Getting off of Big Tech is easier than ever. The options are growing daily so we thought we’d share 10 great Big Tech alternatives that are free to use, open source, and don’t steal your data for profit. There are others and this list isn’t exhaustive, just some of the tools we’ve found helpful.
1. Brave - A web browser that is more private and blocks ads by default
2. DuckDuckGo - A great Google Search alternative
3. Thunderbird - An excellent option for open source email management
4. Rumble, Odysee - Great YouTube alternatives
5. LibreOffice - A great Microsoft Office Alternative
6. Gimp - A great photoshop alternative
7. Audacity - A powerful audio editor, ideal for music and podcasts
8. VLC Media Player - An open source media player than can play virtually anything
9. Bitwarden - A great free and open source password manager for personal use with apps for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. This will sync your passwords across devices.
10. Outline VPN - An amazing VPN for staying more secure and private online.