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Firefox is fast, reliable, open source and respects your privacy. Don't forget to adjust the settings according to our
recommendations: WebRTC and about:config and get the privacy add-ons.
- - - + + Download: firefox.com +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, BSD.
@@ -719,9 +719,9 @@
The new open source browser "Brave" automatically blocks ads and trackers, making it faster and safer than your current browser. Brave is based on Chromium.
- - - + + Download: brave.com +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
- - - + + Test your Browser now +
@@ -806,9 +806,9 @@- - - + + Test your Browser now +
@@ -836,8 +836,8 @@- - + + Test your Browser again
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Mozilla Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform email, news, and chat client developed by the Mozilla Foundation. Thunderbird is an email, newsgroup,
news feed, and chat (XMPP, IRC, Twitter) client.
- - - + + Website: mozilla.org +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD.
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Claws Mail is a free and open source, GTK+-based email and news client. It offers easy configuration and an abundance of features. It is included with Gpg4win,
an encryption suite for Windows.
- - - + + Website: claws-mail.org +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Solaris, Unix.
@@ -1414,9 +1414,9 @@
I2P-Bote is a fully decentralized and distributed email system. It supports different identities and does not expose email headers. Currently (2015), it is still
in beta version and can be accessed via its web application interface or IMAP and SMTP. All bote-mails are transparently end-to-end encrypted and, optionally, signed by the sender's private key.
- - - + + Website: i2pbote.xyz +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, BSD / Solaris.
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Bitmessage is a P2P communications protocol used to send encrypted messages to another person or to many subscribers. It is decentralized and trustless,
meaning that you need-not inherently trust any entities like root certificate authorities. It uses strong authentication which means that the sender of a message cannot be spoofed, and it aims to hide "non-content" data.
- - - + + Website: bitmessage.org +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
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Retroshare creates encrypted connections to your friends. Nobody can spy on you. Retroshare is completely decentralized. This means there are no central servers. It is entirely Open-Source and free. There are no costs, no ads and no Terms of Service.
- - - + + Website: retroshare.net +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
An open source metasearch engine, aggregating the results of other search engines while not storing information about its users. No logs, no ads and no tracking.
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+ List of Instances
Google search results, with complete privacy protection. Behind StartPage is an european company that has been obsessive about privacy since 2006.
- - - + + Website: startpage.com +
@@ -1518,9 +1518,9 @@
The search engine that doesn't track you. Some of DuckDuckGo's code is free software hosted at GitHub, but the core is proprietary. The company is based in the USA.
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+
- - - + + Download: signal.org +
OS: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Debian-based Linux
@@ -1597,9 +1597,9 @@ The development team is backed by Iconical and they will monetize in the future with premium features/services.- - - + + Download: get.wire.com +
OS: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, Web
@@ -1617,9 +1617,9 @@ your contacts without revealing your location or IP address. Instead of a username, you get a unique address that looks like ricochet:rs7ce36jsj24ogfw. Other Ricochet users can use this address to send a contact request - asking to be added to your contacts list.- - - + + Download: ricochet.im +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
@@ -1666,9 +1666,9 @@ All communications are end-to-end encrypted. Signal is free and open source, enabling anyone to verify its security by auditing the code. The development team is supported by community donations and grants. There are no advertisements, and it doesn't cost anything to use.- - - + + Download: signal.org +
OS: iOS, Android.
@@ -1686,9 +1686,9 @@ The development team is backed by Iconical and they will monetize in the future with premium features/services.- - - + + Download: get.wire.com +
OS: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, Web
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Linphone is an open source SIP Phone and a free voice over IP service, available on mobile and desktop environments and on web browsers. It supports ZRTP for
end-to-end encrypted voice and video communication.
- - - + + Download: linphone.org +
OS: iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Linux, Windows, macOS, Browser (Web)
@@ -1744,9 +1744,9 @@
OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share a file of any size.
It works by starting a web server, making it accessible as a Tor onion service, and generating an unguessable URL to access and download the files. It doesn't require setting up a server on the internet somewhere or using a third party filesharing service. You host the file on your own computer and use a Tor onion service to make it temporarily accessible over the internet.
