Awesome Privacy

Overview

Awesome Privacy is an extensive directory of privacy-focused software and services designed to help users take control of their digital privacy. The list emphasizes practical, user-friendly alternatives to mainstream services that collect excessive personal data.

Categories

Communication & Messaging

• Encrypted messaging apps: Signal, Element (Matrix), Session
• Email services: ProtonMail, Tutanota, Mailbox.org
• Video conferencing: Jitsi Meet, BigBlueButton

Productivity & Office

• Cloud storage: Nextcloud, Seafile, Cryptomator
• Note-taking: Standard Notes, Joplin, Obsidian
• Document editing: ONLYOFFICE, LibreOffice Online

Browsing & Search

• Web browsers: Firefox, Brave, LibreWolf
• Search engines: DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Searx
• Browser extensions: uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, HTTPS Everywhere

Social & Media

• Social networks: Mastodon, Diaspora, Pixelfed
• Video platforms: PeerTube, Invidious (YouTube frontend)
• Music streaming: Funkwhale, Subsonic

Security Tools

• Password managers: Bitwarden, KeePassXC, Vaultwarden
• 2FA authenticators: Aegis, andOTP, Authy
• Encryption tools: VeraCrypt, Cryptomator, age

Mobile

• Operating systems: GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, LineageOS
• App stores: F-Droid, Aurora Store
• Privacy-focused apps: Durations for time tracking, Simple Mobile Tools suite

Network Privacy

• VPN services: Mullvad, ProtonVPN, IVPN
• DNS filtering: Pi-hole, AdGuard Home, NextDNS
• Anonymity networks: Tor, I2P, Freenet

Key Principles

• Open Source: Transparency through public code
• End-to-End Encryption: Data encrypted from sender to receiver
• Zero Knowledge: Service providers cannot access user data
• Minimal Data Collection: Only essential information collected
• User Control: Users own and control their data

Features

• Detailed comparison tables for similar services
• Privacy ratings and security assessments
• Self-hosting options where available
• Cross-platform compatibility information
• Active development and community support indicators

Resources

Includes guides on threat modeling, privacy best practices, and step-by-step migration tutorials for switching from mainstream to privacy-focused alternatives.