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End-to-End Encryption

Encryption

VPN (Virtual Private Network) Zero‑Knowledge Metadata

It's like whispering a secret that only your friend can hear — not even the phone or app knows what you said.

Definition

A method of securing data where only the sender and the intended recipient can read the message — not even the service provider has access.

In plain English It's like whispering a secret that only your friend can hear — not even the phone or app knows what you said.

Why this matters

Why it matters: End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) protects your privacy from hackers, governments, and even the companies that provide your apps.

Example

Example: Signal, WhatsApp, and ProtonMail use E2EE to protect messages from anyone else reading them.

Apps Using End-to-End Encryption

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

Element logo

Element

Privacy Score: 82

Element is a private messaging with end-to-end encryption. It helps you keep more control over yo...

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Briar logo

Briar

Privacy Score: 87

Briar is a private messaging with end-to-end encryption. It helps you keep more control over your...

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Filen logo

Filen

Privacy Score: 83

Filen is a secure cloud storage for your files and backups. It helps you keep more control over y...

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MEGA logo

MEGA

Privacy Score: 74

MEGA is a secure cloud storage for your files and backups. It helps you keep more control over yo...

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Nextcloud logo

Nextcloud

Privacy Score: 85

Nextcloud is a secure cloud storage for your files and backups. It helps you keep more control ov...

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Immich logo

Immich

Privacy Score: 88

Immich is a private photo backup and gallery. It helps you keep more control over your data.

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