awesome-free-apps/README.md

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| Icon | Meaning              | Icon | Meaning              |
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| 🪟 | Available on Windows   | 🟢   | Open-source          |
| 🍎 | Available on macOS     | ⭐   | Recommended by us    |
| 🐧 | Available on Linux     |      |                      |

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## Contents

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- [Audio](#audio)
  - [Audio Players](#audio-players)
  - [Audio Recording](#audio-recording)
  - [DJ Software](#dj-software)
  - [Music Notation](#music-notation)
  - [Music Production](#music-production)
- [Browsers](#browsers)
- [Communication](#communication)
  - [Messaging](#messaging)
  - [Email Clients](#email-clients)
- [Compression and Archiving](#compression-and-archiving)
- [Customize](#customize)
  - [System Customization](#system-customization)
  - [Wallpaper Tools](#wallpaper-tools)
- [Data Management](#data-management)
  - [Copy and Move](#copy-and-move)
  - [Sync and Clone](#sync-and-clone)
- [Developer Tools](#developer-tools)
  - [API Development](#api-development)
  - [Database](#database)
  - [Network Analysis](#network-analysis)
  - [Game Engines](#game-engines)
  - [Virtualization](#virtualization)
- [Documents](#documents)
  - [Office Suites](#office-suites)
  - [E-book](#e-book)
  - [PDF Tools](#pdf-tools)
- [Note Taking](#note-taking)
- [Text Editors](#text-editors)
  - [Download Managers](#download-managers)
  - [Games](#games)
  - [Cloud Gaming](#cloud-gaming)
  - [Mobile Emulators](#mobile-emulators)
  - [Other Emulators](#other-emulators)
- [Graphics Tools](#graphics-tools)
- [3D Modeling and Animation](#3d-modeling-and-animation)
- [Security](#security)
  - [Antivirus](#antivirus)
  - [Password Managers](#password-managers)
- [Image Viewers](#image-viewers)
- [Remote Access](#remote-access)
- [Video](#video)
  - [Video Editors](#video-editors)
  - [Video Players](#video-players)
  - [Video Streaming and Recording](#video-streaming-and-recording)
  - [Video Converters and Compressors](#video-converters-and-compressors)
- [VPN and Proxy Tools](#vpn-and-proxy-tools)
- [Utility](#utility)
  - [Clipboard Management](#clipboard-management)
  - [Metadata](#metadata)
  - [Window Management](#window-management)
  - [File Management](#file-management)
  - [Screenshot](#screenshot)
  - [Space Visualizer](#space-visualizer)

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## Audio

- [FXSound](https://fxsound.com/) - Boost sound quality, volume, and bass. Has a beautiful modern UI. 🪟 🟢 ⭐
- [JACK Audio](https://jackaudio.org/) - Audio server for routing and mixing sound between programs. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [EarTrumpet](https://eartrumpet.app/) - Advanced volume control for Windows, offering app-specific audio management. 🪟
- [Ambie](https://github.com/jenius-apps/ambie) - Use white noise, nature sounds, and focus features to boost your productivity. 🪟 🟢

### Audio Players

- [Foobar2000](https://foobar2000.org/) - Lightweight and highly customizable audio player with support for many formats. 🪟 🍎 ⭐
- [AIMP](https://aimp.ru/) - Music player with a clean interface and powerful features. 🪟
- [Audacious](https://audacious-media-player.org/) - Lightweight audio player for simple music playback. 🪟 🐧
- [Karafun](https://karafun.com/) - Collection of karaoke songs across multiple genres. Play your own CDG files or use downloads from YouTube. 🪟
- [MusicBee](https://getmusicbee.com/) - Feature-rich music player and manager for Windows. 🪟
- [Strawberry Music Player](https://strawberrymusicplayer.org/) - Music player for organizing and playing your audio collection. 🪟 🍎 🐧

### Audio Recording

- [Audacity](https://audacityteam.org/download/) - Audio editor for recording and editing sounds. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Ocenaudio](https://ocenaudio.com/) - Easy-to-use audio editor for recording and analyzing sounds. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Wavosaur](https://wavosaur.com/) - Simple audio editor for recording, editing, and processing sound. 🪟

### DJ Software

- [DJ ProDecks](https://djprodecks.com/) - DJ software for mixing music and adding effects. 🪟
- [Mixxx](https://mixxx.org/) - DJ software for live mixing and beatmatching with controller support. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Serato DJ Lite](https://serato.com/dj/lite) - DJ software for beginners to mix music with ease. 🪟 🍎
- [Rekordbox](https://rekordbox.com/en/) - Software that enables a comfortable DJ workflow with AI, cloud, and automation tech. 🪟 🍎
- [VirtualDJ](https://virtualdj.com/) - DJ platform for mixing music, beatmatching, and live performance. 🪟 🍎

### Music Notation

- [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Frescobaldi](https://frescobaldi.org/) - Editor for LilyPond to create music scores quickly. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [LilyPond](http://lilypond.org/) - Music notation program for creating high-quality sheet music. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [MuseScore](https://musescore.org/) - Software for creating, playing, and sharing sheet music. 🪟 🍎 🐧

### Music Production

- [LMMS](https://lmms.io/) - DAW for creating music with virtual instruments and MIDI support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Ardour](https://ardour.org/) - DAW for recording, editing, and mixing audio with professional features. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Cakewalk](https://bandlab.com/products/cakewalk) - Full-featured DAW for music recording and editing by BandLab. 🪟
- [Furnace](https://github.com/tildearrow/furnace) - Multi-system chiptune tracker. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [MilkyTracker](https://github.com/milkytracker/MilkyTracker) - Cross platform XM tracker. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [OpenMPT](https://openmpt.org/) - Modren tracker software that can open multiple tracker formats. 🪟
- [Qtractor](https://qtractor.org/) - Multi-track DAW for Linux for audio and MIDI recording. 🐧
- [Stargate DAW](https://github.com/stargatedaw/stargate) - Innovation-first DAW, instrument and effect plugins. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Tracktion T7](https://tracktion.com/products/t7-daw) - DAW for music production with advanced editing features. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Zrythm](https://zrythm.org/) - DAW for music production with an easy-to-use interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧

