Switz

List of "everything" that respect your privacy.

Important

Metaphorically and ironically, the repository is named 'Switz', a shortened form of 'Switzerland' because of Switzerland's strong reputation for respecting privacy. Hence, the name 'Switz.'

Contents

• Quotes
• Top Countries
• Payments
• Operating Systems (OS)
  • Desktop
  • Android
• 2FA
• Encryptions
• Search Engines
• Cloud Storage
• Email
• Accounts Managers
• File Sharing
• Online SMS
• VOIP Clients
• Networks
• VPN
• DNS
• Domain
• VPS
• Paste
• Online Image Editors
• Notes and Tasks
• Office
• Link Shorteners
• Cryptocurrency
  • Wallets
• Browsers
  • Chrome Extensions
• Messengers
  • Decentralize
  • Centralize
  • P2P
• Utilities
  • Backup
  • Files Shredders
  • Metadata Removal
• Development
  • App Notifications
  • Code Editors
• Artificial Intelligence
  • ChatGPT
• Alternatives
  • Github
  • Facebook/Instagram/Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Wikipedia
  • Reddit
  • Blogging
  • Discord

Quotes

• "Friends don’t spy; true friendship is about privacy, too." - Stephen King
• "Ultimately, saying that you don't care about privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different from saying you don't care about freedom of speech because you have nothing to say. Or that you don't care about freedom of the press because you don't like to read. Or that you don't care about freedom of religion because you don't believe in God. Or that you don't care about the freedom to peacably assemble because you're a lazy, antisocial agoraphobe." - Edward Snowden
• "Security and Privacy is a part of us, it's not negotiable, it's not essential, it's a core." - NCryptsion
• "If privacy is outlawed, only outlaws will have privacy." - Phil Zimmermann
• "Surveillance capitalism unilaterally claims human experience as free raw material for translation into behavioral data." - Shoshana Zuboff
• "We are all being constantly surveilled, and in this situation, the real question is not ‘What is privacy?’ but rather, ‘How are you being controlled?" - Douglas Rushkoff

Top Countries

Ultimately, it depends on how effectively the service implements privacy by design and how privacy-oriented the organization is.

1. Switzerland - Leads with strict data protection laws (revised FADP), banking privacy, and neutrality.
2. Iceland - Robust personal rights, minimal surveillance, and top-tier data authority enforcement.
3. Germany - Strong GDPR implementation, Federal Data Protection Act, and court protections against mass surveillance.
4. Norway - EEA GDPR member with high enforcement and privacy-by-design emphasis.
5. Finland - Effective data ombudsman and low government data retention.
6. Austria - Rigorous GDPR fines and constitutional privacy guarantees.
7. Estonia - Digital state with strong e-privacy laws and citizen data control.
8. Liechtenstein - EEA-aligned, privacy-friendly banking, and low interference.
9. Ireland - Key GDPR enforcer with massive fines on tech giants despite hosting them.
10. Netherlands - High GDPR compliance focus and Uber-scale penalties. ​

Payments

Name	Description
Monero	Monero (XMR) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency launched in 2014 as a fork of Bytecoin. It ensures anonymity by default for every transaction using ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT to hide sender, receiver, and amount details.
Cash	Literal physical cash, just be wise on how you want to transact to someone.

Operating Systems (OS)

Desktop

Any non-Windows operating systems.

Android

Name	Description
GrapheneOS	A privacy and security-focused mobile OS built on Android. It’s designed to offer enhanced security features while maintaining usability.
CalyxOS	A privacy-focused Android OS that balances security, privacy, and usability. It includes features like an integrated VPN, secure communications (via apps like Signal), and strong protections against data leakage, while also providing compatibility with Google services, which GrapheneOS doesn’t.
LineageOS	A community-driven, open-source Android OS known for being a popular custom ROM. It offers more control and customization compared to stock Android and supports a wide range of devices.
Replicant	An open-source Android-based OS with a focus on freedom, privacy, and security. Replicant is different in that it tries to eliminate proprietary software (drivers and firmware) to ensure a fully free and open mobile experience.

