Best Open Source Security & Privacy Tools in 2026
Tools for protecting privacy, securing networks, and managing vulnerabilities and security threats.
3 open source security & privacy tools — ranked by GitHub stars. Browse all
Vaultwarden
Lightweight, self-hosted Bitwarden-compatible server written in Rust — runs on minimal hardware with full client support.
Alternative to:
Bitwarden
Bitwarden
Pi-hole
Network-wide DNS-based ad blocking that protects all devices on your network, including Smart TVs and IoT devices.
Alternative to:
Pi-hole
AdGuard Home
Network-wide DNS-based ad and tracker blocker with parental controls, DNS rewrites, and detailed query logging.
Alternative to:
Pi-hole