Tool Reviews
In-depth, honest reviews of privacy and AI tools. We test everything ourselves and evaluate the real privacy trade-offs.
13 reviews found
Ollama Review: Run LLMs on Your Own Machine
A free, open-source tool that makes running Llama 3, Mistral, and other models locally as easy as a single CLI command. Your prompts never leave your computer.
Claude with Zero Retention: What Anthropic Actually Promises
Anthropic offers a zero-retention API option. We break down what that means, what the caveats are, and when it makes sense for business use.
GPT4All Review: Offline AI for Everyone
A desktop application that runs open models locally with a clean GUI. No terminal required. Good for non-technical users who want local AI.
Mullvad VPN Review: The Gold Standard for Privacy
No email, no account, pay with cash. Mullvad has been audited multiple times and has a proven track record of not logging user data.
ProtonVPN Review: The Privacy Suite VPN
Part of the Proton ecosystem with a generous free tier. Strong no-log policy, Swiss jurisdiction, and Secure Core servers for extra protection.
Proton Mail Review: Encrypted Email That Works
End-to-end encrypted email based in Switzerland. Calendar, drive, and VPN bundled. The most polished private email experience available.
Tuta Mail Review: The Open Source Alternative
German-based encrypted email with its own encryption protocol. More affordable than Proton, with a focus on calendar and contacts encryption.
Bitwarden Review: Open Source Password Management
Self-hostable, audited, and free for personal use. Bitwarden offers enterprise features at a fraction of the cost of competitors.
1Password Review: Privacy vs. Convenience
Polished UX and great team features, but closed source and not self-hostable. We evaluate the privacy trade-offs for business users.
Firefox vs. Brave vs. LibreWolf: Browser Privacy Showdown
Three browsers that claim to protect your privacy. We test fingerprinting resistance, telemetry, and default tracking protection.
Tor Browser Review: When You Need Real Anonymity
The gold standard for anonymous browsing. Slow but effective. When should you actually use it, and when is a VPN sufficient?
Nextcloud Review: Self-Hosted Cloud Storage
Run your own cloud with files, calendar, contacts, and collaborative editing. Privacy by design, but you manage the infrastructure.
Proton Drive Review: Encrypted Cloud Storage
Zero-access encryption, Swiss privacy laws, and integration with the Proton ecosystem. A simpler alternative to self-hosting.
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