2FA

Name	Description
Stratum	Stratum is a 2FA (two-factor authentication) app designed to provide an extra layer of security by generating one-time passwords for user authentication.
Aegis	Aegis is an open-source 2FA app that offers secure authentication by generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs).
2FAS	2FAS (Two-Factor Authentication System) is a simple, open-source 2FA app that works with a variety of services, providing secure authentication through TOTP or QR codes.
Ente	Ente is a privacy-focused 2FA app that offers time-based one-time passwords.
FreeOTPPlus	FreeOTP Plus is an open-source 2FA app that enhances the original FreeOTP by providing more features, like backup and multi-device support.
Owky	Owky is a user-friendly 2FA app focused on providing seamless multi-account support. It generates time-based, one-time passcodes (TOTP) for various online platforms.

Encryptions

Name	Description
VeraCrypt	VeraCrypt is an open-source disk encryption software that allows users to create encrypted virtual disks or encrypt entire drives, providing strong security for files and sensitive data.
Cryptomator	Cryptomator is a free, open-source encryption software designed for securing files in cloud storage by encrypting individual files with client-side encryption, ensuring privacy without relying on the cloud provider's security.
Picocrypt	Picocrypt is a simple, lightweight encryption tool for files, focusing on ease of use with a minimalistic design.
Cryptsetup	Cryptsetup is a utility used for setting up disk encryption with LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) on Linux systems, allowing users to create and manage encrypted partitions or volumes for data protection.
ShuffleCake	Shufflecake is a tool for Linux that allows to create multiple hidden volumes on a storage device in such a way that it is very difficult, even under forensic inspection, to prove the existence of such volumes.

Search Engines

Name	Description
DuckDuckGo	A privacy-focused search engine that does not track users or create personal profiles. It aggregates search results from various sources like Bing and its own web crawler to deliver unbiased and secure search results.
Brave	A browser and search engine emphasizing privacy. It blocks trackers, ads, and third-party cookies by default. Brave Search offers privacy-focused results without collecting user data, and it's built on an open-source framework.
SearX	An open-source, privacy-oriented metasearch engine that aggregates results from other search engines while not tracking users. It allows users to customize search sources and maintains a high level of anonymity.
Startpage	A privacy-centric search engine that provides Google search results without tracking or storing any personal data. Startpage acts as a proxy to Google, ensuring that users remain anonymous during searches.
Qwant	A European search engine that focuses on privacy and neutrality. It does not track users or use personal data for advertising. Qwant offers results from the web, news, social media, and shopping without profiling.
MetaGer	A German privacy-friendly metasearch engine that does not track users. It combines results from major search engines and offers additional privacy features like anonymous browsing and encrypted search.
Swisscows	A Swiss-based privacy-focused search engine that emphasizes family-friendly content. It does not track user data and offers results with AI-based semantic search technology, offering more accurate results without any personal data collection.

Cloud Storage

Name	Description	Open-Source	Comments
Nextcloud	Nextcloud is an open-source platform that enables you to store, share, and collaborate on files in a secure environment. You can host it yourself, giving you full control over your data, or use it with a trusted provider.	✅	N/A
Proton Drive	Proton Drive is a secure cloud storage service developed by Proton, the same team behind Proton Mail.	✅	N/A
Filen	Reliable zero-knowledge, client-side encrypted cloud storage you can trust. Experience uncompromised security without sacrificing functionality.	✅	The one with the best customer support in my opinion. - NCryptsion
MegaNZ	Mega.nz is a cloud storage service that offers end-to-end encryption for your files. With generous free storage (up to 20 GB), Mega lets you upload, sync, and share files securely.	✅	N/A
Internxt	Internxt offers cloud storage with a strong focus on privacy and decentralization.	✅	N/A
pCloud	pCloud is the most secure encrypted cloud storage, where you can store your personal files or backup your PC or share your business documents with your team!	❌	N/A
Sync	Sync.com is a cloud storage service that places privacy and security at the forefront. It offers end-to-end encryption for all files stored in the cloud.	❌	N/A
Icedrive	Icedrive is a cloud storage service focused on security, performance, and ease of use. It offers zero-knowledge encryption.	❌	Great interface and policies, sadly it's not open-source. - NCryptsion

