Privacy-Respecting Alternatives
For every Big Tech service you use, there is a privacy-respecting option that works. Some are better. Some are harder. All of them let you leave.
Replaces: Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail
Cloud Storage
Replaces: Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud
Browsers & Search
Replaces: Chrome, Google Search, Edge
Messaging
Replaces: WhatsApp, iMessage, Messenger
Password Managers
Replaces: Google Passwords, iCloud Keychain
VPN
Replaces: Commercial logging VPNs; ISP tracking
Maps & Navigation
Replaces: Google Maps, Waze
Productivity
Replaces: Google Docs, Microsoft 365, Notion
Streaming
Replaces: Prime Video, Apple TV+, YouTube Premium
Gaming
Replaces: Xbox Store, Amazon Games
Smart Home
Replaces: Alexa, Google Home, Ring
Shopping
Replaces: Amazon general shopping
Amazon shopping comparisons
Best Alternatives to Amazon for Books
The best places to buy books online that aren't Amazon — Bookshop.org, ThriftBoo
Best Alternatives to Amazon for Electronics
Where to buy electronics that isn't Amazon — Best Buy, B&H Photo, Newegg, and di
Best Alternatives to Amazon for Pet Supplies
Chewy vs Amazon for pet food and supplies — honest comparison. Chewy is usually
Best Alternatives to Amazon Prime
The best Amazon Prime alternatives — Walmart+, Target Circle 360, and the honest