Open source privacy projects
Every project in the registry tagged privacy, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
Fast and extensible multi-platform HTTP/1-2-3 web server with automatic HTTPS
OpenHuman is an open source agent harness with local-first memory, agent orchestration, and workflows
Privacy-first metasearch across 270+ sources
Network-wide ads & trackers blocking DNS server
Privacy-focused, lightweight web analytics
Cross-platform, secure password manager
Privacy-first browser with ad-blocking and no bloat
Empower your digital strategy with actionable insights
Set up your own OpenVPN server on Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS, Arch Linux and more
Firefox user.js for optimal privacy and security. Your favorite browser, but better.
Technitium DNS Server
Private workspace for notes, tasks, and databases
Secure email, calendar and contacts with end-to-end encryption
Privacy-focused analytics without the complexity
Secure, encrypted notes for your digital life
:key: stateless open source password manager
Self-hosted, Node.js based analytics tool for those who care about privacy.
A sleek, privacy-focused browser extension that brings a native dark mode experience to online documents. Built with clean UI/UX principles for Chromium and Ope
Your digital identity, beautifully organized
Organize thousands of photos with ease
An open source fingerprint browser based on Ungoogled Chromium. 指纹浏览器 隐私浏览器
WireGuard VPN server installer for Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Fedora, openSUSE and Raspberry Pi OS. Includes interactive setup and client m
Modern, privacy-friendly, and detailed web analytics that works without cookies or JS.
AI API identity gateway — reverse proxy that normalizes device fingerprints and telemetry for privacy-preserving API proxying
Next-Gen CAPTCHA and Spam Protection, GDPR compliant
Powerful, customizable web analytics for your site
Serverless team chat over Tor, no phone number needed
Privacy-first proof-of-work CAPTCHA without user friction
Screenshot, screen recording, and video editor for macOS. Native SwiftUI app with capture deck, 75+ customizable shortcuts, URL scheme automation, and self-host
Secure peer-to-peer chat that is serverless, decentralized, and ephemeral
Privacy-first analytics for mobile and desktop apps
Row-Bot - Personal AI Sovereignty. A local-first AI assistant with integrated tools, a personal knowledge graph, voice, vision, shell, browser automation, sched
Local meeting recorder that keeps your audio off the cloud
Lightweight, self-hosted, open-source chat server with voice, video, text, and screen sharing. Built for small groups who want privacy, simplicity, and full con
Firefox fork with compiler optimizations and patches from Librewolf, Waterfox, and GNU IceCat.
Privacy-first PDF utility (Zero-Server Architecture). Merge, split, compress, and edit PDFs 100% locally on your device. No uploads, no servers, no tracking.
DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials browser extension for Firefox, Chrome.
a digital safe with multiple keys, held by people you trust
Install your own AmneziaWG 3.1 VPN server on a fresh Ubuntu or Debian VPS with one command. Made for networks that block WireGuard. No Docker, QR-code import, 2
手机隐私审计:用 adb 扫出 Android 应用的权限、上报端点与数据流向,并给出可回滚的处置。Desktop Android leak audit: permissions, endpoints, data flows, reversible fixes.
Local-first notes app with no cloud, no AI, no tracking
Cookieless, privacy-first web analytics without the complexity
Monica Pass,Password Management, 2FA Generator
A libre Android browser built from scratch on Gecko. Privacy by default, powerful tab containers, and a local-first search engine.
An Android app to scan your documents — simple and respectful
Offen Fair Web Analytics
🔑 Free Offline-first Password Manager
Local-first open-source multi-profile fingerprint browser based on Chromium and Electron
152 free browser-based tools in 17 languages. Your files and text are processed in your browser — no uploads, no accounts, no ads. Image & on-device AI tools, P
Open-source, privacy-first and cookieless web analytics with revenue attribution and an MCP server.
End-to-end encrypted visual note-taking tool with deep page navigation.
A free office suite where your document is inside the link and easy to share. There's no account and nothing saved unless you choose.
Simple, powerful web & product analytics for user insights
Decentralized CAPTCHA for enhanced web security
Privacy-friendly web analytics for data-driven decisions
Securely save and access your favorite links across devices
Privacy-focused note-taking made simple and fast
Secure, encrypted forms with advanced features
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Frequently asked questions
How many open source privacy projects are there?
This registry tracks 61 projects tagged privacy, with 457,403 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is caddy at 78,660 stars.
Are these privacy projects free to use?
Yes — 58 of the 61 carry an explicit open-source licence across 7 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which privacy project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these privacy projects still maintained?
51 of the 61 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.