NTV Toolbox

Brave

Browser

Brave is a Chromium-based browser focused on reducing tracking and unnecessary third-party requests by default, while maintaining compatibility with modern web standards.

Firefox

Browser

Firefox is an open-source web browser developed by Mozilla, offering extensive configurability, strong standards support, and a long-standing commitment to user control.

Ladybird

Browser

Ladybird is an independent browser project built from scratch, aiming to reduce reliance on existing browser engines and explore alternative design choices.

Mullvad Browser

Browser

Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused browser developed in collaboration with the Tor Project, designed to minimize fingerprinting without requiring Tor connectivity.

PrivacyTests

Browser

PrivacyTests provides independent, reproducible tests comparing how web browsers handle tracking, fingerprinting, and privacy-related behaviors.

Tor Project

Browser

Tor enables anonymous communication by routing traffic through a distributed network of relays, reducing linkability between users and online activity.

CryptPad

Office

CryptPad is a collaborative platform offering end-to-end encrypted documents, spreadsheets, and notes, with no server-side access to content.

LibreOffice

Office

LibreOffice is a full-featured, open-source office suite supporting open document standards and offline-first workflows.

Infomaniak

Cloud

Infomaniak is a Swiss hosting provider offering cloud services, email, and collaboration tools operated under Swiss jurisdiction.

Nextcloud

Cloud

Nextcloud is a self-hosted collaboration and file-sharing platform that can be deployed on private infrastructure and extended through modular apps.

Bitchat

Communication

A peer-to-peer messaging application that operates without central servers, using local connections such as Bluetooth mesh to enable offline communication without accounts or phone numbers.

Internet Relay Chat

Communication

IRC is a long-standing text-based communication protocol widely used for real-time discussion and community coordination.

Matrix

Communication

Matrix is an open protocol for decentralized, federated real-time communication, supporting messaging, VoIP, and bridges to other platforms.

Nostr

Communication

Nostr is a simple, event-based protocol for decentralized communication, relying on relays and cryptographic identities.

Signal

Communication

Signal is a messaging application using end-to-end encryption for private communications, with a minimal metadata approach.

SimpleX

Communication

SimpleX is a messaging protocol and app that avoids user identifiers, enabling private communication without persistent accounts.

Proton Mail

Email

Proton Mail is an encrypted email service based in Switzerland, offering end-to-end encryption and zero-access architecture.

SimpleLogin

Email

SimpleLogin allows users to create email aliases to reduce address exposure and manage inbound email flows.

Tuta

Email

Tuta provides encrypted email and calendar services with open-source clients and integrated encryption by default.

Euria

AI

Euria is an AI assistant developed by Infomaniak, integrated within its ecosystem and hosted on European infrastructure.

Ollama

AI

Ollama enables local execution of large language models, allowing experimentation without relying on external APIs.

OpenStreetMap

Maps

OpenStreetMap is a collaborative mapping project providing open geographic data used by numerous mapping applications.

Organic Maps

Maps

Organic Maps is an offline navigation app based on OpenStreetMap data, designed for lightweight and tracker-free usage.

Aegis Authenticator

Passwords

Aegis is an open-source 2FA application for Android, supporting encrypted backups and local storage.

Ente Auth

Passwords

Ente Auth provides encrypted multi-device support for one-time passwords with open-source clients.

KeePassXC

Passwords

KeePassXC is a local password manager storing credentials in encrypted databases under full user control.

YubiKey

Passwords

YubiKey is a hardware authentication device supporting standards such as FIDO2, U2F, and PIV.

Joplin

Notes

Joplin is an open-source note-taking application supporting markdown, encryption, and local or self-hosted sync.

Notesnook

Notes

Notesnook is a privacy-focused notes application with end-to-end encryption and cross-platform support.

Standard Notes

Notes

Standard Notes provides encrypted note storage with a focus on long-term accessibility and simplicity.

/e/OS

OS

/e/OS is a mobile operating system aiming to reduce dependency on Google services while remaining Android-compatible.

GNU/Linux

OS

GNU/Linux refers to a family of free and open-source operating systems used across servers, desktops, and embedded systems.

GrapheneOS

OS

GrapheneOS is a hardened Android-based operating system emphasizing security and exploit mitigation.

LineageOS

OS

LineageOS is a community-driven Android distribution extending device lifespan through continued updates.

Qubes OS

OS

A security-oriented operating system based on strong isolation, compartmentalizing applications and activities into separate environments to limit the impact of system compromise.

Tails

OS

A privacy-focused operating system designed to leave no trace on the computer in use, routing network traffic through Tor and enabling secure sessions from a live USB environment.

Ente Photos

Photos

Ente Photos provides encrypted photo storage with cross-device synchronization and open-source clients.

Immich

Photos

Immich is a self-hosted photo and video backup solution offering automatic uploads and local control.

Murena

Mobile

Murena offers smartphones and services built around /e/OS, providing a de-Googled mobile experience.

BigBlueButton

Video

An open-source video conferencing platform focused on education and collaboration, providing tools such as screen sharing, whiteboard, breakout rooms, and structured participant management.

Jitsi

Video

Jitsi is an open-source video conferencing solution that can be self-hosted or used via public instances.

Mullvad VPN

VPN

Mullvad VPN is a VPN service emphasizing minimal user data collection and anonymous account creation.

Nym VPN

VPN

A privacy-focused VPN designed to protect users from traffic analysis by obscuring metadata, leveraging the Nym mixnet to provide stronger anonymity guarantees beyond traditional VPN architectures.

Proton VPN

VPN

Proton VPN offers VPN services operated by the Proton team, integrated with their broader privacy-focused ecosystem.

be-BOP

Commerce

An open-source, self-hosted monetization platform for creators, entrepreneurs, and communities that unifies e-commerce, point-of-sale, subscriptions, crowdfunding, ticketing, donations, and "pay what you want" models under one toolbox.

Awesome Selfhosted

Resources

Awesome Selfhosted is a curated list of self-hostable software covering a wide range of use cases and technologies.