Choose Your Perfect Privacy Operating System
Quick Comparison Overview
See how each operating system performs across key categories that matter to everyday users.
Know your Operating Systems
See how each operating system performs across key categories that matter to everyday users.
GrapheneOS
People should love the things they own. Things should be built to last.
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
What it is: The most secure and private Android variant, built from the ground up with hardened security features.
✅ Pros
- Unmatched security and privacy
- Hardened against attacks
- Sandboxed Google Play (optional)
- Advanced permission controls
- Fastest security updates
❌ Cons
- Only works on Google Pixel phones
- Steeper learning curve
- Some apps may not work initially
- Requires technical knowledge
- Limited device selection
Perfect for: Security professionals, privacy advocates, and users handling sensitive information.
CalyxOS
Made in Santa's Workshop. High quality fabric & exclusive designs.
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
What it is: Privacy-focused Android with built-in VPN, microG support, and user-friendly privacy tools.
✅ Pros
- Excellent privacy with usability
- Built-in VPN service
- microG for app compatibility
- User-friendly interface
- Good device support
❌ Cons
- Currently no updates (project paused)
- Limited to specific devices
- Some Google services still needed
- Smaller development team
- Less secure than GrapheneOS
Perfect for: Privacy beginners who want good protection without complexity. Currently updates are stopped, but older versions still run seamlessly.
LineageOS
Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
What it is: Open-source Android focused on giving new life to older devices with clean, bloat-free experience.
✅ Pros
- Huge device compatibility
- Clean, bloat-free Android
- Active development community
- Customization options
- Revives old devices
❌ Cons
- No Google services by default
- Requires technical installation
- Variable update frequency
- Basic privacy features only
- Can void device warranty
Perfect for: Tinkerers, developers, and users wanting to extend older device life.
e/OS (Murena)
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
What it is: Complete Google ecosystem replacement with beautiful interface and integrated cloud services.
✅ Pros
- Beautiful, polished interface
- Complete Google replacement
- Integrated cloud services
- Good app compatibility
- Family-friendly features
❌ Cons
- Some privacy compromises
- Slower security updates
- Requires Murena account for full features
- Limited advanced privacy controls
- Smaller device selection than LineageOS
Perfect for: Families and users wanting a complete, easy-to-use Google alternative.
Stock Android (AOSP)
Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
What it is: Standard Google Android with all Google services and tracking enabled. The default experience most users know.
✅ Pros
- Maximum app compatibility
- Familiar user interface
- Easy to use and set up
- Wide device support
- Regular security updates
❌ Cons
- Extensive data collection by Google
- Limited privacy controls
- Pre-installed bloatware
- Location tracking always on
- Ads and tracking in system apps