Timo
@pandoroo.bsky.social
26 year old privacy freak, he/him.
⭐ proud GrapheneOS user
⭐ biggest Microsoft hater
⭐ soon to be Desktop Linux user
⭐ big moody panda bear
💕 proud owner of @undefinedowl.bsky.social
⭐ proud GrapheneOS user
⭐ biggest Microsoft hater
⭐ soon to be Desktop Linux user
⭐ big moody panda bear
💕 proud owner of @undefinedowl.bsky.social
die offizielle software hat WAS
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
die offizielle software hat WAS
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geizhals.de
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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this "little baby" kicks you in the stomach
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
this "little baby" kicks you in the stomach
☝️ Alternative apps, programs and service recommendations! ☝️
In this thread, i name my recommendations out for alternative apps, programs and services like mail, cloud or messaging. Maybe there's something for you!
(unless otherwise, everything is FOSS.)
🧵 (Version 2: 13th November 2025)
In this thread, i name my recommendations out for alternative apps, programs and services like mail, cloud or messaging. Maybe there's something for you!
(unless otherwise, everything is FOSS.)
🧵 (Version 2: 13th November 2025)
November 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Posteo posteo.de/en/site/feat...
Proton proton.me/pricing
Tuta tuta.com/pricing
Tresorit tresorit.com/pricing/pers...
Proton proton.me/pricing
Tuta tuta.com/pricing
Tresorit tresorit.com/pricing/pers...
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Posteo posteo.de/en/site/feat...
Proton proton.me/pricing
Tuta tuta.com/pricing
Tresorit tresorit.com/pricing/pers...
Proton proton.me/pricing
Tuta tuta.com/pricing
Tresorit tresorit.com/pricing/pers...
* = The marked services have paid tiers, displayed prices may become outdated over time. Here are links to the current conditions / features:
Bitwarden bitwarden.com/pricing/
ente ente.io#pricing
IVPN www.ivpn.net/en/pricing/
mailbox mailbox.org/en/prices/
Mullvad VPN mullvad.net/en/pricing
Bitwarden bitwarden.com/pricing/
ente ente.io#pricing
IVPN www.ivpn.net/en/pricing/
mailbox mailbox.org/en/prices/
Mullvad VPN mullvad.net/en/pricing
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
* = The marked services have paid tiers, displayed prices may become outdated over time. Here are links to the current conditions / features:
Bitwarden bitwarden.com/pricing/
ente ente.io#pricing
IVPN www.ivpn.net/en/pricing/
mailbox mailbox.org/en/prices/
Mullvad VPN mullvad.net/en/pricing
Bitwarden bitwarden.com/pricing/
ente ente.io#pricing
IVPN www.ivpn.net/en/pricing/
mailbox mailbox.org/en/prices/
Mullvad VPN mullvad.net/en/pricing
🌤️ Weather app:
⭐ Weather Master
📁 File management app:
⭐ Material Files
🎵 Music app:
⭐ Auxio (offline)
🖼️ Gallery and image viewer:
⭐ Gallery (lacoblonut)
- ente Photos* (cloud-based, equires an account and subscription with a free tier included)
🗣️ Translation app:
⭐ monocles Translator
⭐ Weather Master
📁 File management app:
⭐ Material Files
🎵 Music app:
⭐ Auxio (offline)
🖼️ Gallery and image viewer:
⭐ Gallery (lacoblonut)
- ente Photos* (cloud-based, equires an account and subscription with a free tier included)
🗣️ Translation app:
⭐ monocles Translator
