Android Phones Tablets Privacy Tools v19.

84 secure
Wide range of supported devices: Open list.

Ubuntu Touch: Android alternative for Phones and Tablets

Linux Phones Tablets
List of supported devices.

CalyxOS: Secure features for your Google Pixel Phone

Android Google Pixel Phones
Only Google Pixel devices and Xiaomi Mi A2 are supported. Source.

GrapheneOS: Improved privacy and security for your Google Pixel device
Google Pixel Android Phones
Only Google Pixel devices are supported, new models are recommended. Source.
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“What is right is not always the same as what is legal” ― Edward Snowden
 Android Keyboard Alternatives That Respect Your Privacy

AnySoftKeyboard: One of the most customizable keyboards available

Free Android Phones Tablets
Get it on F-Droid. Supports lots of languages via external packages.

OpenBoard: Look and feel of Gboard without the tracking

Free Android Phones Tablets
Get it on F-Droid. No dependency on Google binaries.
FlorisBoard: Modern, user-friendly, customizable and privacy respecting
Free Android Phones Tablets
Get it on F-Droid. Currently in early-beta state.

Simple Keyboard: Super lightweight (<1MB) and minimal features

Free Android Phones Tablets
Get it on F-Droid. For people who like it minimalistic. No emojis, gifs, spell checker or swipe typing.
Indic Keyboard: Indic and Indian languages
Free Android Phones Tablets
Get it on F-Droid. Supports 23 languages and 54 layouts.
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“We should not be comfortable or content in a society where the only way to
remain free of surveillance and repression is if we make ourselves as
unthreatning, passive, and compliant as possible.” ― Glenn Greenwald

Open Source Router Firmware

OpenWrt: Embedded operating system based on Linux secure by default

Linux Web Router

pfSense: Firewall and router software based on FreeBSD

Web Router

LibreCMC: For computers with minimal resources

Linux Web Router
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“We watch our own people more closely than anyone else in the world.” ―
Edward Snowden

Privacy Friendly Translation Tools

DeepL Translate: The world's most accurate translator

Web Supports File Uploads Closed-Source
Warning: The free version of DeepL does not respect your privacy, only the paid pro version. Source:
Privacy Policy. The texts of free users are used to train and improve the neural networks and translation
algorithms.
Lingva Translate: Alternative front-end for Google Translate without tracking
Web Open-Source
Retrieves translations without using any Google-related service, preventing them from tracking.
LibreTranslate: No ties to proprietary services and can be self-hosted
Web Self-Hosted Open-Source
100% Self-Hosted. No Limits. No Ties to Proprietary Services.

Translate Shell: Command-line translator for your terminal

Terminal Win Android Mac Linux Open-Source
Formerly Google Translate CLI is a command-line translator powered by Google Translate (default),
Bing Translator, Yandex.Translate and Apertium.
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“2 + 2 = 5” ― Ministry of Truth
 Self-Contained Anonymizing Networks

Tor: Most popular, biggest and cross-platform network available

Anonymity Encryption Win Android iOS Mac Linux
Tor, short for The Onion Router, is for enabling anonymous communication. It directs Internet traffic
through a free, worldwide, volunteer overlay network, consisting of more than six thousand relays, for
concealing a user's location and usage from anyone conducting network surveillance or traffic analysis.

I2P: Censorshipo-resistant peer-to-peer network

Win Android Mac Linux
The Invisible Internet Project (I2P) is an anonymous network layer that allows for censorship-resistant,
peer-to-peer communication. Anonymous connections are achieved by end-to-end encrypting the user's
traffic, and sending it through a volunteer-run network of roughly 55,000 computers distributed around
the world.

Freenet: Decentralized, anonymous communication without fear of censorship

Win Mac Linux
Freenet is a peer-to-peer platform for censorship-resistant, anonymous communication. It uses a
decentralized distributed data store to keep and deliver information, and has a suite of free software for
publishing and communicating on the Web without fear of censorship.
ZeroNet: Uses existing Bitcoin cryptography and the BitTorrent network
Win Android Mac Linux
ZeroNet is a decentralized web-like network of peer-to-peer users. Instead of having an IP address,
sites are identified by a public key (specifically a bitcoin address). The private key allows the owner of
a site to sign and publish changes, which propagate through the network. Sites can be accessed through
an ordinary web browser when using the ZeroNet application, which acts as a local webhost for such
pages.

Retroshare: P2P communication and file sharing built on GNU Privacy Guard
Win Android Mac Linux
Peer-to-peer communication and file sharing app based on a friend-to-friend network built on GNU
Privacy Guard (GPG). Optionally, peers may communicate certificates and IP addresses to and from
their friends.

