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Awesome Privacy
Find privacy-respecting alternatives to everyday apps and services in the Awesome Privacy curated directory.
About Awesome Privacy
Awesome Privacy is a directory for finding and comparing alternatives to popular software and services described as open source, secure and ad-free. It organizes listings into groups such as essentials, communication, networking, productivity, operating systems, finance and media.
Users can search listings or browse by category, check recent additions with contributor and date, and save items to an on-device collection stored in browser local storage that is not sent elsewhere unless shared. Some categories currently show zero listings.
Key features
- Browse categorized alternatives to common apps and services
- Search listings or browse all entries by category
- View newest additions with category, contributor, and date
- Save items to an on-device collection using browser local storage
- Contribute additions, removals, or corrections to listings
- Review full changelog of directory updates
Best for: People seeking alternatives to everyday apps that are described as privacy-respecting.
Good for
- Lists many types of software with visible entry counts per category
- Saved collections stay in browser local storage unless the user chooses to share
- Accepts community contributions for additions, removals, and corrections
Watch out for
- Several categories, including Voice Assistants and Media Servers, show zero listings
Awesome Privacy at a glance
- Website
- awesome-privacy.xyz
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Privacy Guides
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Open source
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Awesome Privacy FAQ
How are saved items stored?
They are stored on-device in the browser's local storage and are not sent anywhere unless you choose to share them.
Can I suggest an addition or correction?
Yes, the site welcomes community contributions for items to add, remove, or amend.
What is the aim of Awesome Privacy?
To help users move away from big tech and choose software that respects privacy.
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