Curated list of the best free apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux
means the app has builds for Windows.
means the app has builds for macOS.
means the app has builds for Linux.
- Audio
- Browsers
- Communication
- Compression and Archiving
- Customize
- Data Management
- Developer Tools
- Documents
- Download Managers
- Games
- Graphics Tools
- 3D Modeling and Animation
- Security
- Image Viewers
- Remote Access
- Text Editors
- Video
- VPN and Proxy Tools
- Utility
- JACK Audio - Audio server for routing and mixing sound between programs.
- EarTrumpet - Advanced volume control for Windows, offering app-specific audio management.
- FXSound - Boost sound quality, volume, and bass. Has a beautiful modern UI.
- Foobar2000 - Lightweight and highly customizable audio player with support for many formats.
- MusicBee - Feature-rich music player and manager for Windows.
- AIMP - Music player for Windows with a clean interface and powerful features.
- Audacious - Lightweight audio player for simple music playback.
- Karafun - Collection of karaoke songs across multiple genres. Play your own CDG files or use downloads from YouTube.
- Strawberry Music Player - Music player for organizing and playing your audio collection.
- Audacity - Open-source audio editor for recording and editing sounds.
- Ocenaudio - Easy-to-use audio editor for recording and analyzing sounds.
- Wavosaur - Simple audio editor for recording, editing, and processing sound.
- Mixxx - DJ software for live mixing and beatmatching with controller support.
- VirtualDJ - DJ platform for mixing music, beatmatching, and live performance.
- DJ ProDecks - DJ software for mixing music and adding effects.
- UltraMixer Free - DJ software for mixing audio and video with a simple interface.
- Serato DJ Lite - DJ software for beginners to mix music with ease.
- MuseScore - Software for creating, playing, and sharing sheet music.
- LilyPond - Music notation program for creating high-quality sheet music.
- Frescobaldi - Editor for LilyPond to create music scores quickly.
- ABCjs - Tool for writing and playing ABC music notation.
- Denemo - Music notation software for fast score creation with LilyPond.
- LMMS - Open-source DAW for creating music with virtual instruments and MIDI support.
- Ardour - DAW for recording, editing, and mixing audio with professional features.
- Tracktion T7 - DAW for music production with advanced editing features.
- Zrythm - DAW for music production with an easy-to-use interface.
- Qtractor - Multi-track DAW for Linux for audio and MIDI recording.
- Cakewalk by BandLab - Full-featured DAW for music recording and editing.
- Stargate DAW - Innovation-first DAW, instrument and effect plugins.
- Arc - Vertical tab-focused browser designed for modern productivity.
- Brave - Web browser with an emphasis on privacy and speed.
- Chrome - Chrome, developed by Google, offers fast browsing with integrated Google services.
- Chromium - Open-source browser project that powers Chrome.
- ungoogled-chromium - Privacy-focused version of Chromium with Google services stripped out.
- Firefox - Free, open-source browser with a focus on privacy and customization.
- LibreWolf - A privacy-focused fork of Firefox with enhanced security.
- Microsoft Edge - Chromium-based browser with enhancements (everyone hates it though).
- Min - Fast, minimal browser that protects your privacy.
- Opera - Browser with built-in ad-blocking, VPN, and a focus on speed.
- Orion - Lightweight WebKit-based browser with support for Chrome and Firefox extensions.
- qutebrowser - Keyboard-driven, vim-like browser built with Python and Qt.
- Safari - Native browser for Macs with seamless integration across Apple devices.
- Station - Browser that centralizes all your web apps in one workspace.
- Tor Browser - Anonymity-focused browser that protects your privacy by routing traffic over the Tor network.
- Mullvad Browser - Privacy browser based on Tor with anti-fingerprinting features, compatible with Mullvad VPN.
- Vivaldi - Customizable browser that puts you in control of your experience.
- Yandex - A secure and fast browser developed by Yandex for enhanced privacy and speed.
- Zen Browser - A beautifully designed, privacy-focused browser with custom modifications.
- Discord - A popular communication platform for text, voice, and video chats, designed for gaming communities but widely used for various interests.
