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Alternatives to Google Softwares

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I make this list to show alternatives (that i use everyday) to Google Software because Google making money by tracking you by targeted-ads.

  1. Brave icon
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    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
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    +4
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    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Alternative to Google Chrome because they have ad-block included that can block Google Ads (in YouTube for example)

  2. Privacy-focused search engine offering Zero-click Info, instant answers, and more, built from open-source software for a user-friendly experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Tor
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    DuckDuckGo Homepage
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    +16
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    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Alternative to Google Search because they are the same results for everybody

  3. Leading online translator with neural networks capturing subtle nuances, blind-tested to outperform competitors 3:1. Secure data compliance with EU laws.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • ONLYOFFICE
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    +1
    DeepL Translator screenshot 3
    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Alternative to Google Translate because translate in DeepL is more natural that Google Translate

  4. Filen icon
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    Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Fedora
    • Debian
    • AppImage
    • Obtainium
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    +18
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    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Alternative to GDrive because they have more storage

  5. Element icon
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    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
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    Video calls for desktop and mobile
    +3
    Collaboration widgets
    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Alternative to Google Meet

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    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Instance homepage
    Markdown slides app
    Code/Markdown app
    +7
    Whiteboard app
    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Online alternative to Google Workspace

Proton Suite

All Software made by Proton AG

  1. 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
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    +9
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    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Alternative to Gmail

  2. Privacy-first AI assistant with zero-access encryption, no logging or profiling, open-source code, and user-controlled conversations, subject to GDPR regulations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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    +5
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    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Alternative to Gemini (JUST FOR EVERYDAY TASKS)

Offline alternative

Alternative that needed to be downloaded

  1. 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
    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Offline alternative to Google Workspace

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    CoMaps is a new community-driven map app project born out of the desire to create a truly open, transparent, and community-focused navigation app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Obtainium
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    • Apple Car Play
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    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Alternative to Google Maps / Waze (We can't remplace Google Maps because they have a big data (like POI) but if you want to use in a location that you can't get internet or in a rural area, use CoMaps (download map before going to the location))

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    Open-source offline AI chat software supporting local LLMs, cloud model connections, custom assistant creation, OpenAI-compatible API, and broad hardware support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Jan.ai screenshot 1
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    +3
    Jan.ai screenshot 3
    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Offline Alternative to Gemini on PC

  4. PocketPal icon
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    An app that brings language models directly to your phone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    PocketPal screenshot 1
    PocketPal screenshot 1
    PocketPal screenshot 2
    +3
    PocketPal screenshot 3
    CristalSpeed9563’s note

    Offline Alternative to Gemini on Mobile

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