diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index fb80787..a780489 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ # Awesome Privacy +

Awesome @@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ Anonymity, Privacy, and Security are often used interchangeably, but they actual The primary focus of this list is to provide alternatives that prioritize privacy. These alternatives give you control over your data and do not collect or sell it. ## Contents + - [2FA](#2fa) - [Analytics](#analytics) - [Android App Store](#android-app-store) @@ -27,12 +29,12 @@ The primary focus of this list is to provide alternatives that prioritize privac - [Android Keyboard](#android-keyboard) - [Android Launcher](#android-launcher) - [Artificial Intelligence](#artificial-intelligence) - - [ChatGPT](#chatgpt) - - [Copilot](#copilot) - - [ElevenLabs Text To Speech](#elevenlabs-text-to-speech) - - [Midjourney (image generation)](#midjourney) + - [ChatGPT](#chatgpt) + - [Copilot](#copilot) + - [ElevenLabs Text To Speech](#elevenlabs-text-to-speech) + - [Midjourney (image generation)](#midjourney) - [Bookmarking](#bookmarking) - - [Book and web annotations](#book-and-web-annotationshighlights-management) + - [Book and web annotations](#book-and-web-annotationshighlights-management) - [Captchas](#captchas) - [Commenting Engines (disqus)](#commenting-engines) - [Cloaking](#cloaking) @@ -42,23 +44,23 @@ The primary focus of this list is to provide alternatives that prioritize privac - [Dating Apps](#dating-apps) - [Design Tools](#design-tools) - [Developer Tools](#developer-tools) - - [IDEs](#ides) + - [IDEs](#ides) - [Domain Registrar](#domain-registrar) - [Download Manager](#download-manager) - [Encryption](#encryption) - [File Management and Sharing](#file-management-and-sharing) - [Fitness and Health](#fitness-and-health) - - [Fitness trackers](#fitness-trackers) - - [Food](#food) - - [Menstrual cycle trackers](#menstrual-cycle-trackers) - - [Medical health](#medical-health) + - [Fitness trackers](#fitness-trackers) + - [Food](#food) + - [Menstrual cycle trackers](#menstrual-cycle-trackers) + - [Medical health](#medical-health) - [Fonts](#fonts) - [Forms](#forms) - [Games](#games) - - [Mario Kart](#mario-kart) - - [Minecraft](#minecraft) - - [Pokémon](#pokemon) - - [Sonic the Hedgehog](#sonic-the-hedgehog) + - [Mario Kart](#mario-kart) + - [Minecraft](#minecraft) + - [Pokémon](#pokemon) + - [Sonic the Hedgehog](#sonic-the-hedgehog) - [Home Assistants](#home-assistants) - [Instant Messaging](#instant-messaging) - [Link in Bio Tools](#link-in-bio-tools) @@ -67,17 +69,17 @@ The primary focus of this list is to provide alternatives that prioritize privac - [Mail Services](#mail-services) - [Maps and Navigation](#maps-and-navigation) - [Media Streaming Platforms](#media-streaming-platforms) - - [Video and Audio](#video-and-audio) - - [Audio](#audio) - - [Podcasts](#podcasts) + - [Video and Audio](#video-and-audio) + - [Audio](#audio) + - [Podcasts](#podcasts) - [Music Recognition (Shazam-like)](#music-recognition) - [Notes and Tasks](#notes-and-tasks) - [Office](#office) - [Online Phone Providers (SMS)](#online-phone-providers) - [Operating Systems](#operating-systems) - - [Android](#android) - - [PC / MacOS](#pc--macos) - - [Smart TV](#smart-tv) + - [Android](#android) + - [PC / MacOS](#pc--macos) + - [Smart TV](#smart-tv) - [Password Managers](#password-managers) - [Pastebin and Secret Sharing](#pastebin-and-secret-sharing) - [Payments](#payments) @@ -88,17 +90,17 @@ The primary focus of this list is to provide alternatives that prioritize privac - [Remote Access and Control](#remote-access-and-control) - [Search Engines](#search-engines) - [Social Networks and Platforms](#social-networks-and-platforms) - - [Blogging platforms (Medium / Blogger)](#blogging-platforms-medium) - - [Imgur](#imgur) - - [Instagram](#instagram) - - [Quora](#quora) - - [LBRY and Odysee](#lbry-and-odysee) - - [Reddit](#reddit) - - [Streaming Platforms (Twitch)](#streaming-platforms-twitch) - - [TikTok](#tiktok) - - [Twitter](#twitter) - - [Wikipedia](#wikipedia) - - [YouTube](#youtube) + - [Blogging platforms (Medium / Blogger)](#blogging-platforms-medium) + - [Imgur](#imgur) + - [Instagram](#instagram) + - [Quora](#quora) + - [LBRY and Odysee](#lbry-and-odysee) + - [Reddit](#reddit) + - [Streaming Platforms (Twitch)](#streaming-platforms-twitch) + - [TikTok](#tiktok) + - [Twitter](#twitter) + - [Wikipedia](#wikipedia) + - [YouTube](#youtube) - [Speech to Text](#speech-to-text) - [Teamworking Tools](#teamworking-tools) - [Text To Speech](#text-to-speech) @@ -109,16 +111,19 @@ The primary focus of this list is to provide alternatives that prioritize privac - [Video Editing](#video-editing) - [Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)](#VPNs) - [Web Browser](#web-browser) - - [Browser Addons](#browser-addons) - - [Browser Sync](#browser-sync) - - [WebView](#webview) + - [Browser Addons](#browser-addons) + - [Browser Sync](#browser-sync) + - [WebView](#webview) ## 2FA + Avoid using apps that won't let you export your keys **easily**. + - Authy - Google Authenticator [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) Instead use + - [Aegis](https://getaegis.app/) - A free, secure and open source app for Android to manage your 2-step verification tokens. Supports variety of imports from other apps (Google Authenticator, Authy etc.), vault encryption and exporting keys (plaintext or encrypted). - [ente Auth](https://ente.io/auth) - A free, cross platform, end-to-end encrypted and open source app for managing your 2-step verification tokens. From the makers of [ente Photos](https://ente.io), and uses the same battle tested infrastructure. Needs an ente.io account. - [Owky](https://github.com/charlietango/owky) - Free and Open Source Two-Factor Authenticator for IOS users. @@ -127,9 +132,11 @@ The primary focus of this list is to provide alternatives that prioritize privac - [Authenticator Pro](https://github.com/jamie-mh/AuthenticatorPro) - Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) client for Android + Wear OS. ## Analytics + Avoid any analytics service that comes from Google, Facebook, Microsoft or any private service. These kind of analytics hurt user privacy. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Ackee](https://ackee.electerious.com/) - Self-hosted website analytics. - [Aptabase](https://aptabase.com) - Open-source, privacy-first and simple analytics for mobile and desktop apps. - [Cabin](https://withcabin.com) - Privacy-first, carbon conscious web analytics. @@ -143,58 +150,70 @@ The primary focus of this list is to provide alternatives that prioritize privac - [Umami](https://umami.is/) - A simple, fast, website analytics alternative to Google Analytics. ## Android App Store + **Avoid** + - Google Play Store [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/) - F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. - - [Droid-ify](https://github.com/Iamlooker/Droid-ify) - Lightweight F-Droid client with Material UI. - - [Aurora Droid](https://auroraoss.com/download/#aurora-droid) - Aurora Droid is a modern FOSS client for F-Droid. - - [Foxy Droid](https://github.com/kitsunyan/foxy-droid) - Unofficial F-Droid client in the style of the classic one. + - [Droid-ify](https://github.com/Iamlooker/Droid-ify) - Lightweight F-Droid client with Material UI. + - [Aurora Droid](https://auroraoss.com/download/#aurora-droid) - Aurora Droid is a modern FOSS client for F-Droid. + - [Foxy Droid](https://github.com/kitsunyan/foxy-droid) - Unofficial F-Droid client in the style of the classic one. - [FossDroid](https://fossdroid.com/) - Fossdroid's aim is to promote free and open source apps on the Android platform: newest, trendiest and the most popular ones. - [SkyDroid](https://skydroid.app/) - Decentralized App Store for Android - [Obtainium](https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium) - Get app updates directly from the source. - [Accrescent](https://github.com/accrescent/accrescent) - A novel Android app store focused on security, privacy, and usability. ### Alternative Google Play Store clients + - [Aurora Store](https://auroraoss.com/download/#aurora-store) - Aurora Store is an open-source alternative Google Play Store frontend client with privacy and modern design in mind. ## Android Dialer + **Avoid** Third-party dialers found on the play store. They may contain ads/trackers and may ask for unnecessary permissions. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Koler](https://github.com/Chooloo/koler) - Uniquely stylized phone app with customizable features. ## Android File Manager + **Avoid** Preinstalled file managers and third-party file manager apps found on the play store. They may contain ads/trackers and may ask for unnecessary permissions. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** - [Amaze File Manager](https://github.com/TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager) - Simple and attractive Material Design file manager for Android. - [Material Files](https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles) - An open source Material Design file manager, for Android 5.0+. - [Ghost Commander](https://f-droid.org/packages/com.ghostsq.commander/) - Dual-panel file manager. ## Android Keyboard + **Avoid** + - GBoard (Google) [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - SwiftKey [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_244.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/244) **Instead use** + - [FlorisBoard](https://github.com/florisboard/florisboard) - FlorisBoard is a free and open-source keyboard for Android 6.0+ devices. It aims at being modern, user-friendly and customizable while fully respecting your privacy. Currently in early-beta state. - [AnySoftKeyboard](https://anysoftkeyboard.github.io/) - The only Android keyboard you'll ever need. Free as in speech and Free as in beer. - [Indic Keyboard](https://gitlab.com/indicproject/indic-keyboard) - Indic Keyboard is a versatile keyboard for Android users who wish to use Indic and Indian languages to type messages, compose emails and generally prefer to use them in addition to English on their phone. - [Simple Keyboard](https://github.com/rkkr/simple-keyboard) - Simply keyboard and nothing more. ## Android Launcher + **Avoid** Third-party launchers found on the play store. They may contain ads/trackers and may ask for unnecessary permissions. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Lawnchair](https://lawnchair.app/) - No clever tagline needed. - [OpenLauncher](https://github.com/OpenLauncherTeam/openlauncher) - Customizable and Open Source Launcher for Android. - [KISS](https://kisslauncher.com/) - Lightning fast, open-source, < 200kb Android launcher. @@ -203,11 +222,11 @@ Third-party launchers found on the play store. They may contain ads/trackers and - [Pie Launcher](https://github.com/markusfisch/PieLauncher) - Android home screen launcher that uses a dynamic pie menu instead of fixed positioned icons. - [Rootless Pixel Launcher](https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3) - The Launcher3 fork known as "Rootless Pixel Launcher". - [Bliss Launcher](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/foundation.e.blisslauncher/) - The default launcher of the /e/ Android-based OS. -It allows users to easily create and browse group of apps and it displays notification badges on app icons. + It allows users to easily create and browse group of apps and it displays notification badges on app icons. ## Artificial Intelligence -When using cloud-based AI services, the data you input is often collected and stored by the service provider. This may include not only the content of your requests but also metadata, such as timestamps or IP addresses. Third-party servers may grant access to your data to their employees, partners, or even other users, depending on their privacy policies. Data may be used for various purposes, including model training, research, or even marketing activities. Your requests to a third-party AI service may be tied to your user information and payment details, linking your data to your identity. +When using cloud-based AI services, the data you input is often collected and stored by the service provider. This may include not only the content of your requests but also metadata, such as timestamps or IP addresses. Third-party