awesome-privacy
github.com/lissy93/awesome-privacy ↗🦄 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
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.
- 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
- AliasVaultPassword Managers
End-to-end encrypted open source password and alias manager with built-in email server. AliasVault protects your privacy by creating alternative identities, passwords and email addresses for every web
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
Communication
- 33MailMail Forwarding
A long-standing aliasing service. As well as receiving, 33Mail also lets you reply to forwarded addresses anonymously. Free plan, as well as Premium plan ($1/ month) if you'd like to use a custom doma
- 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
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.
- ColdCardCrypto Wallets
An easy-to-use, super secure Bitcoin hardware wallet, which can be used independently as an air-gapped wallet. ColdCard is based on partially signed Bitcoin transactions following the BIP174 standard.
- 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.
Networking
- 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.
- 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
- BlokadaAd Blockers
Open source mobile ad-blocker that acts like a firewall. Since it's device-wide, once connected all apps will have ads/ trackers blocked, and the blacklist can be edited. The app is free, but there is
- BunkerCloud Hosting
Sovereign open-source cloud platform (SSPL-1.0) hosted entirely in France. Offers managed hosting of open-source apps (Grafana, Matomo, Vaultwarden, etc.) and S3-compatible object storage. GDPR-native
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
- AXP.OSMobile Operating Systems
AXP.OS is an operating system based on AOSP & LineageOS. Emerged from the discontinued
- BleachBitWindows Defences
Clears cache and deletes temporary files very effectively. This frees up disk space, improves performance, but most importantly helps to protect privacy.
- 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.
Creativity
- AsepriteAnimation
An animated sprite editor & pixel art tool for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- AudacityAudio Editors & Recorders
An easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for desktops, great free alternative to Adobe Audition. Features recording from real and virtual devices, import/export to a wide range of formats
- Blender3D Graphics
Free desktop 3D creation suite, with a wide range of tools for modeling, sculpting, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, and video editing. It's easily extendable vi
- Cinelerra GG InfinityVideo Editors
Simple video editor, for applying transitions, effects and text as well as splicing video clips
- DarkTableImage Editors
A photography workflow application (similar to Adbobe Lightroom) Includes a non-destructive raw developer for raw images and managing digital negatives.
- FlowBladeVideo Editors
A multitrack non-linear video editor with a simple interface
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