- Telegram - A cloud-based messaging app known for its speed, security, and group chat capabilities.
- WhatsApp - A free messaging app offering text, voice, and video calls, as well as multimedia sharing.
- Signal - A secure and private messaging app that supports end-to-end encrypted text, voice, and video communication.
- Slack - A collaboration hub that connects teams with channels for messaging, file sharing, and integrations.
- Viber - A free messaging app with text, voice, and video calls, along with group chats and file sharing.
- Microsoft Teams - A communication and collaboration platform for teams, featuring chat, file sharing, and video conferencing.
- Skype - A messaging and video call service that supports text, voice, and video communication.
- CanaryMail - Secure email app with built-in PGP support and AI assistance.
- ElectronMail - Electron-based desktop client for ProtonMail.
- Foxmail - Fast email client with an easy-to-use interface.
- Mailspring - Beautiful, fast, and fully open-source mail client with a sleek interface.
- BlueMail - Cross-platform email client with a modern, user-friendly interface.
- Nylas Mail - Extensible desktop email app built on modern web technologies.
- Postbox - Advanced email management application with a focus on productivity and organization.
- Polymail - Simple, beautiful, and powerful email client with modern features.
- Wino Mail - Email client following fluent design with Mica effect
- Spark - Fast, intelligent email client for Mac and iOS with team collaboration features.
- ThunderBird - Open-source email client that makes managing your emails easier and faster.
- Mailbird - IMAP and POP3 email client with customization options and multi-language support.
- Tutanota - Encrypted email service focused on privacy and security.
- MicroSoft Outlook - Email client for Windows by the company behind Windows
- Edison Mail - Customizable, simple, and intuitive email client with smart features.
- Skiff Mail - Encrypted and decentralized email service available on multiple platforms.
- 7-Zip - Open-source archive manager supporting 7z, ZIP, and other major formats. Ideal for compression and extraction tasks.
- Bandizip - Fast, lightweight, and versatile archive manager with extensive format support.
- NanaZip - A modern derivative of 7-Zip, optimized for Windows 10/11 with additional functionality.
- PeaZip - Open-source archive manager supporting over 180 file formats, with encryption and compression features.
- Keka - Archive manager that supports ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, and RAR, with compression and extraction tools.
- WinRAR - Simple, popular and comes with an unlimited free tier.
- muCommander - Lightweight, dual-pane file manager with archive handling features for macOS.
- The Unarchiver - Simple tool for extracting various archive formats like ZIP, RAR, and ISO on macOS.
- Unarchive One - Multi-format decompression tool for macOS with QuickLook integration.
- PDF Archiver - Open-source tool for tagging and organizing PDF documents on macOS.
- Winaero - All-in-one app for tuning Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7
- Windhawk - Customization marketplace for Windows and programs.
- HideVolumeOSD - Hide the Windows 10 volume bar
- ExplorerPatcher - Restores and enhances the classic Windows taskbar and other system elements.
- Hidden Bar - Simple macOS app to organize and declutter your menu bar.
- TinkerTool - macOS utility for enabling hidden system preferences.
- TaskbarX - Personalize the Windows taskbar with center alignment, transparency, and animations.
- MacPilot - Unlock hidden macOS settings and system tweaks.
- Sizer - Resize any window to an exact, predefined size.
- FluentFlyouts - Replaces default Windows volume, brightness, and media flyouts with customizable modern ones.
- Flow Launcher - Quick File Search & App Launcher like spotlight.
- RetroBar - Classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista taskbar for modern versions of Windows.
- Rainmeter - Open-source desktop customization tool for Windows, offering widgets, skins, and live stats.
- Lively Wallpaper - Open-source tool to set animated and interactive wallpapers on Windows.
- WinDynamicDesktop - Port of macOS Mojave Dynamic Desktop feature to Windows.
- ScreenPlay - Open-source wallpaper and widget engine for Windows and Linux.
- Plash - Open-source macOS app to set websites as wallpapers.
- Komorebi - Open-source animated wallpaper manager for Linux.
- Variety - Wallpaper changer with features for downloading and managing wallpapers.
- TeraCopy - Copy your files faster and more securely.
