# LineageOS vs Ubuntu Touch: privacy compared

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

**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.

**Ubuntu Touch.** Ubuntu Touch 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 Germany: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

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