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OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
@@ -1768,9 +1768,9 @@ The codes are short and human-pronounceable, using a phonetically-distinct wordlist. The receiving side offers tab-completion on the codewords, so usually only a few characters must be typed. Wormhole codes are single-use and do not need to be memorized.- - - + + Website: magic-wormhole.io +
OS: cross-platform (python)
@@ -1797,9 +1797,9 @@
Similar functionally to the widely used Dropbox, with the difference being that Nextcloud is free and open-source, and thereby allowing anyone to install and operate it without charge on a private server, with no limits on storage space or the number of connected clients.
- - - + + Website: nextcloud.com +
Client OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Unix, iOS, Android, Fire OS. Server: Linux.
S4 (Simple Secure Storage Service) is Least Authority's verifiably secure off-site backup system for individuals and businesses. 100% client-side encryption and open
source transparency. 250GB for $9.95/month or 5TB for $25.95/month. Servers are hosted with Amazon S3 in the US.
- - - + + Website: leastauthority.com +
OS: Linux, Windows, macOS, OpenSolaris, BSD. (Installation for advanced users)
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Free encrypted cloud storage for your files.
- - - + + Website: muonium.io +
Client: Webclient. Server: Linux
Pydio is open source software that turns instantly any server (on premise, NAS, cloud IaaS or PaaS) into a file sharing platform for your company. It is an alternative
to SaaS Boxes and Drives, with more control, safety and privacy, and favorable TCOs.
- - - + + Website: pydio.com +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
@@ -1883,9 +1883,9 @@
Tahoe-LAFS is a Free and Open decentralized cloud storage system. It distributes your data across multiple servers. Even if some of the servers fail or are
taken over by an attacker, the entire file store continues to function correctly, preserving your privacy and security.
- - - + + Website: tahoe-lafs.org +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
@@ -1900,9 +1900,9 @@Similar functionally to the widely used Dropbox, with the difference being that Nextcloud is free and open-source, and thereby allowing anyone to install and operate it without charge on a private server, with no limits on storage space or the number of connected clients.
- - - + + Website: nextcloud.com +
Client OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Unix, iOS, Android, Fire OS. Server: Linux.
SparkleShare creates a special folder on your computer. You can add remotely hosted folders (or "projects") to this folder. These projects will be automatically
kept in sync with both the host and all of your peers when someone adds, removes or edits a file.
- - - + + Website: sparkleshare.org +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
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Syncthing replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to
choose where it is stored, if it is shared with some third party and how it's transmitted over the Internet.
- - - + + Website: syncthing.net +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, BSD, Solaris.
@@ -1981,9 +1981,9 @@ they are generated on-demand from your name, the site and your master password. No syncing, backups or internet access needed.- - - + + Website: masterpassword.app +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web.
@@ -1999,9 +1999,9 @@
KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. All passwords in one database, which is locked with one
master key or a key file. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known: AES and Twofish. See also: KeePassX (not regularly updated) and KeePassXC.
- - - + + Website: keepass.info +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, BSD.
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LessPass is a free and open source password manager that generates unique passwords for websites, email accounts, or anything else based on a master password and information you know. No sync needed. Uses PBKDF2 and SHA-256. It's advised to use the browser addons for more security.
- - - + + Website: lesspass.com +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
NextCloud is a suite of client-server software for creating and using file hosting services. This includes calendar sync via CalDAV and contacts sync via CardDAV. Nextcloud is free and open-source, thereby allowing anyone to install and operate it without charge on a private server.
- - - + + Website: nextcloud.com +
Client OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Unix, iOS, Android, Fire OS. Server OS: Linux.
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Many email providers also offer calendar and or contacts sync services. Refer to the Email Providers section to choose an email provider and check if they also offer calendar and or contacts sync.
- - - + + Website: Email Providers section +
OS: depends on email provider.
EteSync is a secure, end-to-end encrypted and journaled personal information (e.g. contacts and calendar) cloud synchronization and backup for Android and any OS that supports CalDAV/CardDAV. It costs $14 per year to use, or you can host the server yourself for free.
- - - + + Website: etesync.com +
Client OS: Android, Web. Server OS: Linux.
