Private alternatives to Google
Google's products are free because they are funded by advertising. Each Google product below is listed with the private replacements people use most, every one rated with evidence, so you can replace them one at a time.
Instead of Google Search Grade F
Search engines.
Instead of Google Chrome Grade F
Browsers.
Instead of Gmail Grade D
Email providers.
Instead of Gmail app Grade F
Email clients.
Instead of Google Drive Grade D
Encrypted cloud storage.
Instead of Google Photos Grade F
Photo management.
Instead of Google Docs Grade F
Office suites.
Instead of Google Calendar Grade F
Calendars.
Instead of Google Maps Grade F
Maps and navigation.
Instead of Android Grade F
Mobile operating systems.
Instead of Google Play Grade F
App stores.
Instead of YouTube Grade F
Video platforms.
Instead of YouTube Music Grade F
Music streaming.
Instead of Gboard Grade F
Mobile keyboards.
Instead of Google Keep Grade F
Notes.
Instead of Google Authenticator Grade F
Two-factor authentication.
Instead of Google Messages Grade F
Messengers.
Instead of Google Meet Grade F
Video calls.
Instead of Google Public DNS Grade D
DNS resolvers.
Instead of Google Gemini Grade F
AI assistants.
Instead of Google Translate Grade F
Translation.
Instead of Google Forms Grade F
Forms and surveys.
Instead of Google Analytics Grade F
Website analytics.
Instead of Chrome Remote Desktop Grade F
Remote desktop.
Instead of Google Home Grade F
Smart home.
Instead of Google Nest Cam Grade F
Security cameras.
Instead of Fitbit Grade F
Wearables and health.
Instead of Google Fit Grade F
Fitness trackers.
Instead of Google Voice Grade F
Virtual phone numbers.
Instead of Google Cloud Grade D
Server hosting.
Instead of Google Takeout Grade F
Email backup tools.
How this list is made
Entries are ranked with our picks first, then by score against public criteria. Every answer links to evidence, and hosted services are tested automatically. The list updates when ratings change.
Compare all: search engines, browsers, email providers, email clients, encrypted cloud storage, photo management, office suites, calendars, maps and navigation, mobile operating systems, app stores, video platforms, music streaming, mobile keyboards, notes, two-factor authentication, messengers, video calls, DNS resolvers, AI assistants, translation, forms and surveys, website analytics, remote desktop, smart home, security cameras, wearables and health, fitness trackers, virtual phone numbers, server hosting, email backup tools. Criteria and scoring.
Questions
How do I stop Google tracking me?
Replace Google services with private alternatives, use a browser that blocks trackers, change your search engine and DNS resolver, and review your Google account's activity controls for anything you keep.