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Privacy & Security

Security software has one requirement the rest of the directory doesn't: it has to be trustworthy before it's convenient. We favour products that publish how they work and keep your data local where they can.

Best for each job

JobPickWhyPricing (as listed)
Editing PDFs without uploading themApexPDF100+ PDF tools that run in the browser with no uploadsFree
Archiving the web for yourselfArchiveBoxSelf-hosted, open-source web archivingSee listing
Archiving email for complianceOpen ArchiverSelf-hosted, open-source email archiveSee listing
Knowing when company data leaksBreachTriggerAlerts when your company data appears in a leakSee listing
Watching a Windows PC for changesSysPulseFlags new processes, USB devices and startup changesPaid, from $39
Choosing endpoint securityEndpoint IndexSmall-business endpoint products ranked on evidenceSee listing
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apexpdf.com

100+ PDF tools. Zero uploads. Forever free.

Free

archivebox.io

Your personal web archive, preserved forever under your control

web-archivingself-hostedFreeUnclaimed

How to judge a privacy tool

  • Where does my data go? Prefer local processing (ApexPDF) or self-hosting (ArchiveBox, Open Archiver).
  • Is it open source or independently audited?
  • Who runs it and where? Look for a named company and jurisdiction.

Listings are ranked by community points. Check each tool's site for current terms.