• OpenBoard icon
  • Organic Maps icon
  • Bitwarden icon
  • KeePassXC icon
  • LibreWolf icon
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European privacy FOSS

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all apps included satisfy two out of these three criteria:

European-based (better if EU) privacy-focused free and open source software

current categories:

  • mobile keyboard
  • search engine [NOT OPEN SOURCE]
  • direct messaging [NOT EUROPEAN]
  • community messaging [non-EU]
  • office suite
  • AI chatbot [NOT OPEN SOURCE]
  • VPN [non-EU]
  • mobile OS
  • PC OS
  • mobile web browser [NOT EUROPEAN]
  • PC web browser
  • email provider [non-EU]
  • hyper-privacy web browser [NOT EUROPEAN]
  • adblocker [NOT EUROPEAN]
  • DNS [NOT EUROPEAN]
  • cloud storage [non-EU]
  • online password keeper [NOT EUROPEAN]
  • offline password keeper
  • mapping and navigation service
  1. OpenBoard icon
     Like

    OpenBoard is a 100% foss keyboard based on AOSP, with no dependency on Google binaries, that respects your privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    OpenBoard screenshot 1
    OpenBoard screenshot 2
    OpenBoard screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to Gboard

  2. Privacy-focused GPS app with offline maps and community development, featuring real-time navigation, no location tracking, and open-source software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Obtainium
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    Organic Maps screenshot 1
    Organic Maps screenshot 2
    Organic Maps screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to Google Maps etc.

  3. Bitwarden icon
     Like

    Open-source password manager with AES-256 encryption and device sync. Store and access encrypted logins across platforms like iOS and Android.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Tor Browser
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Opera
    • Chocolatey
    • Mono
    • Brave
    • AppImage
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Bitwarden screenshot 1
    Bitwarden screenshot 1
    Bitwarden screenshot 2
    +11
    Bitwarden screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to LastPass etc. it is recommended to use Bitwarden as the main vault in combination with KeePassXC as a back-up

  4. KeePassXC icon
     Like

    Open-source password manager storing passwords, notes, and attachments offline with AES-256 encryption, browser extensions, cross-platform support, and TOTP.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Welcome Screen
    Unlock Database
    New Database Wizard
    +13
    New Database Wizard
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to LastPass etc. it is recommended to use Bitwarden as the main vault in combination with KeePassXC as a back-up

  5. LibreWolf icon
     Like

    This project is a custom and independent version of Mozilla Firefox icon Mozilla Firefox, with the primary goals of privacy, security and user freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
    • Arch Linux
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Gentoo
    • openSUSE
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
    Settings
    LongoDVX’s note

    PC alternative to Chrome, Firefox etc.

  6. NextDNS icon
     Like

    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
    • OpenAPK
    NextDNS screenshot 1
    NextDNS screenshot 1
    NextDNS screenshot 2
    +13
    NextDNS screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to regular DNS etc.

  7. Emphasizes privacy with end-to-end encryption, Proton Drive safely stores, synchronizes, and shares files across devices via web and mobile applications.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor
    Proton Drive screenshot 1
    Proton Drive screenshot 1
    Proton Drive screenshot 2
    +7
    Proton Drive screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to Google Drive etc. (use web version on PC)

  8. Qwant icon
     Like

    Privacy-first European search engine offering multi-platform web and image search, no tracking, no personalized results, and supports 13 languages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Qwant screenshot 1
    Qwant screenshot 1
    Qwant screenshot 2
    +5
    Qwant screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to Google Search, DuckDuckGo etc.

  9. Signal icon
     Like

    An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • OpenAPK
    Signal screenshot 1
    Signal screenshot 1
    Signal screenshot 2
    +6
    Signal screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to Whatsapp, Messenger, Telegram, Snapchat etc.

  10. Element icon
     Like

    A secure collaboration app with end-to-end encryption and interoperability across web, desktop, and mobile. Includes chat, voice, and video calls.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Cloudron
    Element screenshot 1
    Element screenshot 1
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
    +3
    Collaboration widgets
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to Discord etc.

  11. Free and open-source office suite with advanced word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics, math formula editor, and database tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    LibreOffice Writer on Linux
    LibreOffice Calc on Linux
    Main menu (old version)
    +11
    LibreOffice Writer on Windows 7
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to Microsoft Office etc.

  12. Conversational interface enabling exploration of advanced AI models with real-time moderation, customizable controls, flexible deployment, and educational, entertaining experiences.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Mistral Vibe screenshot 1
    Mistral Vibe screenshot 1
    Mistral Vibe screenshot 2
    +1
    Mistral Vibe screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek etc.

  13. Swiss-based VPN that ensures online privacy with a high-speed network, advanced encryption, and no-logs policy, offering a free version. Supports multiple platforms and unblocks content worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Proton VPN screenshot 1
    Proton VPN screenshot 1
    Proton VPN on Fedora
    +7
    Proton VPN screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to NordVPN etc.

  14. /e/ icon
     Like

    /e/ is a fork of LineageOS that aims to be completely free of everything Google. Not only that, but there are a number of goals the developer has in mind for /e/ that more people feel are vital to a mobile operating system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    /e/ screenshot 1
    /e/ screenshot 2
    /e/ screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to Android, Xiaomi, iOS etc.

  15. Desktop-focused Linux system offering custom menus, multimedia codecs, browser plugins, native DVD playback, and integrated software manager with user-friendly tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara"
    Linux Mint screenshot 1
    Linux Mint screenshot 2
    +4
    Linux Mint screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    alternative to Windows, macOS etc.

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • OpenAPK
    • Tor
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    Proton Mail screenshot 2
    +9
    Proton Mail screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    mobile alternative to Gmail etc. (use web version on PC)

  17. The Tor software protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody watching your Internet connection from learning what sites you visit, it prevents the sites you visit from learning...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • OpenBSD
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
    Tor Browser 10.0.3 is now based on the new version of Firefox for Android.
    +1
    Tor browser for android alpha
    LongoDVX’s note

    unfortunately, there is no hyper-privacy PC or mobile browser that isn't US-based while also being a good alternative to Tor Browser

  18. Brave icon
     Like

    Fast, secure browser with built-in ad block, privacy controls, and global tracking protections. Optimizes data, speed, and battery life.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Brave screenshot 1
    Brave screenshot 1
    Brave screenshot 2
    +4
    Brave screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    unfortunately, there is no mobile browser that isn't US-based

  19. uBlock Origin (uBO) is a CPU and memory-efficient wide-spectrum content blocker. It blocks ads, trackers, coin miners, popups, annoying anti-blockers, malware sites, etc., by default using EasyList, EasyPrivacy, Peter Lowe's Blocklist, Online Malicious URL Blocklist, and uBO...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Mozilla Firefox
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1
    uBlock Origin screenshot 2
    +3
    uBlock Origin screenshot 3
    LongoDVX’s note

    unfortunately, there is no adblocker extension that isn't US-based while also being a good alternative to uBlock Origin

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