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**Service name**: *enter name here. Required.*
**Error**: *enter what might be wrong or what should be updated.*
**Proposed changes**: *enter what you suggest should be added.*
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name: New alternative
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title: "[NEW] New alternative"
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**Service name**: *enter service name here. Required*
**Service URL**: *service URL here. Required*
**5/9/14 eyes?**: yes/no/unknown
**Description**: *detail why this service should be added. Include details such as pricing and privacy.*

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name: Remove alternative
about: Provide details on why an existing alternative should be removed.
title: "[REMOVE] Remove alternative"
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**Service name**: *enter service name here. Required*
**Reason**: *detail why this service should be removed. Include any relevant links. **This is not the place for personal opinions**.*

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# Contributing
Contributing is simple enough, just make sure to try and follow these guidelines:
1. English only for Issues & Pull Requests.
2. Try to fill out as much info as you can. This makes it easier for me to quickly approve changes.
3. No personal opinions on why a service should be removed. Links to articles with details is much more helpful.
4. Try to use the Issue templates if possible, but they are not necessary.
5. Try to limit yourself to ONE alternative per Issue. Pull Requests are OK to have multiple additions.
6. Check to see if the alternative you want added already exists in the guide.
If you submitted a change that made it into the guide but don't have your Reddit or GitHub username on the CONTRIBUTORS.md list, let me know! Sometimes I forget. Alternatively, if your username is on the list and you do *not* want it there, let me know.

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- [Fabian Cook](https://github.com/fabiancook) - [Fabian Cook](https://github.com/fabiancook)
- [Alexander Schaap](https://github.com/aschaap) - [Alexander Schaap](https://github.com/aschaap)
- [@g4rret](https://github.com/g4rret)
- [@lgiard](https://github.com/lgiard)
- [@pydo](https://github.com/pydo)
- [@ThijsRay](https://github.com/ThijsRay)
- [@DatAres37](https://github.com/DatAres37)
- [@nathanvogel](https://github.com/nathanvogel)
- [@petertorelli](https://github.com/petertorelli)
- [@arsv](https://github.com/arsv)
- [@ribtoks](https://github.com/ribtoks)
- [@PopeRigby](https://github.com/PopeRigby)
- [@brandonnodnarb](https://github.com/brandonnodnarb)
- [@avasts](https://github.com/avasts)
- [@okias](https://github.com/okias)
- [@flubberding](https://github.com/flubberding)
- [@je-vv](https://github.com/je-vv)
- [@RefexHD](https://github.com/RefexHD)
- [@chribre](https://github.com/chribre)
- [@jankapunkt](https://github.com/jankapunkt)
- [@jeanofthedead](https://github.com/jeanofthedead)
- [@mynamesleon](https://github.com/mynamesleon)
- [@dimqua](https://github.com/dimqua)
- [@peterge1998](https://github.com/peterge1998)
- [@NicolasPA](https://github.com/NicolasPA)
Reddit: Reddit:

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# Cutting Google out of your life (2019) # Cutting Google out of your life (2019) *(Updated: Jan 2020)*
### *I don't have anything to hide, but I don't have anything to show you either.* ### *I don't have anything to hide, but I don't have anything to show you either.*
# Introduction
*Huge* thanks to [AlternativeTo](https://alternativeto.net/). Without them and their users, this project would be significantly more difficult, if not impossible. # Index
1. [Contributing](#contributing)
Before reading this guide, I highly recommend reading through [Privacy Tools](https://www.privacytools.io/) and [ethical.net](https://ethical.net/) (thanks u/yieldingTemporarily). 2. [Browser extensions](#browser-extensions)
3. **[Replacements/alternatives](#replacements-alternatives)**
1. [Disclaimer](#disclaimer)
2. [Web-based products](#web-based-products)
3. [Operating systems](#operating-systems)
4. [Desktop applications](#desktop-applications)
5. [Mobile applications](#mobile-applications-mobile-apps-installable-from-stores)
6. [Hardware](#hardware)
4. [Useful links, tools, and advice](#useful-links-tools-and-advice)
5. [The lighter side](#the-lighter-side)
6. [Closing remarks](#closing-remarks)
# Contributing # Contributing
If you want to help out with the project, here are some ideas: If you want to help out with the project, here are some ideas (submit **Issues** & **Pull Requests** on the [GitHub page](https://github.com/tycrek/degoogle)):
- **iOS app alternatives!** I don't have an iOS device to find alternatives with. I would highly appreciate any help with this. - **iOS app alternatives!** I don't have an iOS device to find alternatives with. I would highly appreciate any help with this.
- Clean up and improve the Markdown - Clean up/improve the Markdown.
- Provide more information on services with little info - Provide more information on services with little info or where *help requested!* is shown.
- Suggest new services - Suggest new services or provide info for removing existing services.
- Hosting a mirror or cloning the [repo](https://github.com/tycrek/degoogle) - Host a mirror or clone the [repo](https://github.com/tycrek/degoogle). If you host a mirror, let me know and I can add it to the mirrors list.
- Literally anything relating to any part of this guide, whether it's Google related or not - Anything else relating to any part of this guide, whether it's Google related or not.
You can do these by:
- Submitting Issues/Pull Requests on the [GitHub page](https://github.com/tycrek/degoogle)
- (Removed contact info, please only use GitHub)
Please specifiy if you wish to remain anonymous or if you want your Reddit username added to a contributors list.
If you host a mirror, let me know and I can add it to a mirrors list on GitHub or Pastebin.
**Want to help out in another way?** **Want to help out in another way?**
- **Share** this guide with your friends, family, and coworkers. Let them know *why* privacy matters and *why* they should care about it. Don't force it on them, but carefully ease them into it and don't scare them away from staying secure. - **Share** this guide with everyone you know. Let them know why privacy matters and why they should care about it. Don't force it on them, but carefully ease them into it and don't scare them away from staying secure.
- **Donate** to non-profit organizations that support online privacy and security (see the r/privacy sidebar) - **Donate** to non-profit organizations that support online privacy and security (see the [r/privacy](https://reddit.com/r/privacy) sidebar)
# Browser extensions # Browser extensions
These Firefox extensions can help prevent connections to Google domains and also improve your privacy/security online. These Firefox extensions can help prevent connections to Google domains and also improve your privacy/security online.
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- [Skip Redirect](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/skip-redirect/) - [Skip Redirect](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/skip-redirect/)
- [Temporary Containers](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/temporary-containers/) - [Temporary Containers](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/temporary-containers/)
- [uMatrix](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/umatrix/) (thanks u/rudolf323) - [uMatrix](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/umatrix/) (thanks u/rudolf323)
- [TrackMeNot](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/trackmenot/)
- [AdNauseam](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adnauseam/)
# Replacements/alternatives # Replacements/alternatives
## Notes, disclaimers, and rules ### *Disclaimer*
**Please read:** Instead of last year where any replacement I found was included, I will specifically focus on *privacy-focused* replacements this year.
1. Once again, replacements are based off [this Wikipedia article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Google_products) 1. Only **privacy/security** focused alternatives will be suggested.
2. Currencies in USD unless otherwise stated 2. Many replacements are based off [this Wikipedia article (List of Google products)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Google_products)
3. This year I've decided ***not*** to include products from companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, Amazon, etc. This includes companies/apps/services they own. 3. Products from companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, Amazon, etc. will *not* be recommended unless there is a very good reason to. This includes companies/apps/services they own.
4. Controversial services will have a disclaimer attached if needed. 4. Controversial services will have a disclaimer attached if needed.
5. 5-eyes, 9-eyes, and 14-eyes services **will** be listed, and marked as such. This means the company, not the server IP. 5. 5-eyes, 9-eyes, and 14-eyes services **will** be listed, and marked as such. This means the company, not the server IP.
