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Software to install on your computer or phone, free for good. Most are open source: their code is public, and nobody can take them away from you. Every listing leads to the official website or download. Some links go through an ad-supported intermediate page (Clictune), always disclosed next to the button along with a direct link.

All categories 26

  • Office & notesWord processing, spreadsheets, presentations, note-taking and PDF reading: everything to replace a paid office suite.733
  • Photo & graphicsPhoto editing, painting, vector illustration and RAW processing, with software used by professionals.417
  • Video editingEditing, conversion and screen recording, with no watermark and no time limit.120
  • Audio & musicAudio editing, music production, podcasting and listening: free sound tools.553
  • Security & privacyPassword managers, encryption, browsers and privacy tools.477
  • Backup & syncBack up your files and sync them between devices, without a paid cloud.201
  • Utilities & filesArchives, file management, calculators, clipboard and small tools that make life easier.1116
  • Internet & communicationEmail, messaging, browsing and sharing: communicate for free while keeping control of your data.594
  • Web browsersBrowsers for Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile, from the mainstream to the most privacy-minded.29
  • Compression & archivesOpen and create ZIP, RAR, 7z and other archives.9
  • PDF: read, create, editLightweight PDF readers, PDF printers, merging, annotation and conversion.43
  • Maintenance & cleanupUninstall cleanly, find what fills your disk, clean up and tune Windows.25
  • Diagnostics & hardwareTemperatures, disk health, hardware information, memory and performance tests.35
  • Remote accessControl another computer, help a relative, reach your own machine from outside.28
  • Installing & updatingPackage managers, bulk updates and runtimes (Java, Python, Node.js).12
  • DevelopmentCode editors, databases, terminals and programming tools.631
  • 3D, CAD & electronics3D modeling, computer-aided design, electronic circuits and 3D printing.40
  • Education & scienceLearn, revise, explore the night sky or do maths with free software.529
  • Media players & centersPlay every format, organise films, shows and music, stream at home: free media players and media centers.267
  • System & repairDiagnostics, repair, rescue USB drives, cleanup and virtualisation: the troubleshooter’s toolkit.125
  • Networking & adminAnalyse networks, manage servers remotely, transfer files, monitor: the administrator’s tools.148
  • Self-hostingHost your own photos, files, media, passwords or home automation, on a server or a Raspberry Pi.254
  • Consoles, homebrew & emulationOpen source emulators, homebrew apps and console tools. No games, ROMs, BIOS files or circumvention tools: only use games you own the rights to.173
  • Raspberry Pi & electronicsRaspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32, home automation and electronics projects: software for makers.110
  • Everyday lifeMaps, weather, health, fitness, budget, shopping or transport: useful everyday apps, without tracking.474
  • CustomisationLaunchers, keyboards, themes, wallpapers and widgets to make your device your own.229

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Firefox

Software · Open source

Firefox is a web browser, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

Completely freeWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

darktable

Software · Open source

Organize and develop images from digital cameras.

Completely freeWinMacLinux

Google Chrome is a web browser, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

Completely freeWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

Discord

Software

Discord is a voice and video calling program, available on Windows and Linux: screen sharing.

Limited free planWinLinux

Brave

Software · Open source

Brave is a web browser, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS: ad and tracker blocking.

Completely freeWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

Bottles

Software · Open source

Run Windows software.

Completely freeLinux

KiCad

Software · Open source

An EDA suite for schematic and circuit board design.

Completely freeWinMacLinux

VLC

Software · Open source

VLC media player, the open-source multimedia player.

Completely freeWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

Visual Studio Code is a code editor, available on Windows, macOS and Linux: debugging and built-in terminal.

Completely freeWinMacLinux

OBS Studio

Software · Open source

OBS Studio is a screen capture program, available on Windows, macOS and Linux: effects and transitions, noise reduction, audio plugins (VST, LV2…).

Completely freeWinMacLinux

Telegram Desktop

Software · Open source

Telegram Desktop is a messaging program, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

Completely freeWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors

Software · Open source

ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors is an office suite, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS: word processing, spreadsheets and presentations (slide shows).

Completely freeWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

Bazaar

Software · Open source

Discover and install apps.

Completely freeLinux

LibreOffice

Software · Open source

LibreOffice is an office suite, available on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android: word processing, spreadsheets and presentations (slide shows).

Completely freeWinMacLinuxAndroid

Gear Lever

Software · Open source

Manage AppImages.

Completely freeLinux

LocalSend

Software · Open source

Share files to nearby devices.

Completely freeWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

Obsidian

Software

Obsidian is a note-taking program, available on Windows and Linux: Markdown support, plugins and add-ons, hardware acceleration.

Completely freeWinLinux

RetroArch

Game · Open source

Frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.

Free, with trade-offsWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

qBittorrent

Software · Open source

qBittorrent is a download manager, available on Windows and Linux.

Completely freeWinLinux

Dolphin Emulator

Game · Open source

Dolphin Emulator is a console and retro computer emulator, available on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android: mod support.

Completely freeWinMacLinuxAndroid

GIMP

Software · Open source

High-end image creation and manipulation.

Completely freeWinMacLinux

PPSSPP

Game · Open source

PPSSPP is a console and retro computer emulator, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

Completely freeWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

Zen

Software · Open source

Stay focused, browse faster.

Completely freeMacLinux

LibreWolf

Software · Open source

LibreWolf is a web browser, available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Completely freeWinMacLinux

Proton VPN

Software · Open source

Secures your internet and protects your online privacy.

Limited free planWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

Chromium Web Browser

Software · Open source

Chromium Web Browser is a web browser, available on Windows, Linux and Android.

Completely freeWinLinuxAndroid

Stremio

Software · Open source

Stremio is a media centre program, available on Windows, Linux and iOS.

Completely freeWinLinuxiOS

Bitwarden

Software

A secure and free password manager for all of your devices.

Limited free planWinMacLinuxAndroidiOS

Mission Center

Software · Open source

Monitor system resource usage.

Completely freeLinux

Protontricks

Software · Open source

Apps and fixes for Proton games.

Completely freeLinux