Email

Name	Description	Jurisdiction	Comments
Proton	ProtonMail is a secure email provider that uses end-to-end encryption to ensure your emails are private and protected from unauthorized access.	🇨🇭	Protonmail has tons of allegations regarding privacy, but it's still the best. - NCryptsion
Mailfence	Mailfence is a secure email service that offers end-to-end encryption and a suite of privacy-focused tools, including calendar, contacts, and document storage.	🇧🇪	N/A
Mailbox	Mailbox.org is a secure email provider that offers encrypted communication, an intuitive interface, and a range of privacy-focused services, including file storage and calendar features.	🇩🇪	N/A
Tuta	Tutanota is a secure email service offering end-to-end encryption for email communications and a strong commitment to privacy.	🇩🇪	N/A
Soverin	Soverin is a secure email service focused on user privacy and independence. It provides encrypted email communication and offers a simple, no-tracking experience.	🇳🇱	N/A
StartMail	StartMail is a privacy-focused email provider that offers strong encryption and the ability to send anonymous, self-destructing emails.	🇳🇱	N/A

Accounts Managers

Name	Description	Comments
KeePassXC	KeePassXC is an open-source password manager that allows you to securely store and manage your passwords in an encrypted database.	The best for local accounts management. - NCryptsion
Bitwarden	Bitwarden is a widely-used, open-source password manager that stores your passwords in an encrypted vault.	Also one of the best of best. - NCryptsion
Vaultwarden	Vaultwarden (formerly known as "bitwarden_rs") is a lightweight, self-hosted alternative to Bitwarden.	N/A
Passbolt	Passbolt is an open-source password manager aimed at teams and businesses. It allows organizations to securely store, manage, and share passwords within a team environment.	Great for team-type accounts management. - NCryptsion
PSono	PSono is a self-hosted, open-source password manager built with a strong emphasis on privacy and security.	N/A
KeePass	KeePass is a free, open-source password manager that helps you securely store your passwords in an encrypted database.	N/A
Proton Pass	Proton Pass is a password manager developed by Proton, the creators of ProtonMail. It is designed to offer the same level of privacy and security as Proton’s other services.	N/A

File Sharing

Name	Description	Comments
QuAx	QuAx is a privacy-focused decentralized web hosting platform that allows users to create and manage websites securely, offering anonymity through the use of Tor and IPFS technology, while minimizing the risk of censorship.	My favorite, really good owner. - NCryptsion
OnionShare	OnionShare is an open-source tool that enables users to securely and anonymously share files over the Tor network.	For Tor lover. - NCryptsion
Wormhole	Wormhole is a fast and secure peer-to-peer file transfer tool that uses end-to-end encryption.	This one is OG. - NCryptsion

Online SMS

Name	Description
MoneroSMS	A service that lets you send and receive SMS using virtual phone numbers, you can top up credits (often in Monero) and manage numbers via web or CLI.
Crypton	A privacy-focused messaging/phone number platform where you rent a real phone number (physical SIM or eSIM) and send/receive SMS with a privacy emphasis and encryption, plus API access for developers.
VirtualSMS	A service offering remote access to real phone numbers (leased SIM cards) for receiving SMS mainly used for account verification and keeping your own number private.

VOIP Clients

Name	Description
Mumble	An open-source VoIP voice chat application originally designed for gaming. It provides low-latency, high-quality voice communication, uses a client-server model, and supports encrypted voice chat across platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS).
Linphone	A free, open-source SIP-based softphone for VoIP calling, video calls, and instant messaging. It supports standard SIP communication, works across many platforms, and can integrate with IP-PBX or VoIP services for voice and video communication.