IPFS: Protocol and P2P network for storing and sharing data
Win Mac Linux
The InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a protocol and peer-to-peer network for storing and sharing
data in a distributed file system. IPFS uses content-addressing to uniquely identify each file in a global
namespace connecting all computing devices
GNUnet: Software framework in support of a free and open society
Linux (official) Win (unofficial) Mac (unofficial)
For decentralized, peer-to-peer networking and an official GNU package. The framework offers link
encryption, peer discovery, resource allocation, communication over many transports (such as TCP,
UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, WLAN and Bluetooth) and various basic peer-to-peer algorithms for routing,
multicast and network size estimation.
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“I had been looking for leaders, but I realized that leadership is about being
the first to act.” ― Edward Snowden

Open Source Torrent Clients without Ads and Tracking

Your IP address is exposed while using any Torrent Client. Consider using a VPN provider to hide
your IP. If you are using µTorrent that includes ads and tracking, select your alternative here.
qBittorrent: µTorrent-like User Interface
Win Mac Linux

Transmission: Small footprint with minimal user interface

Win Mac Linux

Deluge: Lightweight with WebUI

Win Mac Linux

WebTorrent: Stream torrents in browsers and on desktop

Web Win Mac Linux

BiglyBT: Feature rich and remote control via Android app

Win Android Mac Linux
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“I had been looking for leaders, but I realized that leadership is about being
the first to act.” ― Edward Snowden
 Disk & File Cleaners with Privacy Features

BleachBit: Disk space cleaner, privacy manager and system optimizer

Win Linux
Shredding files and wiping unallocated disk space to minimize data remanence.

ExifCleaner: Privacy metadata removal tool

Fast Win Mac Linux
Removes metadata for the most popular image and video formats. It also supports PDF files and comes
with batch-processing to process multiple files at once. Drag and Drop interface, easy to use.

Czkawka: Simple, fast and free app to remove duplicated files

Win Mac Linux
No privacy features but a neat little tool to declutter your computer and free disk space.
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RSS Feed Readers

NetNewsWire: For Mac and iOS. More news, less junk

iOS Mac Safari Phones Tablets

Feedbro: Browser Extension for Chrome, Vivaldi, Edge, Brave and Firefox
Web Firefox Chrome Edge Closed-Source

Feeder: Android only. No tracking, no account needed

Android Phones Tablets
Download is also available on F-Droid.
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 “My sole motive is to inform the public as to that which is done in their name
and that which is done against them.” ― Edward Snowden

Secure Whistleblower Tools

SecureDrop: Whistleblower submission system for news organizations

Tor Web
Software that news websites install to offer whistleblowers a plattform for secure communication and
file transfers. Requires Tor Browser for anonymity in order to access. List of organizations using
SecureDrop.

Haven: Monitoring of intrusions into home, office and hotel rooms

Android Phones Tablets
An Android application that leverages on-device sensors to provide monitoring and protection of
physical areas. Turns Android phones into a motion, sound, vibration and light detector, watching for
unwanted intruders.

Briar: P2P encrypted messaging for activists and journalists

Tor Android Phones Tablets
Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices
via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Online sync via the Tor network is possible, too. Protecting users from
surveillance.

GlobaLeaks: Easily set up and maintain a secure whistleblowing platform

Tor Web
Alternative to SecureDrop. Easily set up a secure and anonymous whistleblowing initiative. Designed
to be user-friendly, the software is customisable and protects the whistleblower's privacy and
submissions by default.

OnionShare: Anonymous file transfer via Tor

Tor Win Mac Linux
OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites,
and chat with friends using the Tor network. Share files, host websites, and chat anonymously via a
new tabbed interface for maximum productivity.

EFF: Surveillance Self-Defense Guides

Web
Electronic Frontier Foundation offers tips, tools and how-tos for safer online communications.
Worth Mentioning:
• Freedom of the Press Foundation: Protects, defends, and empowers public-interest journalism.
• The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Online Anonymity: How I learned to start worrying and love privacy
anonymity.
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“My sole motive is to inform the public as to that which is done in their name
and that which is done against them.” ― Edward Snowden
 Known Privacy Related Incidents & Gag Orders to Date
2021, ProtonMail: ProtonMail logged IP address of French activist after an order by Swiss authorities.
Source
2021, WindScribe VPN: Servers were not encrypted as they should have been allowing MITM attacks
by authorities. Source
2021, DoubleVPN: Servers, logs, and account info seized by law enforcement. Source
2021, Tutanota Email: Forced to monitor two user accounts for three months implicated in a
blackmail case. Source
Transparency Report & Warrant Canary for the secure email service Tutanota
2017, PureVPN: Forced to disclose information of one user to the FBI. Source
2014, EarthVPN: User was arrested based on logs provider to the Dutch Polic because of a bomb
hoax. Source
2013, Lavabit Email: Secure E-Mail provider Lavabit shuts down after fighting a secret gag order.
Source
2011, HideMyAss VPN: User was de-anonymized, and logs were provided to the FBI in a labeled
"LulzSec fiasco". Source
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What is a Warrant Canary?