- 5: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA - **5**: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA
- 9: Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway - **9**: Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway
- 14: Germany, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Spain - **14**: Germany, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Spain
- [What are 5-eyes, 9-eyes, and 14-eyes?](https://restoreprivacy.com/5-eyes-9-eyes-14-eyes/) - [What are 5-eyes, 9-eyes, and 14-eyes?](https://restoreprivacy.com/5-eyes-9-eyes-14-eyes/)
6. I will still be adding personal notes if I want to.
7. Google offers a ridiculous amount of small services. I'm only focusing on the important ones for now.
9. If you see *Help requested!*, it means I couldn't find any privacy-focused services and am asking for suggestions.
## Web-based products ## Web-based products
- Search (web, images) - Search (web, images)
- [DuckDuckGo](https://duckduckgo.com/) - **5-eyes** - One of the best privacy-focused search engines. Domain is hosted in USA which could potentially be problematic for some. *Editor note: I've used this for the past ~5 months and haven't had any major issues. Instant Answers are incredibly helpful for programming).* - [DuckDuckGo](https://duckduckgo.com/) - **5-eyes** - One of the best privacy-focused search engines. Domain is hosted in USA which could potentially be problematic for some.
- [Startpage](https://www.startpage.com/) - **9-eyes** - Another privacy search engine that claims to not track any of your data. They operate servers in both USA and Europe. - [Startpage](https://www.startpage.com/) - **9-eyes** - Another privacy search engine that claims to not track any of your data. They operate servers in both USA and Europe. Note: Startpage was recently acquired. See [Issue #12](https://github.com/tycrek/degoogle/issues/12). Thanks @pydo, @ThijsRay, and @DatAres37.
- [searx.me](https://searx.me/) - [Open-source](https://github.com/asciimoo/searx) (thanks for clarification u/Sheezdudeln) privacy search engine. Domain hosted in Germany. - [searx.me](https://searx.me/) - [Open-source](https://github.com/asciimoo/searx) (thanks for clarification u/Sheezdudeln) privacy search engine. Domain hosted in Germany.
- [Qwant](https://www.qwant.com/) - Major improvements since 2018's guide. - [MetaGer](https://metager.org/about) - **14-eyes** - MetaGer is the search engine project from the registered nonprofit organization SUMA E.V. in Germany.
- [Qwant](https://www.qwant.com/) - **9-eyes** - Major improvements since 2018's guide. *would prefer better info other than an outdated reference*
- [Swisscows](https://swisscows.ch/) - A Swiss search engine that offers a unique search experience for the web, images, videos, music, and more. They are currently funding a mail service. Read through their [datacenter](https://swisscows.ch/en/datacenter) about page, it's really interesting. - [Swisscows](https://swisscows.ch/) - A Swiss search engine that offers a unique search experience for the web, images, videos, music, and more. They are currently funding a mail service. Read through their [datacenter](https://swisscows.ch/en/datacenter) about page, it's really interesting.
- [Ecosia](https://www.ecosia.org/) - **14-eyes** - Search engine that plants trees.
- [Mojeek](https://www.mojeek.com/) - **5-eyes** - Unlike other privacy search engines which act as a "middle man" between you and Google/Bing/Yahoo, Mojeek has their own crawler and index. The results aren't as complete as some of the others, but it is still impressive and they are actively building their index to include more results with better accuracy. - [Mojeek](https://www.mojeek.com/) - **5-eyes** - Unlike other privacy search engines which act as a "middle man" between you and Google/Bing/Yahoo, Mojeek has their own crawler and index. The results aren't as complete as some of the others, but it is still impressive and they are actively building their index to include more results with better accuracy.
- [Ekoru](https://ekoru.org/) - Privacy focused search engine that also aims to clean up the oceans. Thanks @mynamesleon
- [Cyberd](https://cyber.page/) - Decentralized Google. A web 3 alternative for the Google search engine. In Beta testing mode. Uses IPFS and Tendermint consensus for security and economic incentives. Please see their [ELI-5 FAQ](https://github.com/cybercongress/congress/blob/master/ecosystem/ELI-5%20FAQ.md) for more info.
- [Toki](https://toki.com/) - Decentralized search engine. It is "designed to be anonymous, private and censorship-resistant." (Parent company is Swiss, which is outside of 5/9/14 Eyes, however in testing I connected to a few USA and Canadian servers).
- Images - Images
- *See above. All provide some form of image search.* - *See above. All provide some form of image search.*
- YouTube - YouTube
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- [BitChute](https://www.bitchute.com/) - Also P2P, but not decentralized. Due to it being proprietary, if BitChute goes down then the whole thing goes down (unlike PeerTube). (thanks u/up-sky-7) - [BitChute](https://www.bitchute.com/) - Also P2P, but not decentralized. Due to it being proprietary, if BitChute goes down then the whole thing goes down (unlike PeerTube). (thanks u/up-sky-7)
- [DTube](https://d.tube/) - Looks very similar to YouTube. Advertised as "first crypt-decentralized video-platform". Built on Steemit and IPFS. - [DTube](https://d.tube/) - Looks very similar to YouTube. Advertised as "first crypt-decentralized video-platform". Built on Steemit and IPFS.
- [Bit.tube](https://bit.tube/) - Appears to be a crypto-powered decentralized video sharing service. (thanks u/rudolf323) - [Bit.tube](https://bit.tube/) - Appears to be a crypto-powered decentralized video sharing service. (thanks u/rudolf323)
- [LBRY](https://lbry.io/) - A decentralized protocol to host any content, where at the moment, video is the most common content. Looks up videos based on a blockchain and is open source and uncensored. It already has some "larger" creators like Minutephysics, Veritasium, Barnacules and Lunduke.
- [Invidious](https://invidio.us/) - An [open-source](https://github.com/omarroth/invidious) front-end alternative to YouTube. Seems to work pretty well from my experience so far, and it hasn't triggered *anything* on my adblocker/privacy extensions. Also offers downloads in many formats for videos (including `.vtt` subtitles). - [Invidious](https://invidio.us/) - An [open-source](https://github.com/omarroth/invidious) front-end alternative to YouTube. Seems to work pretty well from my experience so far, and it hasn't triggered *anything* on my adblocker/privacy extensions. Also offers downloads in many formats for videos (including `.vtt` subtitles).
- [Hooktube](https://hooktube.com/) - A slightly better way to use actual YouTube. (Use as a "last resort") - [Hooktube](https://hooktube.com/) - A slightly better way to use actual YouTube. (Use as a "last resort")
- [LBRY](https://lbry.com/) - A decentralized platform for distributing and supporting creators's work. It aims to be Open, Community driven "digital marketplace". It can be used in a similar way to YouTube: browsing, subscribing to channels, there is a mechanism to send "tips" to creators. Looks up videos based on a blockchain and is open source and uncensored. It already has some "larger" creators like Minutephysics, Veritasium, Barnacules and Lunduke.
- [US.TV](https://us.tv/) - PeerTube instance hosted by Epik.com.
- News - News
- r/news - Includes both USA and International. - [Subscribe to a (local) newspaper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Lists_of_newspapers_by_country) and support independent and qualitative journalism.
- r/worldnews - International news. Typically excludes news specific to the USA. - Removed Reddit news as they are typically *extremely* biased to the general populace.
- *Most country/state/provine subreddit's act as local news hubs as well.* - [AllSides](https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news) - Seemingly unbiased news source. Thanks @jeanofthedead
- *Help requested!* - *Help requested!*
- Groups - Groups
- *Use other forum sites relating to specific topics. This is a very broad service.* - *Use other forum sites relating to specific topics. This is a very broad service.*
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- Google Ads/AdMob/AdSense - Google Ads/AdMob/AdSense
- *Help requested!* - *Help requested!*
- G Suite - G Suite
- [Zoho](https://www.zoho.com/) - Zoho was included in 2018's thread as well, and they've only improved since then. They offer a full enterprise business suite that can easily rival G Suite or MS Office 365. - *Help requested!*
- Note: Zoho has been removed as per issue #53. See [this link](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18056723). Thanks @ribtoks
- Blogger/Sites - Blogger/Sites
- [Joomla](https://www.joomla.org/) - Self-hosted and open-source content management system (CMS). - [Joomla](https://www.joomla.org/) - Self-hosted and open-source content management system (CMS).