Networks

Name	Description
Tor	Tor is a privacy-focused network that anonymizes internet traffic by routing it through multiple volunteer-operated servers (or "nodes").
ZeroNet	ZeroNet is a decentralized network that allows users to create and host websites without needing centralized servers.
IPFS	IPFS is a decentralized file storage and sharing network. It aims to make the web more distributed and resilient by using a peer-to-peer protocol.
I2P	I2P is a privacy-focused network that provides anonymous communication. Unlike Tor, which is designed primarily for web browsing, I2P is intended for applications that require high levels of anonymity and security.
Hyphanet	Hyphanet is a lesser-known decentralized network that allows users to build private, secure, and censorship-resistant communication systems.

VPN

Name	Description	Audited	Comments
Mullvad	Mullvad is a privacy-focused VPN service known for its strong commitment to anonymity. It doesn’t require personal information to sign up, users are simply assigned an anonymous account number.	✅	Certainly the king. - NCryptsion
Windscribe	Windscribe is a user-friendly VPN service with a strong focus on privacy. It offers both free and paid plans, with the free plan providing up to 10 GB of data per month.	✅	2nd to the king. - NCryptsion
iVPN	iVPN is a smaller, privacy-oriented VPN service that emphasizes strong security practices.	✅	Noice. - NCryptsion
Nym	Nym is a privacy-focused network designed to provide secure, anonymous browsing by using a mix of VPN and onion routing technology.	✅	N/A
ProtonVPN	ProtonVPN is created by the same team behind ProtonMail, emphasizing both privacy and security.	✅	N/A
IPVanish	IPVanish is a well-established VPN service with a reputation for providing fast and secure connections.	✅	N/A
LNVPN	LNVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service that offers secure, anonymous browsing. It focuses on encrypting users’ internet traffic and protecting their online activities from surveillance, tracking, and data leakage.	❌	N/A
SPN	SPN, developed by Safing, is a privacy network that provides secure and anonymous internet access by creating a layered security model that integrates VPN-like protection with additional privacy features.	❌	N/A

DNS

Name	Description	No-Logging
NextDNS	NextDNS is a privacy-focused, customizable DNS service that offers advanced features such as content filtering, malware blocking, and ad-blocking.	✅
Quad9	Quad9 is a security-focused DNS provider that prioritizes privacy and protection from malicious websites.	✅ (anonymous)
DNS Watch	DNS Watch is a free, privacy-conscious DNS service that emphasizes unfiltered, uncensored internet access.	✅
Uncensored DNS	Uncensored DNS is a DNS provider that aims to provide unrestricted and uncensored internet access.	✅
AdGuard	Open-source DNS provider, specialising in the blocking of ads, trackers and malicious domains. They have been independently audited and do not keep logs.	✅

Domain

Name	Description	Jurisdiction
OrangeWebsite	A web hosting and domain registration provider that markets itself as privacy- and free-speech-focused, with servers in Iceland and support for anonymous signup and cryptocurrency payments.	🇮🇸
1984 Hosting	An Iceland-based web hosting company founded by civil liberties and Free Software advocates, emphasizing privacy, freedom of expression, and use of renewable energy.	🇮🇸
Incognet	A privacy-focused internet services provider that lets you register domain names with strong WHOIS privacy by default and pay with cryptocurrencies, and also offers web hosting, VPS, and privacy-oriented tools like WireGuard VPN.	🇺🇸

VPS

Name	Description
Kyun	Kyun provides privacy-focused virtual private servers (VPS) that accept Monero payments and emphasize anonymous deployment without KYC requirements.
Black Host	Black Host offers offshore, censorship-resistant hosting solutions designed for high anonymity, supporting privacy coins like Monero for payments.
Hiddence	Hiddence specializes in secure, anonymous VPS hosting with features like encrypted storage and Monero-only billing to prevent tracking.
BitLaunch	BitLaunch enables one-click deployment of privacy-centric VPS on providers worldwide, accepting Monero and prioritizing anti-censorship tools.
AnonVM	AnonVM delivers virtual machines optimized for anonymity, with Tor integration and exclusive Monero support for fully untraceable cloud computing.

