Alternatives to DoNotSpy11

A Windows utility for switching off telemetry, advertising and other privacy-related settings in Windows 10 and 11. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • DoNotSpy11

    A Windows utility for switching off telemetry, advertising and other privacy-related settings in Windows 10 and 11.

    FreeProprietaryWindows

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as DoNotSpy11.

  • W10Privacy

    A Windows utility that gathers privacy and telemetry settings in one window so you can change them.

    FreeProprietaryWindows

    W10Privacy also gathers Windows privacy and telemetry settings in one window and covers Windows 10 and 11, but its website is in German and it remains closed source.

  • Sophia Script for Windows

    PowerShell module for fine-tuning Windows 10 and 11 settings, privacy options and built-in apps.

    FreeOpen sourceWindows

    Sophia Script for Windows is an open-source PowerShell module with very granular, scriptable tweaks, replacing a simple interface with a large number of options to review.

  • Spybot Anti-Beacon

    A Windows tool that blocks telemetry sent by the operating system, antivirus software and other programs.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindows

    Spybot Anti-Beacon focuses on blocking Windows and antivirus telemetry, with wider coverage of Office, browsers and games locked behind a paid subscription.

  • Bloatynosy

    A small open-source Windows 11 tool for removing preinstalled bloat and unwanted default settings.

    FreeOpen sourceWindows

    Bloatynosy is an MIT-licensed single executable aimed mainly at Windows 11, focused on removing preinstalled bloat as well as unwanted default settings.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.