- [Write.as](https://write.as/) - Self-advertised as privacy-focused. - [Write.as](https://write.as/) - Self-advertised as privacy-focused.
- [WordPress](https://wordpress.org/) self-hosted - The open-source version of WordPress. A very popular tool and a recognized name. - [WordPress](https://wordpress.org/) self-hosted - The open-source version of WordPress. A very popular tool and a recognized name.
- [concrete5](https://www.concrete5.org/about) - **5-eyes** - Open-source CMS. - [concrete5](https://www.concrete5.org/about) - **5-eyes** - Open-source CMS.
- [Noblogs](https://noblogs.org/) - **9-eyes** - A privacy/security focused blogging platform. - [Noblogs](https://noblogs.org/) - **9-eyes** - A privacy/security focused blogging platform.
- [Ghost](https://ghost.org/) - Open-source modern CMS. Boasts "over 19x faster than WordPress". Thanks @peterge1998
- Analytics - Analytics
- [Matomo](https://matomo.org/) - **9/14-eyes** (Matomo/parent company) - Open-source analytics platform. (thanks u/Newblik) - [Matomo](https://matomo.org/) - **9/14-eyes** (Matomo/parent company) - Open-source analytics platform. (thanks u/Newblik)
- [Plausible](https://plausible.io/) - **5-eyes** - Not open-source, but privacy-focused web analytics. - [Fathom](https://usefathom.com/) - Simple analytics for bloggers & businesses
- [Plausible](https://plausible.io/) - **5-eyes** - Open-source, privacy-focused web analytics.
- Photos - Photos
- [Photoprism](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism) - Self-hosted and open-source Personal Photo Management powered by Go and Google TensorFlow.
- [ownPhotos](https://github.com/hooram/ownphotos) - Self-hosted and open-source Google Photos alternative.
- [Piwigo](https://piwigo.org/) - **9-eyes** (self-hosted) - Self-hosted and open-source cloud photo manager. You can also sign up for an ["as a service" account](https://piwigo.com). - [Piwigo](https://piwigo.org/) - **9-eyes** (self-hosted) - Self-hosted and open-source cloud photo manager. You can also sign up for an ["as a service" account](https://piwigo.com).
- *Help requested!* - [JottaCloud](https://jottacloud.com/en/) - **9-eyes** - Norway based cloud storage provider with free and paid plans. Thanks @mynamesleon
- Calendar - Calendar
- [Lightning Calendar](https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/calendar/) (Thunderbird)- Developed by Mozilla Foundation and open-source. Integrates into Thunderbird and SeaMonkey. - [Lightning Calendar](https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/calendar/) (Thunderbird)- Developed by Mozilla Foundation and open-source. Integrates into Thunderbird and SeaMonkey.
- [Tutanota Calendar](https://tutanota.com/calendar/) - Developed by Tutanota. Free cross-platform encrypted calendar. Allows importing of other Calendar files.
- [Fruux](https://fruux.com/) - **14-eyes** - Open-source calendar using "sabre/dav" (open-source WebDAV, CardDAV, and CalDAV). They mention privacy quite a bit on their site. Very large number of features, and supports nearly every device: Windows, iOS, Linux, Android, BlackBerry, SailFish, and also a Webapp for browsers. - [Fruux](https://fruux.com/) - **14-eyes** - Open-source calendar using "sabre/dav" (open-source WebDAV, CardDAV, and CalDAV). They mention privacy quite a bit on their site. Very large number of features, and supports nearly every device: Windows, iOS, Linux, Android, BlackBerry, SailFish, and also a Webapp for browsers.
- Docs/Sheets/Slides (cloud collaboration) - Docs/Sheets/Slides (cloud collaboration)
- [Zoho](https://www.zoho.com/) - I mentioned Zoho above for G Suite, so here they are again.
- [CryptPad](https://cryptpad.fr/) - **9-eyes** - Open-source "zero knowledge" collaborative cloud editor. They offer Rich Text, Code, Presentation, Sheet (beta), Poll, Kanban, Whiteboard, and CryptDrive. 100% Client side encryption. Tons of useful features. - [CryptPad](https://cryptpad.fr/) - **9-eyes** - Open-source "zero knowledge" collaborative cloud editor. They offer Rich Text, Code, Presentation, Sheet (beta), Poll, Kanban, Whiteboard, and CryptDrive. 100% Client side encryption. Tons of useful features.
- [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org/) - Self-hosted collaborative editor. Does not use the browser. Not the greatest interface, but it's open-source and you have full control over who can see your data. - [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org/) - Self-hosted collaborative editor. Does not use the browser. Not the greatest interface, but it's open-source and you have full control over who can see your data.
- [Cryptee](https://crypt.ee/) - Open-source and privacy focused photo and document storage/editing. Based in Estonia, so your files are outside the reach of any 14-eyes country. They don't even require an email address to sign up. - [Cryptee](https://crypt.ee/) - Open-source and privacy focused photo and document storage/editing. Based in Estonia, so your files are outside the reach of any 14-eyes country. They don't even require an email address to sign up.
- Note: Zoho has been removed as per issue #53. See [this link](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18056723). Thanks @ribtoks
- Docs/Sheets/Slides (offline) - Docs/Sheets/Slides (offline)
- [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/) and [Apache OpenOffice](https://www.openoffice.org/) - Both are open-source offline document suites. - [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/) and [Apache OpenOffice](https://www.openoffice.org/) - Both are open-source offline document suites.
- [LibreOffice Online](https://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-online/) - Self-hosted instance of LibreOffice that you can run in your browser. Thanks @flubberding
- Domains - Domains
- [Njalla](https://njal.la/) - **14-eyes** - Privacy-focused domain registration. Competitive pricing and a large list of available domain extensions. They also offer VPS hosting. Built by people who built The Pirate Bay among others. (thanks u/brais33 and u/HumbleBasis6) - [Njalla](https://njal.la/) - **14-eyes** - Privacy-focused domain registration. Competitive pricing and a large list of available domain extensions. They also offer VPS hosting. Built by people who built The Pirate Bay among others. (thanks u/brais33 and u/HumbleBasis6)
- Drive - Drive
- [ownCloud](https://owncloud.org/) - **14-eyes** - Open-source and self-hosted. Provide your own storage. - [ownCloud](https://owncloud.org/) - **14-eyes** - Open-source and self-hosted. Provide your own storage.
- [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) - **14-eyes** - Also self-hosted. Spin-off of ownCloud. - [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) - **14-eyes** - Also self-hosted. Spin-off of ownCloud. **Also offers Calendar and Contacts** (thanks @chribre)
- [Syncthing](https://syncthing.net/) - **9-eyes** - An interesting take on cloud storage: decentralized. Peer-to-peer between only your devices. Software is open-source and available on GitHub. - [Syncthing](https://syncthing.net/) - **9-eyes** - An interesting take on cloud storage: decentralized. Peer-to-peer between only your devices. Software is open-source and available on GitHub.
- [Sia](https://sia.tech/) - Fully decentralized cloud storage. - [Sia](https://sia.tech/) - Fully decentralized cloud storage.
- [Tresorit](https://tresorit.com/) - Primarily meant for businesses, but offeres a free version for individuals as well. (thanks u/xNick26) - [Tresorit](https://tresorit.com/) - Primarily meant for businesses, but offeres a free version for individuals as well. (thanks u/xNick26)
- [Sync](https://www.sync.com) - End-to-end encrypted Google Drive/Dropbox replacement.
- [JottaCloud](https://jottacloud.com/en/) - **9-eyes** - Norway based cloud storage provider with free and paid plans. Thanks @mynamesleon
- [Armored](https://armored.net/) - **9-eyes** - Nextcloud instance hosted by Epik.com. Paid plans with 30-day trial. Servers in a "secure bunker" in Norway. Supports other Nextcloud features such as Nextcloud Talk.
