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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon
     7774 likes

    Open-source browser with Gecko engine, supporting HTML add-ons and providing privacy features like Enhanced Tracking Protection and third-party cookie blocking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2008

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
    More protection from the start
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
    Firefox Desktop (Dark Theme)
    +8
    Firefox iOS (Light Theme)
    273 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good283 ratings
  2. VLC Media Player icon
     7953 likes

    Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Haiku
    • Android TV
    • OpenAPK
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Xbox
    • Android Auto
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    VLC Media Player screenshot 1
    VLC Media Player screenshot 1
    VLC Media Player screenshot 2
    +4
    VLC Media Player screenshot 3
    210 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good204 ratings
  3. Bitwarden icon
     1517 likes

    Open-source password manager with AES-256 encryption and device sync. Store and access encrypted logins across platforms like iOS and Android.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Tor Browser
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Opera
    • Chocolatey
    • Mono
    • Brave
    • AppImage
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • US flagUnited States
    Bitwarden screenshot 1
    Bitwarden screenshot 1
    Bitwarden screenshot 2
    +11
    Bitwarden screenshot 3
    278 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent166 ratings
  4. Obsidian icon
     1276 likes

    Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • AppImage
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • CA flagCanada
    Obsidian screenshot 1
    Obsidian screenshot 1
    Obsidian screenshot 2
    +6
    Obsidian screenshot 3
    401 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent124 ratings
  5. LocalSend icon
     519 likes

    Free open-source tool offers secure, end-to-end encrypted file and message sharing over local networks across major desktop and mobile operating systems.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
    • OpenAPK
    • Linux
    • AppImage
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Arch Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    LocalSend screenshot 1
    LocalSend screenshot 1
    LocalSend screenshot 2
    +5
    LocalSend screenshot 3
    172 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent62 ratings
  6. Signal icon
     1501 likes

    An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • OpenAPK
    • US flagUnited States
    Signal screenshot 1
    Signal screenshot 1
    Signal screenshot 2
    +6
    Signal screenshot 3
    277 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent101 ratings
  7. Steam icon
     2557 likes

    Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a wide range of games and related media entirely over the internet, stretching from one-man independent efforts to some of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    • US flagUnited States
    Steam screenshot 1
    Steam screenshot 1
    Steam screenshot 2
    +4
    Steam Store
    69 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent61 ratings
  8. Brave icon
     1339 likes

    Fast, secure browser with built-in ad block, privacy controls, and global tracking protections. Optimizes data, speed, and battery life.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • F-Droid
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • US flagUnited States
    Brave screenshot 1
    Brave screenshot 1
    Brave screenshot 2
    +4
    Brave screenshot 3
    280 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good167 ratings
  9. Proton Mail icon
     1160 likes

    Secure Swiss-based email with end-to-end encryption and zero third-party access. Available across devices, offering a free version to promote privacy.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • OpenAPK
    • Tor
    • CH flagSwitzerland
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    Proton Mail screenshot 1
    Proton Mail screenshot 2
    +9
    Proton Mail screenshot 3
    116 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good100 ratings
  10. CoMaps icon
     206 likes

    CoMaps is a new community-driven map app project born out of the desire to create a truly open, transparent, and community-focused navigation app.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Obtainium
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    • Apple Car Play
    • Global
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    63 alternatives
    4.9
    Excellent21 ratings
  11. Nextcloud icon
     1270 likes

    On-premises file sync, universal access, integrated collaboration, real-time communication with privacy and data control focus.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Nextcloud screenshot 1
    Nextcloud screenshot 1
    Simple and powerful file sync & share
    +5
    Simple upload even for people who don’t have Nextcloud
    190 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent64 ratings
  12. Dropbox icon
     5593 likes

    Put your files into your Dropbox on one computer, and they'll be instantly available on any of your other computers that also have Dropbox installed. Because copies of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers, you can also access them from any computer or mobile...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Dropbox screenshot 1
    Dropbox screenshot 1
    Dropbox screenshot 2
    +5
    Website Home Page
    345 alternatives
    3.6
  13. Google Chrome icon
     5045 likes

