Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
- Tor Browser
- GNOME
- Tor
- Thunderbird


The following are the most secure operating systems available. Tails is great for a lack of permanence whereas qubes gives the user the power to craft multiple desktop operating systems, including anonymous whonix instances.


Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.




Whonix is a desktop operating system designed for advanced security and privacy. Whonix mitigates the threat of common attack vectors while maintaining usability. Online anonymity is realized via fail-safe, automatic, and desktop-wide use of the Tor network.



pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more.




Websites used to support anonymity and privacy.
.onion services available for duckduckgo, write.as, and njal.la anonaddy, cryptpad, write.as, standardnotes, and framadrop can all be self-hosted mullvad, cryptpad, protonmail, and standardnotes include robust encryption Orange Website, ProtonMail, Njal.la and Mullvad are a paid services, but accept cryptocurrency (btc). Mullvad does not even require registration!
Privacy-focused search engine offering Zero-click Info, instant answers, and more, built from open-source software for a user-friendly experience.




Secure Swiss-based email with end-to-end encryption and zero third-party access. Available across devices, offering a free version to promote privacy.








Mullvad is a VPN service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private.




Quad9 is a free, recursive, anycast DNS platform that provides end users robust security protections, high-performance, and privacy.
CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.




Write.as lets you write and publish text instantly. Write a note for yourself to read later. Create a standalone article you can quickly broadcast on social media — or publish a full blog.




Framadrop is a free online service that allows you to share files in a confidential and secure way.

Framadate is an online service for planning an appointment or making a decision quickly and easily. No registration is required.




OrangeWebsite is an Iceland-based web host with 24/7 customer service that has been offering high-quality web hosting solutions to customers from over 100 different countries with privacy, free speech and security as priorities since since 2009.
Njalla only needs your email or a jabber address in order to register a domain name. Created by people from The Pirate Bay. Accepted Payments: Bitcoin, Litecoin, Monero, DASH, Bitcoin Cash and PayPal. A privacy-aware domain registration service.

Forget is a service that automatically deletes your old posts that everyone has forgotten about. Shouldn't databases forget too?.
A directory of direct links to delete your account from web services. Find out how to delete your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn accounts and more.

Desktop peer-to-peer (P2P) application that allows you to buy and sell bitcoins in exchange for fiat (national currencies), or alternative crypto currencies




Crossplatform software that is ideal for safeguarding data at rest and in transit. Note that the mobile software Signal also has a desktop version.
.onion services available for tor browser and onionshare veracrypt, gnupg, 7zip, and keepass all use robust encryption
Secure and encrypt entire partitions or devices, including system drives, with automated, real-time protection and enhanced security measures.




Enhance privacy with a secure, portable browser that hides your IP and encrypts connections on multiple platforms, maintaining anonymity.



Cross-platform email client providing POP/IMAP support, robust filtering, multiple accounts, and chat. Extendable via add-ons with RSS/Atom, etc.




GnuPG allows to encrypt and sign your data and communication, features a versatile key management system as well as access modules for all kinds of public key directories. GnuPG, also known as GPG, is a command line tool with features for easy integration with other applications.

Efficient file archiver offering superior compression and encryption. Supports multiple formats such as TAR, ZIP, with a unique self-extracting feature.



OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.




KeePassXC is a modern, secure, and open-source password manager that stores and manages your most sensitive information.




mat2 is a metadata removal tool, supporting a wide range of commonly used file formats, written in python3: at its core, it's a library, used by an eponymous command-line interface, as well as several file manager extensions.
Mobile apps that is ideal for safeguarding data at rest and in transit. Note that mullvad now has a mobile app available from F-Droid.
Tor functionality allowed by tor-browser, status and briar. etesync, nextcloud, and standard-notes can all be self-hosted signal, status, jami, briar, and standard-notes include robust encryption Hushed and Mullvad are a paid services, but accept cryptocurrency (btc). Mullvad does not even require registration!
An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers.




Open-source privacy browser that blocks trackers, enforces encryption, and provides Privacy Grade ratings, focusing on control and user data security.




NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required.



Fedilab is a multifunctional Android client to access the distributed Fediverse, consisting of microblogging, photo sharing and video hosting.



Status combines a private messenger, secure crypto wallet, and Ethereum Web3 DApp browser into one powerful communication tool. Chat with friends and growing communities. Buy, sell, store, and exchange digital assets.



End-to-end encrypted note-taking with offline access, unlimited sync across devices, tagging, passcode and biometric security, plus advanced premium privacy features.




An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access is required.







Manyverse is a social network app using the SSB protocol (Secure Scuttlebutt) where you can write posts and share with friends nearby or over the internet. It's different from mainstream social networks because your data is yours, it lives on your phone, not in the cloud.



Aegis Authenticator is a free, secure and open source app to manage your 2-step verification tokens for your online services.



Secure, end-to-end encrypted, and privacy respecting sync for your contacts, calendars and tasks. Everything is encrypted on the client-side and all the code (client and server) is open source.



On-premises file sync, universal access, integrated collaboration, real-time communication with privacy and data control focus.




Mobile app offering private phone numbers, secure calls, and anonymous texts with local numbers from over 60 countries suitable for personal or business use.



If you are using Firefox, you can use these addons to ensure that your data is relatively safe and that you do not have social media following you around the net. If you are not using firefox, start.
The Firefox Multi-Account Containers extension lets you carve out a separate box for each of your online lives – no more opening a different browser just to check your work email! Here is a quick video showing you how it works.



Easily open disposable containers that isolate attached data and are deleted after usage: Fully automatic, based on navigation-target, for certain websites, with configured mouse clicks on links or just by using the toolbar icon.




The NoScript Firefox extension provides extra protection for Firefox, Seamonkey and other mozilla-based browsers: this free, open source add-on allows JavaScript, Java, Flash and other plugins to be executed only by trusted web sites of your choice (e.g. your online bank).


This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browse through the Internet.




This efficient browser add-on blocks ads, trackers, and malware by default employing various filter lists, acting as a comprehensive wide-spectrum blocker.


Protects you against tracking through "free", centralized, content delivery. It prevents a lot of requests from reaching networks like Google Hosted Libraries, and serves local files to keep sites from breaking. Complements regular content blockers.

