Degoogle Now: Top Alternatives to Gmail, Search, Chrome & More (Infographic)

From Gmail to Google News, Google’s free services dominate the internet. But more people are starting to ask: Is the convenience worth the cost to privacy?

Google is one of the world’s most aggressive data harvesters, collecting vast amounts of personal information—and not always protecting it well. Over the years, the company has exposed the personal data of hundreds of thousands of users.

Its most iconic product, Google Search, isn’t immune to criticism either. As the internet’s largest ad platform, Google often puts sponsored results ahead of what users are actually searching for. Worse, scammers frequently exploit the algorithm to push junk sites to the top of your search results.

There’s also the monopoly issue. In September 2023, the U.S. Justice Department launched a major antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of blocking competition by making itself the default search engine on most devices.

In February 2025, Google quietly removed key promises from its “AI Principles,” including pledges not to use AI for surveillance or military applications.

And let’s not forget: Google’s CEO was among several tech leaders who contributed $1 million to Donald Trump’s inauguration, raising even more questions about the company's values.

That’s why so many people are now choosing to leave Google and seek out privacy-friendly alternatives. Whether you're looking to replace Gmail, Google Search, or Chrome, there are powerful, ethical tools out there that won’t track your every move.

Check out this infographic for the best Google alternatives—and start reclaiming your digital privacy today.

Download the clickable PDF here!

This infographic offers friendlier, more private alternatives to Google; most of them are appropriate for folks who are less experienced with tech, and most of them are also free or "freemium," meaning you can upgrade for more features.

The downloadable PDF version of the infographic has clickable links! You can also find text-only links to all the Google alternatives on the Degoogle page.

Your assignment: Replace at least one Google product today.

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