Privacy apps, curated.
Tools that respect you — reviewed for open-source code, end-to-end encryption, jurisdiction and tracking behaviour.
1984 Hosting
Hosting Provider
Iceland-based hosting that refuses ID requirements, accepts Bitcoin, and operates under strong local privacy laws.
3Speak
Video Platform
Hive-blockchain-backed video platform with IPFS storage. Creators earn HIVE tokens.
7-Zip
File Archive
Free open-source file archiver with high compression ratios. Supports 7z, ZIP, RAR, TAR, ISO and more.
Addy
Email Redirect
Email-alias service for hiding your real address; unlimited aliases on the free tier.
AppFlowy
Note-taking
Open-source Notion alternative — local-first workspace with docs, databases and kanban boards.
Bitwarden
Password Manager
Open-source password manager with end-to-end encryption and self-hostable server.
Brave
Browsers
Chromium-based browser with built-in ad and tracker blocking; private windows over Tor.
Canary Mail
Email Client
Privacy-first cross-platform email client built around end-to-end encryption.
D.Tube
Video Platform
Decentralised video platform on the AVALON / IPFS stack. No ads, no central moderation.
DeepL
Translators
High-quality cloud translator with stronger phrasing for European languages. Free tier; Pro tier does not store inputs.
Graphene OS
Mobile OS
Hardened Android distribution focused on security and privacy; runs on Pixel devices.
K-9 Mail
Email Client
Open-source Android email client; merging into Thunderbird Android. Strong OpenPGP support.
KeePass
Password Manager
Offline-first password manager storing an encrypted database locally; no cloud required.
Lineage
Mobile OS
Open-source Android distribution that extends the life of phones with privacy-focused defaults.
Monero
Cryptocurrency
Privacy-focused cryptocurrency with on-chain transaction confidentiality by default.
Njal.la
Domain Provider
Anonymous domain registrar — accepts crypto, does not require ID for purchases.
Notesnook
Note-taking
Open-source, end-to-end encrypted note app with rich text, attachments and sync.
Odysee
Video Platform
Video platform built on the LBRY blockchain. Creators get paid in LBC; content is harder to deplatform than centralised alternatives.
Proton Mail
Email Provider
End-to-end encrypted Swiss email provider. Free tier; custom-domain support on paid plans.
Proton VPN
VPN
No-logs VPN from the Proton family. Free tier available; secure-core multi-hop on paid plans.
Rytr
Translators
AI writing assistant with translation as one of its modes. Cloud-only — same caveats as any LLM-backed service.
Signal
Messaging App
End-to-end encrypted messenger with a strong privacy reputation; open-source clients and server.
Simple Login
Email Redirect
Email-alias service from the Proton family — open-source and self-hostable.
SimpleX
Messaging App
Decentralised messenger with no user IDs or phone numbers — connection profiles only.
Thunderbird
Email Client
Free, open-source desktop email client from Mozilla with OpenPGP support built in.
Tutanota
Email Provider
End-to-end encrypted mailbox + calendar. Encrypts subject lines as well as bodies (unique among major providers).