- FreeFileSync - Open-source file synchronization tool designed to compare and sync files or folders efficiently.
- Syncthing - Continuous file synchronization program for two or more computers.
- rclone - Command-line tool for managing and syncing files across local and cloud storage platforms with encryption support.
- Diffinity - Diff and merging tool with focus on accurate and easy to read source code diffs.
- Postman - API development platform with advanced testing and collaboration tools.
- Insomnia - Simple API client for REST and GraphQL development.
- Bruno - Offline API client that is fast, Git-friendly, and open source.
- Hoppscotch - Lightweight API development tool for designing, testing, and debugging.
- HTTP Toolkit - Tool for debugging and mocking HTTP requests.
- SoapUI Open Source - For testing REST and SOAP APIs with scripting support.
- Cocoa Rest Client - Native macOS app for testing REST APIs.
- Paw - Advanced HTTP client designed for macOS.
- Katalon Studio - Testing automation for APIs, web, and mobile apps.
- HTTPie - Command-line and GUI tool to simplify working with APIs.
- Mockoon - Desktop tool for creating and testing mock REST APIs.
- Apidog - All-in-one workspace for API design, testing, and documentation.
- Wireshark - Leading tool for capturing and analyzing network traffic.
- Charles - Debugging proxy to view HTTP and HTTPS traffic.
- James - Open-source proxy for intercepting HTTP/HTTPS requests.
- mitmproxy - Interactive HTTP proxy for debugging and penetration testing.
- Little Snitch - Network monitor for macOS with traffic visualization.
- Proxie - HTTP debugging proxy for tracking requests on macOS.
- Proxyman - Modern HTTP proxy with an intuitive UI for macOS.
- Sniffnet - Tool for monitoring and analyzing network traffic.
- Godot - Open-source game engine for creating 2D and 3D games with an easy-to-learn scripting language.
- Unreal Engine - Powerful and fully featured game engine for creating high-quality 3D games with stunning graphics.
- Unity - Popular game engine for creating both 2D and 3D games, with an intuitive interface and wide asset store.
- GDevelop - No-code game engine focused on easy-to-create 2D games with a visual event system.
- Cocos2d - Open-source game engine focused on creating mobile and web games, especially 2D games.
- Defold - Cross-platform game engine that focuses on 2D game development with easy-to-use tools.
- CryEngine - Advanced game engine with cutting-edge graphics and tools for creating visually stunning games.
- Amazon Lumberyard - Free, cross-platform 3D game engine integrated with AWS and Twitch for multiplayer games.
- LÖVE - Simple and easy-to-learn 2D game engine for making games in Lua.
- Monogame - Open-source game framework used to create cross-platform games with C#.
- Ren'Py - Popular engine for creating visual novels with a simple scripting language.
- PICO-8 - Fantasy console for making small games with a retro look and feel.
- Tiled - Open-source level editor for creating tile-based game maps, used alongside other engines.
- OpenRA - Open-source game engine for real-time strategy games, focusing on mods for classic titles like Command & Conquer.
- AppGameKit - A flexible game engine focused on making both 2D and 3D games with simple scripting.
- Pixel Game Maker MV - Game creation engine for 2D pixel games with no coding required.
- Scirra Construct - Powerful game engine with drag-and-drop features and a visual scripting language for 2D games.
- Flixel - Open-source 2D game engine built with Haxe, suitable for platformers and action games.
- Gosu - Simple 2D game development library that works with Ruby or C++.
- Roblox Studio - Engine to make games on Roblox.
- Docker - Open-source containerization platform that enables operating-system-level virtualization.
- Multipass - Quickly launch and manage Ubuntu virtual machines on demand.
- OrbStack - Lightweight and fast virtualization solution for running Docker containers and Linux machines on macOS.
- Lima - Open-source tool for launching Linux VMs on macOS with file sharing and port forwarding.
- QEMU - Open-source emulator and virtualizer for hardware and system virtualization.
- UTM - Open-source GUI for QEMU, designed for running various VMs including ARM64 and x64 on macOS.
- Vagrant - Open-source tool for building and managing reproducible development environments using virtual machines.
- Rancher Desktop - Open-source application for managing containers and Kubernetes on the desktop.