## Browsers

- [Tor Browser](https://torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html) - Privacy browser routing traffic over the Tor network. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Arc](https://arc.net) - Vertical tab browser for modern productivity. 🪟 🍎
- [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Privacy-focused and fast browser. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Chrome](https://google.com/chrome/) - Fast browser with integrated Google services. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Chromium](https://chromium.org/Home) - Browser project behind Chrome. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [ungoogled-chromium](https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium) - Privacy-focused Chromium with Google services removed. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Firefox](https://mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/) - Browser with privacy and customization. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [LibreWolf](https://librewolf.net) - Privacy-focused Firefox fork with enhanced security. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Microsoft Edge](https://microsoft.com/edge) - Chromium-based browser with extra enhancements. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Min](https://minbrowser.org/) - Fast, minimal browser prioritizing privacy. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Opera](https://opera.com) - Browser with built-in ad-blocking, VPN, and speed. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Pale Moon](https://palemoon.org/) - Goanna-based browser. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Orion](https://browser.kagi.com/) - Lightweight WebKit browser with Chrome/Firefox extension support. 🍎 🐧
- [qutebrowser](https://qutebrowser.org/) - Keyboard-driven, vim-like browser in Python and Qt. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Safari](https://apple.com/safari/) - Native Mac browser with Apple device integration. 🍎
- [Station](https://getstation.com/) - Browser centralizing web apps in one workspace. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Mullvad Browser](https://mullvad.net/en/download/browser/) - Privacy browser with Tor, anti-fingerprinting, and Mullvad VPN. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Vivaldi](https://vivaldi.com) - Customizable browser putting you in control. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Yandex](https://browser.yandex.com/) - Fast, secure browser by Yandex with privacy features. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Zen Browser](https://zen-browser.app/) - Beautifully designed, privacy-focused browser with custom mods. 🪟 🍎 🐧

## Communication

### Messaging

- [Discord](https://discord.com/) - Communication platform for text, voice, and video, popular with gamers. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Telegram](https://telegram.org/) - Cloud-based messaging app known for speed, security, and group chats. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [WhatsApp](https://whatsapp.com/) - Free messaging app with text, voice, video calls, and multimedia sharing. 🪟 🍎
- [Signal](https://signal.org/) - Secure, private messaging app with end-to-end encryption. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Slack](https://slack.com/) - Collaboration hub for teams with messaging, file sharing, and integrations. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Viber](https://viber.com/) - Free messaging app with text, voice, video calls, and file sharing. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Microsoft Teams](https://microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software) - Team communication platform with chat, file sharing, and video conferencing. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Skype](https://skype.com/) - Messaging and video call service supporting text, voice, and video. 🪟 🍎 🐧

### Email Clients

- [BlueMail](https://bluemail.me/desktop/) - Cross-platform email client with modern interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [CanaryMail](https://canarymail.io/) - Secure email app with PGP support and AI assistance. 🍎 🐧
- [Edison Mail](https://mail.edison.tech/mac) - Customizable, intuitive email client with smart features. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [ElectronMail](https://github.com/vladimiry/ElectronMail) - Electron-based desktop client for ProtonMail. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [eM Client](https://emclient.com/) - Modern client to boost your productivity. 🪟
- [Foxmail](http://www.foxmail.com/mac/en) - Fast, user-friendly email client. 🍎 🐧
- [Mailbird](https://mailbird.com/) - IMAP/POP3 client with customization options. 🪟
- [Mailspring](https://getmailspring.com/) - Beautiful, fast email client. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Nylas Mail](https://nylas.com/nylas-mail/) - Extensible desktop email app based on web technologies. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Postbox](https://postbox-inc.com/) - Advanced email management with productivity focus. 🪟 🍎
- [Polymail](https://polymail.io/) - Simple, powerful email client with modern features. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Wino Mail](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9ncrcvjc50wl?hl=en-US&gl=BD) - Fluent design email client with Mica effect. 🪟
- [Spark](https://sparkmailapp.com/) - Fast email client with team collaboration features. 🍎 🐧
- [Skiff Mail](https://skiff.com/mail) - Encrypted, decentralized email service. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [ThunderBird](https://thunderbird.net/) - Email client for easier management. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Tutanota](https://tutanota.com/) - Encrypted service focused on privacy. 🪟 🍎 🐧


## Compression and Archiving

- [7-Zip](https://7-zip.org/download.html) - Archive manager supporting 7z, ZIP, and other formats. 🪟 🟢 ⭐
- [Bandizip](https://bandisoft.com/bandizip/) - Fast, lightweight archive manager with extensive format support. 🪟
- [Keka](https://keka.io) - Archive manager supporting ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, and RAR. 🍎
- [muCommander](http://www.mucommander.com) - Lightweight dual-pane file manager with archive support. 🍎
- [NanaZip](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n8g7tscl18r?hl=en-us&gl=US) - 7-Zip derivative optimized for Windows 10/11 with added functionality. 🪟
- [PDF Archiver](https://github.com/JulianKahnert/PDF-Archiver) - Tool for tagging and organizing PDFs. 🍎 🟢
- [PeaZip](https://peazip.github.io/) - Archive manager supporting 180+ formats with encryption and compression. 🪟 🐧 🟢
- [The Unarchiver](https://theunarchiver.com/) - Simple tool for extracting ZIP, RAR, ISO, and other formats. 🍎
- [Unarchive One](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/unarchiver-one/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=githubproject) - Multi-format decompression tool with QuickLook integration. 🍎
- [WinRAR](https://rarlab.com/) - Popular archive manager with an "unlimited" free tier. 🪟


## Customize

### System Customization

- [Winaero](https://winaerotweaker.com/) - All-in-one app for tuning Windows settings. 🪟
- [Windhawk](https://windhawk.net/) - Customization marketplace for Windows and programs. 🪟 🟢
- [HideVolumeOSD](https://github.com/UnlimitedStack/HideVolumeOSD) - Hides the Windows volume bar. 🪟 🟢
- [ExplorerPatcher](https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher) - Restores and enhances the classic taskbar and system elements. 🪟 🟢
- [Flow Launcher](https://flowlauncher.com/) - Quick file search and app launcher like Spotlight. 🪟
- [ModernFlyouts](https://github.com/ModernFlyouts-Community/ModernFlyouts) - Replaces default flyouts with customizable modern ones. 🪟 🟢
- [Hidden Bar](https://github.com/dwarvesf/hidden) - Simple app to organize and declutter your menu bar. 🍎 🟢
- [MacPilot](https://koingosw.com/products/macpilot/) - Unlock hidden settings and system tweaks. 🍎
- [noMeiryoUI](https://github.com/Tatsu-syo/noMeiryoUI) - Tools to freely change system fonts. 🪟 🟢
- [TaskbarX](https://chrisandriessen.nl/taskbarx) - Personalize the taskbar with center alignment, transparency, and animations. 🪟
- [TinkerTool](https://bresink.com/osx/TinkerTool.html) - Utility for enabling hidden system preferences. 🍎
- [Sizer](https://brianapps.net/sizer/) - Resize any window to a predefined size. 🪟
- [Sophia Script for Windows](https://github.com/farag2/Sophia-Script-for-Windows) - The most powerful PowerShell module for fine-tuning Windows showing how Windows can be configured without making any harm to it. 🪟🟢
- [RetroBar](https://github.com/dremin/RetroBar) - Classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista taskbar for modern versions of Windows. 🪟

