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  1. Wikipedia icon
     1633 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.

    • Encyclopedia
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • MediaWiki
    The home page of Wikipedia.
    4.1
    Very Good47 reviews
  2. Anki icon
     677 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.

    A simple card on Mac
    221 alternatives
    4.3
    Very Good31 reviews
  3. Wolfram Alpha icon
     492 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.

    • Calculator
    • FreemiumProprietary
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    59 alternatives
  4. Zim icon
     509 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"...

    Zim screenshot 1
    313 alternatives
    3.8
    Good25 reviews
  5. Google Translate icon
     688 likes

    Translate instantly across 100+ languages with real-time input, voice on mobile, and offline options. Free with Google integration.

    • Translator
    • FreeProprietary
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Docs
    Google Translate screenshot 1
    65 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good9 reviews
  6. DeepL Translator icon
     194 likes

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

    • Translator
    • FreemiumProprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • ONLYOFFICE
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    124 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good31 reviews
  7. 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!.

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    14 alternatives
  8. Stellarium icon
     371 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.

    • Star Map
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    The dance of the planets above ESO headquarters, near Munich.
    56 alternatives
  9. 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.

    • Discontinued
    • Calculator
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Dark Mode
    129 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good18 reviews
  10. Kiwix icon
     110 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!.

    • Encyclopedia
    • FreeOpen Source
    • 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
  11. Duolingo icon
     352 likes

    Gamify language learning with Duolingo, offering over 30 languages for free. Practice vital skills with intelligent chatbots and community rewards.

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    269 alternatives
    3.7
    Good27 reviews
  12. 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!

    • Wiki Engine
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Online
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • PostgreSQL
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    30 alternatives
  13. 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...

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    12 alternatives
  14. Safari icon
     555 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.

    Safari on Mac, iOS, and iPadOS
    195 alternatives
    2.9
    Poor24 reviews
  15. 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.

    • Grammar Checker
    • FreemiumProprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Safari
    • Microsoft Word
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Grammarly screenshot 1
    143 alternatives
    3.5
    Good22 reviews
  16. Coursera icon
     220 likes

    Online platform with self-paced courses from universities and organizations, featuring certificates, degree programs, free and paid options, and skill development.

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    157 alternatives
  17. MediaWiki icon
     183 likes

    MediaWiki is a free software wiki package written in PHP, originally for use on Wikipedia. It is now used by several other projects of the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation and by many other wikis.

    • Wiki Engine
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • Sandstorm
    MediaWiki screenshot 1
    86 alternatives
    3.8
    Good6 reviews
  18. 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.

    • Calculator
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
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    60 alternatives
  19. LyX icon
     202 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.

    • LaTeX Editor
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Chrome OS
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    45 alternatives