Skip to main content

GetFOSS

In-depth reviews and history of Free and Open Source Software. Discover powerful, privacy-respecting alternatives to proprietary tools and operating systems.

In-Depth Reviews

Honest, hands-on reviews of Free and Open Source Software: what it does, how it performs and who it is for.

Privacy-Respecting Alternatives

Discover powerful FOSS replacements for the proprietary tools and operating systems you use every day.

History & Guides

Learn where projects come from, how they are licensed and how to get started with them in minutes.

Browse by Category

Privacy & Security

VPNs, encryption, passwords and the tools that protect identity and data.

Network & Connectivity

DNS, ad blocking, routing and everything that moves traffic.

Browsers & Web Extensions

Browsers and extensions that make the web private and clean.

Search & Web Services

Search engines, frontends and online services that respect the user.

Files & Storage

Cloud storage, sync, disk tools and file recovery.

Productivity & Office

Notes, calendars, documents and tools for everyday work.

Media & Content

Players, editors and servers for photo, audio and video.

Accounts & Finance

Password managers, wallets and tools for money and identity.

Messaging & Social

Email, chat and social networks without surveillance.

Devices & Smart Home

Phones, app stores and smart home you actually control.

Operating Systems & Platforms

Distributions, mobile OS and the systems software runs on.

Developer & Web Building

Code editors, hosting and building a web without trackers.