- [JACK Audio](https://jackaudio.org/) - Audio server for routing and mixing sound between programs.   
- [MusicBee](https://getmusicbee.com/) - Feature-rich music player and manager for Windows. 
- [AIMP](https://aimp.ru/) - Music player for Windows with a clean interface and powerful features. 
- [Audacious](https://audacious-media-player.org/) - Lightweight audio player for simple music playback.  
- [Strawberry Music Player](https://www.strawberrymusicplayer.org/) - Music player for organizing and playing your audio collection.   
### Audio Recording
- [Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org/download/) - Open-source audio editor for recording and editing sounds.   
- [Ocenaudio](https://www.ocenaudio.com/) - Easy-to-use audio editor for recording and analyzing sounds.   
- [Wavosaur](https://www.wavosaur.com/) - Simple audio editor for recording, editing, and processing sound. 
- [Mixxx](https://mixxx.org/) - DJ software for live mixing and beatmatching with controller support.   
- [VirtualDJ](https://www.virtualdj.com/) - DJ platform for mixing music, beatmatching, and live performance.  
- [DJ ProDecks](https://www.djprodecks.com/) - DJ software for mixing music and adding effects. 
- [UltraMixer Free](https://www.ultramixer.com/en/free-version/) - DJ software for mixing audio and video with a simple interface.  
- [Serato DJ Lite](https://www.serato.com/dj/lite) - DJ software for beginners to mix music with ease.  
### Music Notation
- [MuseScore](https://musescore.org/) - Software for creating, playing, and sharing sheet music.   
- [LilyPond](http://lilypond.org/) - Music notation program for creating high-quality sheet music.   
- [Frescobaldi](https://frescobaldi.org/) - Editor for LilyPond to create music scores quickly.   
- [ABCjs](https://abcjs.net/) - Tool for writing and playing ABC music notation.   
- [Denemo](https://denemo.org/) - Music notation software for fast score creation with LilyPond.   
- [LMMS](https://lmms.io/) - Open-source DAW for creating music with virtual instruments and MIDI support.   
- [Ardour](https://ardour.org/) - DAW for recording, editing, and mixing audio with professional features.   
- [Tracktion T7](https://www.tracktion.com/products/t7-daw) - DAW for music production with advanced editing features.   
- [Zrythm](https://www.zrythm.org/) - DAW for music production with an easy-to-use interface.   
- [Qtractor](https://qtractor.org/) - Multi-track DAW for Linux for audio and MIDI recording. 
- [Cakewalk by BandLab](https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk) - Full-featured DAW for music recording and editing. 
- [Postman](https://www.postman.com/) - API development platform with advanced testing and collaboration tools.   
- [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest/) - Simple API client for REST and GraphQL development.   
- [Hoppscotch](https://hoppscotch.io/) - Lightweight API development tool for designing, testing, and debugging.   
- [HTTP Toolkit](https://httptoolkit.tech/) - Tool for debugging and mocking HTTP requests. 
- [SoapUI Open Source](https://www.soapui.org/open-source/) - For testing REST and SOAP APIs with scripting support.   
- [Paw](https://paw.cloud/) - Advanced HTTP client designed for macOS. 
- [Katalon Studio](https://katalon.com/) - Testing automation for APIs, web, and mobile apps. 
- [HTTPie](https://httpie.io/) - Command-line and GUI tool to simplify working with APIs.  
- [Mockoon](https://mockoon.com/) - Desktop tool for creating and testing mock REST APIs.   
- [Restbird](https://restbird.org/) - API platform for testing, automation, and mocking workflows.   
- [Apidog](https://apidog.com/) - All-in-one workspace for API design, testing, and documentation. 
### Network Analysis
- [Wireshark](https://www.wireshark.org/) - Leading tool for capturing and analyzing network traffic.   
- [Charles](https://www.charlesproxy.com/) - Debugging proxy to view HTTP and HTTPS traffic.  
- [mitmproxy](https://mitmproxy.org/) - Interactive HTTP proxy for debugging and penetration testing.   
- [Little Snitch](https://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html) - Network monitor for macOS with traffic visualization. 
- [Proxie](https://proxie.app/) - HTTP debugging proxy for tracking requests on macOS. 
