Yes – every Privacy Laptop arrives with Zorin OS Pro fully loaded and a carefully selected bundle of privacy-focused apps pre-installed and optimised for security, usability, and performance.
These apps enhance your privacy, security, and anonymity while providing a familiar and productive experience for users switching from Windows or macOS.
Pre-Installed App Categories
Productivity and Office Suite
Creative and Media Suite
Utilities and Connectivity
Proton Ecosystem
Other Bundled apps
Productivity and Office Suite
LibreOffice Suite: Full office package (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, drawing). A direct, private alternative to Microsoft Office with excellent file compatibility.
Planify: Simple task manager for to-do lists, reminders, and project planning. Great for families and non-tech users switching from Windows To-Do or Outlook.
Xournal++: Note-taking and PDF annotation with handwriting and stylus support. A privacy-focused alternative to OneNote.
Logseq: Knowledge management and note-taking tool with markdown support and zero telemetry. Ideal for users moving from Evernote.
Scribus: Desktop publishing for brochures, newsletters, and PDFs. A pro-level but beginner-friendly alternative to Publisher or InDesign.
FreeCAD and LibreCAD: 3D and 2D CAD software for design and modeling. Secure, open-source alternatives to AutoCAD.
Foliate: Clean e-book reader with library management and annotations. No ads or telemetry.
Creative and Media Suite
Zorin OS Pro includes a professional-grade creative suite (valued at over $5,000 in equivalent proprietary software), all pre-installed and optimised for your hardware.
Kdenlive or PiTiVi: Advanced video editors with effects and multi-track support. Secure alternatives to Premiere Pro.
GIMP (with extras) or Krita: Powerful image editors and digital art tools. Photoshop-compatible with strong privacy.
Inkscape: Vector illustration tool for logos, diagrams, and design. A scalable alternative to Illustrator.
Ardour or Audacity: Professional and simple audio recording/editing tools.
Blender: Industry-standard 3D graphics, animation, and effects software (used in Hollywood).
Darktable: Raw photo processing and editing workflow. A privacy-respecting Lightroom alternative.
OBS Studio: Screen recording and streaming tool with local saving only.
Utilities and Connectivity
These handle everyday tasks securely, with Zorin OS Pro’s lightweight design ensuring 5-10s boot times and extended battery life.
Brave (default browser): Privacy-focused browsing with built-in tracker blocking.
Evolution: Email client with calendar and contacts. Easily integrates with Proton.
Zorin Connect: Securely syncs your Privacy Laptop with Privacy Phones over encrypted local networks (no cloud). Share notifications, files, and use your phone as a remote.
Network Displays: Wireless screen casting/mirroring for TVs and monitors.
Deskflow (formerly Barrier): Share one mouse and keyboard across multiple computers securely over local encrypted connections.
Other essentials: Rhythmbox (music), VLC (video), Transmission (torrents), VirtualBox (virtualisation), Remmina (remote desktop), and more.
Proton Ecosystem
As official partners with Proton, we pre-install their suite of Swiss-encrypted, zero-access, no-logs apps:
Proton Mail: Secure your communications with encrypted email (more info)
Proton VPN: Keep your online activity secure and private (more info)
Proton Drive: Organise your photos and files with secure cloud storage (more info)
Proton Calender: Organise your schedule privately (more info)
Proton Pass: Protect your online identity with an encrypted password manager (more info)
Proton Authenticator: Secure your online accounts with 2FA across devices (more info)
Standard Notes: Write and store private notes across your devices (more info)
Other Bundled Privacy Apps
We vet and pre-install other Bundled Apps for you to build digital resilience with privacy, security, and anonymity. This includes:
Mullvad Browser: Complements Brave for diverse, tracker-resistant browsing.
uBlock Origin: Powerful ad and tracker blocker.
ClamAV with ClamTK GUI: Lightweight antivirus for extra reassurance.
BleachBit: Secure system cleaner for wiping temp files and history.
Cryptomator: Encrypts files and folders for any cloud storage.
Onionshare: Anonymous Tor-based file sharing with no servers.
Why We Pre-Install These Apps
We carefully vet and configure every app so your laptop arrives ready to use with maximum privacy and minimal setup. This saves you significant time and helps you avoid the common pitfalls of DIY configurations.