    Web browser built on an open-source platform featuring multiple account support, integrated password manager, dark mode, real-time translation, and seamless cross-device syncing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2008

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Chocolatey
    • US flagUnited States
    Google Chrome screenshot 1
    Google Chrome screenshot 1
    Google Chrome screenshot 2
    +12
    Google Chrome screenshot 3
    116 alternatives
  14. Joplin icon
     957 likes

    Open source note-taking app with Markdown support, to-do integration, and synchronization with cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Joplin screenshot 1
    Joplin screenshot 1
    Joplin screenshot 2
    +7
    Joplin screenshot 3
    261 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent99 ratings
  15. Telegram icon
     2165 likes

    Experience instant messaging with remarkable speed and robust security. Join massive group chats or channels. Enjoy free and advanced features.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
    • AE flagUnited Arab Emirates
    Telegram Desktop
    Telegram iOS #1
    Telegram iOS #2
    +17
    Telegram iOS #3
    348 alternatives
  16. Vivaldi icon
     1337 likes

    Highly customizable browser with built-in ad and tracker blockers, Chromium compatibility, advanced tab management, cross-device sync, and strong privacy features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • NO flagNorway
    Vivaldi screenshot 1
    Vivaldi screenshot 1
    Vivaldi screenshot 2
    +42
    Vivaldi screenshot 3
    210 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good108 ratings
  17. ONLYOFFICE icon
     733 likes

    Open-source suite for editing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and PDF files with co-editing modes, plugin support, AI assistant, and integration across 40+ platforms.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU
    OnlyOffice 9.3 Document running in Windows 11
    OnlyOffice 9.3 Spreadsheet running in Windows 11
    ONLYOFFICE screenshot 2
    +13
    ONLYOFFICE screenshot 3
    113 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good69 ratings
  18. Google Drive icon
     2477 likes

    Cloud service for file storage and sync, integrated with Google Docs suite, facilitating collaboration and offering scalable storage solutions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Google Drive screenshot 1
    Google Drive screenshot 1
    Google Drive screenshot 2
    +7
    Google Drive screenshot 3
    287 alternatives
    3.8
  19. Wikipedia icon
     1702 likes

    Free content, multilingual online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers through a model of open collaboration, using a wiki-based editing system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • OpenAPK
    • MediaWiki
    • visionOS
    • US flagUnited States
    Wikipedia screenshot 1
    Wikipedia screenshot 1
    Wikipedia screenshot 2
    +5
    The home page of Wikipedia.
    68 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good47 ratings
  20. Element icon
     851 likes

    A secure collaboration app with end-to-end encryption and interoperability across web, desktop, and mobile. Includes chat, voice, and video calls.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Cloudron
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Element screenshot 1
    Element screenshot 1
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
    +3
    Collaboration widgets
    369 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good45 ratings
  21. Mastodon icon
     642 likes

    Federated and open-source social network with no ads, 500-character limit, custom emojis, and content warnings, emphasizing privacy and personal interaction.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Cloudron
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Screenshot of the Mastodon web interface
    Social networking, back in your hands
    You're in control. You decide who you see in your home feed. No surprises.
    +6
    Build an audience. Connect with diverse folks across thousands of servers.
    151 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good72 ratings
  22. Spotify icon
     2889 likes

    Stream millions of tracks online with genre, playlist, artist, and album browsing. Get offline listening and ad-free experience with Premium.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2008

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Android Wear
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • Android TV
    • Tizen OS
    • Roku
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Spotify screenshot 1
    Spotify screenshot 1
    Spotify screenshot 2
    +12
    Spotify screenshot 3
    310 alternatives
    3.7
  23. ChatGPT icon
     756 likes

    ChatGPT is a generative artificial intelligence chatbot created by OpenAI and launched in November 2022. It is built on large language models (LLMs), enabling it to understand and generate human-like text, images, and even speech.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • US flagUnited States
    ChatGPT screenshot 1
    ChatGPT screenshot 1
    ChatGPT screenshot 2
    +1
    ChatGPT screenshot 3
    659 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good69 ratings