Paste

Name	Description
PrivateBin	PrivateBin is an open-source, minimalist, web-based application for sharing text in an encrypted and self-destructive manner.
Paaster	Paaster is a privacy-focused, open-source tool designed to create and share disposable, encrypted pastes.
0bin	0bin is a web-based, open-source pastebin service that encrypts your paste client-side, ensuring that even the server operators cannot read the content.
ProtectedText	ProtectedText is an online, encrypted note-sharing platform that allows users to store and share sensitive text securely.
CodedPad	CodedPad is an online code-sharing and collaboration tool that allows users to share and edit code in real-time.
PrivNote	PrivNote is a secure messaging platform that lets users send self-destructive notes, which are encrypted and automatically deleted once they've been read.

Online Image Editors

Name	Description
ImageResizeAI	Resize, crop, compress & optimize images instantly with AI. High quality, complete privacy, no watermarks, 100% free.

Notes and Tasks

Notes

Name	Description
Obsidian	Markdown-based personal knowledge management app that stores notes locally, lets you link ideas with bidirectional links, and visualize connections as a graph. Great for building a “second brain.”
Anytype	Local-first, privacy-focused workspace combining notes, structured objects (books, tasks, contacts), and a graph view like a more structured, encrypted Obsidian-style tool.
Notesnook	Simple, secure note app with end-to-end encryption by default and cross-device sync; focused on privacy and ease of use.
Capacities	Block-based personal knowledge management tool that blends notes, linked data, and simple task/project organization designed for visual linking and personal workflows.
SiYuan	Privacy-first, open-source knowledge management app with block-level editing, bidirectional links, Markdown/WYSIWYG editor, and rich features for organizing large or complex content.
Logseq	Free, open-source PKM (personal knowledge base) app centered on outlining, bidirectional links, and local Markdown/org-mode files; excellent for hierarchical notes and research tracking.
Trilium Notes	Hierarchical, database-backed note app focused on complex structure and deep organization (nested notes, rich properties, automation), suitable for large knowledge bases.

Tasks

Name	Description
Vikunja	Open-source, self-hostable task and project management app — to-do lists, boards, timelines, and collaborative task tracking for individuals or teams.

Office

Name	Description
LibreOffice	LibreOffice is a powerful, free and private office suite the successor project to OpenOffice used by millions of people around the world.
OpenOffice	Apache OpenOffice® is the free and open productivity suite from The Apache Software Foundation… a full office suite with applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, drawing, mathematical formulas, and databases, available at no cost and released under the Apache License.
OnlyOffice	Run your private office with ONLYOFFICE a complete office suite to view, edit, and collaborate on docs, sheets and slides, build and fill PDF forms, and work across web, desktop and mobile platforms, designed to make collaboration seamless and secure with open source code.
Cryptpad	CryptPad is a collaborative office suite that is end-to-end encrypted and open-source, providing real-time editing with a full suite of apps while ensuring that no readable user data leaves the user’s device.

Link Shorteners

Name	Description	Comments
MagLit	A Free and Open Source Encrypted Privacy Respecting Magnet/HTTP(s) Link Shortener.	N/A
Tnyr	A URL shortening service with a focus on privacy, offering anonymous and secure links that don’t track users.	N/A
UrlVanish	A privacy-focused URL shortening service that hides tracking data, ensuring that shortened URLs do not reveal any personal information about the user.	N/A

Cryptocurrency

Wallets

Name	Description	Type	Comments
Trezor	A hardware wallet designed for secure storage of cryptocurrency private keys. Trezor provides cold storage for various cryptocurrencies, ensuring the safety of your assets by keeping them offline and away from potential online hacks.	❄️	The king. - NCryptsion
Ledger	Another popular hardware wallet for cryptocurrencies. Like Trezor, Ledger offers cold storage to keep your assets safe from online threats.	❄️	The best of best. - NCryptsion
Backpack	Backpack is a cryptocurrency wallet and Web3 browser with integrated tools for managing digital assets and interacting with decentralized applications (dApps).	🔥	N/A
MetaMask	A widely-used Ethereum-based crypto wallet and browser extension that lets users store and manage their Ether (ETH) and ERC-20 tokens.	🔥	The best hot-wallet ever. - NCryptsion
AlphaWallet	A mobile Ethereum wallet that provides users with the ability to store, manage, and transfer Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens.	🔥	N/A
Cake Wallet	A Monero (XMR) wallet focused on privacy and security. It allows users to store and manage Monero and its features align with the coin's privacy-centric design.	🔥	N/A
Rabby	Rabby is a browser extension and crypto wallet focused on supporting Ethereum and Ethereum-compatible chains. It integrates with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and supports multiple tokens.	🔥	N/A