servers may grant access to your data to their employees, partners, or even other users, depending on their privacy policies. Data may be used for various purposes, including model training, research, or even marketing activities. Your requests to a third-party AI service may be tied to your user information and payment details, linking your data to your identity. #### ChatGPT @@ -220,7 +239,7 @@ When using cloud-based AI services, the data you input is often collected and st - [Turbopilot](https://github.com/ravenscroftj/turbopilot) - Turbopilot is an open source large-language-model based code completion engine that runs locally on CPU. - [Localpilot](https://github.com/danielgross/localpilot) - Use GitHub Copilot locally on your Macbook with one-click. - [Fauxpilot](https://github.com/fauxpilot/fauxpilot) - an open-source,local alternative to GitHub Copilot server - - [vscode-fauxpilot](https://github.com/Venthe/vscode-fauxpilot) - vscode extension for fauxpilot. **reminder**: use [vscodium](https://vscodium.com/) instead! + - [vscode-fauxpilot](https://github.com/Venthe/vscode-fauxpilot) - vscode extension for fauxpilot. **reminder**: use [vscodium](https://vscodium.com/) instead! #### ElevenLabs Text To Speech @@ -229,14 +248,17 @@ Go to the [Text To Speech](#text-to-speech) section. #### Midjourney - [Stable Diffusion](https://github.com/Stability-AI/stablediffusion) - High-Resolution Image Synthesis with Latent Diffusion Models. - - [Stable Diffusion Web UI](https://github.com/AUTOMATIC1111/stable-diffusion-webui) - A browser interface for Stable Diffusion. + - [Stable Diffusion Web UI](https://github.com/AUTOMATIC1111/stable-diffusion-webui) - A browser interface for Stable Diffusion. ## Bookmarking - **Avoid** -- Pocket (Formerly Read It Later) - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/384). [Apps have trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.ideashower.readitlater.pro/latest/) and requires many permissions. -- Evernote Web Clipper - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/207). [Apps have many trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.evernote/latest/) and require too many permissions. - **Instead use** + **Avoid** + +- Pocket (Formerly Read It Later) - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/384). [Apps have trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.ideashower.readitlater.pro/latest/) and requires many permissions. +- Evernote Web Clipper - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/207). [Apps have many trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.evernote/latest/) and require too many permissions. + + **Instead use** + - [Grimorie](https://github.com/goniszewski/grimoire) - Modern, open source, self-hosted bookmark manager. - [LinkAce](https://github.com/Kovah/LinkAce) - [LinkDing](https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding) @@ -249,24 +271,26 @@ Go to the [Text To Speech](#text-to-speech) section. - [Kobuddy](https://github.com/karlicoss/kobuddy) - Get your Kobo e-reader device bookmarks and annotations in a .txt file. ## Captchas + **Avoid** Google captchas use cookies to track users and rank their IPs. - Google reCAPTCHA [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [hCaptcha](https://www.hcaptcha.com/) - Privacy-first CAPTCHA for web, mobile, and more. -- [mCaptcha](http://mcaptcha.org/) ([repo](https://github.com/mCaptcha/mCaptcha)) - An open-source CAPTCHA system with seamless UX. mCaptcha uses SHA256 based proof-of-work (PoW) to rate limit users. +- [mCaptcha](http://mcaptcha.org/) ([repo](https://github.com/mCaptcha/mCaptcha)) - An open-source CAPTCHA system with seamless UX. mCaptcha uses SHA256 based proof-of-work (PoW) to rate limit users. - [OOPSpam](https://www.oopspam.com/) - No-captcha, privacy-friendly anti-spam, anti-bot API. Requires no personal data for detection. Supports popular platforms like WordPress. Privacy commitment in their mission statement. ## Commenting Engines **Avoid** -- **Disqus** - Many trackers are in their sites. Disqus collects (as per their Privacy Policy): IP address, unique Cookie ID, Device ID, your login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform and other technology on the devices you use to access the Service. +- **Disqus** - Many trackers are in their sites. Disqus collects (as per their Privacy Policy): IP address, unique Cookie ID, Device ID, your login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform and other technology on the devices you use to access the Service. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** - [Commento](https://commento.io/) - Commento is a fast, privacy-focused commenting platform. Can be selfhosted or use their SaaS. - [Cusdis](https://github.com/djyde/cusdis) - Lightweight, privacy-friendly alternative to Disqus. @@ -275,21 +299,27 @@ Google captchas use cookies to track users and rank their IPs. - [Remark42](https://remark42.com) - Self-hosted, lightweight, and simple (yet functional) comment engine, which doesn't spy on users. ## Cloaking + ### Images + - [Fawkes](https://github.com/Shawn-Shan/fawkes) - privacy preserving tool against facial recognition systems. - [CloakMe](https://github.com/pluja/CloakMe) - Web interface for Fawkes algorithm. - [ImageScrubber](https://github.com/everestpipkin/image-scrubber) - A friendly browser-based tool for anonymizing photographs taken at protests ([hosted version provided by everestpipkin](https://everestpipkin.github.io/image-scrubber/)). ### Text + - [Stegcloak](https://stegcloak.surge.sh/) - Hide secrets with invisible characters in plain text securely using passwords ([repo](https://github.com/kurolabs/stegcloak)). ## Cloud Storage + **Avoid** + - **Google Drive** - Google owned, so privacy policy is [very bad](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217). The data is stored in their remote servers where you lose control of it. They use trackers. No encryption available. - **DropBox** - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/270). The app has [various trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.dropbox.android/latest/) and requires many permissions. - **OneDrive** - Microsoft owned, privacy policy is [very bad](https://tosdr.org/en/service/244). The data is stored in their remote servers where you lose control of it. They use trackers. No encryption available. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) - The open source self-hosted productivity platform that keeps you in control. - [Seafile](https://www.seafile.com/en/home/) - High performance file syncing and sharing. It includes a Wiki, WYSIWYG editing and other knowledge management features. - [Peergos](https://peergos.org/) - Secure and private space online where you can store, share and view your photos, videos, music and documents. Also includes a calendar, news feed, task lists, chat and email client. Open source and self-hostable. @@ -298,6 +328,7 @@ Google captchas use cookies to track users and rank their IPs. - [Skiff Drive](https://skiff.com/drive) - Skiff Drive protects your dataq with end-to-end encryption. **Other useful tools** + - [Cryptomator](https://cryptomator.org) - Cryptomator encrypts your data quickly and easily. Afterwards you upload them protected to your favorite cloud service - [Syncthing](https://syncthing.net/) - Continuous file synchronization program. It synchronizes files between two or more computers in real time, safely protected from prying eyes. - [Rclone](https://rclone.org/) - Rclone is a command line program to manage files on cloud storage. It is a feature rich alternative to cloud vendors' web storage interfaces and like the tools listed above enables encryption for encrypting files in the cloud. @@ -308,26 +339,32 @@ Google captchas use cookies to track users and rank their IPs. Opt for open-source and P2P alternatives that prioritize data privacy, eliminate third-party interference, and offer transparent, community-backed functionalities over mainstream tools like Riverside.fm, Restream and Camtasia. - [vdo.ninja](https://vdo.ninja/) - Powerful tool that lets you bring remote video feeds into OBS or other studio software via WebRTC. - - [socialstream.ninja](https://github.com/steveseguin/social_stream#readme) - Consolidate your live social messaging streams and much more. + - [socialstream.ninja](https://github.com/steveseguin/social_stream#readme) - Consolidate your live social messaging streams and much more. - [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/) - Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. ## Databases + [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) Avoid using privative databases which you don't control such as Google Firebase. Instead use + - [Appwrite](https://appwrite.io/) - Secure open-source backend server for web, mobile & Flutter developers. - [Supabase](https://supabase.io/) - Open source Firebase alternative ([Limited](https://github.com/supabase/supabase/issues/4934) [self-hosting](https://github.com/supabase/supabase/issues/4440#issuecomment-992108832)) - [Pocketbase](https://pocketbase.io/) - Open Source backend in 1 file written in Go. - [CondensationDB](https://github.com/CondensationDB/Condensation) [Inactive] - Condensation is an open-source zero trust, distributed database enabling to build modern applications while ensuring data ownership and security. +- [CASE](https://case.app/) - Self-hosted & local first open source backend as a service. ## Developer Tools + - [Beekeeper Studio](https://www.beekeeperstudio.io) - Open Source SQL Editor and Database Manager with a privacy commitment in their mission statement. ### IDEs + Avoid using privative IDEs that are full of trackers and telemetry. Instead use + - [Neovim](https://neovim.io/) - Hyperextensible Vim-based text editor. - [VSCodium](https://vscodium.com/) - Free/Libre Open Source Software Binaries of VSCode. Vscode source code is open source (MIT-licensed), but the product available for download (Visual Studio Code) is licensed under [this not-FLOSS license](https://code.visualstudio.com/license) and contains telemetry/tracking. @@ -336,12 +373,14 @@ Opt for open-source and P2P alternatives that prioritize data privacy, eliminate Apps such as Tinder collect and sell your personal intimate information. Tinder in particular has been found to [charge users up to five times more for same service](https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/new-research-tinders-opaque-unfair-pricing-algorithm-can-charge-users-up-to-five-times-more-for-same-service/), [extrapolate estimations on your intelligence and other psychometrics and sell it to third-parties](https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/r/privacy/comments/k7x4s7/tinder_extrapolates_estimations_on_your/), [it may know more about you than yourself](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/26/tinder-personal-data-dating-app-messages-hacked-sold), and many more bad things you can find on the internet. **Avoid** + - [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_462.