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🦄 A curated list of privacy & security-focused software and services

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Security Tools

  • 10 Minute MailOnline Tools

    Generates temporary disposable email address, to avoid giving your real details.

  • 1.1.1.1Mobile Apps

    Lets you use CloudFlares fast and secure 1.1.1.1 DNS, with DNS over HTTPS, and also has the option to enable CloudFlares WARP+ VPN.

  • AFWall+Mobile Apps

    Android Firewall+ (AFWall+) is an advanced iptables editor (GUI) for rooted Android devices, which provides very fine-grained control over which Android apps are allowed to access the network. Get fro

  • Am I Unique?Online Tools

    Show how identifiable you are on the Internet by generating a fingerprint based on device information. This is how many websites track you (even without cookies enabled), so the aim is to not be uniqu

  • AmIUnique TimelineBrowser Extensions

  • arkenfox wikiBrowser Extensions

Networking

  • 1984Cloud Hosting

    Icelandic hosting, VPS and email, running on its own network (AS44925) and hardware since 2006. Bitcoin and Monero accepted, ISO 27001 certified, and powered by geothermal and hydro. Iceland sits outs

  • AdGuardDNS Providers

    Open-source DNS provider, specialising in the blocking of ads, trackers and malicious domains. They have been independently audited and do not keep logs.

  • AdGuard HomeAd Blockers

    Self-hosted, network-wide DNS server that blocks ads and trackers for every device on your network, comparable to Pi-hole. Open source, with a web dashboard, encrypted DNS, and parental controls. Need

  • AFWall+Firewalls

    Android Firewall+ (AFWall+) is an advanced iptables editor (GUI) for rooted Android devices, which provides very fine-grained control over which Android apps are allowed to access the network.

  • AzireVirtual Private Networks

    Azire is a Swedish VPN provider, who owns their own hardware with physically removed storage and a no logging policy. Pricing starts at €3.25/mo, with crypto (including XMR) supported. Note that they'

  • BlahDNSDNS Providers

Essentials

  • 1PasswordPassword Managers

    (proprietary) A fully-featured cross-platform password manager with sync. Free for self-hosted data (or $3/ month hosted). Be aware that 1Password is not fully open source, but they do regularly publish results of their independent

  • 2FAS2-Factor Authentication

    Free, secure and open source authenticator app for both iOS and Android. Supports creating encrypted backups and syncing between devices without the need for an account.

  • 2of3 by EntePassword Managers

    Turn a recovery key, password, or other secret into 3 cards you can keep in different places. Open-source, client-side only, with an offline recovery page.

  • Aegis2-Factor Authentication

    Free, secure and open source authenticator app for Android. Has a backup/ restore feature and a customisable UI with dark mode

  • AES CryptFile Encryption

    A light-weight and easy file encryption utility. It includes applications for Windows, Mac OS, BSD and Linux, all of which can be interacted with either through the GUI, CLI or programatically though an API (available for Java, C, C# and Python). Although it is well established, with an overall positive reputation, there have been some

  • ageFile Encryption

Productivity

  • 1time.ioSecret Sharing

    1time.io - Zero-knowledge one-time secret sharing with AES-256-GCM browser-side encryption, HKDF key derivation, CLI tool, and Docker self-hosting.

  • bewCloudBackup and Sync

    Modern and simpler alternative to Nextcloud/ownCloud crafted with TypeScript. Unifies file management, sync, sharing, notes, RSS, expenses, calendars, contacts, and photos, with MFA, WebDAV, CalDAV, C

  • CoMapsMaps & Navigation

    Community-led, not-for-profit offline maps and navigation app built on OpenStreetMap data. No tracking, ads or data collection; all search and routing happen on-device. A community fork of Organic Map

  • CrypteeDigital Notes

    Private & encrypted rich-text documents. Cryptee has encryption and anonymity at its core, it also has a beautiful and minimalistic UI. You can use Cryptee from the browser, or download native apps. C

