The problem
You know you should switch. You just don't know where to start.
Privacy alternatives exist for almost everything you use. The problem isn't supply — it's discovery. Which ones are real replacements? Which are partial? How do you actually install them?
Scattered information
Alternatives are spread across Reddit threads, blog posts, and GitHub repos. No single place to compare.
Dishonest comparisons
Most lists say everything is a "great alternative" without mentioning what's missing or half-baked.
No path to action
You find an app. Now what? Unclouded generates Obtainium configs so you can actually install it.
How it works
Search. Compare. Switch.
Search by what you use
Type "WhatsApp" or "Google Maps." Unclouded shows you every privacy-respecting alternative with honest labels.
Compare honestly
Direct replacement, fork, or partial? Every alternative tells you exactly what it does and doesn't cover.
Export and install
Generate an Obtainium config, import it, and install directly from the source. No Play Store required.
Features
Part content site. Part tool. All privacy.
Alternative finder
Search by the app you want to replace. Get honest comparisons with relationship types: direct, fork, or partial.
App discovery
Browse privacy-respecting apps by category, platform, and features. Especially useful for Obtainium-compatible apps.
Obtainium configs
Generate ready-to-import Obtainium configurations. Find an app, tap export, import into Obtainium. Done.
Installed app scanner
Coming in v2The v2 mobile app will scan what you have installed and map each app to its privacy-respecting alternative.
Honest comparisons
Every alternative is labeled with its relationship type and trade-offs. No cheerleading, just facts.
Community-powered data
Sourced from F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, and community Obtainium configs. Thousands of apps, deduplicated and tagged.
Roadmap
Built in phases
Web tools first. Mobile scanner second. Community features when the data is solid.
Web app
Alternative finder, app discovery browser, Obtainium config generator, and blog.
Mobile app
Scan installed apps, find alternatives, generate Obtainium configs with one tap.
Community
User submissions, saved configs, voting and ranking on alternatives.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Unclouded free?
Yes. The web app is completely free to use — no account required. Just search, compare, and generate Obtainium configs.
What makes this different from alternativeto.net?
Unclouded focuses exclusively on privacy-respecting and open-source apps. It also generates Obtainium configs so you can actually install what you find, not just read about it.
Will there be a mobile app?
Yes. The v2 mobile app will scan your installed apps and map them to privacy alternatives, with one-tap Obtainium config generation for migration.
How do you decide what counts as a privacy alternative?
Apps must be open source or have a verifiable privacy policy. We pull from F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, and community-maintained Obtainium configs. Relationship types (direct replacement, fork, partial) are labeled honestly.
Is Unclouded open source?
Yes. Unclouded is licensed under AGPL-3.0. The full source code is available on GitHub.
What is Obtainium?
Obtainium is an Android app that lets you install and update apps directly from their source (GitHub, F-Droid, etc.) without going through the Play Store. Unclouded generates config files that Obtainium can import.
Ready to switch?
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