- Podman Desktop - Open-source desktop alternative to Docker for managing containers.
- VirtualBox - Free and powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization software for creating and managing virtual machines.
- CDisplayEx - Lightweight comic book reader (.cbr, .cbz, .pdf, manga).
- LibreOffice - Private, free and open source office suite – the successor project to OpenOffice.
- OnlyOffice - Free and open-source office suite with advanced collaboration features for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Apache OpenOffice - Open-source office suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.
- Calligra Suite - Office suite by KDE, offering applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and vector graphics.
- WPS Office - Lightweight office suite compatible with Microsoft Office file formats.
- FreeOffice - Free office suite with compatibility for Microsoft Office formats and excellent performance.
- Etherpad - Web-based collaborative text editor designed for real-time team editing.
- Google Workspace - Cloud-based suite including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more with real-time collaboration.
- Collabora Online - Enterprise-ready version of LibreOffice for collaborative editing in the cloud.
- Calibre - Powerful and easy to use e-book manager.
- iChm - Open-source eBook reader for CHM (Microsoft Compiled HTML Help) files.
- Kindle App - Official Amazon app for reading Kindle books.
- Klib - Organize and manage Kindle and iBooks highlights effectively.
- Koodo Reader - All-in-one eBook reader supporting 15+ formats, including EPUB and MOBI.
- Readest - Cross-platform eBook reader with powerful tools and an intuitive interface.
- Scribus - Open-source professional layout and publishing software.
- Sigil - Open-source EPUB editor for creating and modifying eBooks.
- Simple Comic - Lightweight reader for PDF, CBZ, and CBR formats with Live Text search.
- Sumatra PDF - Fast and lightweight PDF reader that supports EPUB, MOBI, CBZ, and more.
- MuPDF - Lightweight open-source PDF viewer and toolkit for rendering and managing PDF files.
- Okular - Open-source universal document viewer for PDFs, eBooks, and more, developed by KDE.
- Foxit PDF Reader - Free, fast, and secure PDF viewer with annotation and form-filling features.
- qpdfview - Tabbed document viewer for PDF, PostScript, and DjVu files.
- Skim - PDF reader and note-taker for macOS, designed for viewing and annotating PDFs.
- Xournal++ - Open-source handwriting and annotation tool for PDFs, perfect for note-taking.
- PDF Arranger - Open-source PDF editor for splitting, merging, rotating, and reordering PDF documents.
- Free Download Manager - Powerful modern download accelerator and organizer.
- JDownloader - Open-source download management tool with a huge community.
- Steam - Popular platform for buying, managing, and playing PC games.
- Epic Games Store - Platform for downloading and playing games, including exclusives and free games.
- Ubisoft Connect - Game launcher and store for managing Ubisoft titles.
- GOG Galaxy - Game launcher and store with DRM-free games and cross-platform library management.
- Battle.net - Platform for games like World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.
- Origin - Game launcher for managing and playing EA titles.
- Xbox App - Microsofts platform for accessing Xbox Game Pass and managing PC games.
- Itch.io - Open marketplace for indie games with a dedicated desktop app.
- Amazon Games - Platform for managing games from Amazon Prime Gaming.
- Humble App - Launcher for accessing games purchased through Humble Bundle.
- Riot Client - Launcher for games like League of Legends, Valorant, and more.
- Rockstar Games Launcher - Platform for managing Rockstar titles like GTA and Red Dead Redemption.
- Bethesda Launcher - Launcher for games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series.
- EA App - Modern launcher alternative to Origin.
- Playnite - Unified game library manager for multiple launchers.
- Lutris - Open-source game manager for Linux with support for Windows games.
- Heroic Games Launcher - Open-source launcher for Epic Games, Amazon games and GOG on Linux and Windows.
- ProtonUp-Qt - Tool for managing Proton and Wine compatibility layers for Steam and Linux games.
- Porting Kit - Install Windows Games inside your Mac.
- NVIDIA GeForce NOW - Free tier for streaming supported games from the cloud.
- Xbox Cloud Gaming - Free trial with limited titles via the cloud.
- Boosteroid - Free plan available for limited game streaming.