- *Editor note: I'm not including MEGA. I do not recommend MEGA. It's far too controversial and far too difficult to figure out who actually owns the service. Also, it's a 5-eyes.* - *Editor note: I'm not including MEGA. I do not recommend MEGA. It's far too controversial and far too difficult to figure out who actually owns the service. Also, it's a 5-eyes.*
- Hangouts - Hangouts (instant messaging)
- [Telegram](https://telegram.org/) - Telegram is one of the biggest names out there for secure communication. Previously based in Russia, the company has since moved to Dubai.
- [Signal](https://signal.org/) - Whistleblower and privacy advocate Edward Snowden recommends Signal. - [Signal](https://signal.org/) - Whistleblower and privacy advocate Edward Snowden recommends Signal.
- [Tox](https://tox.chat/) - Tox is unique as it uses P2P technology to ensure the network *never* goes down, as long as there are users to keep it alive. They specifically say on the website "Tox has no central servers that can be raided, shut down, or forced to turn over data". - [Tox](https://tox.chat/) - Tox is unique as it uses P2P technology to ensure the network *never* goes down, as long as there are users to keep it alive. They specifically say on the website "Tox has no central servers that can be raided, shut down, or forced to turn over data".
- [Wire](https://wire.com/en/) - **14-eyes** - Uses end-to-end encryption. Looks to be more of a corporate service with tiered plans. - [Wire](https://wire.com/en/) - **14-eyes** - Uses end-to-end encryption. Looks to be more of a corporate service with tiered plans.
- [Riot](https://about.riot.im/) - Open-source privacy-focused chat service with end-to-end encryption. They offer webapps, desktop apps, iOS, and Android (Play Store and F-Droid). Uses the "Matrix" protocol for decentralized communication. It is 100% free and open-source with no paid plans. - [Riot](https://about.riot.im/) - Open-source privacy-focused chat service with end-to-end encryption. They offer webapps, desktop apps, iOS, and Android (Play Store and F-Droid). Uses the "Matrix" protocol for decentralized communication. It is 100% free and open-source with no paid plans.
- [Threema](https://threema.ch/en) - Swiss-based GDPR-compliant instant messenger. Has apps for both iOS and Android. Unlike Signal, no phone number is required (nor is an email) to sign up. End-to-end encrypted. Thanks to @nathanvogel
- *Editor note: See [this article](https://outline.com/BK8f7h) for why I didn't include WhatsApp and why you should NOT use it (if someone has a better Outline link, that would be much appreciated).* - *Editor note: See [this article](https://outline.com/BK8f7h) for why I didn't include WhatsApp and why you should NOT use it (if someone has a better Outline link, that would be much appreciated).*
- I have also **removed** Telegram. See [Issue #29](https://github.com/tycrek/degoogle/issues/29) from @arsv.
- Gmail - Gmail
- [Protonmail](https://protonmail.com/) - One of the top privacy-focused email providers. Servers are in Switzerland in an underground guarded bunker that they claim can "survive a nuclear attack". I've used this frequently and it's pretty good. - [Protonmail](https://protonmail.com/) - One of the top privacy-focused email providers. Servers are in Switzerland in an underground guarded bunker that they claim can "survive a nuclear attack".
- [Tutanota](https://tutanota.com/) - **14-eyes** - Open-source. Also one of the top privacy-focused email providers. Located in Germany. - [Tutanota](https://tutanota.com/) - **14-eyes** - Open-source. Also one of the top privacy-focused email providers. Located in Germany.
- [Zoho Mail](https://www.zoho.com/mail/) - Zoho comes back yet again with a mail solution.
- [Posteo](https://posteo.de/en) - **14-eyes** - Completely anonymous mail provider located in Germany. - [Posteo](https://posteo.de/en) - **14-eyes** - Completely anonymous mail provider located in Germany.
- [mailbox.org](https://mailbox.org/en/) - **14-eyes** - Paid email provider, also located in Germany. - [mailbox.org](https://mailbox.org/en/) - **14-eyes** - Paid email provider, also located in Germany.
- [Disroot](https://disroot.org/) - **9-eyes** - Decentralized email service. - [Disroot](https://disroot.org/) - **9-eyes** - Decentralized email service.
- [StartMail](https://www.startmail.com/en/) - **9-eyes** - Operated by the same people who run StartPage. - [StartMail](https://www.startmail.com/en/) - **9-eyes** - Operated by the same people who run StartPage.
- [SimpleLogin](https://simplelogin.io/) - Open-source, self-hosted, and privacy focused email forwarding service.
- [Migadu](https://www.migadu.com/en/index.html) - Paid email provider, located in Switzerland. Focus on privacy.
- [FastMail](https://fastmail.com/) - **5-eyes** - Paid email provider, located in Australia and US.
- [Runbox](https://runbox.com/why-runbox/privacy-protection/) - **9-eyes** - Privacy focusued email provider. Thanks @petertorelli
- [nextCloud](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-mail-server/157) - Now also provides an email service (self-hosted). Thanks @je-vv
- [Anonymize.com Email](https://anonymize.com/) - Paid secure email service provided by Epik.com.
- *This is just for the Gmail service, not a client* - *This is just for the Gmail service, not a client*
- Note: Zoho has been removed as per issue #53. See [this link](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18056723). Thanks @ribtoks
- Keep - Keep
- [Joplin](https://joplinapp.org/) - Open-source notes/todo app. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Also offers a terminal version. It can import Evernote `.enex` files if you use that. It can also sync with Nextcloud (mentioned above). - [Joplin](https://joplinapp.org/) - Open-source notes/todo app. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Also offers a terminal version. It can import Evernote `.enex` files if you use that. It can also sync with Nextcloud (mentioned above).
- [Standard Notes](https://standardnotes.org/) - Encrypted note storage with loads of features. Offers a web app as well as downloads for most operating systems. Has a paid plan, but the free tier has many useful features as well. - [Standard Notes](https://standardnotes.org/) - Encrypted note storage with loads of features. Offers a web app as well as downloads for most operating systems. Has a paid plan, but the free tier has many useful features as well.
- [Zoho Notebook](https://www.zoho.com/notebook/) - A notebook from Zoho. Also available on Android. - [Turtl](https://turtlapp.com/) - Encrypted collaborative notebook with possibility of running your own server.
- [QOwnNotes](https://www.qownnotes.org/) - Open-source file editor with Markdown support. (thanks u/maqp2) - [QOwnNotes](https://www.qownnotes.org/) - Open-source file editor with Markdown support. (thanks u/maqp2)
- Play Music & Play Movies and TV - Play Music & Play Movies and TV
- [Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.github.io/) - Open-source alternative to the Play media services. You do need to provide your own content, however. In active development with frequent updates (to the source, that is). - [Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.github.io/) - Open-source alternative to the Play media services. You do need to provide your own content, however. In active development with frequent updates (to the source, that is).
- [Funkwhale](https://funkwhale.audio/) - Self hosted, decentralized music service. Provide your own audio. (thanks u/DashEquals) - [Funkwhale](https://funkwhale.audio/) - Self hosted, decentralized music service. Provide your own audio. (thanks u/DashEquals)
- [Airsonic](https://airsonic.github.io/) - **Music only** - Self-hosted open-source media streamer. Has features for transcoding audio on-the-fly for "virtually any audio format". You can also set bandwidth limits if you need to. Looks very powerful. - [Airsonic](https://airsonic.github.io/) - **Music only** - Self-hosted open-source media streamer. Has features for transcoding audio on-the-fly for "virtually any audio format". You can also set bandwidth limits if you need to. Looks very powerful.
- [Music Player Daemon](https://www.musicpd.org/) - A "flexible, powerful, server-side application for playing music". - [Music Player Daemon](https://www.musicpd.org/) - A "flexible, powerful, server-side application for playing music".
