A switch away from US big-tech is great, but the switch should be made to something fundamentally better and more secure/privacy preserving IMO.

Not every single tool you might need will have a recommendation on this website, but some will and they’re well researched and vetted alternatives that often perform better than the service you’re replacing.

  • Leraje@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    3·
    9 hours ago

    Given the intent of this community though it should also be noted not all recommendations are European. Brave for example is American.

    • Marty_Man_X@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      7 hours ago

      Fair point and good call out!

      I always assume that we have the sense to double check any recommends.

      On a related note, I believe that due to the nature of FOSS and it being “borderless” that those alternatives should also be relevant.

      • PirateMike94@lemmy.world
        1·
        3 hours ago

        I think the purpose of this community is to give money to EU companies though. Not necessarily to get away from paying for services entirely like the FOSS community seeks.

        I think there’s a space for FOSS software, but that’s not here.

      • Leraje@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        1·
        7 hours ago

        Yep, I get that - I’m not a fan of Brave in particular due to the crypto crap and the owner’s homophobia and right-wing beliefs but thats not why I mentioned it, I just wanted people to be aware that PrivacyGuides, whilst a fantastic resource, is not a source for only European software/services.