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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon
     7779 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)
    274 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good283 ratings
  2. VLC Media Player icon
     7955 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
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    +4
    VLC Media Player screenshot 3
    212 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good204 ratings
  3. Bitwarden icon
     1519 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
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    Bitwarden screenshot 1
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    +11
    Bitwarden screenshot 3
    278 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent166 ratings
  4. Thunderbird icon
     2653 likes

    Cross-platform email client providing POP/IMAP support, robust filtering, multiple accounts, and chat. Extendable via add-ons with RSS/Atom, etc.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Obtainium
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    Thunderbird screenshot 1
    Thunderbird screenshot 1
    Thunderbird screenshot 2
    +7
    Thunderbird screenshot 3
    110 alternatives
  5. LocalSend icon
     521 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
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    +5
    LocalSend screenshot 3
    174 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent63 ratings
  6. Signal icon
     1503 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
    279 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent101 ratings
  7. Brave icon
     1341 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
    282 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good167 ratings
  8. Krita icon
     1513 likes

    A free, open-source painting program for professional artists offering customizable UI, 9 brush engines, layer support, and color management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • AppImage
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    Krita screenshot 1
    Krita screenshot 1
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    +6
    Main Window
    172 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent65 ratings
  9. CoMaps icon
     208 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
  10. Nextcloud icon
     1272 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
    191 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent64 ratings
  11. Joplin icon
     959 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
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    Joplin screenshot 1
    Joplin screenshot 2
    +7
    Joplin screenshot 3
    268 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent99 ratings
  12. 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
    371 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good45 ratings
  13. Mastodon icon
     643 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.
    152 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good72 ratings
  14. Wikipedia icon
     1703 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
  15. NewPipe icon
     733 likes

    Lightweight and open-source app for YouTube, PeerTube, SoundCloud, and more. No Google Account needed, supports 4K and background audio streaming with downloads.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
    • OpenAPK
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    NewPipe screenshot 1
    NewPipe screenshot 1
    NewPipe screenshot 2
    +12
    NewPipe screenshot 3
    181 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent63 ratings
  16. Kodi icon
     1572 likes

    Open-source media player supporting Linux to iOS, highly customizable with plug-ins, supports 4K and diverse formats, privacy-centric and ad-free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Fire TV
    • Apple TV
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Xbox
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
    Kodi screenshot 1
    Kodi screenshot 1
    Kodi screenshot 2
    +8
    Kodi screenshot 3
    110 alternatives
    3.6
  17. KDE Connect icon
     439 likes

    Facilitates device communication, enabling notifications, SMS replies, file sharing, and remote control across multiple operating systems.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenAPK
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    KDE Connect screenshot 1
    System Settings Module
    KDE Connect screenshot 2
    +4
    KDE Connect screenshot 3
    126 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good37 ratings
  18. Proton VPN icon
     588 likes

    Swiss-based VPN that ensures online privacy with a high-speed network, advanced encryption, and no-logs policy, offering a free version. Supports multiple platforms and unblocks content worldwide.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • CH flagSwitzerland
    Proton VPN screenshot 1
    Proton VPN screenshot 1
    Proton VPN on Fedora
    +7
    Proton VPN screenshot 3
    249 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good65 ratings
  19. Free, open-source, local-first task manager and time tracker for desktop, web, Android and iOS, with Pomodoro focus and optional self-hosted sync.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
    • Obtainium
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Task List and Calendar Panel side by side
    The task list view
    Scheduel Page with some tasks
    +3
    Customizable boards (Kanban, Eisenhower Matrix, etc.)
    418 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent52 ratings
  20. RustDesk icon
     327 likes

    Open source tool for secure remote access and screen sharing, supporting cross-platform use and self-hosting for complete data control.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • OpenAPK
    • SG flagSingapore
    RustDesk screenshot 1
    Main window
    RustDesk screenshot 2
    +2
    File transfer window
    164 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good34 ratings
  21. Aegis Authenticator is a free, secure and open source app to manage your 2-step verification tokens for your online services.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
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    Aegis Authenticator screenshot 3
    65 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent60 ratings
  22. Protect your accounts with Proton Authenticator, a private and secure cross-device two-factor authentication (2FA) that works offline. Created by Proton, the creators of Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • CH flagSwitzerland
    Proton Authenticator screenshot 1
    Proton Authenticator screenshot 1
    Proton Authenticator screenshot 2
    +3
    Proton Authenticator screenshot 3
    80 alternatives
  23. Aurora Store icon
     367 likes

    Aurora Store enables you to search and download apps from the official Google Play store. You can check app descriptions, screenshots, updates, reviews, and download the APK directly from Google Play to your device.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • IN flagIndia
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    77 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent31 ratings