# Privacy Ratings > Open, testable privacy ratings for the apps and services people use every day. 1727 apps and services across 135 categories, scored against public criteria with evidence links, jurisdiction details and automated security tests. Managed entirely on GitHub: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com ## Our picks - **Email providers:** [Forward Email](https://privacyratings.com/email-providers/forward-email/) - **Email clients:** [Forward Email](https://privacyratings.com/email-clients/forward-email/) or [Betterbird](https://privacyratings.com/email-clients/betterbird/) - **Webmail:** [Forward Email Webmail](https://privacyratings.com/webmail/forward-email-webmail/) - **Spam and virus filtering:** [SpamScanner](https://privacyratings.com/spam-filters/spamscanner/) - **Browsers:** [Mullvad Browser](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/mullvad-browser/) or [Ungoogled Chromium](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/ungoogled-chromium/) - **Ad and tracker blockers:** [uBlock Origin](https://privacyratings.com/ad-blockers/ublock-origin/) or [uBlock Origin Lite](https://privacyratings.com/ad-blockers/ublock-origin-lite/) - **Search engines:** [DuckDuckGo](https://privacyratings.com/search-engines/duckduckgo/) - **Password managers:** [Browserpass](https://privacyratings.com/password-managers/browserpass/) or [Bitwarden](https://privacyratings.com/password-managers/bitwarden/) - **Security audit firms:** [Cure53](https://privacyratings.com/security-audit-firms/cure53/) - **Compliance automation:** [Comp AI](https://privacyratings.com/compliance-automation/comp-ai/) - **VPN providers:** [Mullvad VPN](https://privacyratings.com/vpns/mullvad-vpn/) - **DNS hosting:** [Cloudflare DNS](https://privacyratings.com/dns-hosting/cloudflare-dns/) - **Domain registrars:** [Cloudflare Registrar](https://privacyratings.com/domain-registrars/cloudflare-registrar/) - **Server hosting:** [DataPacket](https://privacyratings.com/server-hosting/datapacket/) - **Status pages and uptime monitoring:** [Upptime](https://privacyratings.com/status-pages/upptime/) - **Mesh VPNs and private networks:** [Tailscale](https://privacyratings.com/mesh-vpns/tailscale/) or [Headscale](https://privacyratings.com/mesh-vpns/headscale/) - **Mobile operating systems:** [GrapheneOS](https://privacyratings.com/mobile-operating-systems/grapheneos/) or [LineageOS](https://privacyratings.com/mobile-operating-systems/lineageos/) - **Scheduling:** [Cal.com](https://privacyratings.com/scheduling/cal-com/) - **Task management:** [Plane](https://privacyratings.com/task-management/plane/) - **Electronic signatures:** [Documenso](https://privacyratings.com/e-signatures/documenso/) - **Forms and surveys:** [Formbricks](https://privacyratings.com/forms/formbricks/) - **Node.js frameworks:** [Koa](https://privacyratings.com/node-frameworks/koa/) - **Front-end and full-stack frameworks:** [Svelte](https://privacyratings.com/web-frameworks/svelte/) - **Cross-platform app frameworks:** [Tauri](https://privacyratings.com/app-frameworks/tauri/) ## Categories ### Email - [Email providers](https://privacyratings.com/email-providers/) (31) - [Email forwarding and aliases](https://privacyratings.com/email-forwarding/) (9) - [Email clients](https://privacyratings.com/email-clients/) (31) - [Webmail](https://privacyratings.com/webmail/) (10) - [Email security tools](https://privacyratings.com/email-security-tools/) (3) - [Spam and virus filtering](https://privacyratings.com/spam-filters/) (19) - [Email backup tools](https://privacyratings.com/email-backup/) (10) - [Mail server software](https://privacyratings.com/mail-server-software/) (13) - [Email sending services](https://privacyratings.com/email-sending/) (17) ### Browsing - [Browsers](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/) (32) - [Ad and tracker blockers](https://privacyratings.com/ad-blockers/) (11) - [Browser extensions](https://privacyratings.com/browser-extensions/) (28) - [Search engines](https://privacyratings.com/search-engines/) (21) - [Bookmarks and read-later](https://privacyratings.com/browser-sync/) (11) - [App stores](https://privacyratings.com/app-stores/) (9) - [Private front ends](https://privacyratings.com/proxy-frontends/) (12) ### Security - [Password managers](https://privacyratings.com/password-managers/) (26) - [Two-factor authentication](https://privacyratings.com/two-factor-authentication/) (18) - [File