- [Popcorn Time](https://popcorntime.sh/faq) - Open source software for desktop and mobile that let you easily stream movie/TV torrents. **Be careful if your country or ISP has policies against torrenting, a VPN is recommended.** Thanks @je-vv
- *Editor note: I can no longer recommend [Emby](https://emby.media/) as they are [no longer open-source](https://www.linuxuprising.com/2018/12/jellyfin-free-software-emby-media.html).* - *Editor note: I can no longer recommend [Emby](https://emby.media/) as they are [no longer open-source](https://www.linuxuprising.com/2018/12/jellyfin-free-software-emby-media.html).*
- Thanks to u/eA8KESARaW6iqCpHsbE4 for suggesting Jellyfin and pointing out that Emby isn't open-source. - Thanks to u/eA8KESARaW6iqCpHsbE4 for suggesting Jellyfin and pointing out that Emby isn't open-source.
- Fonts - Fonts
- [Open Font Library](https://fontlibrary.org/) - **5-eyes** - Lots of Serif and Sans-Serif fonts that can be directly embedded into a website. - [Open Font Library](https://fontlibrary.org/) - **5-eyes** - Lots of Serif and Sans-Serif fonts that can be directly embedded into a website.
- [google webfonts helper](https://google-webfonts-helper.herokuapp.com/fonts) - **5-eyes** - Hassle-free way for webmasters to self-host open-source Fonts from "Google Fonts"
- Classroom - Classroom
- *Help requested!* - [Moodle](https://moodle.org/) - Self-hosted Classroom software for schools. Very powerful. Thanks @jankapunkt
- [ILIAS](https://www.ilias.de/en/) - Another self-hosted open source classroom software. Thanks again to @jankapunkt
- [Canvas](https://www.instructure.com/canvas) Paid service by Instructure. Also avaliable as a [self hosted, open source option](https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms). To ensure privacy, use the self-hosted option.
- Maps/Street View - Maps/Street View
- [OpenStreetMaps](https://www.openstreetmap.org/) **9-eyes** - Collaborative project to create a free, editable map of the world (from Wikipedia). Completely crowdsources. Very strong alternative to Maps. - [OpenStreetMaps](https://www.openstreetmap.org/) **9-eyes** - Collaborative project to create a free, editable map of the world (from Wikipedia). Completely crowdsources. Very strong alternative to Maps.
- [Qwant Maps](https://www.qwant.com/maps/) - Maps from the makers of Qwant search engine. Thanks @mynamesleon
- [Benmaps](https://benmaps.fr) - Another maps alternative based on OpenStreetMaps. Thanks @dimqua
- *Editor note: I've seen OsmAnd: it's a mobile app. I've seen HERE WeGo: It's on malvertising filter lists.* - *Editor note: I've seen OsmAnd: it's a mobile app. I've seen HERE WeGo: It's on malvertising filter lists.*
- Transit - Transit
- *Help requested!* - *Help requested!*
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- [SailfishOS](https://sailfishos.org/) - *Help requested!* - [SailfishOS](https://sailfishos.org/) - *Help requested!*
- ~~[CopperheadOS](https://copperhead.co/android/) - **5-eyes** - A "secure" version of Android from Canada.~~ - ~~[CopperheadOS](https://copperhead.co/android/) - **5-eyes** - A "secure" version of Android from Canada.~~
- u/poto-tomato pointed out that CopperheadOS is [no longer active](https://old.reddit.com/r/CopperheadOS/comments/8qdnn3/goodbye/). It has now evolved into a [new project](https://old.reddit.com/r/CopperheadOS/comments/b6muvh/androidhardening_project_renamed_to_grapheneos/) under the name [GrapheneOS](https://github.com/GrapheneOS). - u/poto-tomato pointed out that CopperheadOS is [no longer active](https://old.reddit.com/r/CopperheadOS/comments/8qdnn3/goodbye/). It has now evolved into a [new project](https://old.reddit.com/r/CopperheadOS/comments/b6muvh/androidhardening_project_renamed_to_grapheneos/) under the name [GrapheneOS](https://github.com/GrapheneOS).
- [Plasma Mobile](https://www.plasma-mobile.org/) - **5-eyes** - Looks a bit like older versions of Android (before 7.0). Open-source and runs Linux. Very dedicated team, definitely worth trying out. - [postmarketOS](https://postmarketos.org/) - Open-source mobile Linux OS. Can install different user interfaces such as [Plasma Mobile](https://www.plasma-mobile.org/). Thanks @okias
- [Replicant](https://replicant.us/) - **5-eyes** - Free Android distribution. Puts the emphasis on "freedom and privacy/security". - [Replicant](https://replicant.us/) - **5-eyes** - Free Android distribution. Puts the emphasis on "freedom and privacy/security".
- [/e/](https://e.foundation/) - **9-eyes** - A new open-source, privacy-focused operating system for Android devices. Looks very promising (thanks u/itsec_ho). **Note: u/steamport shared [this link](https://ewwlo.xyz/evil.html). - Note: Please see Issue #55 for details on /e/.
- Chrome OS - Chrome OS
- [Qubes OS](https://www.qubes-os.org/) - "A reasonably secure operating system", at least according to their website. Edward Snowden recommends it. - [Qubes OS](https://www.qubes-os.org/) - "A reasonably secure operating system", at least according to their website. Edward Snowden recommends it.
- [Tails](https://tails.boum.org/) - For the uber-paranoid. Runs live and the entire OS is routed through Tor right from boot. Built on Debian. - [Tails](https://tails.boum.org/) - For the uber-paranoid. Runs live and the entire OS is routed through Tor right from boot. Built on Debian.
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- [Debian](https://www.debian.org/) - [Debian](https://www.debian.org/)
- [Mint](https://linuxmint.com/) - [Mint](https://linuxmint.com/)
- [Fedora](https://getfedora.org/) - [Fedora](https://getfedora.org/)
- [Arch](https://www.archlinux.org/) or [Manjaro](https://manjaro.org/) *Editor note: I use Manjaro and it's my favourite OS* - [Arch](https://www.archlinux.org/) or [Manjaro](https://manjaro.org/) (Manjaro is objectively much easier to get running than Arch)
- [Trisquel](https://trisquel.info/), [Gentoo](https://www.gentoo.org/), and [Alpine](https://www.alpinelinux.org/) (thanks u/privacyfreak555) - [Trisquel](https://trisquel.info/), [Gentoo](https://www.gentoo.org/), and [Alpine](https://www.alpinelinux.org/) (thanks u/privacyfreak555)
- [etc etc etc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions) - [etc etc etc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions)
- Wear OS - Wear OS
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- Android Auto - Android Auto
- *Help requested!* - *Help requested!*
- Google TV/Android TV - Google TV/Android TV
- [Kodi](https://kodi.tv/) - It's incredibly powerful. Backed by one of the strongest communities around. Tons of plugins to do nearly anything you want. - [Kodi](https://kodi.tv/) - It's incredibly powerful and backed by one of the strongest communities around. Tons of plugins to do nearly anything you want. Software installs on nearly any platform.
- [OSMC](https://osmc.tv/) - Free, open source media center. Strongest competitor to Kodi. - [OSMC](https://osmc.tv/) - Free, open source media center OS. Kodi is pre-installed. Thanks to @g4rret and @lgiard for clarifying the difference between Kodi and OSMC!
## Desktop applications ## Desktop applications
- Chrome - Chrome
- [Ungoogled Chromium](https://github.com/Eloston/ungoogled-chromium) - Chromium (which Chrome and countless other browsers are built on top of) is one of the cleanest and light-weight browsers available. This version cuts out all the Google crap. *Editor note: I've used it for a work project and it's ridiculously fast.* - [Ungoogled Chromium](https://github.com/Eloston/ungoogled-chromium) - Chromium (which Chrome and countless other browsers are built on top of) is one of the cleanest and light-weight browsers available. This version cuts out all the Google crap.
- [Firefox](https://firefox.com/) - Built by Mozilla. Huge extension library; great for privacy. - [Firefox](https://firefox.com/) - Built by Mozilla. Huge extension library; great for privacy.
