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Computer OS
Alternatives to MacOS, Windows
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| LINUX | ||
| Ubuntu | Beginner-friendly | ubuntu.com |
| Fedora | Innovative, developer-oriented | getfedora.org |
| Linux Mint | Windows-like experience | linuxmint.com |
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Hardware
Alternatives to proprietary hardware
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| System76 | Open-source hardware | system76.com |
| Framework | Open laptop architecture | frame.work |
📱
Phone OS
Alternatives to iOS, or manufacturer OS
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| LineageOS | Multi-device, needs bootloader unlock | lineageos.org |
| GrapheneOS | Privacy-focused, for Google Pixel | grapheneos.org |
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Google Suite
Alternatives to GMail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Contacts
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Proton | Email, Cloud Storage, Calendar, Email Contacts, Spreadsheets and Documents | proton.me |
| Nextcloud | Self-hosted option, Email, Cloud Storage, Calendar, Email Contacts | nextcloud.com |
| KSuite | Email, Cloud Storage, Calendar, Email and Phone Contacts, Visioconferencing | infomaniak.com/en/ksuite |
📄
Office Suite
Alternatives to Microsoft Office
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| LibreOffice | Full desktop suite | libreoffice.org |
| OnlyOffice | Modern UI, collaborative | onlyoffice.com |
| Collabora Online | Web-based, integrates with Nextcloud | collaboraoffice.com |
| Ksuite | Web-based, GDPR-compliant | infomaniak.com/en/ksuite |
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Maps & Navigation
Alternatives to Google Maps
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| OsmAnd | Online or offline | osmand.net |
| Organic Map | Privacy-focused | organicmaps.app |
| Here WeGo | Car navigation, offline capable | here.com |
| Maps.me | Travel map, online or offline | maps.me |
| Transit | Public transport (Montreal) | transitapp.com |
🌐
Browser
Alternatives to Google Chrome
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| DuckDuckGo | Privacy-focused | duckduckgo.com |
| Helium | Lightweight, privacy-focused, built-in blocker | helium.computer |
| Vivaldi | Feature-rich, customizable, built-in blocker | vivaldi.com |
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Search Engine
Alternatives to Google Search
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| DuckDuckGo | Privacy-focused | duckduckgo.com |
| StartPage | Anonymized Google results | startpage.com |
| Qwant | Independent, European-based | qwant.com |
| Searx | Self-hosted option | searx.github.io/searx |
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Ad Blockers
Block ads in browser and across the network
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Ublock Origin | Best for ad blocking in browsers | ublockorigin.com |
| PiHole | Blocks ads across the network | pi-hole.net |
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Messaging Apps
Alternatives to Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Signal | End-to-end encrypted, most private | signal.org |
| Matrix | Decentralized, self-hostable, more technical | matrix.org |
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Music Streaming
Alternatives to Spotify
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Deezer | Commercial service | deezer.com |
| Qobuz | Commercial service | qobuz.com |
| Tidal | Commercial service | tidal.com |
| Jellyfin | Self-hosted | jellyfin.org |
| Funkwhale | Decentralized, full control | funkwhale.audio |
| Soma FM | Alternative streaming service | somafm.com |
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Playlist Migration Tools
Tools to help migrate playlists between platforms
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| MusConv | Free: up to 200 tracks/day | musconv.com |
| Soundiiz | Free: 200 tracks/playlist | soundiiz.com |
| TuneMyMusic | Free: 500 tracks | tunemymusic.com |
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Social Networks
Alternatives to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Mastodon | Decentralized social media | joinmastodon.org |
| Pixelfed | Photo sharing | pixelfed.social |
| Lemmy | Reddit alternative | lemmy.world |
🎉
Event Sharing
Alternatives to Facebook Events
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Partiful | Simple event planning and sharing | partiful.com |
| Other options | Venue/crew websites, mailing lists |
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Marketplace
Alternatives to Facebook Marketplace
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Kijiji | Owned by eBay (Canada) | kijiji.ca |
| Le Bon Coin | Respects GDPR (France) | leboncoin.fr |
| Craigslist | Regional availability | craigslist.org |
| Vinted | For clothes, shoes and accessories | vinted.com |
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Website Hosting
Alternatives to Squarespace, Wix
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | Self-hosted or managed | wordpress.org |
| Infomaniak | Ethical cloud, European provider | infomaniak.com |
| OVHcloud | European provider | ovhcloud.com |
| IONOS | European provider | ionos.com |
| Ikoula | European provider | ikoula.com |
| Linode | Alternatives to AWS hosting | linode.com |
| Digital Ocean | Alternatives to AWS hosting | digitalocean.com |
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E-book Reader
Alternatives to Amazon Kindle
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Kobo | Hardware + store | kobo.com |
| Libby + OverDrive | Library-based, free | overdrive.com |
| Calibre | Self-hosted library | calibre-ebook.com |
🎨
Visual Creation
Alternatives to Adobe Suite
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Affinity | One-time purchase, no subscription | affinity.studio |
| Canva | Free web tool for presentations & docs | canva.com |
| GIMP | Free, open-source | gimp.org |
| Inkscape | Free, open-source | inkscape.org |
| Photopea | Web-based Photoshop alternative | photopea.com |
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File Storage & Syncing
Alternatives to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Self-hosted, full control | nextcloud.com |
| Proton Drive | Encrypted, cloud-based | proton.me |
| kDrive | GDPR-compliant | infomaniak.com/en/ksuite/kdrive |
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AI
Alternatives to ChatGPT
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Euria | No data stored | euria.ch |
| Duck.AI | By DuckDuckGo, privacy-focused | duck.ai |
| Opencode | Open source ai coding agent, privacy-focused | opencode.ai |
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Password Manager
Alternatives to Google Password Manager
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Proton Pass | End-to-end encrypted | proton.me |
| NordPass | End-to-end encrypted | nordpass.com |
| Bitwarden | Open-source, self-hostable | bitwarden.com |
| Nextcloud Passwords | Self-hosted, full control | nextcloud.com |
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VPN
Alternatives to Google Cloud VPN
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Proton VPN | No-logs, open-source | protonvpn.com |
| NordVPN | Fast, no-logs | nordvpn.com |
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Advanced Configuration
BIOS
| Tool | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Libreboot | Open-source BIOS | libreboot.org |
| Coreboot | Open-source BIOS | coreboot.org |