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24 alternatives to Haven – Run a private website to share with only the people you choose

Haven is a new way of sharing things on the internet. Post things privately so that only your chosen freinds and family have access.

Haven is a private website platform that lets users create and share content with a selected group of people rather than the general public. Launched in 2021, it's designed for anyone who wants to maintain a personal… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Haven – Run a private website to share with only the people you choose launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    Haven▲6

    Self-host a private blog as a Facebook alternative

    2021 · havenweb.org · its alternatives →

  2. 2
    Haven▲176

    Personal space security app, backed by Snowden

    2017 · guardianproject.github.io · its alternatives →

  3. 3TP
  4. 4
    Haven▲99

    My team and I built Haven. It is a stripped down browser that only connects to verified financial institutions and blocks everything else. No extensions, no injected scripts, no overlays, no random third party code. It is not a general browser, it is just a controlled environment for banking and investing. Why? I have spent years building browser extensions and know exactly how much power they have. The extension model is useful, but the security model is too loose and a single malicious install can see everything, rewrite everything, and mislead a user without leaving a trace. My dad…

    Dec 2025 · starthaven.com · its alternatives →

  5. 5

    A privacy focused crypto super-app running on OpenBazaar

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  6. 6SA
  7. 7

    A simple way to share and discover interesting events

    2017 · upcoming.org · its alternatives →

  8. 8

    Keep Watch

    2017 · guardianproject.github.io · its alternatives →

  9. 9

    Family friendly digital privacy app for peace of mind online

    2021 · its alternatives →

  10. 10
    Peerdium▲155

    World's first decentralised P2P publishing platform

    2018 · peerdium.vishnuks.com · its alternatives →

  11. 11

    Today I'm launching Postcard! I started Postcard when I deleted most social media, but still wanted a way to keep in touch with friends and my network. When I worked at Webflow, it became clear to me that most website builders are way too complex for individual users. So, I drew inspiration from social media - where all you need is a couple photos and text fields to get a great site online. So, I think I’ve about achieved a site builder that even my Mom could use. The product seems simple, but there are many under-the-hood optimizations. There's caching, CDNs, custom domain support, TLS…

    2022 · postcard.page · its alternatives →

  12. 12
    True▲67

    Private sharing for real friends

    2020 · trytrue.com · its alternatives →

  13. 13

    Do things with people nearby

    2018 · its alternatives →

  14. 14

    Simple private photo sharing app

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  15. 15

    Simplifying everyday life

    2023 · ourhaven.app · its alternatives →

  16. 16

    Free anonymous chat rooms. Chat and vent anonymously with others online. No account or sign up required and no pressure as all of your messages disappear automatically in seconds. The best anonymous venting website on the internet.

    2021 · ventscape.life · its alternatives →

  17. 17AC
  18. 18
    BeMood▲67

    Let people know if this is a good time

    2021 · bemood.app · its alternatives →

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    SeeLink▲65

    The easiest way to share and collaborate on links online.

    2020 · seelink.app · its alternatives →

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  21. 21SO

    Hey HN, My co-founders and I have been working on a project for the last month or so, and we'd like to get your input on it. We wanted to hear your thoughts on what we're doing - so check out our landing page, and let us know what you think/understand. Does it sounds like something you guys would want to use? http://www.thesharedweb.com/alpha/intro We'll tell you guys more about exactly what we're doing as the conversation evolves, but we just wanted to see what the initial reaction is, and what you understand (i.e. are we describing it in a way that makes sense). Really excited to hear your…

    2010 · thesharedweb.com · its alternatives →

  22. 22
    Hostful▲99

    Fastest way to host your websites & PDFs

    2023 · hostful.io · its alternatives →

  23. 23

    Help your users financially protect their loved ones

    2018 · its alternatives →

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