Tor Project
Overview
Tor is a free open-source anonymity network that defends against traffic analysis. It routes traffic through volunteer-run relays for privacy.
Key Features
- Anonymity: hides your IP address
- Onion Routing: multi-layer encryption
- No Tracking: blocks trackers by default
- Circumvention: bypass censorship
- Open Source: independently audited
Why Use It
This tool provides essential functionality while respecting your privacy and freedom through open-source development.
Use Cases
- Personal and professional productivity
- Self-hosted deployment for data control
- Integration with existing workflows
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows (check website for full list)
Licence
Open Source