encryption](https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/) (12) - [PGP tools](https://privacyratings.com/pgp-tools/) (8) - [Secret sharing](https://privacyratings.com/secret-sharing/) (7) - [Privacy test tools](https://privacyratings.com/online-privacy-tools/) (17) - [Security audit firms](https://privacyratings.com/security-audit-firms/) (16) - [Compliance automation](https://privacyratings.com/compliance-automation/) (11) - [Data broker removal](https://privacyratings.com/data-broker-removal/) (8) - [Mobile security apps](https://privacyratings.com/mobile-security-apps/) (21) - [Metadata removal](https://privacyratings.com/metadata-removal/) (7) - [Data erasers](https://privacyratings.com/data-erasers/) (8) - [USB kill switches and anti-forensics](https://privacyratings.com/usb-security/) (4) - [Anti-malware](https://privacyratings.com/anti-malware/) (9) ### Communication - [Messengers](https://privacyratings.com/messengers/) (27) - [Team chat](https://privacyratings.com/team-chat/) (11) - [Video calls](https://privacyratings.com/video-calls/) (10) - [Newsletter platforms](https://privacyratings.com/newsletters/) (9) - [Customer support and live chat](https://privacyratings.com/customer-support/) (7) - [Voice calls](https://privacyratings.com/voip-clients/) (6) - [Virtual phone numbers](https://privacyratings.com/virtual-phone-numbers/) (12) - [SMS and voice APIs](https://privacyratings.com/communications-apis/) (12) ### Networking - [VPN providers](https://privacyratings.com/vpns/) (19) - [DNS resolvers](https://privacyratings.com/dns-resolvers/) (18) - [DNS hosting](https://privacyratings.com/dns-hosting/) (9) - [Domain registrars](https://privacyratings.com/domain-registrars/) (15) - [Server hosting](https://privacyratings.com/server-hosting/) (24) - [App hosting platforms](https://privacyratings.com/app-hosting/) (16) - [Status pages and uptime monitoring](https://privacyratings.com/status-pages/) (14) - [DNS clients](https://privacyratings.com/dns-clients/) (3) - [Firewalls](https://privacyratings.com/firewalls/) (15) - [Blocklists](https://privacyratings.com/blocklists/) (5) - [Anonymity networks](https://privacyratings.com/anonymity-networks/) (6) - [Proxies](https://privacyratings.com/proxies/) (8) - [Self-hosted network security](https://privacyratings.com/self-hosted-network-security/) (10) - [Mesh VPNs and private networks](https://privacyratings.com/mesh-vpns/) (17) - [Remote desktop](https://privacyratings.com/remote-desktop/) (8) - [Router firmware](https://privacyratings.com/router-firmware/) (5) - [Network analysis](https://privacyratings.com/network-analysis/) (7) - [Intrusion detection](https://privacyratings.com/intrusion-detection/) (7) ### Operating systems - [Mobile operating systems](https://privacyratings.com/mobile-operating-systems/) (10) - [Mobile keyboards](https://privacyratings.com/keyboards/) (8) - [Desktop operating systems](https://privacyratings.com/desktop-operating-systems/) (23) - [OS downloaders and bootable USB tools](https://privacyratings.com/os-installers/) (12) - [Disk usage analyzers](https://privacyratings.com/disk-usage-analyzers/) (22) - [App launchers](https://privacyratings.com/launchers/) (10) - [Clipboard managers](https://privacyratings.com/clipboard-managers/) (8) - [Linux hardening](https://privacyratings.com/linux-hardening/) (12) - [Windows hardening](https://privacyratings.com/windows-hardening/) (13) - [macOS hardening](https://privacyratings.com/macos-hardening/) (5) - [Virtual machines](https://privacyratings.com/virtual-machines/) (10) - [Emulators and compatibility layers](https://privacyratings.com/emulators/) (17) ### Productivity - [Notes](https://privacyratings.com/notes/) (27) - [Journaling apps](https://privacyratings.com/journaling/) (9) - [Wikis and knowledge bases](https://privacyratings.com/wikis/) (8) - [Diagrams and whiteboards](https://privacyratings.com/diagrams/) (12) - [Calendars](https://privacyratings.com/calendars/) (12) - [Scheduling](https://privacyratings.com/scheduling/) (16) - [Task management](https://privacyratings.com/task-management/) (24) - [File sync and backup](https://privacyratings.com/file-sync/) (19) - [File archivers](https://privacyratings.com/archivers/) (10) - [Office suites](https://privacyratings.com/office-suites/) (14) - [PDF readers and editors](https://privacyratings.com/pdf-tools/) (9) - [Screenshots and screen recording](https://privacyratings.com/screen-recording/) (16) - [Electronic