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Matomo faviconMatomo

Matomo (formerly Piwik) is a leading open-source web analytics platform that provides complete data ownership and user privacy protection as an ethical alternative to Google Analytics.

20,659 stars
Last commit Jul 11, 2025
gpl-3.0

Umami faviconUmami

Umami is a simple, privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics for tracking website traffic and user behavior.

27,222 stars
Last commit Jul 11, 2025
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Plausible faviconPlausible

A privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics that provides simple, lightweight website analytics without tracking personal data or using cookies.

22,868 stars
Last commit Jul 10, 2025
agpl-3.0

Mastodon faviconMastodon

Mastodon is a decentralized social network platform that gives users control over their online social experience while maintaining privacy and freedom of expression.

48,564 stars
Last commit Jul 11, 2025
agpl-3.0

PostHog faviconPostHog

PostHog is an open-source product analytics platform that provides a comprehensive suite of tools for understanding user behavior and improving product performance.

27,711 stars
Last commit Jul 11, 2025

Vault faviconVault

Vault is a secure secrets management system that provides centralized control over sensitive data like passwords, API keys, and certificates.

32,745 stars
Last commit Jul 11, 2025

Mail0 faviconMail0

Mail0 is an open source email application focused on privacy and security, offering a modern approach to email communication.

8,818 stars
Last commit Jul 11, 2025

Zen Browser faviconZen Browser

Zen Browser is a privacy-focused web browser built on Firefox that emphasizes customization and distraction-free browsing for a calmer internet experience.

34,237 stars
Last commit Jul 11, 2025
mpl-2.0

Brave Browser faviconBrave Browser

A privacy-focused web browser that blocks trackers and unwanted ads while rewarding users for their attention to privacy-respecting ads.

19,685 stars
Last commit Jul 11, 2025
mpl-2.0

Notesnook faviconNotesnook

Notesnook is a private, end-to-end encrypted note-taking application that prioritizes user privacy and security while offering cross-platform accessibility.

12,254 stars
Last commit Jul 11, 2025
gpl-3.0