Windows Only — macOS Only — Linux Only — Open-source Only — Recommended Only
| Icon | Meaning | Icon | Meaning | |------|----------------------|------|-------------------------------| | 🪟 | Available on Windows | 🟢 | Open-source (Repository Link) | | 🍎 | Available on macOS | ⭐ | Recommended by us | | 🐧 | Available on Linux | | | > [!IMPORTANT] > Maintaining this project requires a lot of time. [Donate to support me!](https://patreon.com/axorax) ❤️ > > [Discord server](https://discord.gg/nKUFghjXQu) — [Patreon](https://patreon.com/axorax) > > Want to add something to the list? Check -> [contributing.md](contributing.md) > > If you want to become a maintainer, check this -> https://github.com/Axorax/awesome-free-apps/issues/28 > [!IMPORTANT] > **Looking for the mobile version of this list?** -> [MOBILE.md](MOBILE.md) ## Contents - [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) - [Application Management](#application-management) - [Screenshot](#screenshot) - [Space Visualizer](#space-visualizer) ## Audio - [JACK Audio](https://jackaudio.org) - Audio server for routing and mixing sound between programs. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ### Audio Players - [Audacious](https://github.com/audacious-media-player/audacious) - Lightweight audio player for simple music playback. 🪟 🐧 🟢 - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ### DJ Software - [Mixxx](https://mixxx.org) - DJ software for live mixing and beatmatching with controller support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ### 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](https://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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Furnace](https://github.com/tildearrow/furnace) - Multi-system chiptune tracker. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [MilkyTracker](https://github.com/milkytracker/MilkyTracker) - Cross platform XM tracker. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/applications/tor-browser) ⭐ - [Brave](https://brave.com) - Privacy-focused and fast browser. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser) - [Chrome](https://google.com/chrome) - Fast browser with integrated Google services. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Chromium](https://chromium.org/Home) - Browser project behind Chrome. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/chromium/chromium) - [ungoogled-chromium](https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium) - Privacy-focused Chromium with Google services removed. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium) - [Firefox](https://mozilla.org/en-US/firefox) - Browser with privacy and customization. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central) - [LibreWolf](https://librewolf.net) - Privacy-focused Firefox fork with enhanced security. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://codeberg.org/librewolf/source) - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://repo.palemoon.org/MoonchildProductions/Pale-Moon) - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/qutebrowser/qutebrowser) - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mullvad/mullvad-browser) - [Vivaldi](https://vivaldi.com) - Customizable browser putting you in control. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Zen Browser](https://zen-browser.app) - Beautifully designed, privacy-focused browser with custom mods. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop) ## 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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [Eppie Mail](https://github.com/Eppie-io/Eppie-App) - Open-source email client with local AI agents and full support for Gmail, Outlook, and Proton Mail. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [Mailspring](https://getmailspring.com) - Beautiful, fast email client. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [Nylas Mail](https://nylas.com/nylas-mail) - Extensible desktop email app based on web technologies. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Polymail](https://polymail.io) - Simple, powerful email client with modern features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Spark](https://sparkmailapp.com) - Fast email client with team collaboration features. 🍎 🐧 - [ThunderBird](https://thunderbird.net) - Email client for easier management. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [Tutanota](https://tutanota.com) - Encrypted service focused on privacy. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ## Compression and Archiving - [PeaZip](https://peazip.github.io) - Archive manager supporting 180+ formats with encryption and compression. 🪟 🐧 🟢 ## Customize ### System Customization ### Wallpaper Tools - [Komorebi](https://github.com/cheesecakeufo/komorebi) - Animated wallpaper manager. 🐧 🟢 - [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. 🐧 🟢 ## Data Management ### Copy and Move ### 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 - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐ ### API Development - [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest) - Simple API client for REST and GraphQL development. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/Kong/insomnia) ⭐ - [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://www.usebruno.com) - Offline API client that is fast, Git-friendly, and open source. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/usebruno/bruno) - [Hoppscotch](https://hoppscotch.io) - Lightweight API development tool for designing, testing, and debugging. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch) - [HTTPie](https://httpie.io) - Command-line and GUI tool to simplify working with APIs. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/httpie) - [HTTP Toolkit](https://httptoolkit.com) - Tool for debugging and mocking HTTP requests. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/httptoolkit) - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mockoon/mockoon) - [SoapUI Open Source](https://soapui.org) - For testing REST and SOAP APIs with scripting support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/SmartBear/soapui) - [Yaak](https://yaak.app) - An offline and Git friendly API tester for HTTP, GraphQL, WebSockets, SSE, and gRPC. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mountain-loop/yaak) ### 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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark) ⭐ - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [mitmproxy](https://mitmproxy.org) - Interactive HTTP proxy for debugging and penetration testing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mitmproxy/mitmproxy) - [Sniffnet](https://sniffnet.net) - Tool for monitoring and analyzing network traffic. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet) ### 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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐ - [AppGameKit](https://appgamekit.com) - Flexible game engine for 2D and 3D games with simple scripting. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Cocos2d](https://www.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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [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://github.com/love2d/love) - Simple, easy-to-learn 2D game engine for Lua. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [LÖVR](https://github.com/bjornbytes/lovr) - Simple 3D game engine for Lua, inspired by LÖVE. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [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://github.com/renpy/renpy) - Popular engine for creating visual novels with a simple scripting language. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [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](https://www.virtualbox.org) - Virtualization software for creating and managing virtual machines. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐ - [Multipass](https://multipass.run) - Quickly launch and manage Ubuntu virtual machines on demand. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [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 ### 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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/kovidgoyal/calibre) ⭐ - [Koodo Reader](https://koodoreader.com/en) - EBook reader supporting 15+ formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/koodo-reader/koodo-reader) - [Naps2](https://naps2.com) - Scan documents to PDF and more, as simply as possible. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/cyanfish/naps2) - [Readest](https://readest.com) - Cross-platform eBook reader with tools. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/readest/readest) - [Scribus](https://www.scribus.net) - Layout and publishing software. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/scribusproject/scribus) - [Sigil](https://sigil-ebook.com) - EPUB editor. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil) ### PDF Tools - [MuPDF](https://mupdf.com) - Powerful PDF viewer. 🪟 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/mupdf) - [Okular](https://okular.kde.org) - Universal document viewer by KDE. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/KDE/okular) - [PDF Arranger](https://github.com/pdfarranger/pdfarranger) - PDF editor for splitting, merging. 🪟 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/pdfarranger/pdfarranger) - [qpdfview](https://launchpad.net/qpdfview) - Tabbed document viewer. 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/bendikro/qpdfview) - [Xournal++](https://xournalpp.github.io) - Handwriting and annotation tool for PDFs. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/xournalpp/xournalpp) - [PDFsam](https://pdfsam.org) - Extract pages, split, merge, mix and rotate PDF files. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/torakiki/pdfsam) ## Note Taking - [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md) - Knowledge base app with powerful linking and markdown support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐ - [Joplin](https://joplinapp.org) - Capture your thoughts and securely access them from any device. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) - [Logseq](https://github.com/logseq/logseq) - Privacy-first, open-source platform for knowledge management and collaboration. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/logseq/logseq) - [Notion](https://notion.so) - All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, databases, and collaboration. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/Automattic/simplenote-electron) - [fylepad](https://fylepad.vercel.app) - Lightweight notepad with powerful rich-text editing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/imrofayel/fylepad) ## Text Editors - [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com) - Code editor with debugging, integrated Git support, and a vast extension marketplace. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode) ⭐ - [Atom](https://atom.io) - Highly customizable editor with Git integration, real-time collaboration, and extensive plugins. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/atom/atom) - [Bluefish](https://bluefish.openoffice.nl/index.html) - Web developer editor supporting HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP with built-in preview. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://sourceforge.net/p/bluefish/code/HEAD/tree/trunk/bluefish) - [Brackets](https://brackets.io) - Web-focused editor with live preview, CSS preprocessor support, and inline editing for HTML. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/brackets-cont/brackets) - [Emacs](https://gnu.org/software/emacs) - Customizable editor with robust scripting, project management, and multi-language support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/emacs-mirror/emacs) - [Geany](https://geany.org) - Lightweight editor with built-in terminal, project management, and syntax highlighting for many languages. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/geany/geany) - [Haystack Editor](https://haystackeditor.com) - Visual editor with a canvas UI to help navigate and understand code structure. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/haystackeditor/haystack-editor) - [Helix](https://helix-editor.com) - Modal text editor with powerful text manipulation, multiple cursors, and a modern UI. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/helix-editor/helix) - [Lapce](https://lapce.dev) - Fast, extensible editor with built-in support for multiple languages and advanced editing features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/lapce/lapce) - [LightTable](http://lighttable.com) - Code editor offering real-time feedback and live execution of code in an interactive environment. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/LightTable/LightTable) - [micro](https://micro-editor.github.io) - Simple, modern terminal-based editor with support for mouse interaction and plugin extensions. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/zyedidia/micro) - [Neovim](https://neovim.io) - Advanced Vim-based text editor with improved extensibility, plugins, and modern features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/neovim/neovim) - [Sublime Text](https://www.sublimetext.com) - Fast text editor with powerful search, multi-caret editing, and a strong plugin ecosystem. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Kate](https://kate-editor.org) - Editor with plugins, split-view and more by KDE. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Vim](https://www.vim.org) - Efficient command-line editor with powerful keyboard shortcuts and multi-file editing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/vim/vim) - [Zed](https://zed.dev) - High-performance, collaborative editor designed for speed, real-time collaboration, and custom workflows. 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed) ## Download Managers - [AB Download Manager](https://abdownloadmanager.com) - Easily download files from anywhere. 🪟 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/amir1376/ab-download-manager) ⭐ - [Free Download Manager](https://freedownloadmanager.org) - Modern download accelerator. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐ - [Aria2](https://aria2.github.io) - Lightweight, command-line download utility supporting multiple protocols. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/aria2/aria2) - [JDownloader](https://jdownloader.org) - Popular download manager. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://support.jdownloader.org/en/knowledgebase/article/setup-ide-eclipse) - [Motrix](https://motrix.app) - Simple and clean download manager with cross-platform support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/agalwood/Motrix) - [Persepolis Download Manager](https://persepolisdm.github.io) - GUI for Aria2, providing an intuitive interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/persepolisdm/persepolis) - [Xtreme Download Manager (XDM)](https://xtremedownloadmanager.com) - Powerful tool to increase download speed. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/subhra74/xdm) ## Games - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com) - Platform for buying and playing PC games. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐ - [Heroic Games Launcher](https://heroicgameslauncher.com) - Launcher for Epic, GOG. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher) - [Itch.io](https://itch.io/app) - Marketplace for indie games. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Lutris](https://lutris.net) - Open-source game manager for Linux. 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/lutris/lutris) - [ProtonUp-Qt](https://davidotek.github.io/protonup-qt) - Tool for managing Proton/Wine compatibility. 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/DavidoTek/ProtonUp-Qt) ### Cloud Gaming - [Antstream Arcade](https://www.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://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now) - Free tier for streaming supported games from the cloud. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ## Mobile Emulators - [Genymotion](https://genymotion.com) - Android emulator with advanced features for developers and gamers. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Waydroid](https://waydro.id) - Container-based approach to boot a full Android system. 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/waydroid/waydroid) ## Other Emulators - [RetroArch](https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch) - Open-source, cross-platform emulator that allows to play games from a wide variety of retro gaming consoles and platforms. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐ - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [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](https://al.chemy.org) - Experimental drawing application focused on conceptual art creation. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [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](https://fontforge.github.io) - Font editor for creating and modifying font files. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [Lunacy](https://icons8.com/lunacy) - Design tool offering collaboration features and built-in assets. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [MagicaVoxel](https://ephtracy.github.io) - Lightweight voxel editor and interactive path tracing renderer for 3D models. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Pencil2D](https://pencil2d.org) - Simple and intuitive tool for creating 2D hand-drawn animations. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ## 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](https://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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [ClamAV](https://www.clamav.net) - Antivirus engine for detecting malware, viruses, and other threats. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [Pareto Security](https://paretosecurity.com/apps) - Check for basic security hygiene of any Windows, Mac or Linux desktop. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/paretoSecurity/agent) ### 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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [ProtonPass](https://proton.me/pass) - Free password manager with end-to-end encryption based in Switzerland. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/protonpass) ## Image Viewers - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Remmina](https://remmina.org) - Remote access screen and file sharing to your desktop. 🐧 - [RemSupp](https://remsupp.com) - Simple remote 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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐ - [Shotcut](https://shotcut.org) - Video editor with a wide range of features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut) - [OpenShot](https://openshot.org) - Easy-to-use video editor with support for multiple video tracks. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/OpenShot/openshot-qt) - [Kdenlive](https://kdenlive.org/en) - Video editor with multi-track editing and a powerful interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/KDE/kdenlive) - [Lightworks](https://lwks.com) - Professional video editor with advanced features for filmmaking. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Olive Video Editor](https://olivevideoeditor.org) - Non-linear video editor with powerful features and an intuitive interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/olive-editor/olive) - [Avidemux](https://avidemux.sourceforge.net) - Video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mean00/avidemux2) - [lossless-cut](https://losslesscut.app) - Swiss army knife of lossless video/audio editing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mifi/lossless-cut) ### Video Players - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [Stremio](https://stremio.com) - Provides a secure, modern and seamless entertainment experience. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [SMPlayer](https://sourceforge.net/projects/smplayer) - Media player with the ability to remember playback settings and support for various video formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [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. 🐧 🟢 - [Zoom](https://zoom.us) - Video meetings with streaming, recording, and screen sharing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [GPU Screen Recorder](https://flathub.org/apps/com.dec05eba.gpu_screen_recorder) - Shadowplay-like screen recorder that is fast. 🐧 ### Video Converters and Compressors - [FFmpeg](https://ffmpeg.org) - Powerful tool for format conversion and multimedia editing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐ - [HandBrake](https://handbrake.fr) - Video transcoder with preset profiles for device compatibility. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ## 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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [FlClash](https://github.com/chen08209/FlClash) - Multi-platform proxy client based on ClashMeta. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [Hiddify](https://github.com/hiddify/hiddify-app) - Multi-platform proxy toolchain. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [Lantern](https://getlantern.org) - Internet freedom tool to bypass restrictions. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Sing-box](https://github.com/SagerNet/sing-box) - Universal proxy platform supporting multiple protocols. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [Twingate](https://twingate.com) - Zero trust access for secure private network connections. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [v2rayN](https://github.com/2dust/v2rayN) - Open source GUI for Xray and Sing-box. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [WireGuard](https://wireguard.com) - Fast, secure VPN protocol designed for simplicity. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://www.wireguard.com/repositories) ## Utility - [yt-dlp](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp) - Command-line tool for downloading audio and video. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp) ⭐ - [LocalSend](https://localsend.org) - Share files instantly to nearby devices. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [SpeedCrunch](https://heldercorreia.bitbucket.io/speedcrunch) - Fast, high-precision scientific calculator with keyboard shortcuts. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [Windterm](https://github.com/kingToolbox/WindTerm) - SSH/Telnet/Serial/Shell/Sftp client for DevOps. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ### Clipboard Management - [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. 🐧 🟢 - [EcoPaste](https://github.com/EcoPasteHub/EcoPaste) - Cross-platform modern clipboard management tool. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 - [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. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐ ### Window Management - [i3](https://i3wm.org) - Keyboard-driven tiling window manager. 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/i3/i3) - [KWin](https://kde.org/plasma-desktop) - Tiling window manager with advanced features. 🐧 - [Sway](https://github.com/swaywm/sway) - Wayland-based tiling window manager, i3-like. 🐧 🟢 - [XMonad](https://xmonad.org) - Customizable tiling window manager. 🐧 ### File Management - [Double Commander](https://doublecmd.sourceforge.io) - Dual-pane manager with built-in editor and advanced search. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org) - Reliable FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client for remote management. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ### Application Management ### Screenshot - [Flameshot](https://flameshot.org) - Customizable screenshot tool with an easy-to-use interface and built-in editor. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot) - [Shutter](https://launchpad.net/shutter) - Feature-rich screenshot tool for Linux with an integrated editor for quick annotations. 🐧 - [Snipaste](https://snipaste.com) - Free, Customizable, Portable snipping tool. ### Space Visualizer - [Filelight](https://kde.org/applications/utilities/org.kde.filelight) - Visualizer with a circular sunburst chart. 🪟 🍎 🐧 - [JDiskReport](https://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/jdiskreport) - Tool for visualizing disk usage with a variety of charts and graphs. 🪟 🐧