### Wallpaper Tools

- [Lively Wallpaper](https://rocksdanister.com/lively/) - Tool to set animated and interactive wallpapers. 🪟 🟢 ⭐
- [Rainmeter](https://rainmeter.net/) - Desktop customization tool offering widgets, skins, and live stats. 🪟 🟢 ⭐
- [Komorebi](https://github.com/cheesecakeufo/komorebi) - Animated wallpaper manager. 🐧 🟢
- [Plash](https://sindresorhus.com/plash) - App to set websites as wallpapers. 🍎 🟢
- [ScreenPlay](https://github.com/kelteseth/ScreenPlay) - Wallpaper and widget engine. 🪟 🐧 🟢
- [Variety](https://github.com/varietywalls/variety) - Wallpaper changer with features for downloading and managing wallpapers. 🐧 🟢
- [WinDynamicDesktop](https://github.com/t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop) - Port of macOS Mojave Dynamic Desktop feature to Windows. 🪟 🟢

## Data Management

### Copy and Move

- [FastCopy](https://fastcopy.jp) - Copy and move files in batch. 🪟
- [TeraCopy](https://codesector.com/teracopy) - Copy and move multiple files. 🪟 🍎

### Sync and Clone

- [FreeFileSync](https://freefilesync.org/) - Tool for comparing and syncing files or folders. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [rclone](https://rclone.org/) - Command-line tool for managing and syncing files with cloud storage. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Syncthing](https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing) - Continuous file synchronization for multiple computers. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

## Developer Tools

- [livewinsize](https://github.com/Axorax/livewinsize) - Visualize window size in pixels and other units. 🪟 🟢 ⭐
- [Diffinity](https://truehumandesign.se/s_diffinity.php) - Diff and merging tool with focus on accurate and easy-to-read source code diffs. 🪟
- [Meld](https://meldmerge.org/) - Tool for visual file, directory, and version control comparison. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [TkForge](https://github.com/Axorax/tkforge) - Drag & drop in Figma to create a Python GUI with ease. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [WinMerge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/winmerge/) - Windows visual diff and merge for files and directories. 🪟 🟢

### API Development  

- [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest/) - Simple API client for REST and GraphQL development. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Postman](https://postman.com/) - API development platform with advanced testing and collaboration tools. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Apidog](https://apidog.com/) - All-in-one workspace for API design, testing, and documentation. 🪟
- [Bruno](https://github.com/usebruno/bruno) - Offline API client that is fast, Git-friendly, and open source. 🪟 🍎 🟢
- [Cocoa Rest Client](https://mmattozzi.github.io/cocoa-rest-client/) - Native app for testing REST APIs. 🍎
- [Hoppscotch](https://hoppscotch.io/) - Lightweight API development tool for designing, testing, and debugging. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [HTTPie](https://httpie.io/) - Command-line and GUI tool to simplify working with APIs. 🪟 🍎
- [HTTP Toolkit](https://httptoolkit.tech/) - Tool for debugging and mocking HTTP requests. 🪟
- [Katalon Studio](https://katalon.com/) - Testing automation for APIs, web, and mobile apps. 🍎
- [Mockoon](https://mockoon.com/) - Desktop tool for creating and testing mock REST APIs. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [SoapUI Open Source](https://soapui.org/open-source/) - For testing REST and SOAP APIs with scripting support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Paw](https://paw.cloud/) - Advanced HTTP client. 🍎

### Database

- [DBeaver](https://dbeaver.io/) - Universal database tool for SQL databases like MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Apache Family, and more. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Beekeeper Studio](https://beekeeperstudio.io/) - Modern, lightweight SQL client supporting MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, etc. 🪟 🍎 🐧

### Network Analysis  

- [Wireshark](https://wireshark.org/) - Leading tool for capturing and analyzing network traffic. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Burp Suite Community Edition](https://portswigger.net/burp/communitydownload) - Class-leading vulnerability scanning and web app security. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Charles](https://charlesproxy.com/) - Debugging proxy to view HTTP and HTTPS traffic. 🪟 🍎
- [James](https://github.com/james-proxy/james) - Proxy for intercepting HTTP/HTTPS requests. 🪟 🍎 🟢
- [mitmproxy](https://mitmproxy.org/) - Interactive HTTP proxy for debugging and penetration testing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Proxie](https://proxie.app/) - HTTP debugging proxy for tracking requests. 🍎
- [Proxyman](https://proxyman.io/) - Modern HTTP proxy with an intuitive UI. 🍎
- [Sniffnet](https://sniffnet.net/) - Tool for monitoring and analyzing network traffic. 🪟 🍎 🐧

### Game Engines

- [Godot](https://godotengine.org/) - Game engine for 2D and 3D games with an easy-to-learn scripting language. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Unreal Engine](https://unrealengine.com/) - Powerful, fully-featured game engine for high-quality 3D games. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Amazon Lumberyard](https://aws.amazon.com/lumberyard/) - Free, cross-platform 3D game engine integrated with AWS and Twitch for multiplayer games. 🪟 🍎
- [AppGameKit](https://appgamekit.com/) - Flexible game engine for 2D and 3D games with simple scripting. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Cocos2d](https://cocos.com/en/) - Game engine for mobile and web games, focused on 2D games. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Defold](https://defold.com/) - Cross-platform 2D game engine with easy-to-use tools. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [CryEngine](https://cryengine.com/) - Advanced game engine with cutting-edge graphics and tools for creating visually stunning games. 🪟
- [Flixel](https://flixel.org/) - 2D engine built with Haxe, suitable for platformers and action games. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [GDevelop](https://gdevelop.io/) - No-code engine for creating 2D games with a visual event system. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Gosu](https://libgosu.org/) - Simple 2D game development library for Ruby or C++. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [LÖVE](https://love2d.org/) - Simple, easy-to-learn 2D game engine for Lua. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Monogame](https://monogame.net/) - Framework for cross-platform game development with C#. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [OpenRA](https://openra.net/) - Game engine for real-time strategy games, supporting mods for classic titles. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [PICO-8](https://lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php) - Fantasy console for making retro-style small games. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Ren'Py](https://renpy.org/) - Popular engine for creating visual novels with a simple scripting language. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Pixel Game Maker MV](https://kadokawa.co.jp/pgmmv/) - Game creation engine for 2D pixel games with no coding required. 🪟
- [Roblox Studio](https://create.roblox.com/) - Engine for making games on Roblox. 🪟 🍎
- [Scirra Construct](https://construct.net/) - Powerful game engine with drag-and-drop and visual scripting for 2D games. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Tiled](https://mapeditor.org/) - Level editor for creating tile-based game maps, used with other engines. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Unity](https://unity.com/) - Popular game engine for creating both 2D and 3D games, with an intuitive interface and wide asset store. 🪟 🍎 🐧