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🌤️ Weather app:
⭐ Weather Master
📁 File management app:
⭐ Material Files
🎵 Music app:
⭐ Auxio (offline)
🖼️ Gallery and image viewer:
⭐ Gallery (lacoblonut)
- ente Photos* (cloud-based, equires an account and subscription with a free tier included)
🗣️ Translation app:
⭐ monocles Translator
⭐ Weather Master
📁 File management app:
⭐ Material Files
🎵 Music app:
⭐ Auxio (offline)
🖼️ Gallery and image viewer:
⭐ Gallery (lacoblonut)
- ente Photos* (cloud-based, equires an account and subscription with a free tier included)
🗣️ Translation app:
⭐ monocles Translator
📒 Notes app:
⭐ EasyNotes (local)
🧮 Calculator app:
⭐ CuteCalc
📺 YouTube client:
⭐ LibreTube (Google may block playback from time to time)
🔑 2FA app:
⭐ Aegis (offline, local)
- ente Auth (cloud-based)
🗺️ Maps app:
⭐ CoMaps (based on Organic Maps, OpenStreetMap-based, no live traffic feature)
⭐ EasyNotes (local)
🧮 Calculator app:
⭐ CuteCalc
📺 YouTube client:
⭐ LibreTube (Google may block playback from time to time)
🔑 2FA app:
⭐ Aegis (offline, local)
- ente Auth (cloud-based)
🗺️ Maps app:
⭐ CoMaps (based on Organic Maps, OpenStreetMap-based, no live traffic feature)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
📒 Notes app:
⭐ EasyNotes (local)
🧮 Calculator app:
⭐ CuteCalc
📺 YouTube client:
⭐ LibreTube (Google may block playback from time to time)
🔑 2FA app:
⭐ Aegis (offline, local)
- ente Auth (cloud-based)
🗺️ Maps app:
⭐ CoMaps (based on Organic Maps, OpenStreetMap-based, no live traffic feature)
⭐ EasyNotes (local)
🧮 Calculator app:
⭐ CuteCalc
📺 YouTube client:
⭐ LibreTube (Google may block playback from time to time)
🔑 2FA app:
⭐ Aegis (offline, local)
- ente Auth (cloud-based)
🗺️ Maps app:
⭐ CoMaps (based on Organic Maps, OpenStreetMap-based, no live traffic feature)
🌐 Web browser
⭐ Vanadium (GrapheneOS only)
⭐ Cromite
⌨️ Keyboard
⭐ FlorisBoard (customizable)
☎️ Phone app:
⭐ Fossify Phone
💬 Messages app:
⭐ Fossify Messages (doesn't support RCS)
🙍♂️ Contacts app:
⭐ Fossify Contacts (FOSS)
⏰ Clock and Alarm app:
⭐ Clock (BlackyHawky)
⭐ Vanadium (GrapheneOS only)
⭐ Cromite
⌨️ Keyboard
⭐ FlorisBoard (customizable)
☎️ Phone app:
⭐ Fossify Phone
💬 Messages app:
⭐ Fossify Messages (doesn't support RCS)
🙍♂️ Contacts app:
⭐ Fossify Contacts (FOSS)
⏰ Clock and Alarm app:
⭐ Clock (BlackyHawky)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🌐 Web browser
⭐ Vanadium (GrapheneOS only)
⭐ Cromite
⌨️ Keyboard
⭐ FlorisBoard (customizable)
☎️ Phone app:
⭐ Fossify Phone
💬 Messages app:
⭐ Fossify Messages (doesn't support RCS)
🙍♂️ Contacts app:
⭐ Fossify Contacts (FOSS)
⏰ Clock and Alarm app:
⭐ Clock (BlackyHawky)
⭐ Vanadium (GrapheneOS only)
⭐ Cromite
⌨️ Keyboard
⭐ FlorisBoard (customizable)
☎️ Phone app:
⭐ Fossify Phone
💬 Messages app:
⭐ Fossify Messages (doesn't support RCS)
🙍♂️ Contacts app:
⭐ Fossify Contacts (FOSS)
⏰ Clock and Alarm app:
⭐ Clock (BlackyHawky)
📱 Android 📱
Avoid (propietary) (pre-installed) apps as much as possible.
By chance, install and use GrapheneOS instead of stock Android. (currently Google Pixel only.)
⏬ App store
⭐ Aurora Store (downloads apps from Play Store)
⭐ F-Droid Basic
Avoid (propietary) (pre-installed) apps as much as possible.
By chance, install and use GrapheneOS instead of stock Android. (currently Google Pixel only.)