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/462) - Grindr - Badoo - Lovoo - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Alovoa](https://alovoa.com/) - Free and open-source dating platform that respects your privacy. ## Design Tools @@ -350,27 +389,31 @@ Apps such as Tinder collect and sell your personal intimate information. Tinder ### InDesign - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Scribus](https://www.scribus.net/) - a free and open-source desktop publishing (DTP) software available for most desktop operating systems. It is designed for layout, typesetting, and preparation of files for professional-quality image-setting equipment. Scribus can also create animated and interactive PDF presentations and forms. ### Photoshop / Illustrator - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [GIMP](https://www.gimp.org/) - A free and open-source raster graphics editor used for image manipulation (retouching) and image editing, free-form drawing, transcoding between different image file formats, and more specialized tasks. It is not designed to be used for drawing, though some artists and creators have used it in this way. -- [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/) - A free and open-source vector graphics editor for GNU/Linux, Windows and macOS. It offers a rich set of features and is widely used for both artistic and technical illustrations such as cartoons, clip art, logos, typography, diagramming and flowcharting. +- [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/) - A free and open-source vector graphics editor for GNU/Linux, Windows and macOS. It offers a rich set of features and is widely used for both artistic and technical illustrations such as cartoons, clip art, logos, typography, diagramming and flowcharting. - [Krita](https://krita.org/) - A free and open-source raster graphics editor designed primarily for digital art and 2D animation. - [Excalidraw](https://github.com/excalidraw/excalidraw) - Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams. ### Figma - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Penpot](https://penpot.app/) - Penpot is an Open Source design and prototyping platform for product teams. - ## Domain Registrar - Avoid using domain registrars who are privacy invasive. + + Avoid using domain registrars who are privacy invasive. Instead use + - [OrangeWebsite](https://www.orangewebsite.com/) - [1984 Hosting](https://www.1984hosting.com/) @@ -383,6 +426,7 @@ Apps such as Tinder collect and sell your personal intimate information. Tinder - [axel](https://github.com/axel-download-accelerator/axel) - Lightweight CLI download accelerator. It supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and FTPS protocols. ## Encryption + Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots of people. - [Veracrypt](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html) - VeraCrypt is a free open source disk encryption software for Windows, macOS and Linux. @@ -391,19 +435,22 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Cryptomator](https://cryptomator.org/) - Cryptomator encrypts your data quickly and easily. Afterwards you upload them protected to your favorite cloud service. - [Stegcloak](https://stegcloak.surge.sh/) - Hide secrets with invisible characters in plain text securely using passwords. - [Picocrypt](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt/) - A very small (hence "Pico"), very simple, yet very secure file encryption tool. -- [Photok](https://github.com/leonlatsch/Photok) - Photok is a free Photo-Safe. It stores your photos encrypted on your device and hides them from others. +- [Photok](https://github.com/leonlatsch/Photok) - Photok is a free Photo-Safe. It stores your photos encrypted on your device and hides them from others. ### OS Encryption - [Cryptsetup](https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup) - Full disk encryption for Linux. Cryptsetup is a utility used to conveniently set up disk encryption based -on the DMCrypt kernel module. + on the DMCrypt kernel module. ## File Management and Sharing + **Avoid** + - **WeTransfer** - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/214). Files are not e2e encrypted. Website has many analytics and trackers. - **SendAnywhere** - No e2e encryption. Website has loads of analytics and trackers from Facebook, Google, Cloudflare... **Instead use** + - [Blaze](https://blaze.now.sh/) - A fast, p2p and radically different way to transfer files. - [Blindsend](https://github.com/blindnet-io/blindsend) - Open source tool for private, end-to-end encrypted file exchange. - [Croc](https://github.com/schollz/croc) - Easily and securely send things from one computer to another. @@ -414,7 +461,7 @@ on the DMCrypt kernel module. - [Magic Wormhole](https://github.com/magic-wormhole/magic-wormhole) - Get things from one computer to another, safely. - [OnionShare](https://github.com/micahflee/onionshare) - An open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network. - [Paperless](https://github.com/the-paperless-project/paperless) - [Now archived] Scan, index, and archive all of your paper documents. - - [Paperless-ng](https://github.com/jonaswinkler/paperless-ng) - [inactive] A supercharged version of paperless: scan, index and archive all your physical documents. + - [Paperless-ng](https://github.com/jonaswinkler/paperless-ng) - [inactive] A supercharged version of paperless: scan, index and archive all your physical documents. - [Paperless-ngx](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx) - A community-supported supercharged version of paperless based on paperless-ng - [PairDrop](https://github.com/schlagmichdoch/PairDrop) - An improved version of Snapdrop that also allows you to pair devices and share files outside your network. - [Portal](https://github.com/SpatiumPortae/portal) - A command-line file transfer utility for sending encrypted files from any computer to another. @@ -426,11 +473,12 @@ on the DMCrypt kernel module. - [Yopass](https://github.com/jhaals/yopass) - Secure sharing of secrets, passwords and files. ## Fitness and Health + Your health is a **very** important piece of your **private data** and you should care **a lot** about it. Also, health related data is among the most coveted. Please don't use apps from Google, Fitbit, Huawei, Xiaomi or any company that seeks the gathering of your personal data. If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps like Clue, Period Tracker, etc. Those cute pink apps are greedy for your menstrual cycle and intimate life data and will sell it for sure, protect your private life. Check the list below and you will find nice alternatives. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** ### Fitness trackers @@ -443,33 +491,44 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - [workout.lol](https://github.com/Vincenius/workout-lol) - A small web application to create workouts based on your available equipment and the muscles you want to train that you can selfhost. ### Food + - [OpenFoodFacts](https://world.openfoodfacts.org/) - Open Food Facts is a food products database made by everyone, for everyone. You can use it to make better food choices. - - [OFF Apps](https://world.openfoodfacts.org/open-food-facts-mobile-app) + - [OFF Apps](https://world.openfoodfacts.org/open-food-facts-mobile-app) ### Menstrual cycle trackers + - [Drip](https://bloodyhealth.gitlab.io/) - Menstrual cycle and fertility tracking. Everything you enter stays on your device. - [log28](https://github.com/wildeyedskies/log28) - a (very) simple no-frills period tracker for Android. ### Medical health + - [Fasten](https://github.com/fastenhealth/fasten-onprem) - Fasten is an open-source, self-hosted, personal/family electronic medical record aggregator, designed to integrate with 1000's of insurances/hospitals/clinics. ## Fonts + **Avoid** + - Google Fonts (no selfhosted) [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + ### Google Fonts Replacements + - [coolLabs Fonts](https://fonts.coollabs.io/) - A privacy-friendly drop-in replacement for Google Fonts. ### Foundries + - [Velvetyne](https://www.velvetyne.fr/) - [OpenFoundry](https://open-foundry.com/) ## Forms + **Avoid** + - Google Forms [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [TypeBot](https://typebot.io) - Open-source conversational forms. - [CryptPad Forms](https://cryptpad.fr/form/) - Part of the Cryptpad end-to-end encrypted and open-source collaboration suite. - [FramaForms](https://framaforms.org/) - Design your online surveys easily while respecting your audience. @@ -480,7 +539,7 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li Nintendo [collects user data](https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/r/privacy/comments/qtj9xt/til_nintendo_collects_data_from_switch_owners/), and if you disable it, they can [turn it back on](https://www.altchar.com/game-news/the-latest-nintendo-switch-update-secretly-turns-on-user-data-sharing-adSyV7t35NPg). Also, it has a paid plan that is not accessible to everyone economically. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** - [SuperTuxKart](https://supertuxkart.net/Main_Page) - A 3D open-source arcade racer with a variety characters, tracks, and modes to play. @@ -492,15 +551,17 @@ The game is owned by Microsoft. If this is not enough, you need a Microsoft acco The game has [telemetry embeded in it since v21w38a which you can't opt-out](https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC-237493). Also, [it is tied](https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/terms) to the [Microsoft privacy terms](https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement) which are a privacy nightmare. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Minetest](https://www.minetest.net/) - An open source voxel game engine with many features. - - [Mineclone5](https://content.minetest.net/packages/kay27/mineclone5/?protocol_version=40) - Updated version of MineClone2, an attempt to clone Minecraft into Minetest. + - [Mineclone5](https://content.minetest.net/packages/kay27/mineclone5/?protocol_version=40) - Updated version of MineClone2, an attempt to clone Minecraft into Minetest. #### Plugins for Minecraft If you still want to play Minecraft, you can add some plugins that can help you preserve a bit your privacy. But still consider that you are supporting Microsoft this way. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [No-Chat-Reports](https://github.com/Aizistral-Studios/No-Chat-Reports) - A spigot plugin strips cryptographic signatures from player messages, but it breaks any chat plugin by design. - [FreedomChat](https://github.com/e-im/FreedomChat) - A great alternative to No-Chat-Reports, since it does not break any chat plugin by design. - [No-Telemetry](https://github.com/kb-1000/no-telemetry) - Mod that disables the usage data collection, aka telemetry, introduced in Minecraft 1.18 (snapshot 21w38a). @@ -509,7 +570,7 @@ If you still want to play Minecraft, you can add some plugins that can help you Nintendo [collects user data](https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/r/privacy/comments/qtj9xt/til_nintendo_collects_data_from_switch_owners/), and if you disable it, they can [turn it back on](https://www.altchar.com/game-news/the-latest-nintendo-switch-update-secretly-turns-on-user-data-sharing-adSyV7t35NPg). Also, it has a paid plan that is not accessible to everyone economically. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** - [Pokete](https://github.com/lxgr-linux/pokete) - A small terminal based game in the style of a very popular and old game by Gamefreak. @@ -528,14 +589,17 @@ Interesting articles: [1](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/oct/09/ale - Cortana [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_244.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/244) - Siri [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_158.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/158) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Mycroft](https://mycroft.ai/) - The Private and Open Voice Assistant. - [Home Assistant](https://www.home-assistant.io/) - Open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first. ## Instant Messaging -**Check out [this site](https://www.securemessagingapps.com/) for comparisons*. + +\*_Check out [this site](https://www.securemessagingapps.com/) for comparisons_. **Avoid** + - WhatsApp | [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_198.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/198) - Instagram DM | [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_219.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/219) - Facebook Messenger | [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_182.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/182) @@ -543,14 +607,15 @@ Interesting articles: [1](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/oct/09/ale - Zoom | [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_2198.