Privacy & Security
Everyday tools chosen for how well they guard your data and devices.
European alternatives
Bitdefender Total Security
Antivirus · Romania
Alternative to Norton 360
All-in-one antivirus suite with VPN, anti-tracker, and parental tools.
ESET HOME Security Premium
Antivirus · Slovakia
Alternative to Norton 360
Slovak antivirus with password manager, banking, and disk encryption.
Ecosia
Web Search · Germany
Alternative to Google Search
Steward-owned search engine that funds tree planting from profits.
Mullvad Browser
Web Browsers · Sweden
Alternative to Chrome
Privacy browser by Mullvad and the Tor Project, no Tor network.
Mullvad VPN
VPN · Sweden
Alternative to ExpressVPN
Swedish no-logs VPN with anonymous account numbers and flat €5/mo.
NordPass
Password Managers · Lithuania
Alternative to 1Password
Password manager with passkeys, vault sharing, and breach scanner.
Proton Pass
Password Managers · Switzerland
Alternative to 1Password
End-to-end encrypted Swiss password manager with passkeys support.
Proton VPN
VPN · Switzerland
Alternative to ExpressVPN
Privacy-focused VPN with high-speed servers and strong encryption.
Qwant
Web Search · France
Alternative to Google Search
Private French search engine using independent European search index.
Vivaldi
Web Browsers · Norway
Alternative to Chrome
Chromium-based browser focused on power users, tabs, and privacy.