⏬ App store
⭐ Aurora Store (downloads apps from Play Store)
⭐ F-Droid Basic
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
📱 Android 📱
Avoid (propietary) (pre-installed) apps as much as possible.
By chance, install and use GrapheneOS instead of stock Android. (currently Google Pixel only.)
⏬ App store
⭐ Aurora Store (downloads apps from Play Store)
⭐ F-Droid Basic
Avoid (propietary) (pre-installed) apps as much as possible.
By chance, install and use GrapheneOS instead of stock Android. (currently Google Pixel only.)
⏬ App store
⭐ Aurora Store (downloads apps from Play Store)
⭐ F-Droid Basic
📱Phone synchronization
⭐ KDE Connect (cross-platform)
- Sefirah
📂 Local file synchronization (Computer <-> Phone)
⭐ SyncTrayzor (based on Syncthing V2)
⭐ SyncThing (Linux)
⭐ Syncthing-Fork V2 (Android)
⭐ KDE Connect (cross-platform)
- Sefirah
📂 Local file synchronization (Computer <-> Phone)
⭐ SyncTrayzor (based on Syncthing V2)
⭐ SyncThing (Linux)
⭐ Syncthing-Fork V2 (Android)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
📱Phone synchronization
⭐ KDE Connect (cross-platform)
- Sefirah
📂 Local file synchronization (Computer <-> Phone)
⭐ SyncTrayzor (based on Syncthing V2)
⭐ SyncThing (Linux)
⭐ Syncthing-Fork V2 (Android)
⭐ KDE Connect (cross-platform)
- Sefirah
📂 Local file synchronization (Computer <-> Phone)
⭐ SyncTrayzor (based on Syncthing V2)
⭐ SyncThing (Linux)
⭐ Syncthing-Fork V2 (Android)
🎮 Game recording / replay feature
⭐ OBS Studio with Replay Buffer (tips to set it up in the background with autostart, minimized to tray etc.: gist.github.com/sjain882/3dd...)
⭐ OBS Studio with Replay Buffer (tips to set it up in the background with autostart, minimized to tray etc.: gist.github.com/sjain882/3dd...)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🎮 Game recording / replay feature
⭐ OBS Studio with Replay Buffer (tips to set it up in the background with autostart, minimized to tray etc.: gist.github.com/sjain882/3dd...)
⭐ OBS Studio with Replay Buffer (tips to set it up in the background with autostart, minimized to tray etc.: gist.github.com/sjain882/3dd...)
📝 Office suite
⭐ ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors
⭐ LibreOffice
⏬ App store
⭐ UniGetUI (supports winget, chocolatey and other sources)
📹 Media player
⭐ Screenbox (based on VLC Media Player)
🖼️ Image viewer
⭐ ImageGlass
💼 Archive manager
⭐ NanaZip (based on 7-Zip)
🎨 Painting software
⭐ Pinta (uses GTK)
⭐ ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors
⭐ LibreOffice
⏬ App store
⭐ UniGetUI (supports winget, chocolatey and other sources)
📹 Media player
⭐ Screenbox (based on VLC Media Player)
🖼️ Image viewer
⭐ ImageGlass
💼 Archive manager
⭐ NanaZip (based on 7-Zip)
🎨 Painting software
⭐ Pinta (uses GTK)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
📝 Office suite
⭐ ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors
⭐ LibreOffice
⏬ App store
⭐ UniGetUI (supports winget, chocolatey and other sources)
📹 Media player
⭐ Screenbox (based on VLC Media Player)
🖼️ Image viewer
⭐ ImageGlass
💼 Archive manager
⭐ NanaZip (based on 7-Zip)
🎨 Painting software
⭐ Pinta (uses GTK)
⭐ ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors
⭐ LibreOffice
⏬ App store
⭐ UniGetUI (supports winget, chocolatey and other sources)
📹 Media player
⭐ Screenbox (based on VLC Media Player)
🖼️ Image viewer
⭐ ImageGlass
💼 Archive manager
⭐ NanaZip (based on 7-Zip)
🎨 Painting software
⭐ Pinta (uses GTK)
👨💻 Programs! 👨💻
🪟 Windows 🪟
Avoid (propietary) (pre-installed) apps as much as possible.
