Privacy Directory
A curated database of platforms, software, and infrastructure that respect "Privacy by Design." Use these tools to secure your local organization and digital footprint.
We will be adding more later next week!
Secure Email
Encrypted, privacy-respecting email providers to keep your communications safe from surveillance.
Open-source, encrypted email service based in Germany with zero-knowledge architecture.
Collaboration & Docs
Tools for teams to work together on documents and campaigns without data harvesting.
Secure Messaging
Instant messengers utilizing strong End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) and metadata protection.
An anonymous, decentralized messenger that doesn't require a phone number.
Peer-to-peer messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and avoiding internet blackouts.
Secure, decentralized group messaging built on the Matrix protocol.
Browsers & Search
Web browsers and search engines that prevent tracking and fingerprinting.
Defends against tracking and surveillance by routing traffic through the Tor network.
A privacy-focused browser built in collaboration with Tor, designed to thwart fingerprinting.
A custom, independent version of Firefox focused on privacy, security, and freedom.
Search engine that doesn't track your search history or build user profiles.
OS & Infrastructure
Operating systems and core infrastructure for maximum operational security (OpSec).
A portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship.
A privacy and security-focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility.
A VPN service that requires no personal info and accepts anonymous cash payments.
Secure VPN from the makers of Proton Mail, featuring a strong free tier for activists.
Security & Passwords
Tools to secure your accounts, wipe metadata, and manage credentials.
Cross-platform community-driven port of the offline password manager KeePass.
Remove identifying metadata from images and files before sharing them.
Free open-source disk encryption software for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux.
An open-source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files and host websites.
Social & Publishing
Decentralized and federated social networks free from corporate algorithms.
A federated microblogging social network utilizing the AT Protocol.
Open-source, decentralized microblogging platform part of the Fediverse.
A federated alternative to Reddit for link aggregation and discussion.
A privacy-focused, ad-free, and federated alternative to Instagram.
Decentralized video hosting platform allowing creators to own their content.
A simple, open protocol that enables global, decentralized, and censorship-resistant social media.