- - - + + Website: veracrypt.fr +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
@@ -2241,12 +2241,12 @@ of OpenPGP. Current versions of PGP (and Veridis' Filecrypt) are interoperable with GnuPG and other OpenPGP-compliant systems. GnuPG is a part of the Free Software Foundation's GNU software project, and has received major funding from the German government. GPGTools for macOS.- - - - - - + + Website: gnupg.org + + + Tutorial +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, BSD.
@@ -2262,9 +2262,9 @@ split and flexible authenticated encryption and integrity check schemes) and other mainstream formats, with special focus on handling open formats. It supports 181 file extensions (as of version 5.5.1).macOS alternative: Keka is a free file archiver.
- - - + + Website: peazip.org +
OS: Windows, Linux, BSD.
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The Tor network is a group of volunteer-operated servers that allows people to improve their privacy and security on the Internet. Tor's users employ this network by connecting through a series of virtual tunnels rather than making a direct connection, thus allowing both organizations and individuals to share information over public networks without compromising their privacy. Tor is an effective censorship circumvention tool.
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OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, OpenBSD.
@@ -2317,9 +2317,9 @@The Invisible Internet Project (I2P) is a computer network layer that allows applications to send messages to each other pseudonymously and securely. Uses include anonymous
Web surfing, chatting, blogging and file transfers. The software that implements this layer is called an I2P router and a computer running I2P is called an I2P node. The software is free and open source and is published under multiple licenses.
- - - + + Website: geti2p.net +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, BSD / Solaris.
- - - + + Website: freenetproject.org +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
@@ -2376,9 +2376,9 @@ networks by allowing users set up their own server (or "pod") to host content; pods can then interact to share status updates, photographs, and other social data.- - - + + Website: diasporafoundation.org +
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Friendica has an emphasis on extensive privacy settings and easy server installation. It aims to federate with as many other social networks as possible. Currently,
Friendica users can integrate contacts from Facebook, Twitter, Diaspora, GNU social, App.net, Pump.io and other services in their social streams.
- - - + + Website: friendi.ca +
@@ -2408,9 +2408,9 @@
While offering functionality similar to Twitter, GNU social seeks to provide the potential for open, inter-service and distributed communications between
microblogging communities. Enterprises and individuals can install and control their own services and data. Notable public deployments are quitter.se and gnusocial.no.
Njalla only needs your email or an jabber address in order to register a domain name for you. Created by people from The Pirate Bay and IPredator VPN. Accepted Payments: Bitcoin, Litecoin, Monero, DASH, Bitcoin Cash and PayPal. A privacy-aware domain registration service.
A protocol for securing communications between a client and a DNS resolver. The DNSCrypt protocol uses high-speed high-security elliptic-curve cryptography and
is very similar to DNSCurve, but focuses on securing communications between a client and its first-level resolver.
- - - + + Website: dnscrypt.info +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, BSD
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OpenNIC is an alternate network information center/alternative DNS root which lists itself as an alternative to ICANN and its registries. Like all alternative
root DNS systems, OpenNIC-hosted domains are unreachable to the vast majority of the Internet. Only specific configuration in one's DNS resolver makes these reachable, and very few Internet service providers have this configuration.
- - - + + Website: opennicproject.org +
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Laverna is a JavaScript note-taking web application with a Markdown editor and encryption support. The application stores all your notes in your browser databases, which is good for security and privacy reasons, because only you have access.
- - - + + Website: laverna.cc +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Web.
Turtl lets you take notes, bookmark websites, and store documents for sensitive projects. From sharing passwords with your coworkers to tracking research on an article you're writing, Turtl keeps it all safe from everyone but you and those you share with.
- - - + + Website: turtlapp.com +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.
Standard Notes is a simple and private notes app that makes your notes easy and available everywhere you are. Features end-to-end encryption on every platform, and a powerful desktop experience with themes and custom editors.
- - - + + Website: standardnotes.org +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web.
PrivateBin is a minimalist, open source online pastebin where the server has zero knowledge of pasted data. Data is encrypted/decrypted in the browser using 256bit AES. It is the improved version of ZeroBin.
Zerobin is a minimalist, open source online pastebin where the server has zero knowledge of pasted data. Data is encrypted/decrypted in the browser using 256bit AES.