### Virtualization

- [Docker](https://docker.com/) - Containerization platform for operating-system-level virtualization. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [VirtualBox](http://www.virtualbox.org) - Virtualization software for creating and managing virtual machines. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Lima](https://github.com/lima-vm/lima) - Tool for launching Linux VMs with file sharing and port forwarding. 🍎 🟢
- [Multipass](https://multipass.run/) - Quickly launch and manage Ubuntu virtual machines on demand. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [OrbStack](https://orbstack.dev/) - Lightweight and fast virtualization for running Docker containers and Linux machines. 🍎
- [Podman Desktop](https://podman.io/) - Desktop alternative to Docker for managing containers. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [QEMU](https://qemu.org/) - Emulator and virtualizer for hardware and system virtualization. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Rancher Desktop](https://rancherdesktop.io) - App for managing containers and Kubernetes on desktop. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [UTM](https://mac.getutm.app/) - GUI for QEMU to run various VMs including ARM64 and x64. 🍎
- [Vagrant](https://vagrantup.com) - Tool for managing reproducible development environments using virtual machines. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [VMWare Workstation](https://vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor/workstation-and-fusion) - Virtualization software with advanced features. 🪟 🍎 🐧

## Documents

- [CDisplayEx](https://cdisplayex.com/) - Lightweight comic book reader (.cbr, .cbz, .pdf, manga). 🪟

### Office Suites
- [LibreOffice](https://libreoffice.org/) - Popular and easy to use office suite. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Apache OpenOffice](https://openoffice.org/) - Suite for documents, spreadsheets, etc. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Calligra Suite](https://calligra.org/) - Office suite with word processing and vector graphics. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Collabora Online](https://collaboraoffice.com/) - Cloud-based LibreOffice for collaboration. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org/) - Real-time collaborative text editor. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [FreeOffice](https://freeoffice.com/) - Suite with compatibility for MS Office formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Google Workspace](https://workspace.google.com/) - Cloud-based suite for document collaboration. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [OnlyOffice](https://onlyoffice.com/) - Office suite with collaboration features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [WPS Office](https://wps.com/) - Lightweight office suite compatible with MS file formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧


### E-book
- [Calibre](https://calibre-ebook.com/) - Powerful e-book manager. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [iChm](https://github.com/NSGod/ichm) - CHM reader. 🍎 🟢
- [Kindle App](https://amazon.com/l/16571048011) - Official Kindle reader app. 🪟 🍎
- [Klib](http://klib.me/) - Manage Kindle and iBooks highlights. 🍎
- [Koodo Reader](https://koodoreader.com/en) - EBook reader supporting 15+ formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Naps2](https://naps2.com/) - Scan documents to PDF and more, as simply as possible. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Readest](https://github.com/chrox/readest) - Cross-platform eBook reader with tools. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Scribus](https://scribus.net/) - Layout and publishing software. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Sigil](https://sigil-ebook.com/) - EPUB editor. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Simple Comic](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-comic/id1497435571?mt=12) - Reader for PDF, CBZ, and CBR formats. 🍎

### PDF Tools
- [Sumatra PDF](https://sumatrapdfreader.org/free-pdf-reader) - Fast, lightweight PDF reader. 🪟 ⭐
- [Foxit PDF Reader](https://foxit.com/pdf-reader/) - PDF viewer with annotations. 🪟
- [MuPDF](https://mupdf.com/) - Powerful PDF viewer. 🪟 🐧 🟢
- [Okular](https://okular.kde.org/) - Universal document viewer by KDE. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [PDF Arranger](https://github.com/pdfarranger/pdfarranger) - PDF editor for splitting, merging. 🪟 🐧 🟢
- [PDF24](https://pdf24.org/en/) - Easy PDF tools. 🪟
- [qpdfview](https://launchpad.net/qpdfview) - Tabbed document viewer. 🐧
- [Skim](https://skim-app.sourceforge.io/) - PDF viewer for annotation. 🍎
- [Xournal++](https://xournalpp.github.io/) - Handwriting and annotation tool for PDFs. 🪟 🍎 🐧

## Note Taking

- [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) - Knowledge base app with powerful linking and markdown support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Craft Docs](https://craft.do/) - Beautiful and powerful tool for creating and organizing documents and notes. 🪟 🍎
- [Joplin](https://joplinapp.org/) - Capture your thoughts and securely access them from any device. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Notion](https://notion.so/) - All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, databases, and collaboration. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Plain Text Editor](https://sindresorhus.com/plain-text-editor) - Simple, distraction-free text editor for quick note-taking. 🍎
- [Tot](https://tot.rocks/) - Simple, elegant app for collecting and editing text snippets. 🍎
- [RemNote](https://remnote.io/) - Knowledge management app with note-taking and spaced repetition features. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Simplenote](https://simplenote.com/) - Minimalist note-taking app that syncs across devices. 🪟 🍎 🐧

## Text Editors

- [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) - Code editor with debugging, integrated Git support, and a vast extension marketplace. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Atom](https://atom.io/) - Highly customizable editor with Git integration, real-time collaboration, and extensive plugins. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Aurora Editor](https://auroraeditor.com/) - Fast, lightweight editor with modern design and syntax highlighting. 🍎
- [Bluefish](https://bluefish.openoffice.org/) - Web developer editor supporting HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP with built-in preview. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Brackets](http://brackets.io/) - Web-focused editor with live preview, CSS preprocessor support, and inline editing for HTML. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [CodeEdit](https://codeedit.app/) - Native macOS editor with live preview, Git integration, and Markdown support. 🍎 🟢
- [CotEditor](https://coteditor.com) - Text editor with syntax highlighting, snippets, and regular expression search. 🍎
- [Emacs](https://gnu.org/software/emacs/) - Customizable editor with robust scripting, project management, and multi-language support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Fastedit](https://github.com/FrozenAssassine/Fastedit) - Minimal text editor with a frost glass background and basic text editing tools. 🪟 🟢
- [FluentEdit](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nwl9m9jpq36?hl=en-US&gl=BD) - Simple code editor with a Fluent design, featuring split view and customizable themes. 🪟
- [Geany](https://geany.org/) - Lightweight editor with built-in terminal, project management, and syntax highlighting for many languages. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/) - Editor with customizable syntax highlighting, multi-line editing, and plugin support. 🪟 🟢
- [Haystack Editor](https://github.com/haystackeditor/haystack-editor) - Visual editor with a canvas UI to help navigate and understand code structure. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Helix](https://helix-editor.com/) - Modal text editor with powerful text manipulation, multiple cursors, and a modern UI. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Lapce](https://lapce.dev/) - Fast, extensible editor with built-in support for multiple languages and advanced editing features. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [LightTable](http://lighttable.com/) - Code editor offering real-time feedback and live execution of code in an interactive environment. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [micro](https://micro-editor.github.io) - Simple, modern terminal-based editor with support for mouse interaction and plugin extensions. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Neovim](https://github.com/neovim/neovim) - Advanced terminal editor with improved extensibility, plugins, and modern features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Notepad 3](https://rizonesoft.com/downloads/notepad3/) - fast and light-weight Scintilla-based text editor with syntax highlighting. 🪟 🟢
- [Nova](https://nova.app/) - Editor with an intuitive interface, fast navigation, and built-in Git support. 🍎
- [Sublime Text](http://www.sublimetext.com/3) - Fast text editor with powerful search, multi-caret editing, and a strong plugin ecosystem. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [SubEthaEdit](https://subethaedit.net/) - Collaborative text editor enabling real-time editing with multiple users. 🍎
- [TextMate](https://macromates.com) - Editor with project management, language bundles, and customizable macros. 🍎
- [Vim](https://vim.org/) - Efficient command-line editor with powerful keyboard shortcuts and multi-file editing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Vimr](http://vimr.org/) - Editor offering a refined Vim experience with enhanced UI and modern features. 🍎 🟢
- [Zed](https://zed.dev/) - High-performance, collaborative editor designed for speed, real-time collaboration, and custom workflows. 🍎 🐧 🟢