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/2198) - Google Hangouts / Chat | [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** ### Decentralized + No single point of control or failure. A decentralized network operated by different servers from different volunteers around the globe. You choose where your data stays or you can self-host your own server. Somewhat more complex protocols (because of federation between servers) and some extra metadata is added to the messages (without compromising privacy). - [Matrix (Protocol)](https://matrix.org/) - An open network for secure, decentralized communication. - - [Element](https://element.io/) - All-in-one secure chat app for teams, friends and organisations. Keeps conversations in your control, safe from data-mining and ads. End-to-end encryption. - - [Cinny](https://cinny.in/) - A Matrix client focusing primarily on simple, elegant and secure interface. + - [Element](https://element.io/) - All-in-one secure chat app for teams, friends and organisations. Keeps conversations in your control, safe from data-mining and ads. End-to-end encryption. + - [Cinny](https://cinny.in/) - A Matrix client focusing primarily on simple, elegant and secure interface. - [Jabber / XMPP (Protocol)](https://xmpp.org/) - The universal and open messaging standard. Tried and tested. Independent. Privacy-focused. E2E encrypted. - [Conversations](https://conversations.im/) - Jabber/XMPP client for Android 4.0+ smartphones that has been optimized to provide a unique mobile experience. - [AstraChat](https://astrachat.com/) - Another XMPP client. @@ -560,6 +625,7 @@ No single point of control or failure. A decentralized network operated by diffe - [Status](https://status.im/) - Status is a secure messaging app, crypto wallet, and Web3 browser built with state of the art technology. ### Centralized + The service is in charge of running the servers that allow users to communicate. Single point of failure and control, but still 100% safe and trustworthy if the protocols and code are open and audited. - [Threema](https://threema.ch/en) - The messenger that puts security and privacy first. Pay once, chat forever. No collection of user data. Open Source client. @@ -567,6 +633,7 @@ The service is in charge of running the servers that allow users to communicate. - [Molly](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android) - Signal-compatible fork client with some security enhancements. ### P2P + No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. No point of failure or control. The features are reduced because of the lack of server, messaging can be slower. Best option for critical chats. - [Tox](https://tox.chat/) - Tox is easy-to-use software that connects you with friends and family without anyone else listening in. @@ -586,11 +653,10 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N - Bit.ly - **Instead use** + **Instead use** - [MagLit](https://maglit.me) - An encrypted and privacy respecting Link Shortener service that also supports Magnet Links. - ## Location tracking **Avoid** @@ -598,19 +664,23 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N - Google location history [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - Google FindMyDevice [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** ### Tracking + - [Nextcloud Phonetrack](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/phonetrack) - Nextcloud app to track location history with an [Android app](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-android) ([other apps also supported](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-oc/-/wikis/userdoc#logging-methods)). Supports caching positions offline and sending them to the server in batches. The first-party app has good battery saving options. - [OwnTracks](https://owntracks.org/) - Location tracking for displaying the current location only (limited location history functionality). - [Traccar](https://www.traccar.org/) - Location tracking software made for dedicated GPS logging devices. ### Find My Device + - [Find My Device](https://gitlab.com/Nulide/findmydevice) - Find your Android Device via SMS. - [GPSlogger](https://github.com/mendhak/gpslogger) - Lightweight GPS Logging Application For Android. No servers, no internet. Saved to a simple file to local storage. ## Mail Services + **Avoid** + - Gmail - Outlook - Yandex Mail @@ -619,6 +689,7 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N **Instead use** ### Third-Party owned + - [Forward Email](https://forwardemail.net) - the 100% open-source and privacy-focused email service. - [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com/) - Secure Email. Based in Switzerland. [Read this article over Climate activist arrest](https://protonmail.com/blog/climate-activist-arrest/). - [Tutanota](https://tutanota.com/) - Secure email for everybody. Open Source. @@ -627,6 +698,7 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N - [Skiff](https://skiff.com) - Privacy-first, end-to-end encrypted, open-source email. ### Self-Hosted + - [Docker mail server](https://github.com/docker-mailserver/docker-mailserver) - A fullstack but simple mail server (SMTP, IMAP, LDAP, Antispam, Antivirus, etc.) using Docker. - [Mailcow: dockerized](https://github.com/mailcow/mailcow-dockerized) - The mailserver suite with the 'moo'. - [Mail-in-a-box](https://github.com/mail-in-a-box/mailinabox) - Mail-in-a-Box helps individuals take back control of their email by defining a one-click, easy-to-deploy SMTP+everything else server: a mail server in a box. @@ -635,10 +707,12 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N ### Clients #### Android / iOS + - [FairEmail](https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail) - Fully featured, open source, privacy friendly email app for Android. - [K9](https://k9mail.app/) - Open Source Email App for Android. #### Desktop + - [Thunderbird](https://www.thunderbird.net) - A free customizable open source email client. ### Email Alias Services (Anonymous Forwarding) @@ -649,7 +723,9 @@ With email aliases, you can finally create a different identity for each website - [AnonAddy](https://github.com/anonaddy/anonaddy) ## Maps and Navigation + **Avoid** + - Google Maps - Apple Maps - Yandex Maps @@ -660,13 +736,16 @@ With email aliases, you can finally create a different identity for each website - Petal Maps **Instead use** + - [Open Street Map (OSM)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/) - OpenStreetMap is built by a community of mappers that contribute and maintain data about roads, trails, cafés, railway stations, and much more, all over the world. - [OSMAnd](https://osmand.net/) - Android/iOS Navigation app using OSM. It is a feature-rich app with all you expect. - [Qwant Maps](https://www.qwant.com/maps/) - An OpenStreetMap-based private Google Maps alternative. - [Organic Maps](https://organicmaps.app/) - Great offline maps for hikers and cyclists. ## Media Streaming Platforms + **Avoid** + - **Amazon Prime** - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/2444). Apps have [Google trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom/latest/). Many permissions are required for a streaming app. - **Netflix** - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/185). Apps have [Google trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom/latest/). Many permissions are required for a streaming app. - **Disney Plus** - [Very bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/2745). Apps have [various trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom/latest/). Many permissions are required for a streaming app. @@ -675,91 +754,96 @@ With email aliases, you can finally create a different identity for each website - **Deezer** - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/2516). Apps have [many trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/deezer.android.tv/latest/). Way too many permissions are required for a streaming app. - **SoundCloud** - [Dubitous priavcy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/276). Apps have [many trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.soundcloud.android/latest/). Way too many permissions are required for a streaming app. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + #### Video and Audio + - [Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.org/) - Jellyfin is the volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached. - [Dim](https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim) - Dim is a self-hosted media manager. With minimal setup, Dim will organize and beautify your media collections, letting you access and play them anytime from anywhere. - [Stremio](https://www.stremio.com/) - Stremio is a modern media center that's a one-stop solution for your video entertainment. #### Audio + - [Funkwhale](https://funkwhale.audio/) - A social platform to enjoy and share music (SoundCloud alternative). - [Subsonic](https://www.subsonic.org/pages/index.jsp) - Your complete, personal music streamer. - [Ampache](https://ampache.org/) - A web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. - [Koel](https://koel.dev/) - a personal music streaming server that works. - [Nuclear](https://nuclear.js.org/) - Modern music player focused on streaming from free sources. - [Navidrome](https://navidrome.org/) - Lightweight, fast and self-contained personal music streamer. -- [BlackHole](https://github.com/Sangwan5688/BlackHole) - A Music Player App made with Flutter +- [BlackHole](https://github.com/Sangwan5688/BlackHole) - A Music Player App made with Flutter - [mucke](https://github.com/moritz-weber/mucke) - A music player for local files with unique custom playback options. **Spotify alternative clients** - > These clients, although will have less tracking, still DO NOT protect your privacy at all as you will still be streaming from Spotify servers from you own **premium (paid, identified)** account. + +> These clients, although will have less tracking, still DO NOT protect your privacy at all as you will still be streaming from Spotify servers from you own **premium (paid, identified)** account. \* Premium required. -- [Jetispot](https://github.com/iTaysonLab/jetispot) - Experimental UNOFFICIAL Spotify client for Android built on librespot-java + Jetpack Compose +- [Jetispot](https://github.com/iTaysonLab/jetispot) - Experimental UNOFFICIAL Spotify client for Android built on librespot-java + Jetpack Compose - [Spotube](https://github.com/KRTirtho/spotube) - A lightweight free Spotify crossplatform-client. -- [Spot*](https://github.com/xou816/spot) - Native Spotify client built in GTK and Rust. -- [psst*](https://github.com/jpochyla/psst) - Fast and multi-platform Spotify client with native GUI. -- [ncspot*](https://github.com/hrkfdn/ncspot) - Cross-platform ncurses Spotify client written in Rust, inspired by ncmpc and the likes.ç - +- [Spot\*](https://github.com/xou816/spot) - Native Spotify client built in GTK and Rust. +- [psst\*](https://github.com/jpochyla/psst) - Fast and multi-platform Spotify client with native GUI. +- [ncspot\*](https://github.com/hrkfdn/ncspot) - Cross-platform ncurses Spotify client written in Rust, inspired by ncmpc and the likes.ç \* No premium required. - [Blade Player](https://github.com/vhaudiquet/BladePlayer) - Open source Spotify client, works without premium. - **Youtube Music alternative clients** + - [Beatbump](https://github.com/snuffyDev/Beatbump) - Alternative frontend for YouTube Music; no ads and custom API wrapper. - [ViMusic](https://github.com/vfsfitvnm/ViMusic) - A Jetpack Compose Android application for streaming music from YouTube Music. **Deezer alternative clients** + - [dzr](https://github.com/yne/dzr) - Command line Deezer player for Linux, BSD, Android+Termux #### Podcasts - **Avoid** + **Avoid** - **Spotify** - [Very bad](https://tosdr.org/en/service/225) privacy policy. They collect tons of data about you: mood, free time, likes, dislikes, friends... Also, their apps have [way too many trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.spotify.music/latest/). - **iVoox** - Their apps are [filled with trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.ivoox.app/latest/). Their website has trackers. - **Audible** - [Very bad](https://tosdr.org/en/service/190) privacy policy. Their app has [many trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.audible.application/latest/). - **Deezer** - [Bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/2516). Apps have [many trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/deezer.android.tv/latest/). Way too many permissions are required for a streaming app. