

    LineageOS is fine on non-Pixel phones. Some versions even support SELinux Enforcing, OTA updates and a relockable Bootloader.

    I hope they will use many GrapheneOS features like:

    • hardened kernel and malloc
    • sandboxed Play services instead of the insanely insecure microg
    • Vanadium Webview, Browser and PDF viewer
    • Auditor, Camera, etc.
    zima
    Negative
    1

    While LineageOS may have some security and privacy features, it is not a privacy- and security-focused operating system for phones like GrapheneOS, nor does it have nearly as many security enhancements or privacy considerations like Graphene.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It's privacy focused and it's a 2nd alternative to GrapheneOS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    LineageOS icon
    LineageOS icon

    • Most users think LineageOS is a great GrapheneOS alternative.

    • LineageOS is Free and Open SourceGrapheneOS is also Free and Open Source
    • LineageOS is CustomizableGrapheneOS is not according to our users
  2. CalyxOS icon

    CalyxOS

     59 likes

    Everyone needs a phone. Not everyone wants governments and corporations tracking their every move and spying on their communications. CalyxOS lets you have your cake and eat it too, with "Privacy by Design".

    41 CalyxOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Comments about CalyxOS as an Alternative to GrapheneOS
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    CalyxOS provide privacy and security by default though keeping it usable for a usual Android user by using microG.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    CalyxOS icon
    CalyxOS icon

    • Almost everyone thinks CalyxOS is a great GrapheneOS alternative.

    • CalyxOS is Free and Open SourceGrapheneOS is also Free and Open Source
  4. iodéOS icon

    iodéOS

     62 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.

    63 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  5. postmarketOS icon

    postmarketOS

     48 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.

    38 postmarketOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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  6. Ubuntu Touch icon

    Ubuntu Touch

     207 likes

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

    43 Ubuntu Touch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. Plasma Mobile icon

    Plasma Mobile

     62 likes

    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
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  9. /e/ icon

    /e/

     132 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.

    46 /e/ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about /e/ as an Alternative to GrapheneOS
    LinuxDoge
    Negative
    4

    Its just fancy LineageOS. I think their GUI and some tools are cool, but they need to base off GrapheneOS to be Legit.

    /e/ icon
    /e/ icon

    • This alternative is disputed. /e/ is a legitimate GrapheneOS alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • /e/ is Free and Open SourceGrapheneOS is also Free and Open Source
  10. Replicant icon

    Replicant

     92 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...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. PixelOS icon

    PixelOS

     11 likes

    PixelOS is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies. We aim to provide an experience similar to Google Pixel phones with numerous performance enhancements and a small amount of useful additional features.

    26 PixelOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    PixelOS screenshot 1
     
  12. Paranoid Android icon

    Paranoid Android

     34 likes

    Paranoid Android provides a unique experience and ultimate customization for your Android device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Paranoid Android screenshot 1
     
  13. crDroid icon

    crDroid

     13 likes

    CrDroid is a customized fork of Android based on LineageOS bringing a lot of custom features ported from others great roms out there.

    38 crDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    crDroid screenshot 1
     
  14. AXP.OS icon

    AXP.OS

     5 likes

    AXP.OS is a more private and more secure aftermarket mobile operating system based on AOSP & LineageOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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