Alternatives to W10Privacy
A Windows utility that gathers privacy and telemetry settings in one window so you can change them. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
W10Privacy
A Windows utility that gathers privacy and telemetry settings in one window so you can change them.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as W10Privacy.
DoNotSpy11
A Windows utility for switching off telemetry, advertising and other privacy-related settings in Windows 10 and 11.
DoNotSpy11 also switches off Windows telemetry and advertising settings, covers Office and Windows AI settings, and has an English interface, though it is also closed source.
Sophia Script for Windows
PowerShell module for fine-tuning Windows 10 and 11 settings, privacy options and built-in apps.
Sophia Script is an open-source PowerShell module with granular, scriptable tweaks for Windows 10 and 11, instead of a single settings window.
Spybot Anti-Beacon
A Windows tool that blocks telemetry sent by the operating system, antivirus software and other programs.
Spybot Anti-Beacon blocks Windows and antivirus telemetry in its free edition, with paid tiers covering Office, browsers, games and drivers.
Privacy+ Playbook
A Windows 11 playbook from Amelabs that removes Microsoft services and telemetry components for privacy.
Privacy+ Playbook removes Microsoft services and telemetry from Windows 11 through AME tooling, rather than toggling settings, and can break dependent features.
Bloatynosy
A small open-source Windows 11 tool for removing preinstalled bloat and unwanted default settings.
Bloatynosy is a small MIT-licensed tool focused on Windows 11 that removes preinstalled bloat and default settings, with published source.
Also worth comparing
These listings name W10Privacy as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Winaero Tweaker
A free Windows utility that exposes hundreds of hidden settings and adds extra context menu options.
W10Privacy focuses on privacy and telemetry settings in one window for Windows 10 and 11, with a German-language website, rather than general hidden settings.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
ReviOS
Windows playbook applied with AME Wizard to optimize and trim Windows 10 and 11 installs.
AtlasOS
Open-source Windows modification that reduces bloat for performance, privacy and gaming.
AME
Windows tool that applies YAML playbooks to modify a running system or inject changes into an ISO.
CCleaner
A PC and Mac cleaner that removes junk files, browser traces and unused startup items.