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** -- [Antennapod](https://antennapod.org) - A podcast player that is completely open. Subscribe to any RSS feed. -- [Castopod](https://castopod.org) - Self-host your podcasts with ease, keep control over what you create and talk to your audience without any middleman. Your podcast and your audience belong to you and you only. +- [Antennapod](https://antennapod.org) - A podcast player that is completely open. Subscribe to any RSS feed. +- [Castopod](https://castopod.org) - Self-host your podcasts with ease, keep control over what you create and talk to your audience without any middleman. Your podcast and your audience belong to you and you only. - [Funkwhale](https://funkwhale.audio/) - A social platform to enjoy and share audio. ## Notes and Tasks - **Avoid** + + **Avoid** These providers offer apps and services filled with data trackers. Also, most of them store your notes on their servers and do not offer any kind of encryption. - Google Keep - - [Google Keep Exporter](https://github.com/vHanda/google-keep-exporter) - Convert your Google Keep notes into a standard markdown + YAML header format. + - [Google Keep Exporter](https://github.com/vHanda/google-keep-exporter) - Convert your Google Keep notes into a standard markdown + YAML header format. - Evernote - Squid - Notion - OneNote - **Instead use** + **Instead use** - [Anytype](https://www.anytype.io/) - An open-source Notion alternative. E2EE, cloud and local network sync, can be self-hosted. - [AppFlowy](https://www.appflowy.io/) - Open Source Notion Alternative. You are in charge of your data and customizations. - [HedgeDoc](https://hedgedoc.org/) - Formerly CodiMD (community). An awesome platform to write and share markdown. - [Joplin](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) - Note taking and to-do application with synchronisation and encryption capabilities. - [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) - A privacy-first alternative to WorkFlowy. -- [Memos](https://github.com/usememos/memos) - An open-source, self-hosted memo hub with knowledge management and socialization. +- [Memos](https://github.com/usememos/memos) - An open-source, self-hosted memo hub with knowledge management and socialization. - [Nextcloud Notes](https://github.com/nextcloud/notes/) - The Notes app is a distraction free notes taking app for Nextcloud. - - [Nextcloud Notes app](https://github.com/stefan-niedermann/nextcloud-notes) - An android client for Nextcloud Notes. + - [Nextcloud Notes app](https://github.com/stefan-niedermann/nextcloud-notes) - An android client for Nextcloud Notes. - [Notally](https://github.com/OmGodse/Notally) - A beautiful notes app (local only, no sync). - [Notesnook](https://notesnook.com/) - Open source zero knowledge private note taking. -- [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md) - Obsidian is the private and flexible note‑taking app. Closed source but has no trackers (website / apps) and E2EE sync. +- [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md) - Obsidian is the private and flexible note‑taking app. Closed source but has no trackers (website / apps) and E2EE sync. - [Quillnote](https://qosp.org/#/) - Take beautiful markdown notes and stay organized with task lists. - [SiYuan](https://github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan) - A local-first personal knowledge management system. - [Standard Notes](https://standardnotes.org/) - A free, open-source, and completely encrypted notes app. - [TinyList](https://tinylist.app/) - Create and share notes and checklists, without sacrificing your privacy. -- [Trilium Notes](https://github.com/zadam/trilium) - Build your personal knowledge base with Trilium Notes +- [Trilium Notes](https://github.com/zadam/trilium) - Build your personal knowledge base with Trilium Notes - [Vikunja](https://vikunja.io) - The open-source to-do app to organize your life. - [YankNote](https://github.com/purocean/yn) - A Hackable Markdown Note Application for Programmers. @@ -771,44 +855,50 @@ These providers offer apps and services filled with data trackers. Also, most of - SoundHound - Has way too many [trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.melodis.midomiMusicIdentifier.freemium/latest/) for a music recognition app. - Musicxmatch - The app [has trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.musixmatch.android.lyrify/latest/) and requires a dangerous amount of permissions. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** **Shazam alternative clients** - [SongRec](https://github.com/marin-m/SongRec) - An open-source Shazam client for Linux, written in Rust. -- [SongID Telegram Bot](https://github.com/smcclennon/SongID) - A Telegram bot that can identify music in audio/video files you send it. +- [SongID Telegram Bot](https://github.com/smcclennon/SongID) - A Telegram bot that can identify music in audio/video files you send it. ## Office **Avoid** + - Microsoft Office [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_244.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/244) - Google Docs [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/) - Free and open source offline office. - [OnlyOffice](https://www.onlyoffice.com/) - Free and open source online office for collaboration. - [Cryptpad](https://cryptpad.fr/) - Collaboration suite, encrypted and open-source. - [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org/) - Highly customizable open source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time. - [Skiff](https://skiff.com/) - End-to-end encrypted real-time document collaboration and file storage. - ## Online Phone Providers Many websites require phone number verification. These services offer a way to receive (and sometimes send) SMS messages in a privacy-focused manner. ### No email verification, accepting monero + - [Crypton](https://crypton.sh/) - Secure SMS Sim Card in the cloud. (Based in Iceland) - [Virtualsim](https://virtualsim.net/) - Virtualsim provides physical SIM cards leasing for SMS verifications. (Based in Ukraine) - [MoneroSMS](https://monerosms.com/) - Virtual numbers for SMS/MMS messaging and verifications. CLI and web app. (Based in United States) ### Email verification required, accepting monero + - [Onlinesim](https://onlinesim.ru/) - Receive SMS online to virtual phone number. (Based in Russia) ### Email verification required, accepting crypto + - [SmsPVA](https://smspva.com/) - SmsPVA is a service providing a phone number you can send any SMS on and get a text of it. (Based in France) ## Operating Systems + ### Android + Try to avoid using Google Android or any Android that has been modified and tuned by any manufacturer such as Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung, etc. Android is an Open Source project - [AOSP - Android Open Source Project]() - and it has many versions that will respect the user privacy and data and won't share it with private servers from manufacturers or service providers. **Instead use** @@ -817,20 +907,22 @@ Many websites require phone number verification. These services offer a way to r > **Note on Android security**: Custom ROMs can improve your privacy the same as they can decrease the Android security, always use ROMs that support verified boot and encryption and **DO NOT** have root enabled by default. If possible, don't use userdebug builds. If your threat model requires security, buy a Google Pixel and install GrapheneOS on it. [Read more on PrivacyGuides](https://www.privacyguides.org/android/overview/). - - [GrapheneOS](https://grapheneos.org/) - GrapheneOS is an open source privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility. -- [CalyxOS](https://calyxos.org/) - CalyxOS lets you have your cake and eat it too, with "Privacy by Design". +- [CalyxOS](https://calyxos.org/) - CalyxOS lets you have your cake and eat it too, with "Privacy by Design". - [LineageOS](https://lineageos.org/) - A free and open-source operating system for various devices, based on the Android mobile platform. - [DivestOS](https://divestos.org) - LineageOS fork with increased security and privacy. - [Replicant](https://www.replicant.us/) - A free software mobile operating system putting the emphasis on freedom and privacy/security. #### Based on Linux + - [UBPorts](https://www.ubports.com/) - Ubuntu Touch is the touch-friendly mobile version of Ubuntu. - [postmarketOS](https://postmarketos.org/) - Touch optimised and pre-configured version of Alpine Linux. - [PureOS](https://www.pureos.net/) - Operating system developed by purism for the Librem 5. - [Plasma Mobile](https://www.plasma-mobile.org/) - Plasma, in your pocket. Privacy-respecting, open source and secure phone ecosystem. - [mobian](https://mobian-project.org/) - Debian for mobile. + ### Smart TV + Don't use Google's Android TV, LG WebOS or any other privacy-invasive common TV OS that comes preinstalled with your TV. **Instead use** @@ -845,17 +937,20 @@ The following software is not an **Operating System** but comprises apps that ca You can also check out [Media Streaming Platforms](https://github.com/pluja/awesome-privacy#media-streaming-platforms) section. ### PC / MacOS + **Avoid** + - MS Windows - Owned by Microsoft it is known for collecting many user data and tricking users to own a Microsoft account. If you still want and happen to use Windows 10, you can use [this tool](https://github.com/builtbybel/privatezilla), or [this other tool](https://www.w10privacy.de/english-home/) to see and disable the tons of privacy-invasive settings of MS Windows. - MacOS. **Instead use** -#### [GNU/Linux](https://www.linux.com/what-is-linux/) + +#### [GNU/Linux](https://www.linux.com/what-is-linux/) GNU/Linux is a family of free (as in freedom and as in free beer) and open source Operating Systems mostly developed by the community. If you don't know where to start these are good options for begginers: - [Fedora](https://getfedora.org/) -- [Mint (Cinnamon)](https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=305) is a beginner friendly distribution. +- [Mint (Cinnamon)](https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=305) is a beginner friendly distribution. > If you want to try it out without installing it to your computer, you can use a [Live USB Stick](https://www.fosslinux.com/274/how-to-create-linux-mint-live-usb-drive-on-windows.htm). You can also investigate [Ventoy](https://www.ventoy.net) to easily download and test linux distros with a USB stick. @@ -870,11 +965,14 @@ GNU/Linux is a family of free (as in freedom and as in free beer) and open sourc - [RedoxOS](https://www.redox-os.org/) - A WIP project aiming to provide a Unix-like Operating System written in Rust. ## Password Managers + **Avoid** + - LastPass - Dashlane - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com) - An open source cloud based password manager. - [vaultwarden](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden/) - Unofficial Bitwarden compatible self-hosted server, formerly known as bitwarden_rs. - [KeepassXC](https://keepassxc.org/) - Securely store passwords using industry standard encryption, no sync just storage. @@ -895,50 +993,63 @@ These tools are useful when sharing secrets, code snippets or any other kind of - [Yopass](https://github.com/jhaals/yopass) - Secure sharing of secrets, passwords and files. ## Payments + **Avoid** + - Visa / Mastercard - [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_230.