Discover privacy-respecting, interoperable, human-first websites
Curated profiles with verified trust signals. Every site is evaluated for privacy posture, data portability, feed control, and governance transparency.
Trusted Picks
High-confidence sites endorsed by the community
Kagi Search
https://kagi.com
Ad-free search engine funded by subscriptions
A paid search engine that aligns incentives with users, not advertisers. No ads, no tracking, high-quality results. Users pay $5-10/month for search that respects their attention and privacy.
Signal
https://signal.org
End-to-end encrypted messaging with minimal metadata
A messaging app built by a nonprofit foundation. End-to-end encryption for all messages by default. Minimal metadata collection. Open source client and server. Funded by donations, not data.
Obsidian
https://obsidian.md
Local-first knowledge base with markdown files
A knowledge management tool that stores notes as plain markdown files on your local filesystem. No lock-in by design: your notes are yours, stored in folders you control. Plugins extend functionality. Optional paid sync service.
Mastodon
https://joinmastodon.org
Decentralized social networking via ActivityPub
An open-source, federated social network. No ads, no tracking, no algorithmic feed by default. Users choose their server (instance), each with its own moderation policies. Supports account migration between instances.
Bear Blog
https://bearblog.dev
No-nonsense, privacy-first blogging platform
A blogging platform focused on writing. No trackers, no JavaScript bloat, no ads. Supports custom domains, RSS, and clean typography. Built by a solo developer with a clear philosophy: writing should be the focus.
omg.lol
https://omg.lol
Personal web presence platform: profile pages, pastebin, status log, email forwarding, Mastodon address. Playful and privacy-respecting.
What We Evaluate
Every site is assessed across four trust dimensions
Privacy
Tracker posture, adtech presence, account requirements, data deletion support, and cookie policies.
Interoperability
RSS feeds, federation support, data export, API availability, and open protocol adoption.
Human-First
Chronological feeds, algorithmic transparency, accessibility, and user-respecting design patterns.
Governance
Moderation transparency, content policies, appeals processes, and business model sustainability.
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Kagi
https://kagi.com
Paid search engine with no ads and no tracking. Users are the customer, not advertisers.
Proton Mail
https://proton.me/mail
End-to-end encrypted email. Swiss privacy laws. Open-source clients. No ads.
Tuta
https://tuta.com
Encrypted email and calendar. German privacy laws. Fully open-source. No ads, no tracking.
Element
https://element.io
Matrix client for decentralized, encrypted communication. Supports federation, bridges to other platforms.
Codeberg
https://codeberg.org
Non-profit Git hosting powered by Forgejo. Community-run alternative to GitHub with no tracking.
Sourcehut
https://sr.ht
Minimalist software forge. Email-based workflow, no JavaScript required. Paid and sustainable.