NTV Toolbox

A curated selection of tools promoting digital sovereignty and alternatives to centralized platforms.

"Privacy is a fundamental human right, not a privilege reserved for the few."

56 tools

Brave

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.

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Firefox

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.

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Ladybird

Ladybird

Browser

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

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Mullvad Browser

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.

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PrivacyTests

PrivacyTests

Browser

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

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Tor Project

Tor Project

Browser

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

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CryptPad

CryptPad

Office

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

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LibreOffice

LibreOffice

Office

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

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Infomaniak

Infomaniak

Cloud

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

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Nextcloud

Nextcloud

Cloud

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

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Bitchat

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.

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Internet Relay Chat

Internet Relay Chat

Communication

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

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Matrix

Matrix

Communication

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

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Nostr

Nostr

Communication

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

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Signal

Signal

Communication

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

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SimpleX

SimpleX

Communication

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

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Zulip

Zulip

Communication

Zulip is an open-source team communication platform combining real-time chat with a threaded conversation model, enabling organized and searchable discussions at scale.

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Proton Mail

Proton Mail

Email

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

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SimpleLogin

SimpleLogin

Email

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

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Tuta

Tuta

Email

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

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Euria

Euria

AI

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

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Ollama

Ollama

AI

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

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Startpage

Startpage

Search

Startpage is a privacy-focused search engine that delivers Google search results without tracking, profiling, or storing personal data.

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OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap

Maps

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

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Organic Maps

Organic Maps

Maps

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

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Aegis Authenticator

Aegis Authenticator

Passwords

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

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Ente Auth

Ente Auth

Passwords

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

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KeePassXC

KeePassXC

Passwords

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

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Nitrokey

Nitrokey

Passwords

Nitrokey is an open-source hardware security key offering encrypted storage, email encryption, and secure authentication with full firmware transparency.

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Passbolt

Passbolt

Passwords

Passbolt is an open-source, self-hosted password manager built for teams, enabling secure credential sharing and access management with end-to-end encryption.

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YubiKey

YubiKey

Passwords

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

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Joplin

Joplin

Notes

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

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Notesnook

Notesnook

Notes

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

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Standard Notes

Standard Notes

Notes

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

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/e/OS

/e/OS

OS

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

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GNU/Linux

GNU/Linux

OS

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

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GrapheneOS

GrapheneOS

OS

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

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LineageOS

LineageOS

OS

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

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Qubes OS

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.

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Tails

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.

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Ente Photos

Ente Photos

Photos

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

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Immich

Immich

Photos

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

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Murena

Murena

Mobile

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

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BigBlueButton

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.

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Jitsi

Jitsi

Video

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

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Mullvad VPN

Mullvad VPN

VPN

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

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Nym VPN

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.

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Proton VPN

Proton VPN

VPN

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

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Dolibarr

Dolibarr

ERP & CRM

Dolibarr is an open-source, self-hosted ERP and CRM platform offering modular business management tools for invoicing, inventory, accounting, and customer relations.

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Twenty

Twenty

ERP & CRM

Twenty is an open-source CRM designed as a modern alternative to Salesforce, offering a clean interface, full data ownership, and self-hosting capabilities.

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be-BOP

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.

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SwissTransfer

SwissTransfer

File Transfer

SwissTransfer is a free, Swiss-hosted file transfer service by Infomaniak allowing secure sharing of large files up to 50 GB, with no account required and data stored exclusively in Switzerland.

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Plausible

Plausible

Analytics

Plausible is a lightweight, open-source web analytics tool that provides meaningful insights without cookies, tracking scripts, or personal data collection.

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Authentik

Authentik

Identity

Authentik is a self-hosted, open-source identity provider that gives organizations full control over authentication, user management, and access policies without relying on third-party services.

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Discourse

Discourse

Forum

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform designed for structured community conversations, offering modern moderation tools, self-hosting options, and seamless integration with existing workflows.

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Awesome Selfhosted

Awesome Selfhosted

Resources

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

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