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  1. Minecraft icon
     1072 likes

    Venture into endless 3D worlds where creativity meets exploration and survival. Craft, build, and explore to your heart’s content against ongoing challenges.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Kindle Fire
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Gear VR
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
    • Nintendo Wii / Wii U
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Minecraft screenshot 1
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    +12
    Minecraft screenshot 3
    4.3
    Very Good35 ratings
  2. Claude Code icon
     87 likes

    AI assistant for terminal-based development optimized with advanced code understanding, codebase search, multi-file editing, IDE integration, and explicit user control.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Homebrew
    • npm
    • JetBrains IDE
    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
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    +3
    Claude Code screenshot 3
    184 alternatives
    5.0
    Excellent6 ratings
  3. 1Password icon
     640 likes

    Securely manage passwords across devices with auto-fill and vulnerability alerts, organizing passwords and notes for quick access and synchronization.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2008

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Flatpak
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • CA flagCanada
    Desktop & Mobile Apps
    1Password screenshot 1
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    +2
    1Password screenshot 3
    115 alternatives
    3.6
  4. Typora icon
     334 likes

    A cross-platform Markdown editor providing real-time preview, Focus & Typewriter modes, and support for multiple export formats.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Visual Studio Code
    • CN flagChina
    Typora screenshot 1
    Typora screenshot 1
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    +4
    Typora screenshot 3
    237 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent36 ratings
  5. Portal icon
     459 likes

    Portal™ is a puzzle game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
    • US flagUnited States
    Banner
    Portal screenshot 1
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    +5
    Portal screenshot 3
    19 alternatives
  6. Beyond Compare icon
     332 likes

    Compares files with source control integration, supports FTP and cloud storage, offers 3-way merge, and uses commands to manage syncs and differences.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Folder compare
    Text compare
    Folder merge
    +3
    Text merge
    92 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good14 ratings
  7. Mattermost icon
     257 likes

    Self-hosted platform for chat, workflow automation, voice calls, screen sharing, AI-powered features, third-party integrations, and team messaging.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
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    +1
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    157 alternatives
    3.5
  8. Codex icon
     28 likes

    One agent for everywhere you code. Powered by OpenAI’s frontier coding models and included in ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Cursor
    • JetBrains IDE
    • Windsurf
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Node.JS
    • Microsoft Visual Studio
    • US flagUnited States
    Codex screenshot 1
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    +2
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    157 alternatives
  9. Half-Life icon
     300 likes

    Half-Life is a science fiction first-person shooter video game developed by Valve Software, the company's debut product and the first in the Half-Life series.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Oculus Rift
    • US flagUnited States
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    21 alternatives
  10. Raspberry Pi icon
     140 likes

    A low-cost, capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like games, spreadsheets and word-processing. It also plays high-definition video. We want to see it being used by children and young people all over the world to learn programming.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Raspberry Pi screenshot 1
    Raspberry Pi screenshot 1
    11 alternatives
  11. PhpStorm icon
     263 likes

    Enjoy productive PHP and web development with PhpStorm. Take advantage of deep code understanding, top-notch coding assistance, and support for all major tools and frameworks.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    PhpStorm screenshot 1
    PhpStorm screenshot 1
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    +3
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    44 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good8 ratings
  12. Tresorit icon
     121 likes

    End-to-end encrypted file sync and sharing with secure workspace, robust permission management, two-factor authentication, and mobile offline access.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • CH flagSwitzerland
    Access encrypted documents from any device and stay in sync with your team.
    Securely share anything within the company, or with clients and contractors.
    Replace attachments with encrypted links. Send files even directly from Outlook with download limit, expiry data and password protection.
    +5
    Keep track of changes and stay safe and productive. Users can roll back to any previous version of a document.
    133 alternatives
  13. SpiderOak provides an easy, secure and consolidated online backup, storage, access, sharing & sync tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu, Debian & Fedora). SpiderOak offers a different approach to online backup, synchronization, and sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Spideroak One Backup  screenshot 1
    134 alternatives
    3.4
  14. Little Snitch icon
     139 likes

    Firewall tool for monitoring, controlling, and alerting on outgoing network connections, with real-time user notifications and customizable rule-based access control.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
    Little Snitch screenshot 1
    Little Snitch screenshot 1
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    +1
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    53 alternatives
    3.5
  15. Terraria icon
     196 likes

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. The world is your canvas and the ground itself is your paint.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • US flagUnited States
    Terraria screenshot 1
    Underground exploration, mining gold.
    Boss-Monster Eater of Worlds
    +6
    Terraria screenshot 3
    74 alternatives
  16. NoMachine icon
     120 likes

    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU
    NoMachine screenshot 1
    NoMachine screenshot 1
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    +2
    NX client running on Linux (KDE)
    151 alternatives
    3.5
  17. Write.as icon
     124 likes

    Write.as lets you write and publish text instantly. Write a note for yourself to read later. Create a standalone article you can quickly broadcast on social media — or publish a full blog.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
    • US flagUnited States
    Write.as screenshot 1
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    +8
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    117 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent6 ratings
  18. ManicTime icon
     167 likes

    ManicTime automatically records your computer usage. It remembers which apps you've used and for how long. It will also remember which web sites you've visited and which documents you've worked on.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU
    Tag for a Time Period
    Tools and Settings
    Day Time-Report
    +1
    Features: Free & Professional Version
    4.0
    Very Good9 ratings
  19. Zenkit icon
     216 likes

    Zenkit is a flexible, collaborative SaaS platform for project management and database building. Organize, track data and share tasks with team or build custom systems like a CRM or financial planner.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Zenkit screenshot 1
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    +7
    Zenkit screenshot 3
    190 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent8 ratings
  20. Fastmail icon
     81 likes

    Secure email hosting with webmail, IMAP, and POP protocols, ideal for individuals and businesses. Includes junk mail protection, file sharing, and 1Password integration.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • AU flagAustralia
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    Inbox
    Alias
    +6
    Calendar
    89 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good12 ratings