Tails

🇩🇪

Germany · Est. 2009 · Replaces Windows

GDPR CompliantEU DataOpen SourceFreeHigh TrustIndependently audited or officially GDPR-certified

Portable OS for privacy. Routes all traffic through Tor, leaves no trace.

European Privacy Score

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Good

Ø Operating Systems: 8784 / 100

PrivacyData handling & encryption

100

FeaturesFunctionality & completeness

InfraUptime & EU data storage

UXEase of use

CostValue for money

Why Tails instead of Windows?

Tails is a GDPR-compliant, Germany-based alternative to Windows that keeps your data in Europe. With a privacy score of 100/100, it is fully open-source and stores data on EU infrastructure.

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Quick Facts

Country: 🇩🇪Germany
Founded: 2009
Pricing: Free
Open Source: Yes
EU Data: Yes
GDPR: Compliant
Trust: High Trust
Replaces: Windows
Category: Operating Systems

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