Tools
Browse software tools evaluated for digital sovereignty, each assessed on EU company status, data residency, open source availability, and self-hosting options.
30 Tools
Bitwarden
6 Sovereignty Score Security & PrivacyOpen source password manager with end-to-end encryption. Available as cloud service or self-hosted via Vaultwarden, supporting all major platforms and browsers.
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Codeberg
9 Sovereignty Score Development & DevOpsFree and open source Git hosting service run by a non-profit organization in Berlin. Powered by Forgejo, offering a community-driven alternative to commercial code hosting.
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Collabora Online
8.5 Sovereignty Score Office & CollaborationEnterprise-ready online office suite based on LibreOffice technology. Integrates with Nextcloud, ownCloud, and other platforms for collaborative document editing.
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CryptPad
10 Sovereignty Score Office & CollaborationEnd-to-end encrypted collaboration suite with documents, spreadsheets, presentations, kanban, and forms. Zero-knowledge architecture ensures the server never sees user content.
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Element (Matrix)
8.5 Sovereignty Score Communication & MessagingSecure messaging and collaboration app built on the Matrix protocol. Offers end-to-end encryption and can be self-hosted for complete data sovereignty.
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Forgejo
10 Sovereignty Score Development & DevOpsCommunity-driven open source Git forge providing code hosting, code review, CI/CD, and package registry. Lightweight and easy to self-host, governed by Codeberg e.V.
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GitLab
7.5 Sovereignty Score Development & DevOpsComplete DevOps platform with source code management, CI/CD, security scanning, and project planning. Available as SaaS or self-managed installation.
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Jitsi Meet
6.5 Sovereignty Score Communication & MessagingOpen source video conferencing solution that can be used directly in the browser without downloads. Fully self-hostable for complete control over communications.
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Lemmy
8 Sovereignty Score Social Media & NetworkingOpen source link aggregator and discussion platform for the Fediverse. Self-hostable with federation support via ActivityPub, providing community-driven content curation.
Mailbox.org
7 Sovereignty Score Email & CalendarPrivacy-focused email provider from Berlin with integrated cloud office, calendar, and address book. Runs on 100% green energy with servers exclusively in Germany.
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Mastodon
10 Sovereignty Score Social Media & NetworkingDecentralized social network based on the ActivityPub protocol. Users can join existing instances or host their own server for full control.
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Matomo
8 Sovereignty Score Analytics & MonitoringLeading open source web analytics platform providing full data ownership. GDPR-compliant with self-hosting option that keeps all analytics data on your own servers.
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Mullvad VPN
7.5 Sovereignty Score Security & PrivacyPrivacy-focused VPN service from Sweden that requires no email or personal information to sign up. Open source clients with support for WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols.
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Nextcloud
10 Sovereignty Score Cloud Storage & File SyncSelf-hosted productivity platform with file sync, collaboration, and communication features. A privacy-focused alternative to Google Workspace and Dropbox.
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ONLYOFFICE
10 Sovereignty Score Office & CollaborationOpen source office suite with online editors for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Offers deep integration with popular collaboration platforms and self-hosted deployment.
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Open-Xchange
10 Sovereignty Score Email & CalendarOpen source email, communication, and collaboration platform powering major European email providers. Offers OX App Suite for self-hosted enterprise deployments.
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OpenProject
10 Sovereignty Score Project ManagementOpen source project management software with Gantt charts, agile boards, time tracking, and cost reporting. Used by public administrations and enterprises across Europe.
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ownCloud
9.5 Sovereignty Score Cloud Storage & File SyncEnterprise file sync and share platform with strong access control and encryption. Available as self-hosted or managed solution with full data sovereignty.
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PeerTube
10 Sovereignty Score Social Media & NetworkingDecentralized video hosting platform using ActivityPub and peer-to-peer technology. Developed by French non-profit Framasoft, enabling federated video sharing without platform lock-in.
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Pixelfed
8 Sovereignty Score Social Media & NetworkingDecentralized photo sharing platform built on ActivityPub. Ad-free and privacy-focused alternative for sharing images with chronological feeds and no algorithmic manipulation.
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Plausible Analytics
8.5 Sovereignty Score Analytics & MonitoringLightweight, privacy-friendly web analytics. No cookies, fully GDPR compliant, with EU-hosted cloud option or self-hosting capability.
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Proton Mail
6.5 Sovereignty Score Email & CalendarEncrypted email service based in Switzerland with zero-access encryption. Part of the Proton ecosystem including calendar, drive, and VPN services.
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Rocket.Chat
7.5 Sovereignty Score Communication & MessagingOpen source team communication platform with real-time messaging, video conferencing, and file sharing. Supports federation and can be fully self-hosted.
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Taiga
10 Sovereignty Score Project ManagementOpen source project management tool for agile teams with Scrum and Kanban support. Intuitive interface with epics, user stories, tasks, and sprint planning.
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Threema
6.5 Sovereignty Score Communication & MessagingPrivacy-focused instant messenger that requires no phone number or email to register. Swiss-made with end-to-end encryption and Threema Work for enterprises.
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Tresorit
3.5 Sovereignty Score Cloud Storage & File SyncEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage built for businesses and individuals. Swiss-Hungarian company with zero-knowledge encryption and EU data centers.
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Tuta
6.5 Sovereignty Score Email & CalendarEnd-to-end encrypted email and calendar service from Germany. Encrypts the entire mailbox including contacts and calendars with a focus on privacy and GDPR compliance.
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Umami
6 Sovereignty Score Analytics & MonitoringSimple, fast, privacy-focused web analytics alternative. Open source with self-hosting support, no cookies required, and fully GDPR compliant by design.
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WeKan
8.5 Sovereignty Score Project ManagementOpen source Kanban board application. Lightweight and self-hostable alternative for visual task management with swimlanes, checklists, and custom fields.
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Wire
9.5 Sovereignty Score Communication & MessagingSecure collaboration platform with end-to-end encryption for messaging, voice, and video. Built for enterprises with on-premise deployment options.
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