A term for a regularly published statement that a service provider has not received legal process that it
would be prohibited from saying it had received, such as a national security letter. Transparency reports
and warrant canaries have an important role to play in the fight against illegal and unconstitutional
national security process, including National Security Letters and other secret court processes.
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Best Privacy Tools and Alternatives

Web Browser
Browser Addons
E-Mail Clients
Password Managers
Authenticator (2FA)
File Sharing & Sync
File Encryption
Instant Messaging
Video & Voice
Digital Notebooks
Productivity & Work
Operating Systems
Windows Privacy
Android Alternatives
Android Keyboards
Router Firmware
Translation Tools
Anon Networks
Torrent Clients
Disk Cleaners
RSS Readers
Whistleblower Tools

Privacy-enhancing Services
VPN Provider
Email Provider
Email Aliases
Web Search
World Maps
Cloud Storage
Hosting & Domain
YouTube Alternatives
Social Networks
Blog Hosting
Block Ads
Gag Orders

Cryptocurrency Tools and Services

Crypto Exchanges
Bitcoin Wallets
Monero Wallets
Crypto Swap

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Web Browsers for better Internet Privacy

Firefox: Reliable, fast and privacy friendly

Fast Win Android iOS Mac Linux
It's recommended to install additional browser addons to strengthen Firefox even more. Firefox is able
to sync accross all your devices on different platforms. Firefox is not the perfect out of the box solution
but It's definetly worth it to take the extra time and setup Firefox properly.
Check for WebRTC & DNS leaks and learn how to fix them with the connection check at mullvad.net.
Hardening & Tweaking: The default settings of Firefox are not the best choice to be a privacy
respecting browser. Use Firefox Profilemaker to adjust the settings. An alternative is to download the
hardened Arkenfox's user.js - Place this in your Firefox's user.js directory and it will fix everything for
you. You can also do it manually.

Tor: Encrypted out of the box for extra privacy and anonymity
Slow Anonymity Win Android Mac Linux
Tor Browser is your choice if you need an extra layer of anonymity. It's a modified version of Firefox,
which comes with pre-installed privacy add-ons, encryption, and an advanced proxy. It's not
recommended to install additional browser addons. Plugins or addons may bypass Tor or compromise
your privacy.
Brave: Fast, cross-platform and block ads & trackers
Fast Win Android iOS Mac Linux
Not a popular choice within the privacy community but it offers a complete package out of the box on
all platforms and is suitable for beginners or if setup time is a factor at the given situation. Wikipedia
offers more information about it's controversies.

Android and iOS - DuckDuckGo: Privacy Browser

Fast iOS Android
Built-in advertising trackers blocking, private search and orces sites to use an encrypted connection if
available.

Android - Bromite: Based on Chromium

Fast Android
Chromium browser with privacy and security enhancements, built-in adblocking and DNS over HTTPS
support.
iOS - Onion Browser: Connection to the Tor Network
Slow Tor iOS
There are certain anonymity-related issues with Onion Browser due to iOS limitations.
Privacy related browser checks:
• BrowserLeaks.com: A wide range of security testing tools that will show you what kind of
personal identity data can be leaked, and how to protect yourself from this.
• LocateJS: Predicts your location by analyzing your connection and system data. This scan
allows you to understand how your location can be pinpointed even while using a VPN, location
spoofer or private mode.
• ipleak.net: Supports checks for WebRTC leaks, DNS leaks, Geolocation, Torrent Address
detection and more.
• Cover Your Tracks by EFF.org: Test your browser to see how well you are protected from
tracking and fingerprinting. It shows your browser’s most unique and identifying
characteristics. Less unique is better.
• PrivacyTests.org: Open-source tests of web browser privacy. A useful resource for comparing
browsers.
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“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls
the past.” ― George Orwell, 1984
 Browser Addons to improve your internet privacy even further

uBlock Origin: Block Ads and Trackers

Android Firefox Chrome Opera Safari Edge
It's recommended to use this plugin with Firefox, but it's also available for other browsers. Firefox on
Android supports also uBlock Origin plugin.

HTTPS Everywhere: Secure Connections

Android Firefox Chrome Opera Edge
This plugin is already included in Brave (Desktop & Mobile), Tor (Desktop & Android) and Onion
Browser (iOS only). It can be installed for Firefox on Android. Most browsers support HTTPS already
after activation.
We are not linking to the plugin directly anymore, instead straight to the Tutorial of EFF.org on how to
activate HTTPS in every browser. After the end of this year, the extension will be in “maintenance
mode.” for 2022.

Decentraleyes: Block Content Delivery Networks

Android Firefox Chrome Opera Edge
Emulates Content Delivery Networks locally by intercepting requests and injecting it into the
environment. Automatically, and no configuration required. Can be installed for Firefox on Android.
ClearURLs: Automatically remove tracking elements from URLs
Firefox Chrome Edge
Removes tracking from URLs automatically in the background. Lightweight and useful.

xBrowserSync: Encrypted bookmarks across devices and browsers

Android Firefox Chrome
No sign up is required and no personal data is ever collected. To start syncing simply download
xBrowserSync for your desktop browser or mobile platform, enter an encryption password and click
Create New Sync!

