awesome-free-apps

Windows Only — macOS Only — Linux Only — Open-source Only — Recommended Only

Mobile version — Android Only — iOS 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) ❤️ > > Want to add something? [contributing.md](contributing.md)
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[Help maintain the project](https://github.com/Axorax/awesome-free-apps/issues/28) > > **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) - [Finance](#finance) - [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) - [Ad & Tracker Blocking](#ad-tracker-blocking) - [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) - [Trackpad](#trackpad) ## 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, & more to boost your productivity. - [BlackHole](https://github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole) - Virtual audio loopback driver for routing audio between macOS applications. - [BluetoothHandsFreeToggle](https://github.com/Avazbek22/BluetoothHandsFreeToggle) - Fixes Bluetooth headsets stuck in low-quality Hands-Free mode. [](https://github.com/Avazbek22/BluetoothHandsFreeToggle) ### Audio Players - [Foobar2000](https://foobar2000.org) - Lightweight and highly customizable audio player with support for many formats. ⭐ - [Audacious](https://github.com/audacious-media-player/audacious) - 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. - [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://www.wavosaur.com) - Simple audio editor for recording, editing, and processing sound. - [echo99](https://www.echo99.app/) - Private call recorder with on-device transcription and speaker labels. ### 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](https://lilypond.org) - Music notation program for creating high-quality sheet music. - [MuseScore](https://musescore.org) - Software for creating, playing, and sharing sheet music. - [TuxGuitar](https://www.tuxguitar.app) - TuxGuitar is an editor and player for multi-track guitar tablatures. It can open Guitar Pro, Power Tab Editor, TablEdit and MIDI files. [](https://github.com/helge17/tuxguitar) ### 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. ## 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) ⭐ - [Arc](https://arc.net) - Vertical tab browser for modern productivity. - [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) - [Safari](https://apple.com/safari) - Native Mac browser with Apple device integration. - [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. - [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. ### 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. - [eM Client](https://emclient.com) - Modern client to boost your productivity. - [Foxmail](https://www.foxmail.com) - 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 w