Privacy-Focused Alternatives
Discover open-source and privacy-respecting alternatives to popular Big Tech software and services.
Email Services
ProtonMail
End-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland with strong privacy protections.
VPN Services
Cloud Storage
Authentication & Password Management
Privacy-Friendly Software Projects
| Name | Category | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal | Messaging | Secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging app with focus on privacy | signal.org |
| Firefox | Browser | Open-source web browser with strong privacy features | mozilla.org/firefox |
| LibreOffice | Office Suite | Free and open-source office suite that respects your privacy | libreoffice.org |
| Jitsi Meet | Video Conferencing | Secure, fully encrypted video conferencing platform | meet.jit.si |
| DuckDuckGo | Search Engine | Privacy-focused search engine that doesn't track your searches | duckduckgo.com |
| Mastodon | Social Media | Decentralized social network with no ads or tracking | joinmastodon.org |
| LineageOS | Mobile OS | Open-source Android distribution with enhanced privacy and security | lineageos.org |
| Standard Notes | Note Taking | End-to-end encrypted notes app for secure note-taking | standardnotes.com |
| Brave | Browser | Privacy-focused browser with built-in ad and tracker blocking | brave.com |
| Element | Messaging | Secure messaging app based on the Matrix protocol with end-to-end encryption | element.io |
This is just a selection of privacy-friendly software projects. There are many more alternatives available for various needs.