Top 50 Safe Alternatives in 2025
Discover curated alternatives prioritizing privacy, open-source code, minimal tracking, favorable jurisdictions, active maintenance, independent audits, permissive licenses, and long-term sustainability.
Best for Privacy
Signal – Secure messaging with E2EE.
Best Self-hosted
Nextcloud – Full productivity suite.
Best for Streaming
PeerTube – Decentralized video platform.
Best for Social
Mastodon – Federated microblogging.
Best Search
DuckDuckGo – No-tracking search.
Best Password Manager
Bitwarden – Open-source vault.
How we chose these alternatives
Selections based on privacy, open-source, minimal tracking, jurisdiction, active maintenance, independent audits/reviews, license, and sustainability. Last updated: .
How to evaluate an alternative safely
- Check privacy policy and audit reports.
- Verify open-source code on GitHub.
- Test self-hosting if applicable.
- Review community feedback.
- Ensure compliance with your local laws.