Best Android Alternatives in 2026
9 private alternatives, vetted against our public criteria.
De-Googled Android: same hardware, none of the phoning home.
CalyxOS
Only Google Pixel devices and Xiaomi Mi A2 are supported. Source .
Android Google Pixel Phones
GrapheneOS
Only Google Pixel devices are supported, new models are recommended. Source .
Google Pixel Android Phones
AnySoftKeyboard
Get it on F-Droid . Supports lots of languages via external packages.
Free Plan Android Phones Tablets
Simple Keyboard
Get it on F-Droid . For people who like it minimalistic. No emojis, gifs, spell checker or swipe typing.
Free Plan Android Phones Tablets
Indic Keyboard
Get it on F-Droid . Supports 23 languages and 54 layouts.
Free Plan Android Phones Tablets