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/230) - WeChat -- _insertBigTechHere_Pay +- \_insertBigTechHere_Pay - Bank payments (wire, SEPA, etc) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Monero](https://www.getmonero.org/) - Monero is cash for a connected world. It's fast, private, untraceable and secure. - Cash - Use person-to-person payments using physical notes and coins. **USE WITH CAUTION** + - [Bitcoin](https://bitcoin.org) - Bitcoin is not anonymous nor private. Bitcoin is traceable, transparent and pseudonymous. For a basic introduction, [see aantonop's video](https://yewtu.be/watch?v=JN1Bowgcle8). More advanced users can watch this [Bitcoin privacy series](https://yewtu.be/watch?v=QEnL5k0R08w). - - [Samourai Wallet](https://www.samouraiwallet.com/) - An open source, privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet available on Android. - - [Sparrow Wallet](https://www.sparrowwallet.com/) - An open source, cross-platform desktop wallet that gives you many of the privacy-preserving spending tools available in Samourai Wallet. - - [Wasabi Wallet](https://www.wasabiwallet.io/) - An open source, non-custodial, privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet available on Desktop. + - [Samourai Wallet](https://www.samouraiwallet.com/) - An open source, privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet available on Android. + - [Sparrow Wallet](https://www.sparrowwallet.com/) - An open source, cross-platform desktop wallet that gives you many of the privacy-preserving spending tools available in Samourai Wallet. + - [Wasabi Wallet](https://www.wasabiwallet.io/) - An open source, non-custodial, privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet available on Desktop. ## Personal Finances + ### FIAT + - [My Expenses](https://github.com/mtotschnig/MyExpenses) - Featureful GPL licenced Android Expense Tracking App. - [ProExpense](https://github.com/arduia/ProExpense/) - A simple free finance note to safely record daily expenses. - [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) - Manage your shared expenses, easily. - [Debitum](https://github.com/Marmo/debitum) - With Debitum you can track all kinds of IOUs, be it money or lent items. - [Nextcloud Cospend](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/cospend) - A group/shared budget manager inspired by the great IHateMoney. - - [MoneyBuster](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/moneybuster/) - Android client for Nextcloud Cospend and [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) servers. + - [MoneyBuster](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/moneybuster/) - Android client for Nextcloud Cospend and [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) servers. - [GnuCash](https://gnucash.org/) - GnuCash is personal and small-business financial-accounting software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL and available for GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. - [Budget Zen](https://budgetzen.net) - Simple and Encrypted Budget Management. ### CRYPTO + Avoid using any exchange portfolio tracking or any app like Blockfolio as they **do not** respect your privacy in any way. Instead use Rotki, an awesome, feature-rich and open source app: + - [Rotki](https://github.com/rotki/rotki) - An awesome portfolio tracking, analytics, accounting and tax reporting application that protects your privacy. ## Photo Editing and Management + **Avoid** + - [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_417.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/417) - VSCO - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + #### Web + - [miniPaint](https://github.com/viliusle/miniPaint) - Open Source alternative to Photopea. miniPaint operates directly in the browser. Nothing will be sent to any server. Everything stays in your browser. #### Desktop + - [GIMP](https://www.gimp.org/) - The Free & Open Source Image Editor. - [Krita](https://github.com/KDE/krita) - Krita is a free and open source digital painting application - [Czkawka](https://github.com/qarmin/czkawka) - Multi functional app to find duplicates and similar images etc. @@ -947,37 +1058,42 @@ These tools are useful when sharing secrets, code snippets or any other kind of - [ImageGlass](https://imageglass.org/) - ImageGlass is a lightweight software application whose purpose is to help you view images in a clean and intuitive working environment. #### Android + - [Pocket Paint](https://github.com/Catrobat/Paintroid) - The standard image manipulation app for Catroid. - [Scrambled Exif](https://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/scrambled-exif) - Remove Exif data from pictures before sharing them. - [ImagePipe](https://codeberg.org/Starfish/Imagepipe) - Reduces image size and removes exif-tags when sharing images on android devices. ## Photo Storage + **Avoid** + - Google Photos [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - - [Google Photos Takeout Helper](https://github.com/TheLastGimbus/GooglePhotosTakeoutHelper) - Script that organizes the Google Takeout messy archive into one big chronological folder. Use this script to get out of Google Photos :). + - [Google Photos Takeout Helper](https://github.com/TheLastGimbus/GooglePhotosTakeoutHelper) - Script that organizes the Google Takeout messy archive into one big chronological folder. Use this script to get out of Google Photos :). - Amazon Photos - **Instead use** + **Instead use** ### Self-hosted + - [Immich (WIP)](https://github.com/alextran1502/immich) - Self-hosted photo and video backup solution directly from your mobile phone. - [LibrePhotos](https://github.com/LibrePhotos/librephotos) - Active [OwnPhotos](https://github.com/hooram/ownphotos) fork. Self hosted alternative to Google Photos. -- [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) - The open source self-hosted productivity platform that keeps you in control. It has a [*Photos*](https://github.com/nextcloud/photos) plugin to help you organize and visualize your photos. +- [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) - The open source self-hosted productivity platform that keeps you in control. It has a [_Photos_](https://github.com/nextcloud/photos) plugin to help you organize and visualize your photos. - [Photoprism](https://photoprism.app) - Feature rich server-based application for browsing, organizing and sharing your personal photo collection. The most similar to Google Photos. - [Pigallery2](http://bpatrik.github.io/pigallery2/) - A self-hosted directory-first photo gallery website. - [Photoview](https://photoview.github.io/) - Photo gallery for self-hosted personal servers with Facial Recognition. - [Photostructure](https://photostructure.com/) - Self-hosted photo library that makes browsing and sharing a lifetime of memories delightful. - [Stingle Photos](https://stingle.org/) - Open source solution that provides strong security, privacy and encryption to backup your photos. - ### Third-party + - [Crypt.ee](https://crypt.ee/) - A private and encrypted place for all your photos, documents, notes and more. - [Ente](https://ente.io/) - End-to-end encrypted storage for photos and videos. Open source clients, [audited](https://ente.io/blog/cryptography-audit/) independently. ### Local + - [DigiKam](https://www.digikam.org/) - Awesome Professional Photo Management with the Power of Open Source. - [Photok](https://github.com/leonlatsch/Photok) - Photok is a free Photo-Safe. It stores your photos encrypted on your device and hides them from others. -- [ImageGlass](https://imageglass.org/) - ImageGlass is a lightweight software application whose purpose is to help you view images in a clean and intuitive working environment. +- [ImageGlass](https://imageglass.org/) - ImageGlass is a lightweight software application whose purpose is to help you view images in a clean and intuitive working environment. ## Privacy Tools @@ -991,17 +1107,20 @@ This section is dedicated to some tools that may help users analyze the privacy ### Android - [εxodus](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/) - The privacy audit platform for Android applications. Find how many trackers your apps have. - - [ClassyShark3xodus](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.oF2pks.classyshark3xodus/) - Checks apk(s) for known trackers (provided by Exodus) +other warnings and specs. + - [ClassyShark3xodus](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.oF2pks.classyshark3xodus/) - Checks apk(s) for known trackers (provided by Exodus) +other warnings and specs. - [Plexus](https://plexus.techlore.tech/) - Remove the fear of Android app compatibility on de-Googled devices. Find if an app will work on a De-Googled device. - [Netguard](https://netguard.me/) - A simple way to block access to the internet per application. - [RethinkDNS + Firewall](https://github.com/celzero/rethink-app) - An open-source, no-root firewall and DNS changer, with anti-censorship capabilities for Android 6+. ## Remote Access and Control + **Avoid** + - TeamViewer - AnyDesk - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [RustDesk](https://rustdesk.com/) - Open-source remote desktop client software, written in Rust. Works out of the box, full control of your data, with no concerns about security. - [screego](https://screego.net/) - Screen sharing for developers. - [Remmina](https://remmina.org/) - Remote access screen and file sharing to your desktop (RDP). @@ -1011,17 +1130,19 @@ This section is dedicated to some tools that may help users analyze the privacy ## Search Engines **Avoid** + - [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_309.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/309) - Bing - [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_860.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/860) - [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_591.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/591) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Whoogle Search](https://github.com/benbusby/whoogle-search) - A self-hosted, ad-free, privacy-respecting Google metasearch engine. -- [librengine](https://github.com/liameno/librengine) - Privacy Web Search Engine +- [librengine](https://github.com/liameno/librengine) - Privacy Web Search Engine - [SearX](https://searx.me/) - Privacy-respecting metasearch engine. - - [SearxNG](https://github.com/searxng/searxng) - Free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases. + - [SearxNG](https://github.com/searxng/searxng) - Free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases. - [DuckDuckGo](https://duckduckgo.com) - A privacy respecting search engine. - [Brave Search](https://search.brave.com) - A privacy respecting search engine with [its own independent index](https://brave.com/search-independence/). @@ -1037,26 +1158,28 @@ This section is dedicated to some tools that may help users analyze the privacy > **NOTE: About alternative frontends and clients** > -> Alternative frontends are good to protect your individual privacy. You can still consume the contents of privative and privacy-harmful services with protection over your privacy and some anonimity. Even using most these alternative frontends, still, the privative services will receive requests about the content you are consuming (even not knowing it is you). This sitll harms the collective privacy and adds data to their algorithms in some ways. Only the alternative frontends (or clients) that act as a proxy will hide your real IP from the content provider. +> Alternative frontends are good to protect your individual privacy. You can still consume the contents of privative and privacy-harmful services with protection over your privacy and some anonimity. Even using most these alternative frontends, still, the privative services will receive requests about the content you are consuming (even not knowing it is you). This sitll harms the collective privacy and adds data to their algorithms in some ways. Only the alternative frontends (or clients) that act as a proxy will hide your real IP from the content provider. > > You can use these browser extensions and apps to automatically redirect any links to privacy-respecting alternative frontends: +> > - [Farside](https://github.com/benbusby/farside) - A smart redirecting gateway for various frontend services. > - [LibRedirect](https://github.com/libredirect/libredirect#get) - A web extension that redirects YouTube, Twitter... requests to alternative privacy friendly frontends and backends. > - [UntrackMe](https://www.f-droid.org/en/packages/app.fedilab.nitterizeme/) - Transform Youtube, Twitter & other links to their free and open source alternatives. - - ### Blogging platforms (Medium) **Avoid**: + - **Medium** - website has Google trackers and ads. - **Blogger** - Google owned, has google trackers and ads. **Alternatives:** + - [Plume](https://github.com/Plume-org/Plume) 🧩 - Federated blogging application, thanks to ActivityPub. - [WriteFreely](https://writefreely.org/) 🧩 - An open source platform for building a writing space on the web. **Alternative Medium frontends:** + - [Scribe](https://git.sr.ht/~edwardloveall/scribe/) - Medium alternative forntend inspired by Invidious. ### Instagram @@ -1068,6 +1191,7 @@ This section is dedicated to some tools that may help users analyze the privacy **Instead use** **Alternatives to Instagram** + - [Pixelfed](https://pixelfed.org/) 🧩 - Decentralized, federated and Open Source alternative to Instagram with posts, videos, stories, tags, etc. ### LBRY and Odysee @@ -1083,8 +1207,8 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt Quora's website has ads and trackers