- [Waterfox](https://www.waterfox.net/) - Based on Firefox, but specifically 64-bit *only* with an emphasis on speed and privacy. Has a "classic" version built off older Firefox for legacy extension support and also an "alpha" version built off Quantum. It doesn't collect any telemetry and also removes Pocket from the alpha release. Project is run by [Alex Kontos](https://github.com/MrAlex94/) and is constantly in active development.. Looks very clean and fast. Android versions are in the works too. *Editor note: This is the browser I primarily use* - [Waterfox](https://www.waterfox.net/) - Based on Firefox, but specifically 64-bit *only* with an emphasis on speed and privacy. Has a "classic" version built off older Firefox for legacy extension support and also an "alpha" version built off Quantum. It doesn't collect any telemetry and also removes Pocket from the alpha release. Project is run by [Alex Kontos](https://github.com/MrAlex94/) and is constantly in active development.. Looks very clean and fast. Android versions are in the works too.
- [Vivaldi](https://vivaldi.com/) - Privacy-focused browser. Appears to be very customizable and feature-rich. - [Vivaldi](https://vivaldi.com/) - Privacy-focused browser. Appears to be very customizable and feature-rich.
- [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Another very popular privacy-focused browser. Boasts "up to 8x faster than Chrome and Safari". Automatically blocks ads and trackers so you don't have to. - [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Another very popular privacy-focused browser. Boasts "up to 8x faster than Chrome and Safari". Automatically blocks ads and trackers so you don't have to.
- [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/download/) - Firefox-based browser routed through the onion network. Automatically has a few privacy extensions installed (such as HTTPS Everywhere). Be careful using it in public though, as it *can* look like a pretty suspicious piece of software. Available for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. - [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/download/) - Firefox-based browser routed through the onion network. Automatically has a few privacy extensions installed (such as HTTPS Everywhere). Be careful using it in public though, as it *can* look like a pretty suspicious piece of software. Available for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.
- Earth - Earth
- Different from Maps Satellite in the sense that Earth has tons of complex features that require desktop software to be installed. - Different from Maps Satellite in the sense that Earth has tons of complex features that require desktop software to be installed.
- *Help requested!* - [KDE Marble](https://kde.org/applications/education/org.kde.marble) - Strong alternative for G Earth. Currently only on Linux, but is being ported to other platforms. Thanks to @PopeRigby
- Android Studio (not specifically for Android development, just in general) - Android Studio (not specifically for Android development, just in general)
- [VSCodium](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium) - VSCodium is VSCode but without all the Microsoft telemetry and branding. - [VSCodium](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium) - VSCodium is VSCode but without all the Microsoft telemetry and branding.
- *Help requested!* - *Help requested!*
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- [Aptoide](https://www.aptoide.com/) - Marketplace for Android apps. Publishers/developers manage their own stores rather than a centralized market such as Google Play Store. - [Aptoide](https://www.aptoide.com/) - Marketplace for Android apps. Publishers/developers manage their own stores rather than a centralized market such as Google Play Store.
- [Yalp Store](https://github.com/yeriomin/YalpStore) - Yalp downloads Play Store apps as APK files. Helpful if you want to stay away from the Play Store, but require an app that is only available there. - [Yalp Store](https://github.com/yeriomin/YalpStore) - Yalp downloads Play Store apps as APK files. Helpful if you want to stay away from the Play Store, but require an app that is only available there.
- [APKMirror](https://www.apkmirror.com/) - An online library of user-uploaded APK files. Helpful if you need a specific older version of an app or don't want to download it through Google Play. - [APKMirror](https://www.apkmirror.com/) - An online library of user-uploaded APK files. Helpful if you need a specific older version of an app or don't want to download it through Google Play.
- [Aurora Store](https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore) - Aurora Store is simply a fork of the Yalp Store, but with an updated, cleaner UI. It can also utilize [microG](https://microg.org/) if you wish to use *very minimal* Google Play services. - [Aurora Store](https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore) - Aurora Store is ~~simply a fork of the Yalp Store~~ no longer a fork of Yalp, but is now its own project (see their [readme](https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore/blob/master/README.md)). It can also utilize [microG](https://microg.org/) if you wish to use *very minimal* Google Play services. Thanks @RefexHD for clarifying.
- [Fossdroid](https://fossdroid.com/) - Uses the same library as F-Droid, but with a modern UI similar to that of the Play Store and the ability to view apps by popularity. - [Fossdroid](https://fossdroid.com/) - Uses the same library as F-Droid, but with a modern UI similar to that of the Play Store and the ability to view apps by popularity.
- [G-Droid](https://gitlab.com/gdroid/gdroidclient/) - Also uses the F-Droid repo but with a different UI. - [G-Droid](https://gitlab.com/gdroid/gdroidclient/) - Also uses the F-Droid repo but with a different UI.
- [APKGrabber](https://github.com/hemker/apkgrabber) - Fork of [APKUpdater](https://github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater). Both are great tools for avoiding app stores (on Android). - [APKGrabber](https://github.com/hemker/apkgrabber) - Fork of [APKUpdater](https://github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater). Both are great tools for avoiding app stores (on Android).
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- [Calculator N+](https://github.com/tranleduy2000/ncalc) (or NCalc+) - Open-source feature-rich calculator. App itself is no longer in development, but the developer does [encourage pull requests](https://github.com/tranleduy2000/ncalc#calculator-n---powerful-calculator-for-android). I've used it frequently and it works great. Not on F-Droid, but a 3rd party play store can probably find it; or the APK's are available as releases on GitHub. You can also compile from source. - [Calculator N+](https://github.com/tranleduy2000/ncalc) (or NCalc+) - Open-source feature-rich calculator. App itself is no longer in development, but the developer does [encourage pull requests](https://github.com/tranleduy2000/ncalc#calculator-n---powerful-calculator-for-android). I've used it frequently and it works great. Not on F-Droid, but a 3rd party play store can probably find it; or the APK's are available as releases on GitHub. You can also compile from source.
- Calendar - Calendar
- [Fruux (mobile app)](https://fruux.com/) - Same service from above provides an Android app. - [Fruux (mobile app)](https://fruux.com/) - Same service from above provides an Android app.
- [Etar](https://github.com/xsoh/Etar-Calendar) - Open-source material design Calendar that integrates with the Android Calendar API. If you have a CalDAV/CardDAV server, I recommend using [DAVx5](https://www.davx5.com/) to sync with it. Available from F-Droid. *Editor note: this is the one I am using* - [Etar](https://github.com/xsoh/Etar-Calendar) - Open-source material design Calendar that integrates with the Android Calendar API. If you have a CalDAV/CardDAV server, I recommend using [DAVx5](https://www.davx5.com/) to sync with it. Available from F-Droid. Also look at [ICSx5](https://icsx5.bitfire.at/), another WebDav/CalDav client that can integrate with calendar apps. Also available from F-Droid. Thanks @je-vv for ICSx5.
- Camera
- [Open Camera](https://opencamera.sourceforge.io/) - Open source camera for Android. Thanks @je-vv
- Clock - Clock
- [Clock +](https://github.com/philliphsu/ClockPlus) - Open-source Alarm clock, timer, and stop watch. Available from F-Droid. - [Clock +](https://github.com/philliphsu/ClockPlus) - Open-source Alarm clock, timer, and stop watch. Available from F-Droid.
- [Simple Alarm Clock](https://github.com/yuriykulikov/AlarmClock) - Exactly as it's name says; simple alarm clock yet adds many improvements over other apps. No dock mode or world clock. - [Simple Alarm Clock](https://github.com/yuriykulikov/AlarmClock) - Exactly as it's name says; simple alarm clock yet adds many improvements over other apps. No dock mode or world clock.
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- Gmail - Gmail
- [Protonmail](https://protonmail.com/support/knowledge-base/android/) - Can be downloaded from the Play Store, but may work with one of the store replacements above (such as Yalp). - [Protonmail](https://protonmail.com/support/knowledge-base/android/) - Can be downloaded from the Play Store, but may work with one of the store replacements above (such as Yalp).