Ghostbin supports encryption, expiration, sessions, grant users to edit your notes and pastes up to one megabyte. You can also create your own account to keep track of your pastes.
The software is good but ghostbin.com's security is worrisome.
- +
Etherpad is a highly customizable Open Source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time. Etherpad allows you to edit documents collaboratively
in real-time, much like a live multi-player editor that runs in your browser. Write articles, press releases, to-do lists, etc.
- - - + + Website: etherpad.org +
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
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Write.as is a cross-platform, privacy-oriented blogging platform. It's anonymous by default, letting you publish without signing up. If you create an account, it doesn't require any personal information. No ads, distraction-free, and built on a sustainable business model.
OS: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome OS, Web.
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ProtectedText is an open source web application. It encrypts and decrypts text in the browser, and password (or its hash) is never sent to the server
- so that text can't be decrypted even if requested by authorities. No cookies, no sessions, no registration, no users tracking.
- - - + + Website: protectedtext.com +
OS: All Browsers.
Qubes is an open-source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing. Qubes is based on Xen, the X Window System, and Linux, and
can run most Linux applications and utilize most of the Linux drivers.
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Debian is a Unix-like computer operating system and a Linux distribution that is composed entirely of free and open-source software, most of which is under the GNU
General Public License, and packaged by a group of individuals known as the Debian project.
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Trisquel is a Linux-based operating system derived from Ubuntu. The project aims for a fully free software system without proprietary software or firmware and
uses Linux-libre, a version of the Linux kernel with the non-free code (binary blobs) removed.
- - - + + Website: trisquel.info +
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Tails is a live operating system, that starts on almost any computer from a DVD, USB stick, or SD card. It aims at preserving privacy and anonymity, and helps to:
Use the Internet anonymously and circumvent censorship; Internet connections go through the Tor network; leave no trace on the computer; use state-of-the-art cryptographic tools to encrypt files, emails and instant messaging.
- - - + + Website: tails.boum.org +
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Knoppix is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD (Live CD) or a USB flash drive (Live USB), one of the first of its kind
for any operating system. When starting a program, it is loaded from the removable medium and decompressed into a RAM drive. The decompression is transparent and on-the-fly.
- - - + + Website: knopper.net +
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Puppy Linux operating system is a lightweight Linux distribution that focuses on ease of use and minimal memory footprint. The entire system can be run
from RAM with current versions generally taking up about 210 MB, allowing the boot medium to be removed after the operating system has started.
- - - + + Website: puppylinux.org +
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LineageOS is a free and open-source operating system for smartphones and tablets, based on
the official releases of Android by Google. It is the continuation of the CyanogenMod project.
- - - + + Website: lineageos.org +
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Sailfish OS is a mobile operating system combining the Linux kernel for a particular hardware platform use, the open-source Mer core middleware, a proprietary UI contributed by Jolla, and other third-party components.
OpenWrt is an operating system (in particular, an embedded operating system) based on the Linux kernel, primarily used on embedded devices to route network traffic.
The main components are the Linux kernel, util-linux, uClibc and BusyBox. All components have been optimized for size, to be small enough for fitting into the limited storage and memory available in home routers.
- - - + + Website: openwrt.org +
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pfSense is an open source firewall/router computer software distribution based on FreeBSD. It is installed on a computer to make a dedicated firewall/router for
a network and is noted for its reliability and offering features often only found in expensive commercial firewalls. pfSense is commonly deployed as a perimeter firewall, router, wireless access point, DHCP server, DNS server, and as a VPN endpoint.
- - - + + Website: pfsense.org +
@@ -2958,9 +2958,9 @@ The project's current goal is to aim for compliance with the GNU Free System Distribution Guidelines (GNU FSDG) and ensure that the project continues to meet these requirements set forth by the Free Software Foundation (FSF).- - - + + Website: librecmc.org +
@@ -3053,9 +3053,9 @@- - - + + Download: W10Privacy +
This tool uses some known methods that attempt to disable major tracking features in Windows 10. @@ -3229,9 +3229,9 @@ Windows 10 Sends Your Data 5500 Times Every Day Even After Tweaking Privacy Sett
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