  • crypt.fyiSecret Sharing

    crypt.fyi is an ephemeral zero-knowledge sensitive data sharing platform with web, cli, and chrome-extension clients. It offers a suite of configurations beyond the standard for comparable private pas

  • CryptPadCloud Productivity Suites

    A zero knowledge cloud productivity suite. Provides Rich Text, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Kanban, Paint a code editor and file drive. All notes and user content, are encrypted by default, and can on

Finance

  • ActualSecure Budgeting

    A local-first personal finance app

  • BeeCountSecure Budgeting

    Privacy-first cross-platform personal expense tracker (Android/iOS/Web) with offline-first design. Multi-cloud sync options — self-hosted BeeCount Cloud, iCloud, Supabase, WebDAV or S3 — keep data und

  • BisqCrypto Exchanges

    An open-source, peer-to-peer application that allows you to buy and sell cryptocurrencies in exchange for national currencies. Fully decentralized, and no registration required.

  • BitBox02Crypto Wallets

    Open source hardware wallet, supporting secure multisig with the option for making encrypted backups on a MicroSD card.

  • CryptoSteelCrypto Wallets

    A steel plate, with engraved letters which can be permanently screwed - CryptoSteel is a good fire-proof, shock-proof, water-proof, and stainless cryptocurrency backup solution.

  • ElectrumCrypto Wallets

    Long-standing Python-based Bitcoin wallet with good security features. Private keys are encrypted and do not touch the internet and balance is checked with a watch-only wallet. Compatible with other w

Communication

  • AddyMail Forwarding

    An open source anonymous email forwarding service, allowing you to create unlimited email aliases. Has a free plan.

  • BitMessageP2P Messaging

  • BriarP2P Messaging

    Tor-based Android app for P2P encrypted messaging and forums. Where content is stored securely on your device (not in the cloud). It also allows you to connect directly with nearby contacts, without i

  • Chat SecureEncrypted Messaging

  • Crypton.shVirtual Phone Numbers

    Physical SIM card in the cloud, for sending + receiving SMS messages. Messages are encrypted using your chosen private key. Includes a web interface, as well as an API for interacting with it from any

  • CwtchP2P Messaging

Development

  • AlacrittyTerminal Emulators

    Fast, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator focused on simplicity, performance, and extensive keyboard-driven workflows.

  • BrunoDeveloper Tools

    Open-source, local-first API client that stores collections as plain text files and works seamlessly with Git. A privacy-focused alternative to cloud-based API tools.

  • CodebergCode Hosting

    A fully-managed instance of Forgejo.

  • DevToysDeveloper Tools

    Open-source offline toolbox for developers, with utilities for JSON, YAML, hashes, JWTs, Base64, text comparison and more. Useful alternative to pasting sensitive data into random online tools.

  • GiteaCode Hosting

    Lightweight self-hosted git platform, written in Go.

  • gitGostDeveloper Tools

    Push to GitHub anonymously: add gitGost as a git remote and it opens a pull request with your name, email and commit metadata stripped, optionally over Tor. Anonymity isn't perfect, and the hosted ser

Operating Systems

  • Alpine LinuxDesktop Operating Systems

    Alpine is a security-oriented, lightweight distro based on musl libc and busybox. It compiles all user-space binaries as position-independent executables with stack-smashing protection. Install and se

  • BleachBitWindows Defences

    Clears cache and deletes temporary files very effectively. This frees up disk space, improves performance, but most importantly helps to protect privacy.

  • CalyxOSMobile Operating Systems

    An open source, de-Googled Android OS focused on privacy and security, with optional microG, a built-in firewall and encrypted backups. Runs on select Google Pixel, Fairphone and Motorola devices, and

  • CamWingsWindows Defences

    Blocks unauthorized webcam access.

  • chkrootkitLinux Defenses

    Locally checks for signs of a rootkit.

  • ClamAVAnti-Malware

    An open source cross-platform antivirus engine for detecting viruses, malware & other malicious threats. It is versatile, performant and very effective.

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