Browsers

Name	Description	Comments
Tor Browser	Tor Browser is a free, open-source browser that enables anonymous communication on the internet.	Perhaps the most anonymous browser ever. - NCryptsion
LibreWolf	LibreWolf is a browser based on Firefox that focuses on privacy, security, and freedom.	N/A
Brave	Brave is a privacy-focused browser that blocks ads, trackers, and other unwanted content by default.	N/A
Firefox	Firefox is a fast, privacy-focused browser that is open-source and designed to give users control over their online experience.	N/A
Iridium	Iridium Browser is a privacy-focused web browser that is based on Chromium.	N/A
Thorium	Thorium is a web browser based on Chromium with a strong focus on privacy and open-source principles.	N/A

Chrome Extensions

Name	Description
Privacy Badger	Privacy Badger is a browser extension developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) that automatically blocks trackers that spy on your online activity.
Ghostery	Ghostery is a privacy and security-related browser extension that blocks trackers, ads, and other third-party content that compromises your online privacy.
Adblock Plus	Adblock Plus (ABP) is one of the most popular ad-blocking browser extensions. It blocks ads and pop-ups on websites, including intrusive banner ads, video ads, and other unwanted content.
DuckDuckGo Essentials	DuckDuckGo Essentials is a privacy-focused browser extension that helps protect your privacy while browsing the web.
NoScript	NoScript is a browser extension that blocks all scripts (JavaScript, Java, Flash, and other potentially dangerous content) by default, allowing you to selectively allow trusted sources.
Decentraleyes	Decentraleyes is a privacy extension that focuses on reducing reliance on third-party servers for delivering web resources like scripts, fonts, and stylesheets.
PixelBlock	Gmail extension that blocks email tracking attempts used to detect when you open and read emails. PixelBlock displays a 'red eye' when it finds and blocks a tracking attempt inside of an email.
minerBlock	Blocks cryptocurrency miners all over the web.

Messengers

Decentralize

Name	Description	Comments
SimpleX	SimpleX messaging has cutting-edge end-to-end encryption. For your security and privacy, servers can't see your messages and who you talk to.	Best for "complete-discrete" communication. - NCryptsion
Speek!	Speek is serverless, stores no metadata, requires no ID or phone number and all messages including file transfers are end-to-end encrypted and routed via the Tor network.	N/A
Utopia	Utopia is a decentralized, privacy-focused ecosystem that includes secure messaging, file sharing, browsing, and more.	N/A
Element (formerly Riot)	Open-source, decentralized messaging app built on the Matrix protocol. It allows for real-time messaging, video calls, and file sharing.	Best for communities. - NCryptsion
Session	Session is a private messenger app designed to give you full control over your communication. Built on top of the open-source Loki network.	Decent. - NCryptsion

Centralize

Name	Description	Comments
Signal	Privacy-focused messaging app that uses end-to-end encryption for secure communication.	Perfect alternative for your phone default Messaging app. - NCryptsion
Threema	Secure, privacy-focused messaging app that operates on a centralized model but offers robust encryption and anonymity features.	N/A
0xchat	0xchat is a secure chat app built on the Nostr protocol.	N/A

P2P

Name	Description	Comments
Briar	Secure, decentralized, uses peer-to-peer for offline communication, suitable for activists and those needing extra privacy.	N/A
Tox	Free, open-source, decentralized messaging with end-to-end encryption for text, voice, and video.	N/A
Jami	Decentralized, open-source, fully encrypted messaging platform for text, voice, and video with no central server.	N/A