- Antstream Arcade - Free tier with retro games playable via the cloud.
- BlueStacks - Android emulator for playing mobile games on PC.
- LDPlayer - Lightweight Android emulator for gaming on PC.
- NoxPlayer - Android emulator optimized for mobile gaming on desktop.
- MEmu Play - Powerful Android emulator with excellent gaming support.
- Genymotion - Android emulator with advanced features for developers and gamers.
- KoPlayer - Android emulator optimized for gaming and streaming.
- Andy - Android emulator to run mobile games and apps on PC.
- PPSSPP - PSP emulator for any OS.
- Dolphin - GameCube and Wii emulator with high compatibility and performance.
- PCSX2 - PlayStation 2 emulator with advanced features and compatibility for most games.
- RPCS3 - PlayStation 3 emulator that runs a large number of games with impressive performance.
- Cemu - Wii U emulator that supports 4K resolution and impressive game compatibility.
- MAME - Arcade machine emulator with a massive library of supported games.
- DOSBox - DOS emulator designed for running old DOS games and applications.
- ScummVM - Emulator focused on classic point-and-click adventure games.
- Citra - Nintendo 3DS emulator with great compatibility and performance.
- OpenEmu - Multi-system emulator with a clean interface and support for a variety of retro systems.
- xemu - Original Xbox emulator for playing classic Xbox games on modern systems.
- higan - Multi-system emulator with high accuracy, supporting consoles like SNES and GBA.
- DuckStation - PlayStation 1 emulator with focus on speed, accuracy, and modern enhancements.
- PCSX-Redux - PlayStation 1 emulator aimed at advanced debugging and better game compatibility.
- Mednafen - Multi-system emulator with a focus on precision and compatibility.
- MelonDS - Nintendo DS emulator with accurate performance and Wi-Fi support.
- BSNES - SNES emulator with cycle-accurate emulation for high compatibility.
- GIMP - Versatile image editor for tasks like photo manipulation and graphic design.
- Inkscape - Vector graphics editor used for creating logos, illustrations, and more.
- Krita - Digital painting software designed for illustrators and concept artists.
- Figma - Collaborative interface design tool for building UI/UX projects.
- Lunacy - Design tool offering collaboration features and built-in assets.
- Paint.NET - Simple yet powerful image editor for quick edits and designs.
- PhotoFiltre - Complete image retouching program.
- Aspect - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization for secure image storage.
- pngquant - Command-line tool for compressing PNG images without losing quality.
- Alchemy - Experimental drawing application focused on conceptual art creation.
- Amadine - Intuitive vector drawing app aimed at graphic designers.
- Colorpicker - Open-source color manipulation tool for picking and modifying colors.
- Draw.io - Desktop app for creating diagrams and flowcharts.
- FontForge - Open-source font editor for creating and modifying font files.
- inklet - Use your Mac's trackpad as a drawing board for creative work.
- macSVG - Design HTML5 SVG art and animations with this easy-to-use tool.
- MagicaVoxel - Lightweight voxel editor and interactive path tracing renderer for 3D models.
- Monodraw - ASCII art editor for creating and editing text-based drawings.
- Paintbrush - Bitmap image editor with basic drawing tools and pixel-level manipulation.
- Pencil2D - Simple and intuitive tool for creating 2D hand-drawn animations.
- Pixen - Native pixel art and animation editor designed for macOS.
- Blender - Open-source 3D creation tool supporting modeling, animation, rendering, video editing, and more.
- Wings 3D - Open-source 3D modeling software focusing on subdivision modeling.
- FreeCAD - Parametric 3D CAD modeler for designing real-life objects of any size.
- MakeHuman - Open-source 3D human modeler for creating realistic character models.
- OpenSCAD - Script-based 3D CAD modeler for creating precise solid geometry.
- Avast - Antivirus to help detect and isolate potential cyberthreats.
- ClamAV - Open-source antivirus engine for detecting malware, viruses, and other threats.
- AVG Antivirus - Free antivirus software to protect against viruses, malware, and spyware.
- Bitdefender - Lightweight and powerful antivirus for essential protection.
- Malwarebytes Free - Malware removal tool offering real-time protection and cleanup.