Cookie AutoDelete: Automatically Delete Cookies

Firefox Chrome
When a tab closes, any cookies not being used are automatically deleted. Keep the ones you trust
(forever/until restart) while deleting the rest. Also available for Chrome.
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 “The US government still has no idea what documents I have because
encryption works” ― Edward Snowden

The best and most reliable VPN Services for your Privacy
We have compared 185 different VPN providers, but our strict criteria left only the three best
providers. Our recommended providers are operating outside the USA or other Five Eyes countries,
use a strong encryption, accept Crypto currencies or cash payments, support OpenVPN, have a no
logging policy and have a long history of operating.
Mullvad: 60 Euro Yearly
Win Android iOS Mac Linux Bitcoin Cash
Based in Sweden. Operating since 2009. Accepts Bitcoin, BCH and Cash. Native desktop and mobile
clients are available for Android and iOS and are easy to use. Money back guarantee for 30 days.
Amount of servers in Oct 2021: 763 VPN servers, in 38 different countries. Source

ProtonVPN: Limited free version available, otherwise 48 EUR Yearly

Freemium Win Android iOS Mac Linux Bitcoin
Based in Switzerland. Operating since 2016. Accepts Bitcoin, but you need an existing account or
contact their support team in advance. Easy to use native desktop and mobile clients are available for
Android and iOS.
Amount of servers in Oct 2021: 1200+ VPN servers available in 55 different countries. Source

IVPN: 60 USD Yearly

Win Android iOS Mac Linux Bitcoin Monero Cash
Based in Gibraltar. Operating since 2009. Accepts Bitcoin, Monero and Cash. Native desktop and
mobile clients are available for Android and iOS and are easy to use. Money back guarantee for 30
days.
Amount of servers in Oct 2021: 139 VPN servers available in 32 different countries. Source

Friendly reminder
Using a VPN will not keep your browsing habits anonymous, nor will it add additional security to non-
secure (HTTP) traffic. If you are looking for anonymity, you should use the Tor Browser instead of a
VPN. Don't replace good security practices with a VPN service. If you're looking for additional privacy
from your ISP, on a public Wi-Fi network, or while torrenting files, a VPN may be the solution for you.
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 “We should not be comfortable or content in a society where the only way to
remain free of surveillance and repression is if we make ourselves as
unthreatning, passive, and compliant as possible.” ― Glenn Greenwald

Private Email Providers

ProtonMail: Secure email for the independent professional

Freemium Encryption Tor Bitcoin Web Android iOS
Based in Switzerland, founded in 2013. Free and paid plans include all security features, including end-
to-end encryption, zero-access encryption, anti-phishing, anti-spam and 2FA. Own Android, iOS Apps
and web interface. Paid plans enable custom domains. Accessible via Tor Network.
Tutanota: Easy to use and private by design
Freemium Encryption Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web
Based in Germany, founded in 2011. Native cross platform apps available. Paid plans enable custom
domains. No third-party email clients are supported, users need to use the wide range of native apps.

Disroot: Secure email for your desktop client or via a web interface
Free Plan Encryption Web
Based in The Netherlands, founded in 2015. Free plans support custom domains. Users can choose
between their web client or third party desktop clients like Thunderbird. Disroot allows for encrypted
emails to be sent from their webmail application using OpenPGP.

mailbox.org: Secure e-mail inbox 100% powered by eco-friendly energy

Paid Plan Encryption Cash Web
Based in Germany, founded in 2014. Paid plans enable custom domains. Users can choose between
their web client or third party desktop clients like Thunderbird.
StartMail: Trusted and reliable encrypted email provider
Paid Plan Encryption Bitcoin Web
Based in The Netherlands, founded in 2014. Paid plans enable custom domains. Users can choose
between their web client or third party desktop clients like Thunderbird.
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“We don't have to ask for our privacy, we can take it back” ― Edward
Snowden

Anonymous Email Forwarding with Aliases

SimpleLogin: Hide your existing email address

Freemium Android iOS Firefox Chrome Safari Web
Emails are forwarded to your real email address. If you reply to a sender it will use your alias, too. It is
designed to be user friendly and available on many platforms.
AnonAddy: Anonymous email forwarding
Freemium Android iOS Firefox Chrome Web
Third party apps for Android and iOS are available. Support GPG/OpenPGP Encryption.
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“Transparency is for those who carry out public duties and exercise public
power. Privacy is for everyone else.” ― Glenn Greenwald

Email Clients for better Internet Privacy

Desktop - Thunderbird: Reliable, fast and privacy friendly

Win Mac Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird is a email client, personal information manager, news client, RSS and chat client.

Browser - Mailvelope: end-to-end encryption for your existing email address

Firefox Chrome Edge
Bring email encryption straight into your Browser. We recommend using Firefox for this. It can be used
to encrypt and sign electronic messages, including attached files, without the use of a separate, native
email client (like Thunderbird) using the OpenPGP standard. List of supported email providers.
Android and iOS - Canary Mail: Intuitive Design & Impeccable Security
iOS Android Mac
Canary's security suite is second to none with Seamless End-To-End Encryption, Full PGP Support,
Biometric App Lock, On-Device Fetch, No Ads, No Data Mining & Open Source Mail Sync Engine.
Also available for Mac.