Utilities

Backup

Name	Description	Comments
Syncthing	A decentralized, peer-to-peer file synchronization tool that keeps folders in sync across devices without a central server.	N/A
RClone	A command-line tool for syncing, copying, and managing files across cloud storage providers and local filesystems.	N/A
Restic	A fast, secure backup tool that creates encrypted, deduplicated, and versioned backups to local or remote storage.	N/A

Files Shredders

Name	Description	Comments
OW Shredder	A Windows security utility for securely erasing sensitive data. It can wipe individual files, free disk space, and whole volumes so that the deleted data cannot be recovered.	N/A
Eraser	An open-source secure data erasure tool for Windows that permanently deletes files, folders or unused disk space by overwriting the data multiple times using recognized sanitization schemes (e.g., Gutmann, DoD)	N/A
Shred	Often refers to a command-line utility on Unix/Linux that securely overwrites files to make them hard or impossible to recover — more secure than normal delete.	N/A

Metadata Removal

Name	Description	Comments
ExifTool	A powerful command-line metadata reader/writer/editor that works with many file formats. It’s widely used to view, edit, or remove metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP, GPS, etc.) from photos, videos, documents, and more.	The best. - NCryptsion
ExifCleaner	A graphical desktop app built on ExifTool that lets you remove metadata (like camera details and GPS) from images, videos, PDFs, and other files using a simple drag-and-drop interface.	N/A
ImageOptim	A Mac image optimization tool that reduces file size without losing quality and also strips out unnecessary metadata (including EXIF) to save disk space and speed up web delivery.	N/A

Development

App Notifications

Name	Description	Comments
Ntfy	ntfy (pronounced notify) is a simple HTTP-based pub-sub notification service. It allows you to send notifications to your phone or desktop via scripts from any computer, and/or using a REST API.	The best, it can be self-hosted too! - NCryptsion

Code Editors

Name	Description	Comments
VSCodium	VSCodium is an open-source, community-driven version of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VSCode). While VSCode itself is free, it includes telemetry (data collection) that some users may not want.	The best, no exceptions. - NCryptsion
Atom	Atom is an open-source, customizable text editor developed by GitHub. It is designed to be a "hackable" editor, meaning that users can modify and extend its features to suit their needs.	N/A
Brackets	Brackets is an open-source, lightweight text editor focused on web development. It was designed with front-end developers in mind, offering features that streamline the process of building websites.	N/A
Notepad++	Notepad++ is a popular, open-source text editor for Windows that offers a lightweight alternative to more resource-heavy IDEs. It supports syntax highlighting for over 80 programming languages, and its simple interface makes it ideal for quick edits and scripting tasks.	N/A
Void Editor	Void is an open source Cursor alternative. Write code with the best AI tools, use any model, and retain full control over your data.	N/A
Vim	A fast, keyboard-driven text editor built around modes (normal, insert, visual). Highly efficient once learned, extremely configurable, and runs almost everywhere.	Sexy asf. - NCryptsion
Neovim	A modern fork of Vim that keeps Vim’s editing model but adds better defaults, a cleaner codebase, built-in async support, and first-class plugin/LSP integration—more friendly for modern workflows.	Sexy asf++. - NCryptsion

Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT

Name	Description	Comments
LocalAI	A free, open-source, self-hosted AI stack that lets you run large language models (LLMs), multimodal models, and AI services locally without cloud dependencies.	N/A
Jan	Jan is an open-source alternative to ChatGPT. Run open-source AI models locally or connect to cloud models like GPT, Claude and others.	N/A
Illama	LLM inference in C/C++.	N/A
Ollama	An open-source platform and runtime for running large language models locally on your computer.	N/A
Shimmy	A lightweight local AI inference server written in Rust that provides a drop-in, OpenAI API-compatible endpoint for locally running GGUF/SafeTensors models.	N/A
GPT4All	An open-source ecosystem for running large language models locally on everyday desktops and laptops.	N/A
Tinfoil	A privacy-focused AI platform that runs AI workloads inside secure hardware enclaves (confidential computing).	N/A
Duck.AI	While not directly local-AI, Duck.ai (Duck AI) is DuckDuckGo’s AI chatbot powered by OpenAI’s open-source models (e.g., gpt-oss:120B), emphasizing privacy, no accounts required and anonymized interactions though inference runs on DuckDuckGo’s servers rather than purely local.	Data is still sent to the respective servers. - NCryptsion
Venice	Venice offers the most advanced and accurate open-source models for a truly unbiased AI experience. All data stays on your device, not our servers.	Decent. - NCryptsion

