Bitwarden
Data ManagementThe password manager trusted by millions
Open Source
E2E Encrypted
Zero Knowledge
The Tools We Use. The Tools We Recommend.
Privacy-First Tools for Mission-Driven Organizations
A curated directory of privacy-respecting software and hardware. These are the tools we deploy for our clients and use ourselves.
Browse by Category
Find the right tools for your organization's security needs
Communications
Privacy-respecting email, messaging, video conferencing, and collaboration tools.
15 toolsInfrastructure
Secure hosting, domain registration, and DNS services with strong privacy policies.
3 toolsDevices
Privacy-focused hardware including laptops, phones, security keys, and routers.
18 toolsNetwork Security
VPNs, firewalls, and DNS filtering to protect your organization's network traffic.
9 toolsData Management
Password managers, encrypted storage, backup solutions, and encryption tools.
20 toolsConnectivity
Privacy-respecting mobile carriers and internet access options.
1 toolDocument Tools
Secure document collaboration, e-signatures, and file sharing tools.
12 toolsPhysical Security
Hardware tools for protecting devices and preventing physical surveillance.
3 toolsTop Picks
Our top recommendations across all categories
GrapheneOS
DevicesSecurity-hardened Android OS - install it yourself
Open Source
E2E Encrypted
Zero Knowledge
Hetzner
InfrastructureReliable, affordable hosting from Germany
Audited
Mullvad VPN
Network SecurityPrivacy is a universal right
Open Source
Zero Knowledge
No Logs
Proton Mail
CommunicationsSecure email that protects your privacy
Open Source
E2E Encrypted
Zero Knowledge
Element
CommunicationsSelf-hosted, federated team messaging with E2E encryption
Open Source
E2E Encrypted
Self-Hostable
Why We Built This
When we work with mission-driven organizations, one of the first questions is always: "What tools should we use?" Instead of starting from scratch every time, we built this directory of tools we actually use and trust.
This isn't a generic list. Every tool here has been evaluated for privacy, security, and practicality. We include tools we don't earn from (like Mullvad and Signal) because our recommendations are based on merit, not commissions.
Some listings include affiliate links, which help support this resource. Our full disclosure explains how this works.
Our Principles
- Privacy by default — Tools that encrypt your data and minimize collection
- Open source preferred — Code you can inspect and verify
- No vendor lock-in — Tools that let you own your data
- Practical for nonprofits — Balanced for security and usability
- Honest recommendations — We list tools we don't earn from too