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  1. Thunderbird icon

    Thunderbird

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    93 alternatives to Thunderbird 

    Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform e-mail, news and instant messaging client. The project strategy is modeled after Mozilla Firefox.

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    1.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsThunderbird can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    2.  Multiple Account supportThunderbird support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    3.  Calendar IntegrationThunderbird lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
    4.  Email OrganizerThunderbird allows you to take control of your inbox by filtering and control tools.
    5.  Dark ModeThunderbird supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    6.  Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Thunderbird.
    7.  Integrated Password ManagerThunderbird lets you access all the passwords you’ve saved across your different devices.
    8.  Import/Export OPML FeedsImport and export your feed subscriptions into OPML format with Thunderbird.
    9.  PortableThunderbird can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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  2. Element icon

    Element

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Cloudron
    • F-Droid
    • FLATHUB
    260 alternatives to Element 

    Element is a secure collaboration and messaging app based on the Matrix protocol. It’s decentralised to deliver digital sovereignty, and based on an open standard for easy connections and interoperability. It is end-to-end encrypted by default.

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    1.  DecentralizedElement is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    2.  End-to-End EncryptionElement has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    3.  Privacy focusedElement is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    4.  VoiP CallsElement allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
    5.  Support for MarkDownElement supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    6.  File VersioningElement has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
    7.  No TrackingElement will not track you or use your personal data.
    8.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Element simultaneously.
    9.  DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
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  4. F-Droid icon

    F-Droid

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    82 alternatives to F-Droid 

    The F-Droid Repository is an easily-installable catalogue of free and open source apps for Android. With F-Droid, it's easy to browse and install apps on your device, and keep track of updates. You can also browse the repository with a web browser, and download the app...

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    1.  Privacy focusedF-Droid is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    2.  Ad-freeF-Droid doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    3.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in F-Droid without registration.
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  5. LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    81 alternatives to LibreOffice - Writer 

    Writer has all the features you need from a modern, full-featured word processing or desktop publishing tool.

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    1.  PortableLibreOffice - Writer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    2.  Spell CheckingLibreOffice - Writer can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
    3.  Privacy focusedLibreOffice - Writer is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    4.  Ad-freeLibreOffice - Writer doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    5.  Works OfflineLibreOffice - Writer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    6.  Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of LibreOffice - Writer.
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  6. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    53 alternatives to ONLYOFFICE 

    ONLYOFFICE is an open-source online collaborative office combining editors for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms. It is compatible with all popular formats and features maximum support for MS Office files.

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    1.  Works OfflineONLYOFFICE can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    2.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in ONLYOFFICE simultaneously.
    3.  PortableONLYOFFICE can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    4.  End-to-End EncryptionONLYOFFICE has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    5.  Dark ModeONLYOFFICE supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    6.  Ad-freeONLYOFFICE doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    7.  Privacy focusedONLYOFFICE is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
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  8. MPV icon

    MPV

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    89 alternatives to MPV 

    MPV is an audio and movie player based on MPlayer and mplayer2. It supports a wide variety of video file formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types.

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    1.  LightweightMPV consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Command line interfaceMPV either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMPV can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
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  9. Godot Engine icon

    Godot Engine

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • FreeBSD
    161 alternatives to Godot Engine 

    Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that users can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.

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    1.  LightweightGodot Engine consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  PortableGodot Engine can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    3.  Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Godot Engine, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
    4.  MultiplayerGodot Engine offers a game mode for more than one player.
    5.  Support for scriptingGodot Engine supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
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  10. Aurora Store icon

    Aurora Store

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    75 alternatives to Aurora Store 

    Aurora Store is an unofficial, FOSS client to Google's Play Store with an elegant design. Not only does Aurora Store download, update, and search for apps like the Play Store, it also empowers the user with new features.

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    1.  No TrackingAurora Store will not track you or use your personal data.
    2.  Privacy focusedAurora Store is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  Ad-freeAurora Store doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    4.  Dark ModeAurora Store supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    5.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Aurora Store without registration.
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  11. Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.

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    1.  No TrackingFedora will not track you or use your personal data.
    2.  Privacy focusedFedora is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  Ad-freeFedora doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    4.  LightweightFedora consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    5.  Rolling ReleaseFedora supports updates that are continuously rolled out, rather than in batches of versions.
    Fedora 23 (GNOME)
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  12. Jellyfin icon

    Jellyfin

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HP webOS
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Ungoogled Chromium
    • Mopidy
    • Cloudron
    • Kodi
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
    • Firefox
    30 alternatives to Jellyfin 

    Jellyfin is a personal media server and client. The Jellyfin project was started as a result of Emby's decision to take their code closed-source, as well as various philosophical differences with the core developers.

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    1.  Ad-freeJellyfin doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsJellyfin can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    3.  Dark ModeJellyfin supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    4.  Works OfflineJellyfin can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    5.  Privacy focusedJellyfin is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    6.  Kids ModeJellyfin allows you to create and manage your kids' profiles in order to protect them.
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  13. Strawberry icon

    Strawberry

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    220 alternatives to Strawberry 

    Strawberry is a music player and music collection organizer. It is a fork of Clementine released in 2018 aimed at music collectors and audiophiles. The name is inspired by the band Strawbs. It's written in C++ using the Qt framework.

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    1.  LightweightStrawberry consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Lossless AudioStrawberry has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
    3.  Privacy focusedStrawberry is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    4.  Works OfflineStrawberry can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    5.  Goal Setting Strawberry can set individual or group goals to meet over a particular period.
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  14. FreeTube is an open source desktop YouTube player built with privacy in mind. Use YouTube without advertisments and prevent Google tracking from you with their cookies and JavaScript. Available for Windows, Mac & Linux thanks to Electron.

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    1.  Ad-freeFreeTube doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  Privacy focusedFreeTube is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in FreeTube without registration.
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  15. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    137 alternatives to RetroArch 

    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

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    1.  Controller SupportRetroArch supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
    2.  Dark ModeRetroArch supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    Main view
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  16. This is a ToDo List / Time Tracker / Personal Jira Task Manager for Linux, MacOS and Windows to make you work super productively.

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    1.  Task Time TrackingKeep a record of time spent on a task with Super Productivity.
    2.  Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in Super Productivity to stay focused and productive.
    3.  Works OfflineSuper Productivity can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    4.  Privacy focusedSuper Productivity is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    5.  LightweightSuper Productivity consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    6.  Dark ModeSuper Productivity supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    7.  Support for MarkDownSuper Productivity supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    8.  Recurring TasksSuper Productivity supports scheduling a task to recur at any frequency, such as daily or weekly.
    9.  No TrackingSuper Productivity will not track you or use your personal data.
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  17. Video game library manager and launcher with support for 3rd party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin and Uplay, providing one unified interface for your games.

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    1.  Multiple Account supportPlaynite support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsPlaynite can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    3.  Support for scriptingPlaynite supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
    4.  Controller SupportPlaynite supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
    5.  PortablePlaynite can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    6.  DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
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