Android - K-9 Mail: Advanced Email for your phone

Android
K-9 Mail is an open source email client focused on making it easy to chew through large volumes of
email. Designed for both novice and power users and offers lots of features for everyone.
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“Privacy is what allows us to determine who we are and who we want to be”
― Edward Snowden
 The Best Privacy Respecting Search Engines

Startpage: Dutch search engine company that highlights privacy

Web
Based in the Netherlands. Launched in 1998.

Brave Search: A completely independent index without tracking

Web
Based in the US. Launched in June 2021. Blog post about the new Brave Search beta.

DuckDuckGo: Privacy and avoiding the filter bubble of personalized results

Web
Based in US. Some of DuckDuckGo's code is free software, but the core is proprietary. Launched in
2008.
MetaGer: Metasearch engine run by a non profit organization
Web
Based in Germany. Launched in 1996.

Swisscows: Privacy and family friendly Bing search results

Web
Based in Switzerland. Launched in 2014. Proprietary source code.

Searx: Privacy-respecting metasearch engine

Web
Hosted in multiple locations around the world. Self-hostable, open source metasearch engine. Users can
access existing public instances.
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“You shouldn’t change your behavior because a government agency

somewhere is doing the wrong thing. If we sacrifice our values because we’re
afraid, we don’t care about those values very much.” ― Edward Snowden

The Best Privacy-Friendly World Maps Alternatives

Avoid: Apple Maps, Bing Maps, Google Earth and Google Maps.

OpenStreetMap: Free, collaborative world wide map

Web
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open licence.
OsmAnd: Map and navigation app that uses OpenStreetMap data
Android iOS Amazon
Global mobile map viewing and navigation for online and offline OpenStreetMap.

Organic Maps: Offline hike, bike, trails and navigation

Android iOS Huawei AppGallery
Organic Maps is an Android & iOS offline maps app for travelers, tourists, hikers, and cyclists based
on top of crowd-sourced OpenStreetMap data and curated with love by MapsWithMe (Maps.Me)
founders.
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 Secure Password Managers

Bitwarden: Easy to use, modern, cross platform and convenient

Win Android iOS Mac Linux All Browsers
Bitwarden is our top choice. You can import your previous passwords from other password managers
with ease. Free for personal use. Available for Desktop, all Browsers, Android and iOS.

LessPass: Securely generated passwords with no storage or snyc needs

Android iOS Firefox Chrome
If you like Bitwarden but don't like syncing or storage of passwords then LessPass is your choice.
Browsers, mobile phones and the command line are supported platforms.

KeePassXC: Reliable, old school and cross platform

Win Android Mac Linux Firefox Chrome
Securely store passwords using industry standard encryption, quickly auto-type them into desktop
applications, and use browser extension to log into websites. KeePassDX for Android: Google Play or
F-Droid.
Spectre: Generated passwords, no storage needed
Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web
Formerly Master Password. Passwords aren't stored: they are generated on-demand from your name,
the site, and your master password. No syncing, backups, or internet access needed. The Windows
version requires to install Java. Same principle like LessPass, but LessPass is more convenient to use
because of the Browser Addons.
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“The US government still has no idea what documents I have because

encryption works” ― Edward Snowden

Privacy Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Tools

Avoid: Authy or Google Authenticator.

Aegis Authenticator: Encryption, Organization and Backups for Android

Android Phones Tablets
Raivo OTP: Easy-to-use and lightweight with sync for iOS
iOS iPhone iPad Mac
There is also a MacOS app available to automatically and securely copy one-time passwords tapped in
Raivo OTP for iOS to the clipboard of your Mac. Works across multiple iCloud accounts.

andOTP: Encrypted, multiple backups, minimal and easy-to-use for Android

Android Phones Tablets
Download on F-Droid
Tofu: Easy-to-use and designed specifically for iOS
iOS iPhone iPad
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“In digital era, privacy must be a priority. Is it just me, or is secret blanket
surveillance obscenely outrageous?” ― Al Gore

File Sharing and Synchronizating

OnionShare: Anonymous file transfer via Tor

Tor Win Mac Linux
OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites,
and chat with friends using the Tor network. Share files, host websites, and chat anonymously via a
new tabbed interface for maximum productivity.

Syncthing: Continuous file synchronization

Win Android Mac Linux
Synchronizes files between two or more computers in real time, safely protected from prying eyes.
Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored, whether it is shared with
some third party, and how it's transmitted over the internet.
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 “Facebook in particular is the most appalling spying machine that has ever
been invented” ― Julian Assange

File Encryption Software

VeraCrypt: On-the-fly Disk Encryption

Win Mac Linux Raspberry Pi
It can create a virtual encrypted disk that works just like a regular disk but within a file. It can also
encrypt a partition or the entire storage device with pre-boot authentication.

GNU Privacy Guard: Email Encryption

Win Android Mac Linux
GnuPG allows you to encrypt and sign your data and communications. Following are download links
for different platforms. Mac: GPG Suite. OpenKeychain for Android: Google Play and F-Droid.
7-Zip: Easy to use with strong AES-256 encryption
Fast Windows Linux
File archiver with a high compression ratio and built-in encryption functionality.
Cryptomator: Encrypt Dropbox, Google Drive and other cloud storage
Win Android iOS Mac Linux
Cryptomator encrypts your data quickly and easily. Afterwards you upload them protected to a cloud
service.

