GIMP is a free and open-source image editor focused on user control and offline use. No subscriptions, no cloud dependency, and full transparency.

Official website: https://www.gimp.org/

Self-hosted YouTube downloader using yt-dlp. No Google, no tracking, you keep the videos.

github : https://github.com/alexta69/metube

Open-source, self-hosted personal finance app. Designed for users who want full control of their financial data instead of cloud SaaS like Mint or YNAB. Community-maintained fork of Maybe Finance.

GitHub: https://github.com/we-promise/sure

Strips ads, JS, and tracking from Google results.

Note: Google is actively trying to block it.

github : https://github.com/benbusby/whoogle-search

Mod note: FreeTube is an open-source desktop YouTube client focused on privacy. It blocks ads and Google tracking, but YouTube can still see your IP. For extra privacy, consider using a VPN or Tor.

🔗 https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube

Immich is a privacy-focused, open-source photo and video backup solution you host yourself. No Google account, no data mining you control your files.

⚠️ Requires self-hosting (Docker) and you are responsible for backups.

GitHub : https://github.com/immich-app/immich

Syncthing is an open-source, peer-to-peer file synchronization tool that lets you sync files directly between your devices without using any cloud provider. All data is encrypted in transit, and you remain in full control of where your files are stored, making it a good alternative to services like Google Drive or Dropbox.

github : https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing

Open-source machine translation you can self-host or use via public instances. No tracking, no account, and works great for everyday translations.

https://github.com/LibreTranslate/LibreTranslate

Open-source web interface for Calibre. Browse, read, and download your own eBooks without relying on Google or Amazon. Fully self-hosted and works with an existing Calibre library.

GitHub: https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web