- [Proxyman](https://proxyman.io/) - Modern HTTP proxy with an intuitive UI for macOS. 
- [Sniffnet](https://www.sniffnet.net/) - Tool for monitoring and analyzing network traffic.   
## Games
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/) - Popular platform for buying, managing, and playing PC games.   
- [Epic Games Store](https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/) - Platform for downloading and playing games, including exclusives and free games.  
- [GOG Galaxy](https://www.gog.com/galaxy) - Game launcher and store with DRM-free games and cross-platform library management.  
- [Battle.net](https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/apps/battle.net/desktop) - Platform for games like World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.  
- [Origin](https://www.origin.com/) - Game launcher for managing and playing EA titles.  
- [Xbox App](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/apps/xbox-app-for-pc) - Microsofts platform for accessing Xbox Game Pass and managing PC games. 
- [Itch.io](https://itch.io/app) - Open marketplace for indie games with a dedicated desktop app.   
- [Amazon Games](https://gaming.amazon.com/) - Platform for managing games from Amazon Prime Gaming. 
- [Humble App](https://www.humblebundle.com/app) - Launcher for accessing games purchased through Humble Bundle. 
- [Riot Client](https://www.riotgames.com/en/riot-client) - Launcher for games like League of Legends, Valorant, and more.  
- [Rockstar Games Launcher](https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/rockstar-games-launcher) - Platform for managing Rockstar titles like GTA and Red Dead Redemption. 
- [Bethesda Launcher](https://bethesda.net/en/game/bethesda-launcher) - Launcher for games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series. 
- [EA App](https://www.ea.com/ea-app) - Modern launcher alternative to Origin. 
- [Playnite](https://playnite.link/) - Unified game library manager for multiple launchers. 
- [PPSSPP](https://www.ppsspp.org/) - PSP emulator for any OS.   
- [Lutris](https://lutris.net/) - Open-source game manager for Linux with support for Windows games. 
- [Heroic Games Launcher](https://heroicgameslauncher.com/) - Open-source launcher for Epic Games Store and GOG on Linux and Windows.  
- [ProtonUp-Qt](https://github.com/DavidoTek/ProtonUp-Qt) - Tool for managing Proton and Wine compatibility layers for Steam and Linux games. 
- [Porting Kit](https://www.portingkit.com/) - Install Windows Games inside your Mac. 
### Cloud Gaming
- [NVIDIA GeForce NOW](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/) - Free tier for streaming supported games from the cloud.   
- [Xbox Cloud Gaming](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/play) - Free trial with limited titles via the cloud.  
- [Boosteroid](https://boosteroid.com/) - Free plan available for limited game streaming.   
- [Antstream Arcade](https://www.antstream.com/) - Free tier with retro games playable via the cloud.   
### Mobile Game Managers
- [BlueStacks](https://www.bluestacks.com/) - Android emulator for playing mobile games on PC.  
- [LDPlayer](https://www.ldplayer.net/) - Lightweight Android emulator for gaming on PC. 
- [NoxPlayer](https://www.bignox.com/) - Android emulator optimized for mobile gaming on desktop.  
- [Genymotion](https://www.genymotion.com/) - Android emulator with advanced features for developers and gamers.  
- [KoPlayer](https://koplayerpc.com/) - Android emulator optimized for gaming and streaming. 
- [Andy](https://www.andyroid.net/) - Android emulator to run mobile games and apps on PC.  
## Video
### Video Editors
- [Shotcut](https://shotcut.org/) - Open-source video editor with a wide range of features.   
- [OpenShot](https://www.openshot.org/) - Easy-to-use, open-source video editor with support for multiple video tracks.   
- [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/) - Professional video editor with advanced color correction and effects.   
- [Kdenlive](https://kdenlive.org/en/) - Open-source video editor with multi-track editing and a powerful interface.   
- [Lightworks](https://www.lwks.com/) - Professional video editor with advanced features for filmmaking.   
- [HitFilm Express](https://fxhome.com/product/hitfilm-express) - Feature-packed video editor with visual effects and compositing tools.  
- [VSDC Free Video Editor](https://www.videosoftdev.com/free-video-editor) - Non-linear video editor with a rich set of editing tools. 