signatures](https://privacyratings.com/e-signatures/) (11) - [Forms and surveys](https://privacyratings.com/forms/) (17) - [Ebook readers](https://privacyratings.com/ebook-readers/) (10) - [Translation](https://privacyratings.com/translation/) (8) - [Dictation and transcription](https://privacyratings.com/speech-to-text/) (17) - [AI assistants](https://privacyratings.com/ai-assistants/) (18) - [Encrypted cloud storage](https://privacyratings.com/cloud-storage/) (16) - [File sharing](https://privacyratings.com/file-sharing/) (10) - [Habit trackers](https://privacyratings.com/habit-trackers/) (5) - [Maps and navigation](https://privacyratings.com/maps/) (10) - [Accessibility](https://privacyratings.com/accessibility/) (6) ### Development - [Code hosting](https://privacyratings.com/code-hosting/) (9) - [Code editors](https://privacyratings.com/code-editors/) (12) - [Terminals](https://privacyratings.com/terminals/) (9) - [Developer tools](https://privacyratings.com/developer-tools/) (7) - [Node.js frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/node-frameworks/) (19) - [Front-end and full-stack frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/web-frameworks/) (34) - [Bundlers and build tools](https://privacyratings.com/build-tools/) (9) - [Static site generators](https://privacyratings.com/static-site-generators/) (17) - [Cross-platform app frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/app-frameworks/) (29) - [Python web frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/python-frameworks/) (18) - [Ruby web frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/ruby-frameworks/) (7) - [PHP frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/php-frameworks/) (10) - [Go web frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/go-frameworks/) (12) - [Rust web frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/rust-frameworks/) (10) - [Java and Kotlin frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/jvm-frameworks/) (12) - [.NET web frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/dotnet-frameworks/) (7) - [Elixir, Erlang and Gleam frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/elixir-frameworks/) (9) - [Web frameworks for other languages](https://privacyratings.com/other-web-frameworks/) (16) - [Website analytics](https://privacyratings.com/web-analytics/) (12) - [URL shorteners](https://privacyratings.com/url-shorteners/) (6) ### Home and IoT - [Smart home](https://privacyratings.com/smart-home/) (10) - [Home and floor plan design](https://privacyratings.com/home-design/) (9) - [Security cameras](https://privacyratings.com/security-cameras/) (11) - [Wearables and health](https://privacyratings.com/wearables/) (7) ### Health - [Period trackers](https://privacyratings.com/period-trackers/) (8) - [Fitness trackers](https://privacyratings.com/fitness-trackers/) (6) - [Weather apps](https://privacyratings.com/weather/) (5) ### Finance - [Private cryptocurrencies](https://privacyratings.com/cryptocurrencies/) (5) - [Crypto wallets](https://privacyratings.com/crypto-wallets/) (23) - [Crypto exchanges](https://privacyratings.com/crypto-exchanges/) (8) - [Virtual cards](https://privacyratings.com/virtual-cards/) (4) - [Budgeting](https://privacyratings.com/budgeting/) (14) ### Social and media - [Social networks](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/) (20) - [Video platforms](https://privacyratings.com/video-platforms/) (7) - [Music streaming](https://privacyratings.com/music-streaming/) (10) - [Blogging](https://privacyratings.com/blogging/) (12) - [News readers](https://privacyratings.com/news-readers/) (11) - [Media and podcast players](https://privacyratings.com/media-players/) (15) - [Media servers](https://privacyratings.com/media-servers/) (7) - [Photo management](https://privacyratings.com/photo-management/) (12) - [Torrent clients](https://privacyratings.com/torrent-clients/) (8) - [Games](https://privacyratings.com/games/) (8) - [File converters](https://privacyratings.com/file-converters/) (9) - [Creative tools](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/) (41) ## More - [Criteria and scoring](https://privacyratings.com/criteria/) - [Jurisdictions and Five Eyes](https://privacyratings.com/jurisdictions/) - [What is the CLOUD Act?](https://privacyratings.com/cloud-act/) - [Automated tests](https://privacyratings.com/tests/) - [Why Privacy Ratings exists](https://privacyratings.com/why/) - [All data as JSON](https://privacyratings.com/api/ratings.json)