that are used to get your data which is then sold/shared to third parties. Their [privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/314) is bad. **Quora alternative frontends (web-based):** -- [Quetre](https://github.com/zyachel/quetre) - Quetre is an alternative front-end to Quora. It enables you to see answers without ads, trackers, and other such bloat. +- [Quetre](https://github.com/zyachel/quetre) - Quetre is an alternative front-end to Quora. It enables you to see answers without ads, trackers, and other such bloat. ### YouTube @@ -1093,21 +1217,24 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt Don't use YouTube (or at least the official client). YouTube is very privacy invasive, it generates a very accurate profile based on your interests. Also it is a [radicalization tool](https://www.pcmag.com/news/does-youtubes-algorithm-lead-to-radicalization) which shows [biased content to users](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.08313.pdf) in order to get more engagement and to get them to watch more and more content creating an [addiction](https://medium.com/dataseries/how-youtube-is-addictive-259d5c575883). It never shows you [alternative opinions](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.08313.pdf) to your ideology/bias. YouTube censors a lot. YouTube collects a LOT of your data: interests, free time, ideology, likes, dislikes, music taste, etc. **Instead use** + - [Peertube](https://joinpeertube.org/en/) 🧩 - A free, open and decentralized alternative to video platforms. - - [SimpleerTube](https://simpleertube.metalune.xyz/) - A simple frontend for PeerTube with SepiaSearch [Source](https://git.sr.ht/~metalune/simpleweb_peertube). + - [SimpleerTube](https://simpleertube.metalune.xyz/) - A simple frontend for PeerTube with SepiaSearch [Source](https://git.sr.ht/~metalune/simpleweb_peertube). - [Odysee](https://odysee.com/) - Odysee is a video platform backed by the creators of lbry and uses the lbry blockchain protocol. - [DTube](https://github.com/dtube/dtube) - A full-featured video sharing website, decentralized. **YouTube alternative frontends (web-based):** + - [Invidious](https://github.com/iv-org/invidious) - Alternative and privacy respecting YouTube frontend. - [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped) - An alternative privacy-friendly YouTube frontend which is efficient by design. - - [LibreTube](https://github.com/Libre-tube/LibreTube) - An alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android using Piped. + - [LibreTube](https://github.com/Libre-tube/LibreTube) - An alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android using Piped. - [ViewTube](https://github.com/viewtube/viewtube-vue) - ViewTube is an alternative privacy-friendly YouTube frontend written in Vue.js - [Youtube-Local](https://github.com/user234683/youtube-local) - browser-based client for watching Youtube anonymously and with greater page performance. **YouTube alternative clients (apps):** + - [NewPipe](https://newpipe.net/) - Alternative Android YouTube app. No account needed, privacy respecting, no ads. - - [NewPipe x Sponsorblock](https://github.com/polymorphicshade/NewPipe) - NewPipe fork that incorporates Sponsorblock. + - [NewPipe x Sponsorblock](https://github.com/polymorphicshade/NewPipe) - NewPipe fork that incorporates Sponsorblock. - [SkyTube](https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube) - Alternative Android YouTube app. No account needed, privacy respecting, no ads. - [FreeTube](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube) - FreeTube is an open source desktop YouTube player built with privacy in mind. (Uses Local RSS API or Invidious for backend). - [LibreTube](https://github.com/Libre-tube/LibreTube) - An alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android using Piped. @@ -1121,13 +1248,14 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt Avoid using TikTok, it is a toxic-designed application that harms not only the user privacy but also user integrity. You can take a read on [these several posts](https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/r/privacy/search?q=tiktok&restrict_sr=on&sort=top&t=all). **TikTok alternative frontends (web-based):** + - [ProxiTok](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok) - Open source alternative frontend for TikTok ### Twitter [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_195.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/195) - Avoid using Twitter official app / website. It tracks users and creates user profiles based on what they follow, retweet and like. Twitter harms and violates user privacy with their policies [by default](https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/05/how-opt-out-twitters-new-privacy-settings). + Avoid using Twitter official app / website. It tracks users and creates user profiles based on what they follow, retweet and like. Twitter harms and violates user privacy with their policies [by default](https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/05/how-opt-out-twitters-new-privacy-settings). #### Self-hosted @@ -1146,9 +1274,10 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt - [Husky](https://git.sr.ht/~captainepoch/husky) - Android client for Pleroma and Mastodon. #### Alternative Frontends + - [Nitter](https://github.com/zedeus/nitter/wiki/Instances) - Nitter is a free and open source alternative Twitter front-end focused on privacy. - - [Fritter](https://github.com/jonjomckay/fritter/) - A free, open-source Nitter client for Android (feed no longer available). - - - [Squawker](https://github.com/j-fbriere/squawker) - An active fork of Fritter that fixes the feed. + - [Fritter](https://github.com/jonjomckay/fritter/) - A free, open-source Nitter client for Android (feed no longer available). + - - [Squawker](https://github.com/j-fbriere/squawker) - An active fork of Fritter that fixes the feed. - [Feetter](https://codeberg.org/pluja/Feetter) - Create, sync and manage Nitter feeds without registration from any device. - [Kizie](https://kizie.co) - Cleaner, better and privacy focussed Twitter client for Web. @@ -1159,12 +1288,14 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt Try to avoid using Reddit or at least avoid their official clients as they are plenty of trackers, ads and share unnecessary user data with their servers. **Reddit alternatives:** + - [Aether](https://getaether.net/) - Peer-to-peer ephemeral public communities. -- [Kbin](https://github.com/ernestwisniewski/kbin) 🧩 - A reddit-like content aggregator and micro-blogging platform for the fediverse. +- [Kbin](https://github.com/ernestwisniewski/kbin) 🧩 - A reddit-like content aggregator and micro-blogging platform for the fediverse. - [Lemmy](https://join.lemmy.ml/) 🧩 - A federated and open alternative to Reddit in Rust. - [SaidIt](https://saidit.net/) - Open source Reddit clone. **Privacy respecting Reddit clients:** + - [Libreddit](https://github.com/libreddit/libreddit) - Private Reddit front-end written in Rust - [Teddit](https://teddit.net/) - Alternative Reddit front-end focused on privacy - [Infinity](https://github.com/Docile-Alligator/Infinity-For-Reddit) - A beautiful Reddit client for Android. @@ -1175,9 +1306,10 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_200.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/200) - Avoid using platforms as Twitch, Patreon, YouTube as they are very privacy-invasive with your viewers (and you!). Instead, you can try using some self-hosted platforms that do take care of everyone's privacy. + Avoid using platforms as Twitch, Patreon, YouTube as they are very privacy-invasive with your viewers (and you!). Instead, you can try using some self-hosted platforms that do take care of everyone's privacy. **Alternatives:** + - [Owncast](https://github.com/owncast/owncast) - Take control over your live stream video by running it yourself. Streaming + chat out of the box. - [livego](https://github.com/gwuhaolin/livego) - Live video streaming server in golang. @@ -1188,6 +1320,7 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt Read more about the issue with Wikipedia on the [Wikiless manifesto](https://github.com/Metastem/wikiless#why-i-should-use-wikiless-instead-of-wikipedia). **Alternatives:** + - [Wikiless](https://wikiless.whateveritworks.org/) - A maintained fork of the free open source alternative Wikipedia front-end focused on privacy [Source Code](https://github.com/Metastem/wikiless). (Original instance: [wikiless.org](https://wikiless.org/), Wikiless repository has been removed by Codeberg, [follow news here](https://orenom.fi/)) ### Imgur @@ -1197,17 +1330,21 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt Imgur website is plenty of bloat, gifs, cookies, javascript and trackers. **Alternatives:** + - [Imgin](https://git.voidnet.tech/kev/imgin) - A minimalist, tor-friendly, read-only Imgur proxy insipired by software like Invidious, Nitter, and Bibliogram. - [rimgo](https://codeberg.org/video-prize-ranch/rimgo#instances) - An alternative frontend for Imgur. Read-only, no-js, Based on rimgu and rewritten in Go. ## Teamworking Tools + **Avoid** + - [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_206.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/206) - Google Meet [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - Microsoft Teams [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_244.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/244) - [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_536.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/536) - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [Zulip](https://zulip.com/) - Chat for distributed teams. - [Revolt](https://revolt.chat/) - User-first chat platform built with modern web technologies. - [Twake](https://twake.app/) - Work in a team faster. Twake covers all of your organizational needs through a single platform. @@ -1216,6 +1353,7 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt - [Mattermost](https://mattermost.com/) - Open-source Slack alternative. **Alternative clients/modifications of Discord:** + > Your IP and messages will still be shared and belong to Discord and they are not encrypted.\ > Also using any of these modifications/clients [violates](https://nitter.net/discord/status/1006178587731550208#m) the [Discord ToS](https://discord.com/terms) so, we are not responsible of any suspension or termination of your account **but**, this should [not happen **yet**](https://github.com/GooseMod/GooseMod/wiki/FAQ#is-goosemod-against-discord-tos). @@ -1224,25 +1362,28 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt ## Speech to Text - [OpenAI Whisper](https://github.com/openai/whisper) - Whisper is a general-purpose speech recognition model that can be run locally offline. It can transcribe audio from and to multiple languages. - - [whisper.cpp](https://github.com/ggerganov/whisper.cpp) - High-performance inference of OpenAI's Whisper automatic speech recognition (ASR) model. + - [whisper.cpp](https://github.com/ggerganov/whisper.cpp) - High-performance inference of OpenAI's Whisper automatic speech recognition (ASR) model. ## Text to Speech **Avoid** using tools that run on a 3rd party cloud. Generally you are sending your text and voice data to a 3rd party to process them, which could lead to leaking biometric data such as your voice, or sharing private and / or unnecessary text with the 3rd party. **Instead use** + - [Bark](https://github.com/suno-ai/bark) - Bark can be run 100% locally and can generate highly realistic, multilingual speech as well as other audio - including music, background noise and simple sound effects. - [Piper](https://github.com/rhasspy/piper) - A fast, local neural text to speech system that sounds great and is optimized for the Raspberry Pi 4. - [Espeak](https://github.com/espeak-ng/espeak-ng) - eSpeak NG is an open source speech synthesizer that supports more than hundred languages and accents. Voices will sound rather robotic. - ## Translation + **Avoid** + - Google Translate [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) - DeepL - Bing Translator [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_244.