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  1. Wikipedia icon
     1634 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

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • MediaWiki
    The home page of Wikipedia.
    The main page of the English Wikipedia.
    The article for AlternativeTo on Wikipedia.
    +2
    The main page of the English Wikipedia (Android).
    4.1
    Very Good47 reviews
  2. Anki icon
     681 likes

    Anki is a program which makes remembering things easy. Because it is a lot more efficient than traditional study methods, you can either greatly decrease your time spent studying, or greatly increase the amount you learn.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    A simple card on Mac
    A card on Windows
    Learning French phonology with minimal pair cards
    +11
    Type the answer to check your spelling
    223 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good31 reviews
  3. Zim icon
     510 likes

    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Zim screenshot 1
    Graphviz graph using Diagram plugin
    Formatting options available
    +1
    Hiding all toolbars and statusbar for maximum screen space
    316 alternatives
    3.8
    Good25 reviews
  4. Wolfram Alpha icon
     493 likes

    Wolfram Alpha is a "Computational Knowledge Engine" - different from a search engine, it answers factual queries directly by computing the answer from structured data, rather than providing a list of documents or web pages that might contain the answer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    +2
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    59 alternatives
  5. DeepL Translator icon
     195 likes

    Leading online translator with neural networks capturing subtle nuances, blind-tested to outperform competitors 3:1. Secure data compliance with EU laws.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • ONLYOFFICE
    DeepL Translator screenshot 1
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    +1
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    128 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good31 reviews
  6. Search engine of shadow libraries: books, papers, comics, magazines. Z-Library, Library Genesis, Sci-Hub. Fully resilient through open source code and data. Spread the word: everyone is welcome here!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Anna’s Archive screenshot 1
    Anna’s Archive screenshot 1
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    +1
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    15 alternatives
  7. Stellarium icon
     372 likes

    Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    The dance of the planets above ESO headquarters, near Munich.
    Constellation lines & art are available for multiple cultures
    57 alternatives
  8. SpeedCrunch icon
     291 likes

    SpeedCrunch is a free, fast, high precision open source algebraic calculator with an intuitive interface and many features, such as variables, syntax highlighting, functions, persistent input history & more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Dark Mode
    A built-in formula book allows to you to review and insert commonly used formulas, such as the volume of a cone.
    on kde
    +2
    on mac osx
    130 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good18 reviews
  9. Kiwix icon
     111 likes

    Kiwix enables you to have the whole Wikipedia at hand wherever you go! You don't need Internet, everything is stored on your computer, USB flash drive or DVD!.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Kiwix viewing a page on Paris
    23 alternatives
  10. Safari icon
     556 likes

    The best browser for your Mac is the one that comes with your Mac. Safari is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers. Handy tools help you save, find, and share your favorite sites. Built-in privacy features help keep your browsing your business.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Safari on Mac, iOS, and iPadOS
    Safari on Mac
    Safari Light Theme on Mac
    +4
    Safari Dark Theme on Mac
    198 alternatives
    2.9
    Poor24 reviews
  11. Ibis Wiki icon
     23 likes

    Ibis is a federated encyclopedia which uses the ActivityPub protocol, just like Mastodon or Lemmy. Users can create, browse, edit articles and use many other features. If you want to start a wiki for a TV series, a video game, or an open source project, then Ibis is for you!

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • PostgreSQL
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    30 alternatives
  12. Quarkdown icon
     24 likes

    Quarkdown is a modern Markdown-based typesetting system, designed around the key concept of versatility, by seamlessly compiling a project into a print-ready book or an interactive presentation. All through an incredibly powerful Turing-complete extension of Markdown, ensuring...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Markdown
    • Kotlin
    Quarkdown screenshot 1
    Quarkdown screenshot 1
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    +1
    Quarkdown screenshot 3
    12 alternatives
  13. Grammarly icon
     244 likes

    Offers real-time grammar checks, generative AI drafting, and comprehensive feedback on clarity, tone, and style for confident and polished writing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Safari
    • Microsoft Word
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Grammarly screenshot 1
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    +2
    Grammarly screenshot 3
    146 alternatives
    3.5
    Good22 reviews
  14. KiCad icon
     122 likes

    KiCad is an open source software suite for electronic design automation (EDA) - designing schematics of electronic circuits and printed circuit boards (PCB). KiCad is developed by Jean-Pierre Charras. And features an integrated environment between schematic capture, bill of...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Docker
    PcbNew - Editor
    PcbNew - 3D Viewer
    Eeschema - Component Options
    +5
    Eeschema - Footprint Picker
    59 alternatives
  15. Introducing Fossify Calculator – your versatile and efficient tool for all your calculation needs. Enjoy a stylish, modern design paired with powerful functionality, perfect for both simple calculations and more complex tasks like currency conversion.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
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    61 alternatives
  16. LyX icon
     203 likes

    LyX is a document processor that encourages an approach to writing based on the structure of your documents (WYSIWYM) and not simply their appearance (WYSIWYG). LyX combines the power and flexibility of TeX/LaTeX with the ease of use of a GUI.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Chrome OS
    LyX screenshot 1
    Inserting special mathematical symbols
    Template for Beamer a short presentation
    +3
    Documentation with table of contents panel
    46 alternatives
  17. GoldenDict icon
     214 likes

    GoldenDict is an open-source dictionary program for PC computers that gives translations of words and phrases for different languages. It allows use of several popular dictionary file formats simultaneously.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    A feathery thing
    Chaining dictionaries
    Scan popup in action
    +7
    A mighty animal
    64 alternatives