- [Olive Video Editor](https://www.olivevideoeditor.org/) - Open-source non-linear video editor with powerful features and an intuitive interface.   
### Video Players
- [VLC Media Player](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) - Open-source media player supporting almost all video formats.   
- [MPV](https://mpv.io/) - Open-source, cross-platform media player with a simple interface.   
- [KMPlayer](https://www.kmplayer.com/) - Media player supporting various video formats and streaming protocols.  
- [PotPlayer](https://potplayer.daum.net/) - Feature-rich video player with advanced playback options. 
- [MPC-HC](https://mpc-hc.org/) - Lightweight video player with support for all common formats. 
- [GOM Player](https://www.gomlab.com/gomplayer-media-player/) - Popular media player with support for most video formats and customizable features.  
- [SMPlayer](https://www.smplayer.info/) - Media player that remembers your settings and automatically downloads subtitles.   
- [RealPlayer](https://www.real.com/) - Versatile media player for playing videos and streaming.  
- [Bomi Player](https://bomi-player.github.io/) - Advanced media player that supports a variety of video formats. 
- [Clementine Player](https://www.clementine-player.org/) - Music and video player with a user-friendly interface.   
- [ScreenToGif](https://www.screentogif.com/) - Screen recording software that allows you to capture GIFs and videos with customizable export options. 
- [Videotape](https://usuaia.com/videotape) - Simple and minimalist video player for quick playback of local video files. 
- [SMPlayer](https://sourceforge.net/projects/smplayer/) - Media player with the ability to remember playback settings and support for various video formats.   
- [IINA] (https://iina.io/) - Open-source media player. Written in Swift for MacOS. Performs better than VLC. 
- [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/) - Open-source software for live streaming and video recording.   
- [Streamlabs Desktop](https://streamlabs.com/) - Open-source streaming software with a customizable interface for live broadcasts.  
- [Jitsi Meet](https://jitsi.org/jitsi-meet/) - Open-source video conferencing and streaming solution.   
- [XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.xsplit.com/) - Free live streaming and recording tool with advanced features. 
- [Zoom](https://zoom.us/) - Video conferencing tool with live streaming capabilities.   
- [Nginx RTMP](https://github.com/arut/nginx-rtmp-module) - Open-source media streaming server using NGINX. 
- [Livestreamer](https://github.com/chrippa/livestreamer) - Command-line utility to stream video from various platforms.   
- [Kaltura](https://kaltura.com/) - Open-source video streaming platform for creating and managing content.   
### Video Converters
- [HandBrake](https://handbrake.fr/) - Open-source video transcoder for converting video formats.   
- [FFmpeg](https://ffmpeg.org/) - Command-line tool for video and audio processing with wide format support.   
- [Any Video Converter](https://www.any-video-converter.com/) - Free video converter that supports multiple formats.  
- [Freemake Video Converter](https://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/) - Easy-to-use video converter with format support for most devices. 
- [XMedia Recode](https://www.xmedia-recode.de/en/) - All-in-one video and audio converter with wide format support. 
- [Shutter Encoder](https://www.shutterencoder.com/) - Multi-functional media conversion tool for video, audio, and image formats with advanced processing options.  
- [VidCoder](https://vidcoder.net/) - Open-source video transcoder based on HandBrake, with a user-friendly interface.  
- [PowerToys](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/) - Collection of utilities including tools for file renaming, bulk resizing, and a quick launcher to enhance Windows productivity. 
### File management
- [Everything](https://www.voidtools.com/) - Lightning-fast file and folder search tool that indexes your entire Windows file system for instant access. 
- [Double Commander](https://doublecmd.sourceforge.io/) - Dual-pane file manager with extensive functionality like tabbed browsing, built-in text editor, and advanced search.   
- [FreeFileSync](https://freefilesync.org/) - Open-source file synchronization tool designed to compare and sync files or folders efficiently.   
- [SpaceSniffer](http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer/) - Visual disk space analyzer that helps identify large files and folders with an intuitive tree map. 
- [Q-Dir](https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/Q-Dir) - Multi-pane file manager offering up to four directory views simultaneously for enhanced productivity. 
- [rclone](https://rclone.org/) - Command-line tool for managing and syncing files across local and cloud storage platforms with encryption support.   