🌐 Web browser
⭐ Firefox (gecko-based)
⭐ Helium (in beta) (chromium-based, includes uBlock Origin)
- Brave (chromium-based, integrated adblocker, riddled with AI / Web3 / Crypto stuff)
🪟 Windows 🪟
Avoid (propietary) (pre-installed) apps as much as possible.
🌐 Web browser
⭐ Firefox (gecko-based)
⭐ Helium (in beta) (chromium-based, includes uBlock Origin)
- Brave (chromium-based, integrated adblocker, riddled with AI / Web3 / Crypto stuff)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
👨💻 Programs! 👨💻
🪟 Windows 🪟
Avoid (propietary) (pre-installed) apps as much as possible.
🌐 Web browser
⭐ Firefox (gecko-based)
⭐ Helium (in beta) (chromium-based, includes uBlock Origin)
- Brave (chromium-based, integrated adblocker, riddled with AI / Web3 / Crypto stuff)
🪟 Windows 🪟
Avoid (propietary) (pre-installed) apps as much as possible.
🌐 Web browser
⭐ Firefox (gecko-based)
⭐ Helium (in beta) (chromium-based, includes uBlock Origin)
- Brave (chromium-based, integrated adblocker, riddled with AI / Web3 / Crypto stuff)
💬 Instant messanger 💬
Avoid WhatsApp or Telegram for security reasons or upsells of crypto and AI features.
Use:
⭐ Matrix (free)
⭐ Signal (free, backup feature for free and limited or starting at $3/month)
(I recommend using Signal with the Molly app, a ungoogled FOSS fork of the Signal app.)
Avoid WhatsApp or Telegram for security reasons or upsells of crypto and AI features.
Use:
⭐ Matrix (free)
⭐ Signal (free, backup feature for free and limited or starting at $3/month)
(I recommend using Signal with the Molly app, a ungoogled FOSS fork of the Signal app.)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
💬 Instant messanger 💬
Avoid WhatsApp or Telegram for security reasons or upsells of crypto and AI features.
Use:
⭐ Matrix (free)
⭐ Signal (free, backup feature for free and limited or starting at $3/month)
(I recommend using Signal with the Molly app, a ungoogled FOSS fork of the Signal app.)
Avoid WhatsApp or Telegram for security reasons or upsells of crypto and AI features.
Use:
⭐ Matrix (free)
⭐ Signal (free, backup feature for free and limited or starting at $3/month)
(I recommend using Signal with the Molly app, a ungoogled FOSS fork of the Signal app.)
🔐 Password manager 🔐
Avoid your browser's built-in password manager or simple, short passwords.
Use:
⭐ KeePassXC (local, free, for desktop)
⭐ KeePassDX (local, free, for Android)
⭐ Bitwarden* (cloud-based, free or $10/year plus tax)
- Proton Pass* (cloud-based, free or €5/month)
Avoid your browser's built-in password manager or simple, short passwords.
Use:
⭐ KeePassXC (local, free, for desktop)
⭐ KeePassDX (local, free, for Android)
⭐ Bitwarden* (cloud-based, free or $10/year plus tax)
- Proton Pass* (cloud-based, free or €5/month)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🔐 Password manager 🔐
Avoid your browser's built-in password manager or simple, short passwords.
Use:
⭐ KeePassXC (local, free, for desktop)
⭐ KeePassDX (local, free, for Android)
⭐ Bitwarden* (cloud-based, free or $10/year plus tax)
- Proton Pass* (cloud-based, free or €5/month)
Avoid your browser's built-in password manager or simple, short passwords.
Use:
⭐ KeePassXC (local, free, for desktop)
⭐ KeePassDX (local, free, for Android)
⭐ Bitwarden* (cloud-based, free or $10/year plus tax)
- Proton Pass* (cloud-based, free or €5/month)
↪️ VPN services ↪️
Avoid ANY provider that doesn't have a no-logs policy that's externally audited.
