4 Privacy Friendly Services for Small Businesses
With more and more companies eager to cash in on the gold mine of data they have collected over the years under the guise of “free services” people and companies are looking for more ways to retain the privacy and control of their data while still using modern productivity tools. All software and services listed are used by us internally in some form or fashion, as some tools such as Nextcloud work hand-in-hand with other great services and extensions. Many services also allow self-hosted solutions for those who want to keep all of their data on-premises.
Proton For Business
Proton Business Suite is a privacy-focused productivity platform offering secure email, calendar, file storage, and VPN services. Designed for businesses, it ensures end-to-end encryption and data sovereignty, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access. With tools like Proton Mail, Drive, and Calendar, it enables seamless collaboration while prioritizing user privacy and compliance with strict data protection regulations.
Nextcloud
Nextcloud is an open-source platform that provides secure, self-hosted cloud storage and collaboration tools. It allows users to store, sync, and share files, calendars, contacts, and more while maintaining full control over their data. Designed for privacy and scalability, Nextcloud is ideal for individuals, teams, and organizations seeking a customizable alternative to mainstream cloud services.
SyncThing
Syncthing is an open-source, peer-to-peer file synchronization tool that enables secure, decentralized sharing of files across devices without relying on cloud servers. It ensures data privacy with end-to-end encryption and gives users full control over their information. Ideal for individuals and teams, Syncthing offers real-time syncing, cross-platform support, and a simple interface for seamless file management.
Joplin
Joplin is an open-source note-taking and to-do application designed for organizing personal and professional information. It supports markdown, notebooks, tags, and attachments. Notes can be synced across devices via services like Dropbox or Nextcloud. Joplin offers end-to-end encryption, a web clipper, and mobile apps, making it a versatile choice for users seeking privacy-focused, cross-platform productivity tools.