- Bitwarden - Password manager for securely storing, managing, and sharing sensitive online data.
- KeePass - Lightweight and open-source password manager for secure storage of passwords in encrypted databases.
- KeePassXC - Modern community fork of KeePass with cross-platform support and enhanced features.
- LastPass - Cloud-based password manager with secure password sharing and autofill features.
- 1Password - Intuitive and secure password management tool for storing and organizing credentials.
- Passbolt - Open-source, team-oriented password manager for sharing and storing passwords securely.
- NordPass - Secure password manager with autofill and password health insights.
- RoboForm - Password manager and form filler with multi-platform synchronization.
- Irfanview - Simple image viewer with some editing abilities.
- FlowVision - Waterfall-style image viewer.
- qView - Visually minimal and space efficient.
- JPEGView - Lean, fast and highly configurable viewer/editor for JPEG, BMP, PNG, WEBP, TGA, GIF and TIFF images.
- XnView - Image resizer, batch image converter.
- AnyDesk - Remote access solution for multiple devices, providing fast and secure connections.
- Moonlight - Open-source GameStream client for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link.
- Parsec - High-performance remote desktop solution with 4k streaming at 60fps and low latency.
- RealVNC - Secure remote access for desktop and mobile devices.
- RoyalTSX - Remote access tool for IT professionals, supporting multiple protocols.
- RustDesk - Open-source remote desktop software with a focus on simplicity and security.
- Steam Link - Play your Steam games across devices using the Steam Link app.
- Sunshine - Open-source self-hosted game streaming server for use with Moonlight.
- TeamViewer - Popular remote control software for desktop sharing and file transfer.
- Windows Remote Desktop - Connect to remote PCs, virtual apps, and desktops with ease.
- wmWebStack - Local server stack with one-click live publishing and remote device access.
- Notepad++ - A free, open-source text editor with syntax highlighting and advanced editing features for developers.
- Sublime Text - A fast and customizable text editor with support for a wide range of programming languages.
- Visual Studio Code - A powerful and extensible code editor developed by Microsoft, featuring debugging, version control, and support for numerous languages.
- Atom - A hackable text editor for the 21st century, with features like Git integration and an extensive plugin ecosystem.
- Vim - A highly configurable, command-line-based text editor that is especially favored by developers for its efficiency.
- Emacs - A powerful, extensible text editor with a broad range of features and customization options.
- Geany - A lightweight, fast text editor that supports many programming languages, with a built-in terminal and project management features.
- Brackets - An open-source text editor focused on web development, with live preview and preprocessor support.
- Notepad - A simple, no-frills text editor included in Windows for quick editing.
- FluentEdit - Code editor based on fluent design and notepad.
- Fastedit - Code editor that looks like notepad and has frost background.
- Bluefish - A powerful text editor targeted at web developers, supporting various programming languages.
- Aurora Editor - A lightweight, fast code editor for macOS with a modern interface.
- Brackets - A modern, open-source text editor focused on web development.
- CodeEdit - A free and open-source, lightweight native code editor for macOS.
- CotEditor - A lightweight plain-text editor designed for macOS.
- Emacs - Popular Unix-based text editor for programmers and system administrators.
- Haystack Editor - Code editor with a canvas UI for better code understanding.
- Helix - A post-modern modal text editor with extensibility and performance.
- Lapce - A fast, powerful code editor designed for modern workflows.
- LightTable - Next-generation code editor focused on instant feedback.
- micro - A modern, intuitive terminal-based text editor.
- Neovim - A modern, extensible terminal-based code editor.
- Nova - A fast, flexible, and beautiful native Mac code editor from Panic.
- Plain Text Editor - A simple, distraction-free text editor for quick note-taking.
- Sublime Text - A popular, sleek editor with a plugin ecosystem for developers.
- SubEthaEdit - A collaborative text editor that allows real-time editing.
- TextMate - A versatile, flexible text editor for macOS with advanced features.
- Tot - A simple, elegant app for collecting and editing text snippets.
- Vim - A terminal-based, highly configurable text editor popular among developers.
- Vimr - A refined Vim experience designed for macOS.