- [Tutanota](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.tutao.tutanota/) - Client available from F-Droid. - [Tutanota](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.tutao.tutanota/) - Client available from F-Droid.
- [Zoho Mail](https://www.zoho.com/mail/ios-android-apps.html) - Also on the Play Store but other stores may work too. - Posteo - Any **open-source mail client** such as: [K-9 Mail](https://k9mail.github.io/) and [FairEmail](https://email.faircode.eu/). Both are available on F-Droid.
- Posteo - Any open-source mail client. I use [K-9 Mail](https://k9mail.github.io/) and have previously used [FairEmail](https://email.faircode.eu/). Both are available on F-Droid. - Mailbox.org - Mailbox.org provides IMAP settings for Android/iOS and an iOS profile. Thanks @avasts Issue #45
- Mailbox.org - *Help requested*
- [Disroot](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.disroot.disrootapp/) - Available from F-Droid. - [Disroot](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.disroot.disrootapp/) - Available from F-Droid.
- Keep (or any stock note-taking app) - Keep (or any stock note-taking app)
- [Notepad](https://github.com/farmerbb/Notepad) - Open-source and available from F-Droid. Supports Markdown and HTML. Very clean and feature-rich. *Offline only*. - [Notepad](https://github.com/farmerbb/Notepad) - Open-source and available from F-Droid. Supports Markdown and HTML. Very clean and feature-rich. *Offline only*.
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- Don't use Waze. It's owned by Google. - Don't use Waze. It's owned by Google.
- [Maps](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.github.axet.maps/) - Available from F-Droid. Open-source navigation app based on MAPS.ME. Searching for addresses doesn't always work and finding businesses can be a slight hassle, but overall one of the better apps I've used. - [Maps](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.github.axet.maps/) - Available from F-Droid. Open-source navigation app based on MAPS.ME. Searching for addresses doesn't always work and finding businesses can be a slight hassle, but overall one of the better apps I've used.
- [OsmAnd](https://osmand.net/) - OpenStreeMaps for Android. (thanks u/masao77) - [OsmAnd](https://osmand.net/) - OpenStreeMaps for Android. (thanks u/masao77)
- [Transportr](https://transportr.app/) - Primarily European, this is an open-source public transport app. Thanks to @lgiard
- [Offi or Oeffi](https://oeffi.schildbach.de/) - Another recommendation from @lgiard, this app is also for public transport.
- News - News
- [Flym](https://github.com/FredJul/Flym) - Open-source materian design RSS reader. Available from F-Droid. - [Flym](https://github.com/FredJul/Flym) - Open-source materian design RSS reader. Available from F-Droid.
- Photos - Photos
@ -305,7 +333,7 @@ When searching for replacements, check the alternative stores (such as F-Droid)
- [FreeTube](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube) - Open-source YouTube client that uses the Invidio.us API to serve content. Not on F-Droid, but you can download the APK from GitHub. (thanks u/wesaphzt) - [FreeTube](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube) - Open-source YouTube client that uses the Invidio.us API to serve content. Not on F-Droid, but you can download the APK from GitHub. (thanks u/wesaphzt)
- [YouTube Vanced](https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-youtube-vanced-edition-t3758757) (if you are desperate) - Please read the XDA post before deciding to use this. - [YouTube Vanced](https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-youtube-vanced-edition-t3758757) (if you are desperate) - Please read the XDA post before deciding to use this.
- Authenticator - Authenticator
- [andOTP](https://github.com/andOTP/andOTP) - Open-source 2FA app available from F-Droid. *Editor note: I use this one* - [andOTP](https://github.com/andOTP/andOTP) - Open-source 2FA app available from F-Droid.
- [FreeOTP+](https://github.com/helloworld1/FreeOTPPlus) - FreeOTP is no longer in development so this fork should be used instead as it is currently in development. Available from F-Droid. - [FreeOTP+](https://github.com/helloworld1/FreeOTPPlus) - FreeOTP is no longer in development so this fork should be used instead as it is currently in development. Available from F-Droid.
- [Aegis](https://github.com/beemdevelopment/Aegis) - Open-source 2FA for Android. Available on F-Droid. - [Aegis](https://github.com/beemdevelopment/Aegis) - Open-source 2FA for Android. Available on F-Droid.
- [Authenticator](https://mattrubin.me/authenticator/) - **iOS** - Open-source 2FA for iOS. (thanks u/SomeoneWannaBe) - [Authenticator](https://mattrubin.me/authenticator/) - **iOS** - Open-source 2FA for iOS. (thanks u/SomeoneWannaBe)
@ -328,33 +356,41 @@ Android launchers:
- Nexus/Pixel - Nexus/Pixel
- [This list](https://www.oneclickroot.com/rootable/) shows compatibility for rooting Android devices. - [This list](https://www.oneclickroot.com/rootable/) shows compatibility for rooting Android devices.
- [Purism Librem 5](https://puri.sm/products/librem-5/) - From the company that makes Purism laptops. Runs PureOS. Thanks @brandonnodnarb
- Chromebook - Chromebook
- Literally any other laptop with some form of Linux, *or* - Literally any other laptop with some form of Linux, *or*
- [TUXEDO](https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/) - **14-eyes** - Privacy-focused laptop maker out of Germany. Tech specs are very competent and can easily compete with other modern systems. Fully Linux compatible. They also offer desktops. (thanks u/itsec_ho) - [TUXEDO](https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/) - **14-eyes** - Privacy-focused laptop maker out of Germany. Tech specs are very competent and can easily compete with other modern systems. Fully Linux compatible. They also offer desktops. (thanks u/itsec_ho)
- [Purism Laptops](https://puri.sm/) - Privacy-focused laptop running PureOS. Good designs and decent hardware. - [Purism Laptops](https://puri.sm/) - Privacy-focused laptop running PureOS. Good designs and decent hardware.
- [Pinebook Pro](https://www.pine64.org/pinebook-pro/) - Mid-range Linux/FreeBSD alternative to Chromebook.
- Chromecast - Chromecast
- [Microsoft Wireless HDMI adapter](https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/products/adapters/wireless-display-adapter-2/p3q-00001) - The **only** reason I'm recommending this Microsoft product is because there is no possible way for it to extract any data and ship it off to Microsoft. I use it and it works great. - [Microsoft Wireless HDMI adapter](https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/products/adapters/wireless-display-adapter-2/p3q-00001) - The **only** reason I'm recommending this Microsoft product is because there is no possible way for it to extract any data and ship it off to Microsoft. If someone finds proof that it *can*, I will remove it.
- Google Home - Google Home
- [Mycroft](https://mycroft.ai/) - Open-source virtual personal assistant. Can be run on a Raspberry Pi. (thanks u/Kentto7) - [Mycroft](https://mycroft.ai/) - Open-source virtual personal assistant. Can be run on a Raspberry Pi. (thanks u/Kentto7)
- [Home Assistant](https://www.home-assistant.io/) - Open-source home automation. (thanks u/bilange) - [Home Assistant](https://www.home-assistant.io/) - Open-source home automation. (thanks u/bilange)
- FitBit
- *Due to Google's [recent acquisition of FitBit](https://outline.com/tsJCYN), it is recommeded to avoid using FitBit. Instead, check out this [list of smart watches](https://asteroidos.org/install/) supported by Asteroid OS (See Wear OS in [Operating systems](#operating-systems)). Thanks @ribtoks*
# Useful links, tools, and advice # Useful links, tools, and advice
Everything you need to become Privacy Wizard. Everything you need to become Privacy Wizard.
