Apps Recommended on Privacy Guides

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Jonah AragonList by Jonah Aragon, last updated 
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  1. PrivacyBlur does one thing only and does it well: blur or pixelate areas of your images with a few finger taps. Hide kids, faces, documents, numbers, names, etc., from your pictures in mere seconds. With PrivacyBlur at your side, you can share your pictures online without second...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  2. ExifTool icon
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    ExifTool is a platform-independent Perl library plus a command-line application for reading, writing and editing meta information in a wide variety of files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. Email Clients

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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  5. Access, view and manage messages from all your email accounts in one place. Categorize your messages into easy to browse categories. Catch up on email easily with Apple Intelligence powered Priority Messages and summarizations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  6. Canary can write your emails, prioritize what needs attention, silence spam & much more. Say hello to your Inbox Copilot!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  7. FairEmail icon
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    Privacy-focused, open-source email app offering encryption, unlimited accounts, customizable features, unified inbox, and low data usage.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Compose message view.
    Setup screen.
    Messages view with dark theme.
  8. Evolution icon
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    Evolution is a personal information management application that provides integrated mail, calendaring, address book and task list functionality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • S/MIME
    • GNOME
    • OpenPGP
    Mail
    EMail Inbox
    Calendar - Weekly View
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    Inbox with preview
  9. K-9 Mail icon
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    K-9 is an open source email client for Android with multi-folder sync, email signatures, Bcc-to-self, return-address configuration, keyboard shortcuts, Exchange Support, message flagging, IMAP deletes, saving attachments, configurable notifications and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. Kontact icon
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    Personal Information Manager (Mail, Contact, Calendar and more).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Kontact screenshot 1
  11. Mailvelope is a browser extension that allows to exchange encrypted emails following the OpenPGP encryption standard.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Mailvelope screenshot 1
  12. NeoMutt icon
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    NeoMutt is a command-line mail reader. It's a version of Mutt icon Mutt with added features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
  13. File Encryption

  14. Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption for your cloud. Protect your documents from unauthorized access. Cryptomator is free and open source software, so you can rest assured there are no backdoors.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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  15. Picocrypt icon
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    Picocrypt is a very small (hence Pico), very simple, yet very secure encryption tool that you can use to protect your files. It's designed to be the go-to tool for encryption, with a focus on security, simplicity, and reliability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Application main window
  16. VeraCrypt icon
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    Secure and encrypt entire partitions or devices, including system drives, with automated, real-time protection and enhanced security measures.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Langage
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  17. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned computers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  18. FileVault icon
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    FileVault full-disk encryption uses XTS-AES-128 encryption with a 256-bit key to help prevent unauthorized access to the information on your startup disk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  19. LUKS icon
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    LUKS is the standard for Linux hard disk encryption. By providing a standard on-disk-format, it does not only facilitate compatibility among distributions, but also provides secure management of multiple user passwords.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LUKS screenshot 1
  20. Hat.sh icon
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    hat.sh is a javascript app that provides secure file encryption using the AES-256-GCM algorithm from WebCryptoAPI provided by your browser. it was coded following the WebCrypto Documentations .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  21. Tomb icon
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    Tomb is an 100% free and open source system for file encryption on GNU/Linux, facilitating the backup of secret files. Tomb is written in code that is easy to review and links commonly shared components.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
  22. GnuPG icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    • OpenPGP
    GnuPG Shell running GnuPG on Windows
  23. GPG4Win icon
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    Gpg4win enables users to securely transport emails and files with the help of encryption and digital signatures. Encryption protects the contents against an unwanted party reading it. Digital signatures make sure that it was not modified and comes from a specific sender.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • S/MIME
    • GnuPG
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  24. GPG Suite icon
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    Use GPG Suite to encrypt, decrypt, sign and verify files or messages.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • GnuPG
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  25. OpenKeychain helps you communicate more privately and securely. It uses high-quality modern encryption to ensure that your messages can be read only by the people you send them to, others can send you messages that only you can read, and these messages can be digitally signed so...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • K-9 Mail
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  26. File Sharing

  27. Send icon
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    Send lets you share files with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn’t stay online forever.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    Send screenshot 1
  28. OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  29. The FreedomBox Project is a community project to develop, design and promote personal servers running free software for private, personal, communications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
  30. Syncthing icon
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    Open-source, decentralized alternative ensuring data ownership with encrypted communication and peer-to-peer sync, void of central server reliance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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  31. Web Frontends

  32. Librarian icon
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    Librarian is a free and open-source frontend for the LBRY icon LBRY and Odysee icon Odysee video sharing network that is also self-hostable. Inspired by Invidious icon Invidious and .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    Home screen
  33. Nitter icon
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    Nitter is a free and open-source front-end mirror of Twitter, which allows you to consult Twitter, with a focus on privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Nitter screenshot 1
  34. ProxiTok icon
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    Open source alternative frontend for TikTok made using PHP. Use Tiktok with an alternative frontend, inspired by Nitter.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Viewing the home page on Firefox.
    Discover page running on Firefox.
    The trending page as it appears on Chromium.
  35. FreeTube icon
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    Experience YouTube ad-free on desktop with enhanced privacy. FreeTube prevents Google tracking and works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Subscriptions showcase
    Video player
    Settings
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  36. LibreTube icon
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    Ad-free open-source YouTube frontend for Android enabling video and audio downloads, account sync, SponsorBlock support, playlists, gestures, comments, and dark mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  37. NewPipe icon
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    Lightweight and open-source app for YouTube, PeerTube, SoundCloud, and more. No Google Account needed, supports 4K and background audio streaming with downloads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    Trending,
    Subscriptions
    Bookmarks
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    Popup Player
  38. Invidious icon
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    An open-source, ad-free front-end to YouTube offering video downloads, audio-only mode, and subscription management without JS or registration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Invidious screenshot 1
    Invidious screenshot 1
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  39. Piped icon
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    Ad-free frontend for YouTube supporting channel subscriptions, playlist import/export, dark mode, SponsorBlock, and privacy features without Google connection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Trending page
    settings
    Player
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  40. Two-Factor Authentication

  41. YubiKey icon
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    A multi-protocol, highest assurance security key offering passwordless workflows and strongest 2FA against phishing, protecting devices efficiently.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
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  42. Aegis Authenticator is a free, secure and open source app to manage your 2-step verification tokens for your online services.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Aegis Authenticator screenshot 1
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  43. Open the app in one tap, sign in with FaceID and copy your one-time password to your Mac in one tap with handoff. Using a one-time password manager has never been easier!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  44. News Aggregators

  45. Akregator icon
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    Akregator is a news feed reader. It enables you to follow news sites, blogs and other RSS/Atom-enabled websites without the need to manually check for updates using a web browser. Akregator is designed to be both easy to use and to be powerful enough to read hundreds of news...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Akregator screenshot 1
  46. Feeder is a fully free/libre feed reader. It supports all common feed formats, including JSONFeed. It doesn't track you. It doesn't require any setup. It doesn't even need you to create an account!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Feeder RSS feed reader screenshot 1
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  47. It is free for Mac, Windows and Linux if you download it from GitHub, and it's paid ($2) for Android and iOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Fluent Reader screenshot 1
    Fluent Reader screenshot 1
  48. Feeds icon
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    Feeds is a desktop RSS reader for Linux. It doesn’t integrate or sync with a cloud-based service, but you can import a list of feeds via an .opml file.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Feeds screenshot 2
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