- Zed - A high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom.
- FreeTube - Private YouTube client with no ads.
- Shotcut - Open-source video editor with a wide range of features.
- OpenShot - Easy-to-use, open-source video editor with support for multiple video tracks.
- DaVinci Resolve - Professional video editor with advanced color correction and effects.
- Capcut Desktop - Simple video editor with many builtin effects.
- Kdenlive - Open-source video editor with multi-track editing and a powerful interface.
- Lightworks - Professional video editor with advanced features for filmmaking.
- HitFilm Express - Feature-packed video editor with visual effects and compositing tools.
- VSDC Free Video Editor - Non-linear video editor with a rich set of editing tools.
- Olive Video Editor - Open-source non-linear video editor with powerful features and an intuitive interface.
- Avidemux - Video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks.
- VLC Media Player - Open-source media player supporting almost all video formats.
- Kodi - Open-source media center that allows you to play and view most videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files.
- Stremio - Provides a secure, modern and seamless entertainment experience.
- ScreenBox - Basically VLC but with a modern UI.
- MPV - Open-source, cross-platform media player with a simple interface.
- KMPlayer - Media player supporting various video formats and streaming protocols.
- PotPlayer - Feature-rich video player with advanced playback options.
- MPC-HC - Lightweight video player with support for all common formats.
- GOM Player - Popular media player with support for most video formats and customizable features.
- RealPlayer - Versatile media player for playing videos and streaming.
- Bomi Player - Advanced media player that supports a variety of video formats.
- Clementine Player - Music and video player with a user-friendly interface.
- ScreenToGif - Screen recording software that allows you to capture GIFs and videos with customizable export options.
- Videotape - Simple and minimalist video player for quick playback of local video files.
- SMPlayer - Media player with the ability to remember playback settings and support for various video formats.
- IINA - Open-source media player for MacOS. Performs better than VLC.
- OBS Studio - Open-source software for live streaming and video recording.
- Streamlabs Desktop - Open-source streaming software with a customizable interface for live broadcasts.
- Jitsi Meet - Open-source video conferencing and streaming solution.
- XSplit Broadcaster - Free live streaming and recording tool with advanced features.
- Zoom - Video conferencing tool with live streaming capabilities.
- Nginx RTMP - Open-source media streaming server using NGINX.
- Livestreamer - Command-line utility to stream video from various platforms.
- Kaltura - Open-source video streaming platform for creating and managing content.
- HandBrake - Open-source video transcoder for converting video formats.
- FFmpeg - Command-line tool for video and audio processing with wide format support.
- Any Video Converter - Free video converter that supports multiple formats.
- Format Factory - Multifunctional converter supporting video, audio, and image formats.
- Freemake Video Converter - Easy-to-use video converter with format support for most devices.
- XMedia Recode - All-in-one video and audio converter with wide format support.
- Shutter Encoder - Multi-functional media conversion tool for video, audio, and image formats with advanced processing options.
- VidCoder - Open-source video transcoder based on HandBrake, with a user-friendly interface.
- FastFlix - GUI for H.264, HEVC and AV1 hardware and software encoding.
- Tunnelblick - Open-source OpenVPN client for macOS with a user-friendly interface.
- Algo - Personal IPSEC VPN setup for secure cloud usage.
- Cloudflare WARP - Fast, free VPN and DNS service to improve privacy and security.
- ProtonVPN - Swiss-based high-speed VPN with enhanced privacy protections.
- SpechtLite - Open-source simplified rule-based proxy tool for macOS.
- Specht - Open-source rule-based proxy app for macOS using Network Extension.
- Twingate - Zero trust network access solution for secure private network connections.
- ShadowsocksX-NG - Open-source modern Shadowsocks client with enhanced features for macOS.
- rvc-mac - Open-source Ribose VPN Client for macOS, providing secure VPN connections.
- WireGuard - Fast, modern, and secure VPN tunnel protocol designed for simplicity and performance.
- Proxifier - Windows-based proxy client that allows network applications to connect via a proxy server.
- Psiphon - Free VPN and proxy tool designed to bypass censorship.
- Lantern - Free internet freedom tool that bypasses network restrictions.