- The [r/Privacy wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/wiki/index) has a lot of helpful information; I highly recommend reading through it! Seriously, do it now, then come back here. - [Privacy Tools](https://www.privacytools.io/) (thanks u/yieldingTemporarily)
- Read the [r/VPN](https://old.reddit.com/r/VPN/) sidebar and [wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/VPN/wiki/index) to learn more about why you should consider using a VPN. I personally use PIA. - [ethical.net](https://ethical.net/) (thanks u/yieldingTemporarily)
- Click [here](https://outline.com/XuMTFA) and [here](https://outline.com/dqfuqL) for some great tips on creating strong passwords. - [AlternativeTo](https://alternativeto.net/) - Find alternatives for software. Used extensively to build this guide. Also check out [Switching.software](https://switching.software/) (thanks @mynamesleon)
- Use a [password manager](https://outline.com/pHsALA) to keep all your passwords secure. ~~I use LastPass~~ u/-Choose-A-User- and u/EbonixCo have convinced me to switch to [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/). So far it's just as good, if not better. - [Framasoft](https://framasoft.org/en/) - Lots of alternatives and software. Too many to fit into the list. Also check out [this link](https://degooglisons-internet.org/en/). Thanks @NicolasPA
- Set up [multi-factor/two-factor authentication](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-factor_authentication) on as many accounts as you can. It may be a pain, but it could save you from a targeted hack. - [r/Privacy wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/wiki/index)
- Don't save passwords to your browser! [Erase the entire password cache](http://www.wikihow.com/Delete-Remembered-Passwords) once you set up a password manager. - [r/VPN](https://old.reddit.com/r/VPN/) - Read the sidebar and [wiki](https://old.reddit.com/r/VPN/wiki/index) to learn more about why you should consider using a VPN. I personally use [Mullvad](https://mullvad.net) but do your own research before choosing.
- [AlternativeTo](https://alternativeto.net/) has alternatives for pretty much any software, site, or service out there. - [Four Methods to Create a Secure Password You'll Actually Remember](https://outline.com/XuMTFA)
- [How to Create a Strong Password (and Remember It)](https://outline.com/dqfuqL)
- Use a [password manager](https://outline.com/NC69FD) such as [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com)
- Set up [multi-factor/two-factor authentication](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-factor_authentication) on as many accounts as you can
- Don't save passwords to your browser: [Erase the entire password cache](http://www.wikihow.com/Delete-Remembered-Passwords) once you set up a password manager.
- [Remove bloatware from Android (without root)](https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/) - [Remove bloatware from Android (without root)](https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/)
- [What are 5-eyes, 9-eyes, and 14-eyes?](https://restoreprivacy.com/5-eyes-9-eyes-14-eyes/) - [What are 5-eyes, 9-eyes, and 14-eyes?](https://restoreprivacy.com/5-eyes-9-eyes-14-eyes/)
- [Outline](https://outline.com/) is an awesome tool for getting all the junk out of news articles (I've used it a few times in this guide already). Sometimes it can get around paywalls for "premium" news sites. - [Outline](https://outline.com/) is an awesome tool for getting all the junk out of news articles (I've used it a few times in this guide already). Sometimes it can get around paywalls for "premium" news sites.
- [What is Tor and should I use it?](https://outline.com/JRCscH) - [What is Tor and should I use it?](https://outline.com/JRCscH)
- [HTTP vs. HTTPS](https://outline.com/xUXZMh) - [HTTP vs. HTTPS](https://outline.com/xUXZMh)
- The EFF has an [excellent guide](https://ssd.eff.org/) on how to stay safe and secure online. It is incredibly useful and I suggest that everyone (even the experts) read through it. - The EFF has an [excellent guide](https://ssd.eff.org/) on how to stay safe and secure online. It is incredibly useful and I suggest that everyone read through it.
- Click [here](https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-telemetry) and [here](https://winaero.com/blog/how-to-disable-telemetry-and-data-collection-in-windows-10/) for tips on disabling Windows 10 telemetry/data collection. - Click [here](https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-telemetry) and [here](https://winaero.com/blog/how-to-disable-telemetry-and-data-collection-in-windows-10/) for tips on disabling Windows 10 telemetry/data collection.
- Click [here](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/internet-health/privacy-security/) and [here](https://blog.mozilla.org/internetcitizen/2017/01/30/15-privacy-tips-protect-online-life/) for tips from the Mozilla Foundation on internet privacy and security. - Click [here](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/internet-health/privacy-security/) and [here](https://blog.mozilla.org/internetcitizen/2017/01/30/15-privacy-tips-protect-online-life/) for tips from the Mozilla Foundation on internet privacy and security.
- Click [here](https://duckduckgo.com/newsletter) to sign up for DuckDuckGo's privacy newsletter, and [here](https://spreadprivacy.com/) for more tips, articles, and blog posts from DuckDuckGo. - Click [here](https://duckduckgo.com/newsletter) to sign up for DuckDuckGo's privacy newsletter, and [here](https://spreadprivacy.com/) for more tips, articles, and blog posts from DuckDuckGo.
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# The lighter side # The lighter side
All that reading got you tired out? Or super interested in nerdy stuff? Awesome, now go check out these.
- Movies and TV I recommend: - Movies and TV I recommend:
- *Snowden (2016)* - Based on the true story of Edward Snowden, the CIA/NSA/etc whistleblower. I've seen it about 30 times. Directed by Oliver Stone. - *Snowden (2016)* - Based on the true story of Edward Snowden, the CIA/NSA/etc whistleblower. Directed by Oliver Stone.
- *Deep Web (2015)* - Documentary (narrated by Keanu Reeves) about Ross Ulbricht aka. Dread Pirate Roberts and the infamous "Silk Road" dark market. Directed by Alex Winter. - *Deep Web (2015)* - Documentary (narrated by Keanu Reeves) about Ross Ulbricht aka. Dread Pirate Roberts and the infamous "Silk Road" dark market. Directed by Alex Winter.
- *Mr. Robot* - Hacker-drama starring Rami Malek. Producers hired actual hackers as consultants to ensure the show is as accurate as possible; real-world tools used in the show. - *Mr. Robot* - Hacker-drama starring Rami Malek. Producers hired actual hackers as consultants to ensure the show is as accurate as possible; real-world tools used in the show.
- *Silicon Valley* - Satirical tech comedy about a compression startup struggling to take off in Silicon Valley, California. My personal favourite show. Episodes are pure genius, tech humour is actually funny and not forced. - *Silicon Valley* - Satirical tech comedy about a compression startup struggling to take off in Silicon Valley, California.
- Podcasts: - Podcasts:
- [Darknet Diaries](https://darknetdiaries.com/) (by Jack Rhysider) - Beautifully crafted, bone-chilling episodes highlighting real-life hackers and their stories. Covers privacy topics a fair bit. - [Darknet Diaries](https://darknetdiaries.com/) (by Jack Rhysider) - Highlights real-life hackers and their stories. Covers privacy topics a fair bit.
- The WAN Show (Linus Tech Tips) - Not specifically privacy, but they cover all sorts of tech news. - The WAN Show (Linus Tech Tips) - Not specifically privacy, but they cover all sorts of tech news.
- [The Privacy, Security, & OSINT Show](https://inteltechniques.com/podcast.html) - "This weekly podcast presents ideas to help you become digitally invisible, stay secure from cyber threats, and make you a better online investigator." - [The Privacy, Security, & OSINT Show](https://inteltechniques.com/podcast.html) - "This weekly podcast presents ideas to help you become digitally invisible, stay secure from cyber threats, and make you a better online investigator."
- [Security Now!](https://www.grc.com/SecurityNow.htm) - "TechTV's Leo Laporte and I spend somewhat shy of two hours each week to discuss important issues of personal computer security." (Thanks u/Abaddon182) - [Security Now!](https://www.grc.com/SecurityNow.htm) - "TechTV's Leo Laporte and I spend somewhat shy of two hours each week to discuss important issues of personal computer security." (Thanks u/Abaddon182)
- Other: - Other:
- [Permanent Record](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46223297-permanent-record) - Edward Snowden's autobiography.
- [xkcd](https://xkcd.com/) - They have comics for *everything*. - [xkcd](https://xkcd.com/) - They have comics for *everything*.
- System32 Comics [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/system32comics/) and [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/System32Comics/) - Comedic computer comics. - System32 Comics [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/system32comics/) and [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/System32Comics/) - Comedic computer comics.