Hat.sh: Simple, fast, secure client-side file encryption in your browser

Firefox Chrome Opera Edge Web
A web app that provides secure file encryption in the browser. The app never uploads the files to the
server. It uses modern secure cryptographic algorithms with chunked AEAD stream
encryption/decryption.
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“The way to make people trustworthy is to trust them.” ― Ernest Hemingway

Encrypted Cloud Storage Services

Avoid: Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Apple iCloud.
MEGA: Files are transmitted and stored securely with end-to-end encryption
Affiliated Freemium Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web Huawei
Company is based in New Zealand. The free plan offers 20 GB storage and a daily 5GB transfer limit.

Nextcloud: Self-hosting or choose a provider for your data

Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web
Nextcloud is functionally similar to Dropbox, Office 365 or Google Drive. It can be hosted in the cloud
or on-premises. It is scalable from home office solutions based on the low cost Raspberry Pi all the way
through to full sized data centre solutions that support millions of users.

Filen: Zero knowledge end-to-end encrypted cloud storage

Freemium Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web
Hosted in Germany. The free plan offers 10 GB storage and unlimited bandwith.
If you're not able to switch your cloud service immediatly, consider encrypting with Cryptomator.
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 Secure Web Hosting & Domain Provider

OrangeWebsite: Icelandic Web Hosting with Free Speech

Affiliated Fast Web Bitcoin Cash
Based in Iceland, founded in 2009. Accepts Bitcoin and cash by mail. 100% Green energy.

1984 Web Hosting: Safeguarding privacy and civil rights

Fast Web Bitcoin
Based in Iceland, founded in 2006. Accepts Bitcoin. 100% Green energy.

Bahnhof: Covered by strong free speech and data protection laws

Fast Web
Based in Sweden, founded in 1994.

Njalla: A privacy-aware domain registration service

Fast Web Bitcoin
Based in Sweden, founded in 2017 by Peter Sunde the Co-founder of The Pirate Bay.
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encryption works” ― Edward Snowden
Buy Cryptocurrency
Binance: Largest cryptocurrency exchange world-wide with P2P Feature
Affiliated Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web Monero KYC required
Founded in 2017 and became quickly the largest exchange in the world in terms of daily trading
volume of cryptocurrencies. P2P trading available. Update: Sep 17, 2021: Binance requires all users to
get verified.

Bisq: Decentralized, open source P2P marketplace for desktop

Win Mac Linux Monero No KYC required
Buy and sell bitcoin for fiat (or other cryptocurrencies) privately and securely using Bisq's peer-to-peer
network and open-source desktop software. No registration required. Easy to use.

Hodl Hodl: Bitcoin (BTC) P2P marketplace with low fees

Affiliated Web Monero No KYC required
Fee: 0.6%, equally split between the parties of the trade (max 0.3% per trade).

LocalCryptos: P2P marketplace for multiple currencies

Affiliated Web No KYC required
Sign up either with your Ethereum wallet or email address. Fees: 0.75% for buyers and 0.25% for
sellers.
LocalMonero: Monero (XMR) P2P marketplace
Affiliated Web Monero No KYC required
The biggest, most trusted and well-established P2P Monero exchange in the XMR community.
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“The reason you're reading this book is that I did a dangerous thing for a man
in my position: I decided to tell the truth.” ― Edward Snowden
Monero: A privacy-enhanced cryptocurrency for anonymity
Monero GUI Wallet: The official desktop wallet
Win Mac Linux
Suitable for both beginners and advanced users.

Feather Wallet: A lightweight desktop wallet

Win Mac Linux Tails
Good alternative to the official Monero GUI Wallet.

Cake Wallet: For Android and iOS with a modern design

Android iOS Phones Tablets
Modern wallet design to store, send, receive and exchange XMR.
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“Society develops a type of self-censorship, with the knowledge that

surveillance exists - a self-censorship that is even expressed when people
communicate with each other privately.” ― Julian Assange
 Privacy-enhancing Bitcoin Wallets
CoinJoin is a trustless method for combining multiple Bitcoin payments from multiple spenders into a
single transaction to make it more difficult for outside parties to determine which spender paid which
recipient. Unlike many other privacy solutions, coinjoin transactions do not require a modification to
the bitcoin protocol.

Samourai: Android Wallet

Tor CoinJoin Android Phones Tablets
Built-in trustless CoinJoin. Full offline mode. Designed to keep miner fees as low as possible.

Sparrow Wallet: Lightweight Desktop Wallet

Tor CoinJoin Win Mac Linux
Built-in trustless CoinJoin. Easy to use and offers users a quick start guide.

BitLox: Hardware Wallet

Affiliated Tor Android iOS Chrome Web
Fully secured cryptocurrency wallet with the mind of keeping your Bitcoin transactions anonymous.
Their Bitcoin Block Explorer is accessible over the Tor and I2P network.

Wasabi: Desktop Wallet

Tor CoinJoin Win Mac Linux
Non-custodial, privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet for Desktop, that implements trustless CoinJoin.

