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Proton and their alternatives

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So, the last week has been... rough for Proton customers, to say the least. From the psychotic AI manifesto, to the 404 Media article, to Andy Yen basically confirming that everything Proton users feared about the company's CEO is truth. However, Proton is still the biggest and arguably the best privacy-focused company in the market. Which doesn't mean there aren't alternatives. This list is more for me, so that if Proton's culture and approach to AI doesn't change, I can have a clear path forward, but I'll keep it public so everyone can also check it out.

List based on: https://www.privacyguides.org/

  1. Monero icon
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    Monero is a digital currency that is secure, private, and untraceable. It is open-source and freely available to all. With Monero, you are your own bank. Only you control and are responsible for your funds, and your accounts and transactions are kept private from prying eyes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
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  1. Vivaldi icon
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    Highly customizable browser with built-in ad and tracker blockers, Chromium compatibility, advanced tab management, cross-device sync, and strong privacy features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    boredwolf’s note

    While not part of Proton, it does provide Proton VPN as part of the browser.

  2. Chromium-based browser with preinstalled open-source blockers, default anti-tracking features, no data collection, full extension support, and a minimal interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. LibreWolf icon
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    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
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  4. Experience a privacy-focused, open-source browser rich with features like vertical tabs, Split View, Zen Glance, and extensive security protocols. Built on Firefox, it's currently in beta, emphasizing privacy and adaptability, with future plans for horizontal tabs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
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