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Ollama
Local LLM
Run large language models locally on your machine with a simple CLI. Your data never leaves your computer.
Free / Open Source4.8/5
Pros
- + Completely free
- + No data sent anywhere
- + Supports many models
Cons
- - Requires decent hardware
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Proton Mail Business
Private Email
End-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland with zero-access encryption.
$4–$8/mo4.7/5
Pros
- + E2E encrypted by default
- + Swiss jurisdiction
- + Calendar and drive included
Cons
- - Limited free storage
Mullvad VPN
VPN
Privacy-first VPN that requires no email or personal info to sign up. Pay with cash or crypto.
$5/mo flat4.9/5
Pros
- + No account info required
- + Accepts cash payments
- + Open source apps
Cons
- - Fewer server locations
Bitwarden Premium
Password Manager
Open-source password manager you can self-host. Full audit trail and enterprise features available.
$0–$3/mo4.6/5
Pros
- + Open source
- + Self-hostable
- + Generous free tier
Cons
- - UI less polished than competitors
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Perplexity Pro
AI Search
AI-powered search engine with cited sources, unlimited Pro searches, and access to multiple AI models for private research.
$20/mo or $200/yr4.6/5
Pros
- + Cited sources on every answer
- + 90-day affiliate cookie
- + Multiple AI models included
Cons
- - Free tier may suffice for casual users