Best Security & privacy apps for Mac

Frequently asked questions

What are the best security & privacy apps for Mac?

By community activity, Strongbox, Little Snitch and Signal are the top picks among security & privacy apps on Mac App Index right now. Hot ranks apps by recent upvotes; switch to Top for the all-time favourites.

Are there free security & privacy apps for Mac?

Yes. 6 security & privacy apps are completely free and 6 are free to download, with in-app purchases or paid upgrades.

Are there open-source security & privacy apps for Mac?

Yes. 11 security & privacy apps on Mac App Index are open source, so you can read, build and fork the code.

How many security & privacy apps are there for Mac?

Mac App Index lists 15 security & privacy apps: 6 completely free, 6 free to start, 2 paid upfront and 1 by subscription.