Password & Authentication

Password manager

Bitwarden

Open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager. Self-host or use their secure cloud. Works on all platforms and browsers.

Free tier Open source All platforms
2FA authenticator

Authy

Best-in-class TOTP authenticator with encrypted cloud backup, so you never lose your 2FA codes if you lose your phone.

Free iOS & Android Cloud backup

VPN & Network

VPN

Mullvad VPN

No-logs, no-account VPN paid with an anonymous account number. Independently audited. One of very few VPNs that genuinely respects privacy.

No logs Audited €5/mo
VPN

ProtonVPN

Swiss-based VPN with a free tier, open-source apps, and a verified no-logs policy. Integrated with the Proton privacy ecosystem.

Free tier Open source Switzerland

Email & Messaging

Encrypted email

ProtonMail

End-to-end encrypted email hosted in Switzerland. Zero-access encryption means even Proton cannot read your mail.

Free tier E2E encrypted Switzerland
Secure messaging

Signal

Gold standard for private messaging. End-to-end encrypted calls and messages. Collects near-zero metadata. Used by journalists and security professionals worldwide.

Free E2E encrypted Open source
Email alias service

SimpleLogin

Create unlimited email aliases so you never give your real address to a service. Delete any alias instantly if it gets spammed. Now owned by Proton.

Free tier Open source Proton-owned

Browser & Search

Private browser

Brave Browser

Chromium-based browser with aggressive built-in ad and tracker blocking. Includes a built-in Tor window. Supports all Chrome extensions.

Free Tracker blocking Chromium
Private search engine

DuckDuckGo

Search without being tracked or profiled. No search history stored, no personalised ads. Available as a browser, extension, and mobile app.

Free No tracking Mobile app

Malware & Security

Malware protection

Malwarebytes

Industry-trusted malware scanner and remover. Excellent at catching adware, spyware, and PUPs that traditional antivirus misses. Light on system resources.

Free scanner Windows/Mac Mobile
Breach checker

Have I Been Pwned

Free service by Troy Hunt. Check whether your email addresses have appeared in known data breaches. Enable alerts for future breaches.

Free Breach alerts haveibeenpwned.com