Use:
⭐ Proton VPN* (free for 1 device or €10/month)
⭐ IVPN* (starting at $6/month)
- Mullvad VPN* (€5/month)
(Mullvad VPN and IVPN don't require personal data and allow cash and crypto payments.)
Avoid ANY provider that doesn't have a no-logs policy that's externally audited.
Use:
⭐ Proton VPN* (free for 1 device or €10/month)
⭐ IVPN* (starting at $6/month)
- Mullvad VPN* (€5/month)
(Mullvad VPN and IVPN don't require personal data and allow cash and crypto payments.)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
↪️ VPN services ↪️
Avoid ANY provider that doesn't have a no-logs policy that's externally audited.
Use:
⭐ Proton VPN* (free for 1 device or €10/month)
⭐ IVPN* (starting at $6/month)
- Mullvad VPN* (€5/month)
(Mullvad VPN and IVPN don't require personal data and allow cash and crypto payments.)
Avoid ANY provider that doesn't have a no-logs policy that's externally audited.
Use:
⭐ Proton VPN* (free for 1 device or €10/month)
⭐ IVPN* (starting at $6/month)
- Mullvad VPN* (€5/month)
(Mullvad VPN and IVPN don't require personal data and allow cash and crypto payments.)
☁️ Cloud storage ☁️
Avoid OneDrive, Google Drive or any ad-supported storage.
Use:
⭐ Tresorit* (14-day trial, then starting at €5/month for 50GB plus tax, only two-way sync)
- Proton Drive* (5GB free or starting at €5/month for 200GB)
(These services include end-to-end encryption.)
Avoid OneDrive, Google Drive or any ad-supported storage.
Use:
⭐ Tresorit* (14-day trial, then starting at €5/month for 50GB plus tax, only two-way sync)
- Proton Drive* (5GB free or starting at €5/month for 200GB)
(These services include end-to-end encryption.)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
☁️ Cloud storage ☁️
Avoid OneDrive, Google Drive or any ad-supported storage.
Use:
⭐ Tresorit* (14-day trial, then starting at €5/month for 50GB plus tax, only two-way sync)
- Proton Drive* (5GB free or starting at €5/month for 200GB)
(These services include end-to-end encryption.)
Avoid OneDrive, Google Drive or any ad-supported storage.
Use:
⭐ Tresorit* (14-day trial, then starting at €5/month for 50GB plus tax, only two-way sync)
- Proton Drive* (5GB free or starting at €5/month for 200GB)
(These services include end-to-end encryption.)
💁♂️ Services! 💁♂️
📨 Email provider 📨
Avoid Gmail, Outlook or any ad-supported service since it relies on your data or mails.
Use:
⭐ Tuta* (free, limited features or €3,60/month)
⭐ Proton Mail* (free, limited features or €5/month)
- Posteo* (€1/month)
- mailbox* (30-day trial, then €3/month)
📨 Email provider 📨
Avoid Gmail, Outlook or any ad-supported service since it relies on your data or mails.
Use:
⭐ Tuta* (free, limited features or €3,60/month)
⭐ Proton Mail* (free, limited features or €5/month)
- Posteo* (€1/month)
- mailbox* (30-day trial, then €3/month)
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
💁♂️ Services! 💁♂️
📨 Email provider 📨
Avoid Gmail, Outlook or any ad-supported service since it relies on your data or mails.
Use:
⭐ Tuta* (free, limited features or €3,60/month)
⭐ Proton Mail* (free, limited features or €5/month)
- Posteo* (€1/month)
- mailbox* (30-day trial, then €3/month)
📨 Email provider 📨
Avoid Gmail, Outlook or any ad-supported service since it relies on your data or mails.
Use:
⭐ Tuta* (free, limited features or €3,60/month)
⭐ Proton Mail* (free, limited features or €5/month)
- Posteo* (€1/month)
- mailbox* (30-day trial, then €3/month)