European privacy FOSS

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
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  1. OpenBoard icon

    OpenBoard

     Like

    alternative to Gboard

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    OpenBoard screenshot 1
    OpenBoard screenshot 1
    OpenBoard screenshot 2
    +2
    OpenBoard screenshot 3
  2. Organic Maps icon

    Organic Maps

     Like

    alternative to Google Maps etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Obtainium
    • OpenStreetMap
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android Auto
    Organic Maps screenshot 1
    Organic Maps screenshot 1
    Organic Maps screenshot 2
    +4
    Organic Maps screenshot 3
  3. Bitwarden icon

    Bitwarden

     Like

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    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
    • 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
  4. KeePassXC icon

    KeePassXC

     Like

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    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
  5. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

     Like

    PC alternative to Chrome, Firefox etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
    Settings
  6. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

     Like

    alternative to regular DNS etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    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
    NextDNS screenshot 1
    NextDNS screenshot 1
    NextDNS screenshot 2
    +11
    NextDNS screenshot 3
  8. Qwant icon

    Qwant

     Like

    alternative to Google Search, DuckDuckGo etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
  9. Signal icon

    Signal

     Like

    alternative to Whatsapp, Messenger, Telegram, Snapchat etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Android Auto
    Signal screenshot 1
    Signal screenshot 1
    Signal screenshot 2
    +6
    Signal screenshot 3
  10. Element icon

    Element

     Like

    alternative to Discord etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    LibreOffice

     Like

    alternative to Microsoft Office etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    LibreOffice screenshot 1
    LibreOffice screenshot 1
    LibreOffice screenshot 2
    +11
    LibreOffice Writer on Linux
  13. Proton VPN icon
    Official Partner

    Proton VPN

     Like

    alternative to NordVPN etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Proton VPN screenshot 1
    Proton VPN screenshot 1
    Proton VPN on Fedora
    +7
    Proton VPN screenshot 3
  14. /e/ icon

    /e/

     Like

    alternative to Android, Xiaomi, iOS etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    /e/ screenshot 1
    /e/ screenshot 1
    /e/ screenshot 2
    +2
    /e/ screenshot 3
  16. Proton Mail icon

    Proton Mail

     Like

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Tor
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    Proton Mail screenshot 2
    +9
    Proton Mail screenshot 3
  17. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

     Like

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    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
  18. Brave icon

    Brave

     Like

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Brave screenshot 1
    Brave screenshot 1
    Brave screenshot 2
    +7
    Brave screenshot 3
  19. uBlock Origin icon

    uBlock Origin

     Like

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    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
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