- OpenVPN - Open-source VPN solution for secure internet connections.
- SoftEther VPN - Free, open-source VPN software with multiple protocol support.
- PowerToys - Collection of utilities including tools for file renaming, bulk resizing, and a quick launcher to enhance Windows productivity.
- AutoHotkey - Powerful scripting language for automating tasks and creating custom keyboard shortcuts.
- Nirsoft - Collection of utility softwares.
- yt-dlp - Feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader.
- Fan Control - Highly focused fan controlling software.
- SpeedCrunch - High-precision scientific calculator featuring a fast, keyboard-driven user interface.
- LocalSend - Share files to nearby devices.
- Advanced IP Scanner - Reliable and free network scanner to analyze LAN.
- Ditto - Extension to the standard Windows clipboard that provides advanced functionality.
- Clipy - Lightweight and open-source clipboard manager for macOS.
- CopyQ - Advanced clipboard manager with editing and scripting capabilities.
- Maccy - Simple, lightweight, and open-source clipboard manager for macOS.
- ClipAngel - Powerful clipboard manager with rich text, HTML, and image support for Windows.
- Parcellite - Lightweight clipboard manager for Linux with basic functionality.
- Diodon - Simple and lightweight clipboard manager for Linux.
- Clipboard Fusion - Feature-rich clipboard manager for organizing and transforming clipboard data.
- AltSnap - A lightweight window management tool for snapping windows to predefined positions using keyboard shortcuts.
- AquaSnap - Enhances window management with docking, snapping, and stretching features for Windows.
- Rectangle - A simple and efficient window manager for macOS that allows easy window snapping and resizing using keyboard shortcuts.
- Magnet - A popular macOS app for snapping windows into organized tiles with keyboard shortcuts.
- i3 - A tiling window manager for Linux that provides powerful keyboard-driven window management.
- XMonad - A highly customizable tiling window manager for X11 (Linux).
- FancyZones - A feature of PowerToys that helps with window snapping and arranging for multi-monitor setups in Windows.
- Sway - A tiling Wayland compositor for Linux, similar to i3, designed for use with Wayland.
- KWin - A powerful window manager for KDE that supports tiling and a range of window management features for Linux.
- OnTopReplica - A simple app to display a portion of your screen on top of other windows.
- KDE Mover-Sizer - Application that emulates the behaviour of KDE.
- GlazeWM - Tiling window manager inspired by i3wm.
- Everything - Lightning-fast file and folder search tool that indexes your entire Windows file system for instant access.
- Files - Modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders.
- Double Commander - Dual-pane file manager with extensive functionality like tabbed browsing, built-in text editor, and advanced search.
- Xftp 7 - Lightweight and flexible SFTP/FTP client with advanced features for efficient file transfers.
- FileZilla - Fast and reliable FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client for managing remote files.
- Q-Dir - Multi-pane file manager offering up to four directory views simultaneously for enhanced productivity.
- WinSCP - Open-source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and SCP client with a user-friendly interface.
- Far Manager - Program for managing files and archives in Windows.
- Greenshot - Open-source screenshot tool for Windows that allows capturing, annotating, and editing screenshots.
- ShareX - Powerful, open-source screenshot and screen recording tool with advanced editing options.
- Flameshot - Customizable screenshot tool with an easy-to-use interface and built-in editor.
- Lightshot - A fast and intuitive screenshot tool that allows capturing and editing images instantly.
- Shutter - Feature-rich screenshot tool for Linux with an integrated editor for quick annotations.
- Capter - Super simple screenshot tool.
- Monosnap - Simple screenshot tool that includes cloud integration for easy sharing.
- SpaceSniffer - Visual disk space analyzer that helps identify large files and folders with an intuitive tree map.
- WizTree - Fast disk space analyzer that scans drives and shows file size distribution.
- TreeSize Free - Visualizes disk space usage in a tree-like structure for easy file management.
- DiskSavvy - Disk space analyzer with various reporting and filtering options.
- JDiskReport - Tool for visualizing disk usage with a variety of charts and graphs.
- Filelight - Disk usage analyzer for Linux with a circular sunburst chart to visualize file system space usage.