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24 alternatives to Hoody

Next-level privacy, beyond VPNs

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Hoody launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Cloaked▲574

   Virtual identities to protect your privacy

   2023 · cloaked.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Local real-time chat in dynamic areas, worldwide to your neighborhood▲22

   hoody is a new take on chat, bringing back the curious, open spirit of the Internet. Revive the feeling of IRC, public message boards, and newsgroups with a localized twist.

   2016 · hoody.im · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hood-Guide▲244

   Crowdsourced map which shows you events in your neighborhood

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Winston Privacy▲92

   Reclaim your online privacy on all connected devices at home

   2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Cloak 3.0▲228

   A VPN for iOS. Browse safely on public WiFi.

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   PrivacySafe▲208

   A storage solution you can trust.

   2019 · privacysafe.ai · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Crawly▲234

   Uptime, performance, SSL certificate and asset monitoring.

   2018 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Vaulty▲90

   Ridiculously easy end-to-end encrypted data sharing

   2023 · vaulty.tools · its alternatives →

9. 9
   hoody▲5

   Local real-time chat in dynamic areas

   2016 · hoody.im · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Scout▲360

    Find hidden cameras in Airbnbs, hotels, & public restrooms

    2019 · spyguy.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Hoodie▲77

    Fast app development architecture for frontend-only web apps

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    What's My Hood▲67

    App to tell you the neighborhood in which you currently are

    2021 · whatsmyhood.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Cloak VPN▲153

    Stay safe online when using untrusted networks

    2014 · encrypt.me · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hoodz▲28

    Crowdsourced map to make your travels easier

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Cloakly▲90

    I built a Windows tool to solve a problem I kept running into during live coding interviews and proctored assessments. I wanted to keep reference notes or personal apps open on my own screen without exposing them to the interviewer or screen-share software. Cloakly hides specific windows from the screen-share stream while keeping them fully visible locally. It works with Zoom, Teams, Meet, Loom, and most proctoring tools. Right now the core engine works, and I'm looking for beta testers to help with edge cases before the public release. Would love feedback from anyone who regularly…

    Jan 2026 · getcloakly.com · its alternatives →

16. 16AC
    AnonySurfer.com – Distributed anonymous web/HTTP proxy and VPN▲31

    2014 · anonysurfer.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Crawly▲80

    Uptime, SSL certificate, missing assets, status pages

    2020 · crawly.app · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Private Kit by MIT▲68

    Slow the Coronavirus without giving up individual privacy

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Cloak for Teams▲112

    Super-simple VPN for Mac, iPhone & iPad

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    IS|CC▲125

    Thinnest, most ergonomic & seamless webcam privacy cover

    2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Flashback Hoodie▲73

    A hoodie that blocks pictures

    2015 · betabrand.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Camera Shy Hoodie▲5

    'Hacker Hoodie' Blinds Surveillance Cameras

    2023 · macpierce.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Hood Lyf▲5

    Help Someone Homeless In Your Hood

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24HP
    Hoppy – Public IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses over WireGuard▲40

    2021 · hoppy.network · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →