Free/Libre software & apps
There are great open source software products but sometimes the available binaries include telemetry and tracking or other proprietary parts that work against its users interests, especially privacy.
Here are some awesome projects that try to deliver Free/Libre Open Source Software binary alternatives for popular software applications.
PC software
| Software | Alternatives |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Chromium Brave (Includes Tor out-of-the-box and is considered much more private, but it is up to the user to decide if they trust Brave Software Inc more than Google when using this browser. If you have any concerns it might be better to stick with Chromium.) |
| Firefox | LibreWolf |
| Visual Studio Code | VSCodium |
Android apps
| App | Alternatives |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Bromite |
| Fritter | |
| YouTube | NewPipe Vanced App (discontinued, you might still be able to find apk mirrors though) |
| Other recommendations | UntrackMe (allows you to open up YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Google Maps URLs in front-ends and services that respect your privacy) Matrix (as an alternative for messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal) |