### Download Managers

- [AB Download Manager](https://abdownloadmanager.com/) - Easily download files from anywhere. 🪟 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Free Download Manager](https://freedownloadmanager.org/) - Modern download accelerator. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Aria2](https://aria2.github.io/) - Lightweight, command-line download utility supporting multiple protocols. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Download Master](https://downloadmaster.com/) - Download manager by WestByte. 🪟
- [JDownloader](https://jdownloader.org/) - Popular download manager. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Motrix](https://motrix.app/) - Simple and clean download manager with cross-platform support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Persepolis Download Manager](https://persepolisdm.github.io/) - GUI for Aria2, providing an intuitive interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Xtreme Download Manager (XDM)](https://xtremedownloadmanager.com/) - Powerful tool to increase download speed. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 

### Games
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/) - Platform for buying and playing PC games. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Amazon Games](https://gaming.amazon.com/) - Platform for Prime Gaming titles. 🪟
- [Battle.net](https://blizzard.com/en-us/apps/battle.net/desktop) - Platform for Blizzard games. 🪟 🍎
- [Bethesda Launcher](https://bethesda.net/en/game/bethesda-launcher) - Launcher for Fallout and Elder Scrolls. 🪟
- [EA App](https://ea.com/ea-app) - EA Origin alternative. 🪟
- [Epic Games Store](https://epicgames.com/store/en-US/) - Platform for exclusive and free games. 🪟 🍎
- [GOG Galaxy](https://gog.com/galaxy) - DRM-free games and library management. 🪟 🍎
- [Heroic Games Launcher](https://heroicgameslauncher.com/) - Launcher for Epic, GOG. 🪟 🐧 🟢
- [Humble App](https://humblebundle.com/app) - Launcher for Humble Bundle games. 🪟
- [Itch.io](https://itch.io/app) - Marketplace for indie games. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Lutris](https://lutris.net/) - Open-source game manager for Linux. 🐧
- [Origin](https://origin.com/) - EA game launcher. 🪟 🍎
- [Riot Client](https://riotgames.com/en) - Launcher for League of Legends and more. 🪟 🍎
- [Rockstar Games Launcher](https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/rockstar-games-launcher) - Launcher for Rockstar games. 🪟
- [Playnite](https://playnite.link/) - Unified game library manager. 🪟
- [ProtonUp-Qt](https://github.com/DavidoTek/ProtonUp-Qt) - Tool for managing Proton/Wine compatibility. 🐧 🟢
- [Porting Kit](https://portingkit.com/) - Install Windows games on Mac. 🍎
- [Ubisoft Connect](https://ubisoftconnect.com/) - Game launcher for Ubisoft titles. 🪟 🍎

### Cloud Gaming  

- [Antstream Arcade](https://antstream.com/) - Free tier with retro games playable via the cloud. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Boosteroid](https://boosteroid.com/) - Free plan available for limited game streaming. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [NVIDIA GeForce NOW](https://nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/) - Free tier for streaming supported games from the cloud. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Xbox Cloud Gaming](https://xbox.com/en-US/play) - Free trial with limited titles via the cloud. 🪟 🍎

### Mobile Emulators  

- [BlueStacks](https://bluestacks.com/) - Android emulator for playing mobile games on PC. 🪟 🍎 ⭐
- [Andy](https://andyroid.net/) - Android emulator to run mobile games and apps on PC. 🪟 🍎
- [Genymotion](https://genymotion.com/) - Android emulator with advanced features for developers and gamers. 🪟 🍎
- [LDPlayer](https://ldplayer.net/) - Lightweight Android emulator for gaming on PC. 🪟
- [KoPlayer](https://koplayerpc.com/) - Android emulator optimized for gaming and streaming. 🪟
- [MEmu Play](https://memuplay.com/) - Powerful Android emulator with excellent gaming support. 🪟
- [NoxPlayer](https://bignox.com/) - Android emulator optimized for mobile gaming on desktop. 🪟 🍎
- [Waydroid](https://waydro.id/) - Container-based approach to boot a full Android system. 🐧

### Other Emulators

- [PPSSPP](https://ppsspp.org/) - PSP emulator for any OS. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Dolphin](https://dolphin-emu.org/) - GameCube and Wii emulator. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [PCSX2](https://pcsx2.net/) - PlayStation 2 emulator with compatibility for most games. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [RPCS3](https://rpcs3.net/) - PlayStation 3 emulator that runs a lot of games. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Cemu](https://cemu.info/) - Wii U emulator that supports 4K resolution. 🪟
- [MAME](https://mamedev.org/) - Arcade machine emulator with a massive library of supported games. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [DOSBox](https://dosbox.com/) - DOS emulator designed for running old DOS games and applications. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [DuckStation](https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation) - PlayStation 1 emulator with focus on speed, accuracy, and modern enhancements. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [ScummVM](https://scummvm.org/) - Emulator focused on classic point-and-click adventure games. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Citra](https://citra-emu.org/) - Nintendo 3DS emulator with great compatibility and performance. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [OpenEmu](https://openemu.org/) - Multi-system emulator with a clean interface and support for a variety of retro systems. 🍎
- [xemu](https://xemu.app/) - Original Xbox emulator for playing classic Xbox games on modern systems. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [higan](https://higan.dev/) - Multi-system emulator with high accuracy, supporting consoles like SNES and GBA. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [PCSX-Redux](https://github.com/grumpycoders/pcsx-redux) - PlayStation 1 emulator aimed at advanced debugging and better game compatibility. 🪟 🐧 🟢
- [Mednafen](https://mednafen.github.io/) - Multi-system emulator with a focus on precision and compatibility. 🪟 🐧
- [MelonDS](https://melonds.kuribo64.net/) - Nintendo DS emulator with accurate performance and Wi-Fi support. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [BSNES](https://bsnes.dev/) - SNES emulator with cycle-accurate emulation for high compatibility. 🪟 🍎 🐧

