Part 1 of 3 in Series: lists will continually be updated periodically.
Criteria I look for universally for my lists are as follows: — Open source code: publicly audited — Privacy-focus: minimal data collection, encryption by default — Security-focus: 2FA available, encryption by default — Zero Knowledge end-to-end encryption (E2EE) when appropriate — Cross-platform or progressive web apps (PWAs) + cloud backup/sync — Freemium subscription model, so basic features are always available for free — Oligarchy / Big Tech alternative — Absence of “dark” or deceptive patterns
Criteria specifically for this list: — Established companies with a strong reputation — Provides a “it just works” experience for the user: minimal configuration, user friendly — Features available can easily replace Big Tech’s popular apps
Zero Knowledge and E2EE
Emphasizes privacy with end-to-end encryption, Proton Drive safely stores, synchronizes, and shares files across devices via web and mobile applications.
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage using quantum-resistant cryptography prevents any third-party, including service administrators, from accessing confidential files.
PIMs or personal information managers are essentially the combination of email, calendar, and contacts. Tasks and notes are sometimes included as well. These recommendations have encryption features.
Secure Swiss-based email with end-to-end encryption and zero third-party access. Available across devices, offering a free version to promote privacy.
Tuta is an all-in-one email, calendar and contacts app which protects your data with full end-to-end encryption and it requires zero personal information. Tuta is built with open source software so you can inspect every piece of code running on your devices so you can be sure...
A digital family vault (with an authorized backup contact) is going to make the administrative tasks when emergencies or unfortunate circumstances arise a bit less taxing.
Ente Locker is a secure vault for life’s essentials - your most important documents and credentials - protected with end-to-end encryption.
Not the best, but they are the most private. And you probably don’t need “the best” for the majority of the things you want to do anyway. Use responsibility and seriously reflect on the ethics of what you are using the AI for. Don’t let Big Tech’s ethics become your ethics.
Privacy-first AI assistant with zero-access encryption, no logging or profiling, open-source code, and user-controlled conversations, subject to GDPR regulations.
Privacy-first AI assistant with chat, writing, transcription, summarization, email, and document tools, hosted in Switzerland and compliant with strict data privacy laws.
Private offline on-device local LLM app by Ente, open source code, no accounts or tracking, and works cross-platform on mobile and desktop devices.
Take potentially dangerous PDFs, office documents, or images and convert them to safe PDFs.
Analyse suspicious files, domains, IPs and URLs to detect malware and other breaches, automatically share them with the security community.
ScamAdviser helps over 6.5 million consumers every month to discover if a website is legitimate or a possible scam. You can now install the ScamAdviser browser extension to real time check if a website is legit or may contain malware, is phishing for your personal information or...
"Terms of Service; Didn't Read" (short: ToS;DR) is a project started in June 2012 to help fix the "biggest lie on the web": almost no one really reads the terms of service we agree to all the time.
A directory of direct links to delete your account from web services. Find out how to delete over 800+ Accounts.
Website repository that checks what sites your email address was used on were compromised.
PrivacySpy rates, highlights, and monitors privacy policies. Understand how your data is being used.
The Privacy Checkup was launched as part of Data Privacy Week 2024 and helps you to determine whether or not you’re sufficiently protecting your data online.
Intuitive interface for managing software via multiple Windows package managers. Supports install, update, bulk actions, backups, metadata review, and notifications.
Think I’m missing something? Maybe it’s on my list: “Software for the tech-savvy power user [2/3]” or “Software for the advanced administrator [3/3]”.
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