Privacy & Security

Free alternative to: 1Password / LastPass

What it does: Store passwords in an encrypted local database and fill login details using browser integration.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: Commercial disk-encryption software

What it does: Protect files inside encrypted containers or encrypt storage devices. Supports system-drive encryption on Windows.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: Paid privacy browsers, for private web browsing

What it does: Browse through the Tor network to reduce tracking and conceal your IP address from visited websites.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android 

Free alternative to: WeTransfer Pro, for private file transfers

What it does: Share files directly through the Tor network without uploading them to a commercial file-storage service.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: Commercial PGP encryption tools

What it does: Encrypt files and communications, create digital signatures, and manage encryption keys. Primarily a command-line tool.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: Paid DNS filtering services

What it does: Block many advertising and tracking domains across your home network using a DNS server you run yourself.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux · Raspberry Pi