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/244) **Text translation** + - [Mozilla Translate](https://mozilla.github.io/translate/) - Open Source, runs model locally in your browser. - [Libretranslate](https://libretranslate.com/) - Open Source Machine Translation - 100% Self-Hosted. No Limits. No Ties to Proprietary Services. - [Apertium](https://apertium.org/) - A free/open-source machine translation platform, runs offline on your computer @@ -1250,20 +1391,24 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt - [TranslateLocally](https://translatelocally.com/) – Free/open-source neural MT, runs offline on your computer **Alternative Google Translate frontends** + - [Lingva](https://github.com/TheDavidDelta/lingva-translate) - Alternative front-end for Google Translate. [Demo](https://lingva.ml/). - [Simplytranslate](https://git.sr.ht/~metalune/simplytranslate_web) - Alternative front-end for Google Translate and LibreTranslate. [Demo](https://simplytranslate.org/) ## Uncategorized + - [Skymap](https://skymaponline.net/) - Open online planetarium program. - [CrowdSec](https://github.com/crowdsecurity/crowdsec) - An open-source, modernized and collaborative fail2ban. - [Hetty](https://github.com/dstotijn/hetty) - Hetty is an HTTP toolkit for security research. It aims to be an open-source alternative to Burp Suite Pro. - [Visited](https://github.com/yuis-ice/visited) - Locally collect browsing history over browsers. ## Utilities + - [Deskreen](https://github.com/pavlobu/deskreen) - Turn any device into a secondary screen for your computer. - [Loggit](https://loggit.net) - Simple and Encrypted Life Tracking & Logging. ## Video and Audio Conferencing + **Avoid** - **Zoom** - [Very bad privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/2198). Apps have [Google trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/us.zoom.videomeetings/latest/). Many permissions required. @@ -1274,7 +1419,8 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt - **Discord** - [Very bad privacy policy.](https://tosdr.org/en/service/536). Apps have [various trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.discord/latest/). Many permissions required. - Clubhouse - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [BigBlueButton](https://bigbluebutton.org/) - BigBlueButton is a web conferencing system designed for online learning. - [Chitchatter](https://chitchatter.im/) - Secure P2P chat that is serverless, decentralized, and ephemeral. Supports text, audio, video, screen, and file sharing. - [Jam](https://github.com/jam-systems/jam) - Jam is your own open source Clubhouse for mini conferences, friends, communities. @@ -1284,10 +1430,11 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt - [Mumble](https://www.mumble.com/) - Mumble is an open source voice communication application with advanced features. - [PeerCalls](https://peercalls.com/) - Group peer to peer video calls for everyone written in Go and TypeScript. - ##### Alternative clients/modifications of Discord: + > Your IP and messages will still be shared and belong to Discord and they are not encrypted.\ > Also using any of these modifications/clients [violates](https://nitter.net/discord/status/1006178587731550208#m) the [Discord ToS](https://discord.com/terms) so, we are not responsible of any suspension or termination of your account **but**, this should [not happen **yet**](https://github.com/GooseMod/GooseMod/wiki/FAQ#is-goosemod-against-discord-tos). + - [OpenAsar](https://openasar.dev/) - An open-source alternative of Discord desktop's app.asar that comes with a [No Track](https://github.com/GooseMod/OpenAsar/blob/main/src/noTrack.js) function. - [Vencord](https://github.com/Vendicated/Vencord) - A Discord client mod that does things differently. - [BetterDiscord](https://betterdiscord.app/) - A client modification for Discord, also you need to install a [DoNotTrack](https://betterdiscord.app/plugin/DoNotTrack) plugin to block trackers. @@ -1297,28 +1444,31 @@ Odysee website contains some trackers and is a heavy site. You can use these alt - [Aliucord](https://github.com/Aliucord/Aliucord) - A modification for the Android Discord app that fully [disables the Discord Tracking](https://github.com/Aliucord/Aliucord/blob/main/Aliucord/src/main/java/com/aliucord/coreplugins/NoTrack.java). ## Video Editing + **Avoid** + - [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_417.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/417) - Sony Vegas - DaVinci Resolve Such programs come filled with trackers and telemetry. You can get a full list of reasons of why you should **not** use Adobe [here](https://www.gnu.org/proprietary/malware-adobe.html). Almost the same apply for many privative editors. - **Instead use** + **Instead use** + - [kdenlive](https://kdenlive.org/) - Open source video editor. Free and easy to use for any purpose, forever. - [LosslessCut](https://github.com/mifi/lossless-cut) - LosslessCut aims to be the ultimate cross platform FFmpeg GUI for extremely fast and lossless operations on video, audio, subtitle and other related media files. - [Olive Video Editor](https://olivevideoeditor.org/) - Free open-source advanced non-linear video editor currently in Alpha state. - [Shotcut](https://www.shotcut.org/) - Shotcut is a free, open source and simple cross-platform video editor. ## VPNs + **Avoid** - [Free VPNs](https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/24/free-vpn-bad-for-privacy/) from Google Play or any appstore. These services are not free as they will suck your connections' data, keep logs and profile you to [sell your data to advertisers](https://thenextweb.com/news/be-cautious-free-vpns-are-selling-your-data-to-3rd-parties). If a government wants to track someone, such apps will be the first ones to fall. - Closed source VPN apps such as Surfshark or NordVPN may be less trustworthy as nobody can be sure how they handle your data. Also, paying with Credit Card will get you identified on the payment. Furthermore, if you need to give your email it will also identify you if this same email has been used in other services. - - **Instead use** + **Instead use** Here are some open source and truly private (no personal data and/or credit card needed) options: @@ -1334,20 +1484,22 @@ Here are some open source and truly private (no personal data and/or credit card - **Google Chrome** - Owned by google and built upon the open-source Chromium project (also Google-owned). It comes with many privacy-invasive features, it is connected to your Google account most times. It is under [Google's privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217) which is known to be very bad. Google is willing to enforce the [Manifest v3](https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/12/chrome-users-beware-manifest-v3-deceitful-and-threatening) which is outright harmful to privacy efforts. - **Microsoft Edge** - It's a Microsoft-themed version of Chromium with Microsoft trackers instead of Google ones. Under [Microsoft's privacy policy](https://tosdr.org/en/service/244), which is also very bad. If you still want to use it, you can [follow this guide](https://anonymousplanet.org/guide.html#edge-19) to harden it a bit. -- **Opera** - Opera was [acquired by a consortium of Chinese investors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_(web_browser)#Acquisition_by_Chinese_consortium). The app has [many trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/de/reports/com.opera.browser/latest/). +- **Opera** - Opera was [acquired by a consortium of Chinese investors](). The app has [many trackers](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/de/reports/com.opera.browser/latest/). - **Instead use** + **Instead use** #### Android / iOS + - [Bromite](https://www.bromite.org/) - It has been known to lag on security patches, so it may be better not to use it. - [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Android/iOS. Brave offers a pretty good out-of-the-box set of privacy and tracker protections. - [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/mobile/) - Android/iOS - - [Mull](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/us.spotco.fennec_dos/) - Privacy hardened fork of Firefox for Android, with proprietary blobs removed. + - [Mull](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/us.spotco.fennec_dos/) - Privacy hardened fork of Firefox for Android, with proprietary blobs removed. - [Vanadium](https://vanadium.app/) - Privacy and security enhanced releases of Chromium by GrapheneOS. - [Privacy Browser](https://www.stoutner.com/privacy-browser/) - [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/) - iOS/Android. Defend yourself against tracking and surveillance and circumvent censorship. #### Desktop + - [Ungoogled Chromium](https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium) - A lightweight approach to removing Google web service dependency. Ungoogled-chromium is Google Chromium, sans dependency on Google web services. - [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Brave offers a pretty good out-of-the-box set of privacy and tracker protections. - [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) - Open Source, independent browser. It needs some [hardening and tweaking](https://anonymousplanet.org/guide.html#firefox-1) to achieve great privacy. @@ -1360,24 +1512,27 @@ Here are some open source and truly private (no personal data and/or credit card ### Browser Addons #### Anti-tracking + Please read about what the addon does before installing. If you don't understand what you are doing you could end up damaging your privacy. Also, too many addons can slow down your browsing experience. - [uBlock Origin](https://ublockorigin.com/) - Free, open-source ad content blocker. Easy on CPU and memory. - - [Read the extension docs](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Blocking-mode) and pick one of the recommended modes to increase your privacy. - - Go to settings > filters list > annoyances, turn on easylist-cookies. This will avoid you the annoying Cookie popups. + - [Read the extension docs](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Blocking-mode) and pick one of the recommended modes to increase your privacy. + - Go to settings > filters list > annoyances, turn on easylist-cookies. This will avoid you the annoying Cookie popups. - [LibRedirect](https://github.com/libredirect/libredirect) - A simple web extension that redirects Twitter, YouTube, Google Maps and many more requests to privacy friendly alternatives. Former Privacy Redirect is no longer maintained, LibRedirect is a maintained fork. #### Useful Tools + - [Single File](https://github.com/gildas-lormeau/SingleFile) - Save a faithful copy of an entire web page in a single HTML file so you can use it offline. ### Browser Sync + - [xBrowserSync](https://www.xbrowsersync.org/) - Browser syncing as it should be: secure, anonymous and free! ### WebView + - [Bromite WebView](https://www.bromite.org/system_web_view) - Bromite WebView is a version of Android System WebView with support for ad blocking and enhanced privacy. - [WebView Switcher](https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/bromitewebview) - A tool for installing Bromite WebView on android 10 - ## Privacy vs Security vs Anonimity Anonymity, Privacy, and Security are often used interchangeably, but they actually represent distinct concepts. It is important to understand the differences between them. @@ -1388,7 +1543,7 @@ Anonymity, Privacy, and Security are often used interchangeably, but they actual - Anonymity is about ensuring that your actions cannot be traced back to you. This means that even if someone discovers what you are doing, they will not be able to identify you as the source. -It is important to note that privacy and security are not necessarily interdependent. For instance, Google systems are secure and unlikely to be hacked, but Google still has access to your personal data and makes use of it. +It is important to note that privacy and security are not necessarily interdependent. For instance, Google systems are secure and unlikely to be hacked, but Google still has access to your personal data and makes use of it. Privacy and anonimity are also not necessarily linked, services like Signal offer high levels of privacy since they do not collect any data about what you say, who you talk to or how you use the app, but they may not be anonymous since you still need to register using your phone number (which is in many cases linked to your identity).