SecureDrop Alternatives

SecureDrop is described as 'The encrypted anonymous communication system maintained by the Freedom of the Press Foundation that lets media organizations securely accept documents from and communicate with anonymous sources' and is an app. There are six alternatives to SecureDrop for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Android and iPhone apps. The best SecureDrop alternative is Hush Line, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SecureDrop are Tellonym, GlobaLeaks, ThruthWave and CoverDrop.

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  1. Hush Line icon

    Hush Line

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    Hush Line is the first anonymous-tipline-as-a-service for organizations and individuals. Verified accounts are offered to journalists, newsrooms, public figures and activists, and organizations so you know your message is going to the right place. 🚀 Now in invite-only private beta!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    The hosted version of Hush Line.
     

    • Hush Line is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to SecureDrop.

    • Hush Line is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SecureDrop.

    • Hush Line is Free and Open SourceSecureDrop is also Free and Open Source
    • Hush Line is Privacy focusedSecureDrop is not according to our users
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    Tellonym

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    Tellonym is the most honest place on the internet. See what your friends think of you, answer anonymous questions and ask others the things you have never dared before.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Tellonym is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to SecureDrop.

    • Tellonym is Free and ProprietarySecureDrop is Free and Open Source
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    GlobaLeaks

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    GlobaLeaks is an open-source, free software intended to enable secure and anonymous whistleblowing initiatives developed by the Hermes Center for Transparency and Digital Human Rights.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    ThruthWave

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    Welcome to the platform and community for those who bring unethical corporations to justice.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    CoverDrop

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    CoverDrop is a system designed to allow users of news organisations' mobile apps to contact journalists confidentially and without leaving evidence that they are doing so.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  7. WhistBoard icon

    WhistBoard

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    Whistboard is an innovative whistleblowing system for reporting and receiving signals about irregularities in the company.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • WhistBoard is the most popular SaaS alternative to SecureDrop.

    • WhistBoard is the most popular commercial alternative to SecureDrop.

    • WhistBoard is Paid and ProprietarySecureDrop is Free and Open Source
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