Sites

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Personal web presence platform: profile pages, pastebin, status log, email forwarding, Mastodon address. Playful and privacy-respecting.

Paid search engine with no ads and no tracking. Users are the customer, not advertisers.

End-to-end encrypted email. Swiss privacy laws. Open-source clients. No ads.

Encrypted email and calendar. German privacy laws. Fully open-source. No ads, no tracking.

Matrix client for decentralized, encrypted communication. Supports federation, bridges to other platforms.

Non-profit Git hosting powered by Forgejo. Community-run alternative to GitHub with no tracking.

Minimalist software forge. Email-based workflow, no JavaScript required. Paid and sustainable.

Privacy-friendly web analytics. No cookies, no personal data, GDPR compliant by design.

Open-source, privacy-focused web analytics. Self-hostable, no cookies, simple dashboard.

Privacy-first VPN. No email required to sign up. Account is just a number. Accepts cash by mail.

Federated book tracking and reviewing platform. ActivityPub-based alternative to Goodreads.

Minimalist federated blogging platform. Clean writing interface, ActivityPub support.

Privacy-focused search engine. No personal data stored, no search history tracked. Ad-supported but non-targeted.

Federated photo sharing platform. Privacy-first alternative to Instagram with ActivityPub federation and no ads.

Federated link aggregator and discussion platform. Open-source Reddit alternative using ActivityPub.