Edge: Android and iOS Wallet with multi-asset support

Android iOS Phones Tablets Monero
Touch ID (fingerprint) support, offers in-app buy and sell.
Electrum: Cross-platform with support of Hardware Wallets
Android Win Mac Linux
Decentralized servers, encrypted, cached blockchain for improved speeds.
More information:
• https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CoinJoin
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“The way to make people trustworthy is to trust them.” ― Ernest Hemingway

Crytpo DeFi Swap on a Decentralized Exchange (DEX)

Cryptocurrency exchanges which allow for direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions to take place
securely and without the need for a third party to oversee transfer of assets. DEX are more anonymous
than commercial exchanges which implement know your customer (KYC) requirements. This list is
sorted by trading volume.
Atomic Swaps: Send Bitcoin, receive Monero
Win Mac Linux Web Monero
This is brand new technology and might have unexpected bugs. Be careful and only test with small
amounts. Read the Official announcement from August 20, 2021.

Uniswap: Trading and automated liquidity provision on Ethereum

Ethereum ERC20 tokens
Links: GitHub, Blog, Twitter and Discord.

PancakeSwap: Decentralized trading protocol on Binance Smart Chain

Binance BEP20 tokens
Links: GitHub, Blog, Twitter, Telegram.

1inch: Aggregator to help discover the best trade prices for tokens
Aggregator
Links: GitHub, Blog, Twitter, Telegram and Discord.
Telegram Channels are targeted by scammers, don't share your key phrases with anyone. Admins of the
official channels are not sending private messages to users. Beware of anyone reaching out via private
message.
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“IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.” ― Ministry of Truth

Encrypted and Secure Instant Messaging

Avoid: Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts, LINE, Telegram, Snapchat, Tencent QQ, Viber,
WeChat, WhatsApp.

Session: Decentralized, cross-platform, end-to-end encrypted

Win Android iOS Mac Linux
No phone number or email address is required to signup. Similar functionality like Element, but still in
an earlier stage of development. Decentralized servers routed through Lokinet.

Element: Decentralized, cross-platform, end-to-end encrypted Team Chat

Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web
A modern alternative to IRC or Discord. Good for team chats and groups.

Status: Decentralized, cross-platform, end-to-end encrypted

Win Android iOS Mac Linux
No phone number or email address is required to signup. Uses the peer-to-peer (p2p) messaging
protocol Waku that removes centralized third parties from messages.

Signal: Centralized, cross-platform and encrypted messaging

Win Android iOS Mac Linux
Similar look and feel of WhatsApp and other commonly used messaging apps, makes switching easy.
Signal requires your phone number as an personal identifier.
Threema: Centralized, encrypted messaging for mobile
Paid Android iOS Huawei AppGallery Web Bitcoin
No native desktop apps available yet, but there is a web version for your browser. No phone number is
required to signup but there is a payment involved to get the app. Fortunately the Threema shop accepts
Bitcoin.

Cwtch: Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted and takes place over Tor

Tor Android Win Mac Linux
User friendly, lightweight, for desktop and Android. End-to-end encrypted and takes place over Tor v3
onion services. Privacy-preserving, multi-party messaging protocol. Built to be metadata resistant.
Briar: Decentralized, encrypted messaging for activists and journalists
Tor Android Phones Tablets
Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices
via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Online sync via the Tor network is possible, too. Protecting users from
surveillance.

Tox: Decentralized, encrypted messaging, voice, video, screen and file sharing
Tor Android Win Mac Linux
Wide range of features but a highly experimental protocol, use with caution.

Delta Chat: Decentralized, cross-platform, end-to-end encrypted via Email

Win Android iOS Mac Linux
Delta Chat doesn't have their own servers but uses the most massive and diverse open messaging
system ever: the existing e-mail server network. Chat with anyone if you know their e-mail address, no
need for them to install DeltaChat. All you need is a standard e-mail account. How does Delta Chat
protect my Metadata?
Sounds slow? It's using Push-IMAP to make it fast. List of recommended Email providers.
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“IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.” ― Ministry of Truth

Encrypted Video & Voice Messengers

Avoid: Skype, Zoom, TeamSpeak, Discord and Ventrilo.
Jami: End-to-end encrypted instant messaging and video calling
Win Android iOS Mac Linux

Linphone: Voice, video and instant messaging

Win Android iOS Mac Linux

Jitsi Meet: Fully encrypted video conferencing, no account needed

Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web
Desktop version downloads can be found here.
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“Under observation, we act less free, which means we effectively are less
free.” ― Edward Snowden
 DNS Network Level Ad Blocking for better Privacy and Speed

NextDNS: Blocks security threats, ads and trackers

Easy to Setup Win Android iOS Mac Linux Browsers Router
The major advantage of NextDNS over AdGuard DNS is to be able to configure the service to your
needs via parental controls, website restrictions or block whole categories of websites and apps. Easy to
setup within minutes. Comes with setup guides for all systems. 300,000 queries/month for free, after
that it will just work like a classic non-blocking DNS service.

