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Tails

Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user.

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Cost / License

Application types

Platforms

  • Linux
  • Tor Browser  Default Web Browser.
  • GNOME  Desktop Environment
  • Tor  All traffic Torrified and routed through TOR.
  • Thunderbird  Default Email Client.
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Features

Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Security-focused
  3.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Booting from USB
  2.  Tor
  3.  Online Anonymity
  4.  No Tracking
  5. Tor icon  Support for TOR
  6.  Based on Debian
  7.  Works Offline
  8.  PGP Encryption
  9.  Ad-free
  10.  Dark Mode
  11.  End-to-End Encryption
  12.  AES-256 Encryption
  13.  No registration required
  14.  Portable
  15.  Cold Boot Protection
  16.  Encrypted Chat
  17.  Compatible with TrueCrypt
  18.  Lock screen controls

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Recent activities

  • Amphiptere OS icon
    DarkNoir added Tails as alternative to Amphiptere OS
  • PorteuX icon
    POX added Tails as alternative to PorteuX
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  • eslam900999 rated Tails  
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Comments and Reviews

   
Top Positive Comment
Cora
8

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!

kiq
0

After upgrading to version 6.12, saved applications in encrypted storage stopped working.

Review from a new or low-activity account — shown here, but not counted in the app rating.
Sam Lander
3

It's the best operating system for anonymity.

The only thing that can compare is QubesOS for everyday use.

inson1
0

The most anonymous OS

PigeonCommissar
2

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.

LinuxDoge
0

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.

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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

Our users have written 6 comments and reviews about Tails, and it has gotten 279 likes

Tails was added to AlternativeTo by CodeSwapper on and this page was last updated .