privacy Tools
Explore the best new privacy tools and products curated by the community.
MediaOptim compresses images, videos, and audio files directly on your Mac — no uploads, no subscriptions, no privacy risk. Most compression tools send your files to a server. MediaOptim runs everything locally using native Apple frameworks, so files never leave your device. ✓ Batch compress entire folders ✓ Supports HEIC, WebP, MP4, MOV, MP3, FLAC and more ✓ Set quality targets, not just percentages ✓ Works offline, always
ClearMesh brings Git-like version control to large files. It helps AI, VFX, research, data, and engineering teams commit, push, clone, sync, branch, and mount datasets, model files, media assets, CAD exports, and binary folders. Files are stored as chunks in S3/R2-compatible Vault storage, with optional client-side encryption. Unchanged chunks can be reused across versions, and repos can be mounted read-only so tools can stream files from a normal path. Would this fit your workflow?
TogetherLetters keeps groups connected through a simple, regular email newsletter. No algorithm, no feed, and no scraping by search engines. On a schedule you pick, everyone gets nudged for an update. Click the link, write, done. Updates compile into one newsletter for the group. No reply-all. Reply directly to individuals for real 1-on-1 conversations. Everything is completely private and never on the web. 700+ groups, 5k+ users - all word of mouth. Free forever for groups of 10 or less.
PanicMode is a native desktop app for macOS and Windows that lets you instantly cover your screen with a clean, neutral workspace using a single hotkey. Built for people working in public spaces, it helps avoid exposing emails, chats, or sensitive data when someone walks by. Choose from different workspace profiles (Developer, Office…) that blend naturally with your setup. No screenshots, no blur, just instant control.
Sleek Analytics is a privacy-first Google Analytics alternative for Modern Web. Real-time website analytics, cookieless tracking, and fast dashboards.
ScreenVeil helps you hide sensitive parts of your screen and place useful overlays on top of any app on macOS. It’s built for screen sharing, presentations, live streams, recordings, and everyday work when you need full control over what stays visible. You can add floating panels in seconds and save complete setups as presets. It’s a simple way to protect private information, keep notes visible, highlight content, or prepare reusable on-screen layouts for meetings and demos.
AnyDrop is a free, purely browser-based web app that connects your devices directly. Drop files of any size, chat, and sync a live notepad across Mac, PC, iOS, and Android without any downloads or sign-ups. True P2P with zero cloud storage.
Open-source plugin that redacts PII before Claude Code reads it. Names, emails, and IBANs become placeholders Claude sees; you reveal originals locally. Same engine ships as a CLI for any LLM and a hosted proxy for OpenAI/Anthropic/Azure.
Run hundreds of AI agents from your phone. Turn your devices into a private compute pool, route every task to the best AI, and use Claude, Codex, Gemini and more — no infra, no lock-in.
Privacy-first family organizer app to manage schedules, health, bills, and more in one place. Built for modern families.
Layers makes it architecturally impossible for strangers to message, call, or find you — not a toggle, not a setting, but enforced server-side through mutual contact verification. 100% phone-verified users. E2E encrypted. Built-in location sharing, group calendars, polls & real-time chat translation — all within your trusted circle only. No ads. No algorithm. No strangers.
Every time you share a bill, medical report or bank statement to ask AI a question, the sensitive data such as name, account numbers, and address is also uploaded to a cloud server you don't control. BlankOut automatically detects and redacts sensitive information on your Android device using on-device AI. GPS & EXIF metadata stripped too. Your data never leaves your phone. AI gets only what it needs. Share a clean, redacted version of your document in one tap.
Magic Lane provides mission-critical routing and spatial intelligence with 100% EU data residency. Serves micromobility, fleet, automotive, emergency, and on-demand rides with privacy-first, offline-capable tech.
Every account you create, every service you sign up for, every online purchase is connected to your email address. Most people have 100+ accounts they've forgotten about, creating security risks and privacy exposure. Paperweight scans your inbox to map your digital footprint, then helps you take back control and delete your data. Features - Bulk Unsubscribe - Breach Alerts - Account Inventory - GDPR Deletion - Privacy-First - Open Source Respects your privacy. All data stays on your computer.
Bitcoin-Safe is a free, open-source desktop wallet that makes self-custody accessible to everyone. It supports hardware wallets, multisig, and air-gapped signing — no KYC, no accounts, no middlemen. Your keys, your sats.
Gastos is a private iPhone expense tracker for people who spend at home and while traveling. Type "coffee 4.50", snap a receipt, or say "lunch twenty dollars" — on-device AI parses it. Travel Mode detects timezone changes, switches currencies, and shows home equivalents in real time. Free. No accounts, no cloud.
Google Nest Doorbell runs on battery: no wiring, no electrician. AI detects people, parcels, animals, and vehicles separately. HD video, night vision, two-way audio, and 3 hours of free event history. Now $129.99 at Best Buy and Walmart.
I built SurfPad because I use Arc on desktop and couldn't find anything like it on iPad. Every iPad browser felt like a stretched phone app. SurfPad has a real sidebar with tab tiers, spaces, fully customizable keyboard shortcuts, split view, a command bar, built-in ad blocker (including YouTube ad skipper), reader mode, save as PDF, and more. One-time $9.99 purchase. No subscription. No ads. No tracking.
100% private on-device voice models for speech-to-text and meeting transcription on macOS. No cloud APIs, no data leaves your machine without your explicit permission.
GhostlyX is a lightweight, privacy-first web analytics platform built for modern websites. No cookies, no trackers, and no invasive data collection. Just fast, reliable, and actionable insights that help you understand your traffic, measure performance, and make better decisions without compromising user privacy.
Dadroit V Web is a JSON viewer that handles large files entirely in your browser. No upload, no server, no install. Open files from disk, paste from clipboard, or load from a URL with Bearer or Basic auth. Browse with a collapsible tree view, search with text or RegEx, and export full or partial JSON, formatted or minified. Works on desktop, phone, and tablet. Free, ad-free, and your data never leaves your machine.