## Graphics Tools

- [GIMP](https://gimp.org/) - Versatile image editor for tasks like photo manipulation and graphic design. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/en/) - Vector graphics editor used for creating logos, illustrations, and more. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Krita](https://krita.org/) - Digital painting software designed for illustrators and concept artists. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Aspect](https://aspect.bildhuus.com/) - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization for secure image storage. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [pngquant](https://pngquant.org/) - Command-line tool for compressing PNG images without losing quality. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Alchemy](http://al.chemy.org/) - Experimental drawing application focused on conceptual art creation. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Amadine](https://amadine.com) - Intuitive vector drawing app aimed at graphic designers. 🍎
- [Colorpicker](https://colorpicker.fr/) - Color manipulation tool for picking and modifying colors. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Draw.io](https://github.com/jgraph/drawio-desktop) - Desktop app for creating diagrams and flowcharts. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Figma](https://figma.com/) - Collaborative interface design tool for building UI/UX projects. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [FontForge](http://fontforge.github.io/) - Font editor for creating and modifying font files. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [inklet](https://tenonedesign.com/inklet.php) - Use your Mac's trackpad as a drawing board for creative work. 🍎
- [Lunacy](https://icons8.com/lunacy) - Design tool offering collaboration features and built-in assets. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [macSVG](https://macsvg.org/) - Design HTML5 SVG art and animations with this easy-to-use tool. 🍎
- [MagicaVoxel](https://ephtracy.github.io/) - Lightweight voxel editor and interactive path tracing renderer for 3D models. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Monodraw](http://monodraw.helftone.com) - ASCII art editor for creating and editing text-based drawings. 🍎
- [Paintbrush](http://paintbrush.sourceforge.net/) - Bitmap image editor with basic drawing tools and pixel-level manipulation. 🪟
- [Paint.NET](https://getpaint.net/index.html) - Simple yet powerful image editor for quick edits and designs. 🪟
- [PhotoFiltre](https://photofiltre-studio.com/pf7-en.htm) - Complete image retouching program. 🪟
- [Pencil2D](https://pencil2d.org) - Simple and intuitive tool for creating 2D hand-drawn animations. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Pixen](https://pixenapp.com/mac/) - Native pixel art and animation editor designed. 🍎

## 3D Modeling and Animation

- [Blender](https://blender.org/) - 3D creation tool supporting modeling, animation, rendering, video editing, and more. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [FreeCAD](https://freecadweb.org/) - Parametric 3D CAD modeler for designing real-life objects of any size. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [MakeHuman](https://static.makehumancommunity.org/makehuman.html) - 3D human modeler for creating realistic character models. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [OpenSCAD](https://openscad.org/) - Script-based 3D CAD modeler for creating precise solid geometry. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Wings 3D](http://www.wings3d.com/) - 3D modeling software focusing on subdivision modeling. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

## Security

### Antivirus

- [Avast](https://avast.com/free-antivirus-download) - Antivirus to help detect and isolate potential cyberthreats. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [AVG Antivirus](https://avg.com/en-us/free-antivirus-download) - Free antivirus software to protect against viruses, malware, and spyware. 🪟 🍎
- [Bitdefender](https://bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html) - Lightweight and powerful antivirus for essential protection. 🪟 🍎
- [ClamAV](https://clamav.net/) - Antivirus engine for detecting malware, viruses, and other threats. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Malwarebytes](https://malwarebytes.com/) - Malware removal tool offering real-time protection and cleanup. 🪟 🍎

### Password Managers

- [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/) - Password manager for securely storing, managing, and sharing sensitive online data. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [KeePass](https://keepass.info/) - Lightweight password manager for secure storage of passwords in encrypted databases. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [KeePassXC](https://keepassxc.org/) - Modern community fork of KeePass with cross-platform support and enhanced features. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [LastPass](https://lastpass.com/) - Cloud-based password manager with secure password sharing and autofill features. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [NordPass](https://nordpass.com/) - Secure password manager with autofill and password health insights. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Passbolt](https://passbolt.com/) - Team-oriented password manager for sharing and storing passwords securely. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [RoboForm](https://roboform.com/) - Password manager and form filler with multi-platform synchronization. 🪟 🍎 🐧

## Image Viewers

- [ImageGlass](https://imageglass.org/) - Lightweight, versatile image viewer. 🪟 🟢 ⭐
- [FlowVision](https://github.com/netdcy/FlowVision) - Waterfall-style image viewer. 🍎 🟢
- [Irfanview](https://irfanview.com/) - Simple image viewer with some editing abilities. 🪟
- [JPEGView](https://sourceforge.net/projects/jpegview/) - Lean, fast and highly configurable viewer/editor for JPEG, BMP, PNG, WEBP, TGA, GIF and TIFF images. 🪟
- [qView](https://interversehq.com/qview/) - Visually minimal and space efficient. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [XnView](https://xnview.com/en/) - Image resizer, batch image converter. 🪟 🍎 🐧

## Remote Access

- [AnyDesk](https://anydesk.com) - Remote access solution for multiple devices, providing fast and secure connections. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Moonlight](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt) - GameStream client for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Parsec](https://parsec.app) - High-performance remote desktop solution with 4k streaming at 60fps and low latency. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [RoyalTSX](https://royalapps.com/ts/mac/features) - Remote access tool for IT professionals, supporting multiple protocols. 🍎
- [RustDesk](https://rustdesk.com/) - Remote desktop software with a focus on simplicity and security. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Steam Link](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/steam-link/id1246969117) - Play your Steam games across devices using the Steam Link app. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Sunshine](https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine) - Self-hosted game streaming server for use with Moonlight. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [TeamViewer](https://teamviewer.com/en) - Popular remote control software for desktop sharing and file transfer. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Windows Remote Desktop](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windows-app/id1295203466) - Connect to remote PCs, virtual apps, and desktops with ease. 🪟
- [wmWebStack](https://webstack.wikimint.com) - Local server stack with one-click live publishing and remote device access. 🪟
- [Remmina](https://remmina.org/) - Remote access screen and file sharing to your desktop. 🐧

## Video

- [FreeTube](https://freetubeapp.io/) - Private YouTube client with no ads. 🪟 🍎 🐧

### Video Editors  

- [DaVinci Resolve](https://blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/) - Professional video editor with advanced color correction and effects. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Capcut Desktop](https://capcut.com/tools/desktop-video-editor) - Simple video editor with many builtin effects. 🪟 🍎
- [Shotcut](https://shotcut.org/) - Video editor with a wide range of features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [OpenShot](https://openshot.org/) - Easy-to-use video editor with support for multiple video tracks. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Kdenlive](https://kdenlive.org/en/) - Video editor with multi-track editing and a powerful interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Lightworks](https://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://videosoftdev.com/free-video-editor) - Non-linear video editor with a rich set of editing tools. 🪟
- [Olive Video Editor](https://olivevideoeditor.org/) - Non-linear video editor with powerful features and an intuitive interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Avidemux](https://avidemux.sourceforge.net/) - Video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. 🪟 🍎 🐧

