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The best Operating System alternative to GrapheneOS is Android, 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 Operating Systems so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Operating System alternatives to GrapheneOS are LineageOS, CalyxOS, iodéOS and postmarketOS.

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  1. Android icon
     945 likes

    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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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
     
  2. LineageOS icon
     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

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    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
  3. CalyxOS icon
     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

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    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
     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

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Android
     
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  5. postmarketOS icon
     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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
  6. Ubuntu Touch icon
     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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Plasma Mobile icon
     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
     
  8. /e/ icon
     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

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    11
    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
  9. Replicant icon
     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...

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    • Android
     
  10. PixelOS icon
     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
     
  11. 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
     
  12. Sailfish OS icon
     64 likes

    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 GrapheneOS
    LinuxDoge
    Negative
    1

    GrapheneOS is FOSS and security focused.

    Sailfish OS icon
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    • Sailfish OS is Paid and ProprietaryGrapheneOS is Free and Open Source
    • Sailfish OS is MinimalisticGrapheneOS is not according to our users
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