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A curated, categorized list of privacy- and security-focused software and online services, from password managers to operating systems.

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What is it?

Awesome Privacy is a community-maintained catalogue of privacy-respecting apps, software and service providers. Entries are grouped into categories such as password managers, two-factor authentication, encrypted messaging and email, browsers, search engines, VPNs, firewalls, ad blockers, and operating systems.

Each category lists recommended options with short descriptions, and many entries link to a more detailed review on the companion website at awesome-privacy.xyz. Where a product is closed-source or has known trade-offs, the list typically notes this, and it also includes notable alternatives and warnings about outdated or untrustworthy tools.

The list is released under CC0 and is also mirrored on Codeberg. It exposes its underlying data through a raw data and API section, so the catalogue can be consumed programmatically.

Key features

  • 01Covers password managers, 2FA apps, encrypted messaging, email, and browsers
  • 02Organized into categories spanning essentials, networking, productivity, and operating systems
  • 03Includes notable alternatives and warnings for each category
  • 04Links to detailed reviews on the companion website
  • 05Provides raw data and an API for programmatic access

Use cases

  • Choosing a privacy-focused replacement for mainstream apps such as email or messaging
  • Finding a self-hostable or open-source alternative for a specific tool category
  • Auditing your current software stack for privacy trade-offs
  • Pulling a curated privacy tool dataset into another site or application

Quick start

  1. 1

    Open the project's website to browse the curated list

  2. 2

    Read the list of privacy-focused tools by category in the README

  3. 3

    Submit an addition via the contributing guide if you want to add a tool

Things to know

  • This is a curated link list, not a single installable application.
  • Listed tools vary widely in license, platform and maintenance status.

Topics

#privacy#security#awesome-list#self-hosted#open-source#encryption#awesome#software

FAQ

What is awesome-privacy?
A curated, categorized list of privacy- and security-focused software and online services, from password managers to operating systems. Awesome Privacy is a community-maintained catalogue of privacy-respecting apps, software and service providers. Entries are grouped into categories such as password managers, two-factor authentication, encrypted messaging and email, browsers, search engines, VPNs, firewalls, ad blockers, and operating systems.
Is awesome-privacy free to use? What license does it have?
awesome-privacy is open source under the CC0-1.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is awesome-privacy still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to awesome-privacy was on Oct 18, 2026.
What can I use awesome-privacy for?
Choosing a privacy-focused replacement for mainstream apps such as email or messaging Finding a self-hostable or open-source alternative for a specific tool category Auditing your current software stack for privacy trade-offs Pulling a curated privacy tool dataset into another site or application
How do I install awesome-privacy?
Open the project's website to browse the curated list Read the list of privacy-focused tools by category in the README Submit an addition via the contributing guide if you want to add a tool
Where can I get awesome-privacy?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/lissy93/awesome-privacy

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