# Awesome Free Apps [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)](https://awesome.re)

> Curated list of the best free apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux

![Windows](win.svg) means the app has builds for Windows.
![macOS](mac.svg) means the app has builds for macOS.
![Linux](nix.svg) means the app has builds for Linux.

## Contents

- [Audio](#audio)
- [Editing](#editing)
- [Productivity](#productivity)
- [Utilities](#utilities)
- [Development Tools](#development-tools)
- [Graphics and Design](#graphics-and-design)
- [Communication](#communication)
- [Gaming](#gaming)

## Audio

- [JACK Audio](https://jackaudio.org/) - Audio server for routing and mixing sound between programs. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)

### Music Production

- [LMMS](https://lmms.io/) - Open-source DAW for creating music with virtual instruments and MIDI support. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Ardour](https://ardour.org/) - DAW for recording, editing, and mixing audio with professional features. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Tracktion T7](https://www.tracktion.com/products/t7-daw) - DAW for music production with advanced editing features. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Zrythm](https://www.zrythm.org/) - DAW for music production with an easy-to-use interface. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Qtractor](https://qtractor.org/) - Multi-track DAW for Linux for audio and MIDI recording. ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Cakewalk by BandLab](https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk) - Full-featured DAW for music recording and editing. ![Windows](win.svg)
- [Stargate DAW](https://github.com/stargatedaw/stargate) - Innovation-first DAW, instrument and effect plugins. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)

### DJ Software

- [Mixxx](https://mixxx.org/) - DJ software for live mixing and beatmatching with controller support. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [VirtualDJ](https://www.virtualdj.com/) - DJ platform for mixing music, beatmatching, and live performance. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg)
- [DJ ProDecks](https://www.djprodecks.com/) - DJ software for mixing music and adding effects. ![Windows](win.svg)
- [UltraMixer Free](https://www.ultramixer.com/en/free-version/) - DJ software for mixing audio and video with a simple interface. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg)
- [Serato DJ Lite](https://www.serato.com/dj/lite) - DJ software for beginners to mix music with ease. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg)

### Music Notation

- [MuseScore](https://musescore.org/) - Software for creating, playing, and sharing sheet music. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [LilyPond](http://lilypond.org/) - Music notation program for creating high-quality sheet music. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Frescobaldi](https://frescobaldi.org/) - Editor for LilyPond to create music scores quickly. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [ABCjs](https://abcjs.net/) - Tool for writing and playing ABC music notation. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Denemo](https://denemo.org/) - Music notation software for fast score creation with LilyPond. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)

### Audio Recording

- [Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org/download/) - Open-source audio editor for recording and editing sounds. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Ocenaudio](https://www.ocenaudio.com/) - Easy-to-use audio editor for recording and analyzing sounds. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Wavosaur](https://www.wavosaur.com/) - Simple audio editor for recording, editing, and processing sound. ![Windows](win.svg)
- [Ardour](https://ardour.org/) - Multi-track DAW for recording and editing audio. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)

### Audio Players

- [MusicBee](https://getmusicbee.com/) - Feature-rich music player and manager for Windows. ![Windows](win.svg)
- [VLC Media Player](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) - Media player supporting nearly all audio formats. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [AIMP](https://aimp.ru/) - Music player for Windows with a clean interface and powerful features. ![Windows](win.svg)
- [Clementine](https://www.clementine-player.org/) - Music player and organizer with cloud and streaming support. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Audacious](https://audacious-media-player.org/) - Lightweight audio player for simple music playback. ![Windows](win.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)
- [Strawberry Music Player](https://www.strawberrymusicplayer.org/) - Music player for organizing and playing your audio collection. ![Windows](win.svg) ![macOS](mac.svg) ![Linux](nix.svg)