I made this list of the Google services I am still using today. As many others are doing now, I’d like to de-google my life wherever possible.
| Service | Alternative | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Android Auto | none | But I can just avoid using it. |
| Android OS | tbd | Need a new non-Android phone |
| Calendar | tbd | Or another email / calendar provider |
| Contacts | tbd | Need to find a new email provider |
| Docs | Paperless | Need to migrate my docs and then stop using it |
| Drive | Syncthing + Wireguard | |
| Gmail | tbd | Need to find a new email provider |
| Google Maps | tbd | OpenStreetMap and others are OK but don’t have the business data. This is going to be the hardest thing to give up. |
| Google Photos | Immich | Already using Immich |
| Google Play | F-Droid | Already stopped pulling apps from their store |
| Translate | DeepL | Need an app on my phone next |
| YouTube | PeerTube, Invidious | Just need to cut myself off entirely – with help from Pi-hole. |
| YouTube Music | Spotify | Paying for Spotify, should use it more |
Now I just need to find the alternatives, get started using them and ween myself off of the Goog services. I’ll try to post my progress over time.