### Video Players  

- [PotPlayer](https://potplayer.daum.net/) - Feature-rich video player with advanced playback options. 🪟 ⭐
- [Bomi Player](https://bomi-player.github.io/) - Advanced media player that supports a variety of video formats. 🐧
- [Clementine Player](https://clementine-player.org/) - Music and video player with a user-friendly interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [GOM Player](https://gomlab.com/gomplayer-media-player/) - Popular media player with support for most video formats and customizable features. 🪟 🍎
- [IINA](https://iina.io/) - Media player that claims to perform better than VLC. 🍎 🟢
- [KMPlayer](https://kmplayer.com/) - Media player supporting various video formats and streaming protocols. 🪟 🍎
- [Kodi](https://kodi.tv/) - Media center that allows you to play and view most videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [MPV](https://mpv.io/) - Cross-platform media player with a simple interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [MPC-HC](https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc) - Lightweight video player with support for all common formats. 🪟 🟢
- [RealPlayer](https://real.com/) - Versatile media player for playing videos and streaming. 🪟 🍎
- [Stremio](https://stremio.com/) - Provides a secure, modern and seamless entertainment experience. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [ScreenBox](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9ntsnmsvcb5l?hl=en-US&gl=US) - Basically VLC but with a modern UI. 🪟
- [ScreenToGif](https://screentogif.com/) - Screen recording software that allows you to capture GIFs and videos with customizable export options. 🪟
- [SMPlayer](https://sourceforge.net/projects/smplayer/) - Media player with the ability to remember playback settings and support for various video formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Videotape](https://usuaia.com/videotape) - Simple and minimalist video player for quick playback of local video files. 🪟
- [VLC Media Player](https://videolan.org/vlc/) - Media player supporting almost all video formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

### Video Streaming and Recording  

- [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/) - Software for live streaming and recording video. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐ 
- [Jitsi Meet](https://jitsi.org/jitsi-meet/) - Video conferencing and live streaming with ease. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Livestreamer](https://github.com/chrippa/livestreamer) - Command-line tool to stream video from multiple platforms. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Kaltura](https://kaltura.com/) - Platform for managing and streaming video content. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Nginx RTMP](https://github.com/arut/nginx-rtmp-module) - RTMP streaming server built with NGINX. 🐧 🟢
- [Streamlabs Desktop](https://streamlabs.com/) - Streaming software with customizable alerts and overlays. 🪟 🍎 🟢
- [XSplit Broadcaster](https://xsplit.com/) - Streaming and recording with advanced features and effects. 🪟
- [Zoom](https://zoom.us/) - Video meetings with streaming, recording, and screen sharing. 🪟 🍎 🐧

### Video Converters and Compressors  

- [FFmpeg](https://ffmpeg.org/) - Powerful tool for format conversion and multimedia editing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐ 
- [Any Video Converter](https://any-video-converter.com/) - Supports batch conversion and output to various formats. 🪟 🍎
- [FastFlix](https://github.com/cdgriffith/FatFlix) - GUI for fast encoding with H.264, HEVC, and AV1 support. 🪟 🟢
- [Format Factory](http://www.pcfreetime.com/formatfactory/) - Converts video, audio, and images with customizable settings. 🪟
- [HandBrake](https://handbrake.fr/) - Video transcoder with preset profiles for device compatibility. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Shutter Encoder](https://shutterencoder.com/) - Supports video, audio, and image conversion with extra processing tools. 🪟 🍎
- [XMedia Recode](https://xmedia-recode.de/en/) - Multi-format converter with advanced video editing features. 🪟
- [VidCoder](https://vidcoder.net/) - User-friendly HandBrake-based transcoder with batch processing. 🪟 🍎 🟢

## VPN and Proxy Tools

- [Algo](https://github.com/trailofbits/algo) - Simple IPSEC VPN setup for secure cloud connections. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Cloudflare WARP](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-devices/warp/download-warp/) - VPN and DNS service enhancing privacy and security. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [rvc-mac](https://github.com/riboseinc/cryptode-mac) - Secure VPN client from Ribose. 🍎 🟢
- [Lantern](https://getlantern.org/) - Internet freedom tool to bypass restrictions. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [OpenVPN](https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/) - VPN solution for secure internet connections with customizable settings. 🪟 🟢
- [Proxifier](https://proxifier.com/) - Windows proxy client that routes applications via a proxy server. 🪟
- [Psiphon](https://psiphon.ca/) - VPN and proxy tool for bypassing censorship. 🪟 🍎
- [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com/) - High-speed VPN from Switzerland with strong privacy features. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [SoftEther VPN](https://softether.org/) - Multi-protocol VPN software for secure connections. 🪟 🟢
- [Sing-box](https://github.com/SagerNet/sing-box) - Universal proxy platform supporting multiple protocols. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [ShadowsocksX-NG](https://github.com/shadowsocks/ShadowsocksX-NG) - Modern Shadowsocks client for enhanced security. 🍎 🟢
- [SpechtLite](https://github.com/zhuhaow/SpechtLite) - Minimal proxy tool using rule-based configuration. 🍎 🟢
- [Specht](https://github.com/zhuhaow/Specht) - Rule-based proxy with Network Extension support. 🍎 🟢
- [Twingate](https://twingate.com/) - Zero trust access for secure private network connections. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Tunnelblick](https://github.com/Tunnelblick/Tunnelblick) - Easy-to-use OpenVPN client with a macOS-friendly interface. 🍎 🟢
- [WireGuard](https://wireguard.com/) - Fast, secure VPN protocol designed for simplicity. 🪟 🍎 🐧

## Utility

- [AutoHotkey](https://autohotkey.com/) - Scripting language for task automation and custom hotkeys. 🪟 ⭐ 
- [PowerToys](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/) - Utilities for file renaming, resizing, and productivity tools. 🪟 ⭐ 
- [yt-dlp](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp) - Command-line tool for downloading audio and video. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐
- [Advanced IP Scanner](https://advanced-ip-scanner.com/) - Network scanner for detecting and analyzing devices on LAN. 🪟
- [Fan Control](https://getfancontrol.com/) - Software for managing and controlling system fans. 🪟
- [Keylock](https://github.com/Axorax/keylock) - Lock your keyboard with a click. 🪟 🟢
- [Legacy Update](https://legacyupdate.net/) - Installs updates to fix Windows Update access on unsupported versions. 🪟
- [Locale Emulator](https://github.com/xupefei/Locale-Emulator) - Simulate different system regions and languages. 🪟 🟢
- [LocalSend](https://localsend.org/) - Share files instantly to nearby devices. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Nirsoft](https://nirsoft.net/utils/index.html) - Collection of small utilities for various tasks. 🪟
- [PuTTY](https://putty.org/) - SSH and Telnet client for remote connections. 🪟
- [SpeedCrunch](https://heldercorreia.bitbucket.io/speedcrunch/) - Fast, high-precision scientific calculator with keyboard shortcuts. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Twinkle Tray](https://twinkletray.com/) - Simple tool to manage brightness across multiple monitors. 🪟
- [Rocket](https://matthewpalmer.net/rocket/) - Type and insert emojis anywhere using a colon (:). 🍎
- [Winpower](https://github.com/Axorax/winpower) - Advanced power settings and management for Windows. 🪟 🟢
- [Windterm](https://github.com/kingToolbox/WindTerm) - SSH/Telnet/Serial/Shell/Sftp client for DevOps.  🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

