Tails
Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
- Tor Browser
- GNOME
- Tor
- Thunderbird
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Security-focused
- Lightweight
Features
- Booting from USB
- Tor
- Online Anonymity
- No Tracking
Support for TOR- Based on Debian
- Works Offline
- PGP Encryption
- Ad-free
- Dark Mode
- End-to-End Encryption
- AES-256 Encryption
- No registration required
- Portable
- Cold Boot Protection
- Encrypted Chat
- Compatible with TrueCrypt
- Lock screen controls
Tails News & Activities
Recent News
- POX published news article about Tails
Tails 7.5 brings enhanced Thunderbird security, updated Tor browser & client, and moreTails 7.5 has been released, delivering notable privacy and security enhancements for users of this...
- POX published news article about Tails
Tails 7.4 adds new language-saving feature, drops BitTorrent, updates core apps, and moreTails 7.4 is now available, furthering its mission to deliver a portable, privacy-focused Linux ope...
- POX published news article about Tails
Tails 7.3.1 delivers urgent security fix, updated Tor Browser, Tor client, and ThunderbirdTails 7.3.1 is now available as the latest update of this portable operating system designed to pro...
Recent activities
- Reborn updated Tails
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What is Tails?
Tails is a portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship.
Tails uses the Tor network to protect your privacy online and help you avoid censorship. Enjoy the Internet like it should be.
Shut down the computer and start on your Tails USB stick instead of starting on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Tails leaves no trace on the computer when shut down.
Tails includes a selection of applications to work on sensitive documents and communicate securely. Everything in Tails is ready-to-use and has safe defaults.
You can download Tails for free and independent security researchers can verify our work. Tails is based on Debian GNU/Linux.
Tails information
Developed by
Tor Project Licensing
Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.Rating
Average rating of 5Alternatives
130 alternatives listedNews
31 news article related to TailsSupported Languages
- English
Comments and Reviews
Tails is an amazing tool for those who wish to remain anonymous. The fact that journalists and whistle-blowers have used and recommended it should speak to its security. If you need complete anonymity, Tails is just a download away! Even better, it's based on Debian!
After upgrading to version 6.12, saved applications in encrypted storage stopped working.
It's the best operating system for anonymity.
The only thing that can compare is QubesOS for everyday use.
The most anonymous OS
Tails is designed to be online anonymity solution booted from USB. Whole system is more like a one time tool than daily driver but that's what makes it good.
Doesnt save Data that you dont especially choose to save, can run on infected hardware, channels every traffic through TOR, uses encryption by default.
Poorly only GNOME and no other interface.