Alternatives

Github

Name	Description
Codeberg	A non-profit, community-run public code hosting platform based in Germany that lets developers host and collaborate on open-source projects using Git.
Forgejo	Free, open-source software forge that you can self-host to manage Git repositories, issue tracking, code reviews, wikis, CI/CD, and other development features.
GitLab	A comprehensive DevOps and software development platform built around Git.
Radicle	A peer-to-peer, decentralized code collaboration stack built on Git that removes central servers from the equation.

Facebook/Instagram/Twitter

Name	Description
Mastodon	A decentralized social network part of the Fediverse. Mastodon is an open‑source alternative to Twitter, allowing users to create their own independent servers (instances) with custom rules, or join existing ones.
Diaspora	A distributed social network focused on privacy and decentralization, where users can choose which of the federated "pods" (servers) they want to join, and own their data.
Minds	A decentralized social platform focused on freedom of speech and privacy, with the ability for users to earn cryptocurrency (Minds tokens) based on engagement.
Nitter	Nitter is a free and open source alternative Twitter front-end focused on privacy and performance.

Youtube

Name	Description
Peertube	free, open-source decentralized video hosting network where anyone can run an instance (server), join federations, and share videos without a single central authority.
Odysee	A decentralized video platform built on the LBRY blockchain. Creators can upload, share, and even monetize videos with cryptocurrency, and content lives on a peer-to-peer network rather than centralized servers.
DTube	A blockchain-based decentralized video sharing site (originally built on Steem + IPFS) that lets users upload and watch videos without central control.

Frontends

Name	Description
Invidious	A free open-source alternative frontend for YouTube. It lets you watch YouTube content without ads, tracking, or Google’s official scripts, offering features like playlists and subscriptions while respecting privacy.
Piped	Open-source and lightweight. Like Invidious, it lets you watch and browse YouTube videos without ads or tracking, and you can self-host instances.

Wikipedia

Name	Description
Wikiless	Wikiless is a free, open-source Wikipedia alternative, focused on privacy. The project aims to deliver a more secure, anonymous browsing experience by minimizing data collection.

Reddit

Name	Description
Aether	Peer-to-peer ephemeral public communities, Open source, self-governing communities with auditable moderation and mod elections.
KBin	A free, open-source federated Reddit-like content aggregator and microblogging platform running on the ActivityPub-based Fediverse network.
Lemmy	An open-source federated social news aggregator that lets anyone host self-run discussion forums (“instances”) which communicate with each other via the ActivityPub protocol.
Dread (Tor)	An anonymous, Reddit-like discussion forum hosted on the dark web via a Tor .onion service. Founded in 2018 as a successor to dark web darknet market discussion communities after Reddit banned them.

Blogging

Name	Description	Comment
StandardNotes	A secure, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app designed to protect your data with strong privacy and zero-knowledge encryption, only you can decrypt your notes.	N/A
Ghost	A minimalist, privacy-focused writing and publishing platform that lets you write and publish text online with a distraction-free editor and strong privacy protections.	N/A
Write	The official website and hosted platform for Ghost — an open-source content management and publishing system built on Node.js for blogs, newsletters, and online publications.	N/A

Discord

Name	Description
Stoat (formerly Revolt)	The chat app where you are the main character.
Rocket	Secure CommsOS™ for mission-critical operations. Bring together messaging, voice, video, critical apps, and AI to keep teams connected and missions protected.

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