Why support the project?

Running Digital Escape Tools takes ongoing time and resources. Support goes directly toward:

  • Researching and testing software before it's listed
  • Writing news, guides, and reviews
  • Maintaining and updating the directory
  • Hosting, domain, and infrastructure costs
  • Developing new features

Ways to support

Best offers

If you're already planning to sign up for a privacy tool, using one of our affiliate deals costs you nothing extra and sends a share of the purchase to the project.

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Ko-fi

One-time or recurring support, with no account required for a single contribution.

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Liberapay

Recurring support through a nonprofit, open-source platform with no fees taken from your contribution.

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GitHub

Star the repositories, report issues, suggest tools, or contribute directly where a project accepts it.

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Support without spending money

Not everyone is in a position to donate, and that's fine. You can still help by:

  • Sharing Digital Escape Tools with people who'd find it useful
  • Reporting broken links or outdated information
  • Suggesting new privacy tools to review
  • Submitting corrections to existing listings
  • Following along on Mastodon, Bluesky, Reddit, or other platforms
  • Linking to articles or guides that others may find useful

Transparency

Digital Escape Tools is independently run. Support helps cover operating costs and ongoing development — it does not influence reviews or recommendations. Editorial decisions remain independent of who does or doesn't contribute.

Frequently asked questions

Is support required to use the site?

No. Digital Escape Tools is free to use for everyone, regardless of whether you contribute.

Can I make a one-time donation?

Yes. PayPal and Ko-fi both support one-time contributions; Patreon is set up for recurring monthly support.

Will the website remain free?

Yes. There are no plans to put the directory or its content behind a paywall.

How are recommendations chosen?

Tools are researched and tested before being listed. See the FAQ for more detail on the selection process.

Can companies pay for favorable reviews?

No. Financial support does not change how a tool is reviewed, ranked, or described.