# LineageOS vs Android: privacy compared

| Criterion | LineageOS | Android |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade | C (65/100) | F (25/100) |
| Jurisdiction | United States (Five Eyes) | United States (Five Eyes) |
| Open source | Yes | Partial |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | No |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | No |
| Independent audit | No | Partial |

**LineageOS.** LineageOS scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) on the mobile operating systems criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

**Android.** Android scores 25 out of 100 (grade F) on the mobile operating systems criteria. It partly meets open source and independent audit. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

Source: https://privacyratings.com/compare/mobile-operating-systems/lineageos-vs-android/