### Clipboard Management

- [ClipAngel](https://sourceforge.net/projects/clip-angel/) - Clipboard manager supporting rich text and images. 🪟
- [Clipboard Fusion](https://clipboardfusion.com/) - Clipboard manager with data transformation features. 🪟 🍎
- [Clipy](https://clipy-app.com/) - Simple clipboard manager. 🍎 🟢
- [CopyQ](https://hluk.github.io/CopyQ/) - Clipboard manager with editing and scripting features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Diodon](https://github.com/diodon-dev/diodon) - Simple and minimal clipboard manager. 🐧 🟢
- [Ditto](https://ditto-cp.sourceforge.io/) - Advanced clipboard manager with extended functionality for Windows. 🪟
- [EcoPaste](https://github.com/EcoPasteHub/EcoPaste/) - Cross-platform modern clipboard management tool.  🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢
- [Maccy](https://maccy.app/) - Minimal clipboard manager. 🍎 🟢
- [Parcellite](https://parcellite.sourceforge.io/) - Basic clipboard manager. 🐧
- [Qopy](https://github.com/0pandadev/qopy) - Minimalist clipboard manager with unique features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

### Metadata

- [ExifTool](https://exiftool.org/) - Command-line tool for editing metadata in various file types. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐
- [Metadata++](https://metadata.en.softonic.com/) - View, edit, and remove metadata from files and photos. 🪟
- [MP3Tag](https://mp3tag.de/en/) - Edit and manage metadata for audio files. 🪟
- [PhotoME](https://photome.de/) - View and edit EXIF metadata for photos. 🪟


### Window Management

- [FancyZones](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys) - Snap and arrange windows in multi-monitor setups. 🪟 🟢 ⭐
- [Rectangle](https://rectangleapp.com/) - Efficient window manager with keyboard shortcut support. 🍎 ⭐
- [AltSnap](https://github.com/RamonUnch/AltSnap) - Snap windows to positions using keyboard shortcuts. 🪟 🟢
- [AquaSnap](https://nurgo-software.com/products/aquasnap) - Window snapping, docking, and stretching features. 🪟
- [GlazeWM](https://github.com/glzr-io/glazewm) - Tiling window manager inspired by i3. 🪟 🟢
- [i3](https://i3wm.org/) - Keyboard-driven tiling window manager. 🐧
- [KDE Mover-Sizer](https://corz.org/windows/software/accessories/KDE-resizing-moving-for-Windows.php#section-Download) - Move and resize windows like in Linux. 🪟
- [KWin](https://kde.org/plasma-desktop) - Tiling window manager with advanced features. 🐧
- [Magnet](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magnet/id441258766?mt=12) - Snap windows into organized tiles. 🍎
- [OnTopReplica](https://github.com/LorenzCK/OnTopReplica) - Display part of a window on top of others. 🪟 🟢
- [Sway](https://github.com/swaywm/sway) - Wayland-based tiling window manager, i3-like. 🐧 🟢
- [XMonad](https://xmonad.org/) - Customizable tiling window manager. 🐧

### File Management

- [Everything](https://voidtools.com/) - Fast file search tool indexing the entire file system. 🪟 ⭐ 
- [Double Commander](https://doublecmd.sourceforge.io/) - Dual-pane manager with built-in editor and advanced search. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Far Manager](https://farmanager.com/) - File and archive manager with advanced functionality. 🪟
- [Files](https://github.com/files-community/Files) - Modern file manager for easy file organization. 🪟 🟢
- [Free Commander](https://freecommander.com/en/summary/) - Alternative file manager with added features. 🪟
- [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/) - Reliable FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client for remote management. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [Listary](https://www.listary.com/) - Free file search tool & app launcher. 🪟
- [Q-Dir](https://softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/Q-Dir) - Multi-pane file manager with up to four directory views. 🪟
- [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/) - Easy-to-use SFTP, FTP, and WebDAV client. 🪟 🟢
- [Xftp 7](https://netsarang.com/en/xftp/) - Flexible SFTP/FTP client for efficient file transfers. 🪟

### Screenshot

- [ShareX](https://getsharex.com/) - Powerful screenshot and screen recording tool with advanced editing options. 🪟 🟢 ⭐
- [Capter](https://github.com/decipher3114/Capter) - Super simple screenshot tool. 🪟 🍎 🟢
- [Flameshot](https://flameshot.org/) - Customizable screenshot tool with an easy-to-use interface and built-in editor. 🐧 🪟 🍎
- [Greenshot](https://getgreenshot.org/) - Screenshot tool for Windows that allows capturing, annotating, and editing screenshots. 🪟 🟢
- [Lightshot](https://app.prntscr.com/en/index.html) - Fast and intuitive screenshot tool that allows capturing and editing images instantly. 🪟 🍎
- [Monosnap](https://monosnap.com/) - Simple screenshot tool that includes cloud integration for easy sharing. 🪟 🍎
- [Pixpin](https://pixpin.cn/) - Elegant screen capture with an integrated editor. 🪟
- [Shutter](https://launchpad.net/shutter) - Feature-rich screenshot tool for Linux with an integrated editor for quick annotations. 🐧
- [Snipaste](https://www.snipaste.com/) - Free, Customizable, Portable snipping tool.

### Space Visualizer

- [WizTree](https://diskanalyzer.com/) - Fast disk space analyzer that scans drives and shows file size distribution. 🪟 ⭐
- [DiskSavvy](https://disksavvy.com/) - Disk space analyzer with various reporting and filtering options. 🪟
- [Filelight](https://kde.org/applications/utilities/org.kde.filelight) - Visualizer with a circular sunburst chart. 🪟 🍎 🐧
- [JDiskReport](http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/jdiskreport/) - Tool for visualizing disk usage with a variety of charts and graphs. 🪟 🐧
- [SpaceSniffer](http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer/) - Identify large files and folders with an intuitive tree map. 🪟
- [TreeSize Free](https://jam-software.com/treesize_free) - Visualizes disk space usage in a tree-like structure for easy file management. 🪟