AdGuard DNS: Blocks tracking, ads and phishing for free

Easy to Setup Win Android iOS Mac Linux Router
Easy to setup within minutes. Comes with setup guides for all systems. You only need to enter two IP
adresses.

Pi-hole: Self-hosted solution for experts

For Experts Raspberry Pi Linux
You can run Pi-hole in a container, or deploy it directly to a supported operating system via installer.
More self-hosted expert solutions: pfBlockerNG Plugin for pfSense and Artica.
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“Privacy is what allows us to determine who we are and who we want to be”
― Edward Snowden

YouTube Alternatives

PeerTube: Free and decentralized alternative to video platforms

Web

DTube: Decentralized and full-featured video sharing website

Web

Invidious: Alternative frontend for YouTube without ads and tracking

Web
NewPipe: Lightweight YouTube experience for Android
Android Phones Tablets

FreeTube: Watch YouTube privately on desktop

Win Mac Linux

Open Video Downloader: Supports YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter and more

Win Mac Linux
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“Under observation, we act less free, which means we effectively are less
free.” ― Edward Snowden
 Decentralized Social Networks

Redact: Delete your digital footprint

Sponsored Win Mac Linux Closed-Source
Allows you to automatically clean up your old posts from services like Twitter, Reddit, Facebook,
Discord and more all in one place. Delete by key word, sentiment and content type.

Mastodon: Twitter Alternative

Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web

diaspora*: Google+ Alternative

Android Web

Friendica: Facebook Alternative

Win Android Linux Web
PixelFed: Instagram Alternative
Web

Aether: reddit Alternative (Desktop App)

Win Mac Linux
Tip of the day:
• Delete your Facebook Account.
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“We don't have to ask for our privacy, we can take it back” ― Edward
Snowden

Blog Software for Self and Managed Hosting

Write.as: Helps you create a blog, journal, or newsletter

Web Freemium Self-Hosted
WordPress.com: Create a free website or build a blog with ease
Web Freemium Self-Hosted
Ghost: A popular and modern publishing platform
Web Paid Plan Self-Hosted
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“In digital era, privacy must be a priority. Is it just me, or is secret blanket
surveillance obscenely outrageous?” ― Al Gore
 Encrypted Digital Notebooks

Joplin: Collaborate with encrypted and synced multimedia notes

Win Android iOS Mac Linux

Standard Notes: A safe place for your notes, thoughts, and life's work
Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web

Turtl: Encrypted and synced notes, bookmarks, passwords and files

Win Android iOS (coming soon) Mac Linux
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“I see Edward Snowden as someone who has chosen, at best, exile from the
country he loves-with a serious risk of his assassination by agents of his
government or life in prison (in solitary confinement)-to awaken us to the
danger of our loss of democracy to a total-surveillance state” ― Daniel
Ellsberg
 Productivity & Collaboration Privacy Tools for Work

Etherpad: Instant collaborative web text editor

Web
Highly customizable open-source online editor providing collaborative editing in real time.

CryptPad: End-to-end encrypted collaboration suite

Web
Plenty of features: Rich text, code, presentation, sheet, form, kanban, whiteboard and CryptDrive.

ONLYOFFICE: Collaborative online document editors

Win Android iOS Mac Linux Web
Features: Online document editors, platform for document management, corporate communication,
mail and project management tools.

LibreOffice: Complete desktop office solution

Win Mac Linux
LibreOffice consists of programs for word processing, creating and editing of spreadsheets, slideshows,
diagrams and drawings, working with databases, and composing mathematical formulae. It is available
in 115 languages.
EtherCalc: Instant collaborative web spreadsheet
Web
Your data is saved on the web, and people can edit the same document at the same time. Everybody's
changes are instantly reflected on all screens.

Vikunja: Self-hosted team task manager with modern features

Web Win Android iOS Linux
The project is still under development and the native apps are not final yet, but the web version works
great. Offers an import feature from Todoist, Trello and Microsoft To-Do.
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“In digital era, privacy must be a priority. Is it just me, or is secret blanket
surveillance obscenely outrageous?” ― Al Gore

Privacy Friendly Operating Systems

Fedora Workstation: User friendly and easy to setup

Easy to Setup Linux

Whonix: A full operating system that runs inside your current one with Tor
Easy to Setup Tor Linux Encryption

Ubuntu: User friendly and easy to setup

Easy to Setup Linux
Tails: Portable, encrypted and secure through the Tor network
For Experts Linux Portable Tor Encryption

Qubes OS: A reasonably secure operating system

For Experts
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“Nothing to hide, but nothing to show either.”

Privacy and Security Tools for Windows 10 and 11

O&O ShutUp10++: Free antispy tool for Windows 10 and 11

Windows 10 Windows 11 Closed-Source
simplewall: Free and lightweight Firewall
Windows 10

Safing Portmaster: Monitor and control all network activity

Windows 10 Ubuntu Linux
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“Transparency is for those who carry out public duties and exercise public
power. Privacy is for everyone else.” ― Glenn Greenwald
 Privacy Friendly Mobile Operating Systems

LineageOS: Security and privacy for Phones and Tablets