Open-Source Everything

dataculi16 appsUpdated Feb 25, 2020

LibreOffice
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Free and open-source office suite with advanced word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics, math formula editor, and database tools.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Word Processor
Spreadsheet App
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Flatpak
OpenAPK
+11
da
dataculi’s note
LibreOffice is an alternative office suit to Microsoft office. It includes Writer (word docs), Calc (spreadsheets), Impress (presentations), Draw (vector graphics and diagrams), Math (math formulas), and Base (database management). Online functionality is still in development.

Other good options to check out are Apache OpenOffice and CalligraSuite.
Audacity
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Free open-source multi-track audio editor and recorder with 32-bit float processing. Supports many formats and plugins for Windows, macOS, Linux.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Audio Recorder
Audio Editor
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
AppImageHub
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
+6
da
dataculi’s note
For almost anything related to sound/music.
OpenStreetMap
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Browse, search and edit worldwide map data for roads, paths, places, buildings and natural features, then reuse it under an open data licence.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Map Service
Platforms
Online
da
dataculi’s note
Alternative to Google/Apple Maps. Crowd-sourced
MediaGoblin
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MediaGoblin is a free software media publishing platform that anyone can run. You can think of it as a decentralized alternative to Flickr, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Photo Manager
Video Sharing Tool
Platforms
Linux
BSD
Self-Hosted
Sandstorm
+2
da
dataculi’s note
Like a decentralized version of Imgur/Flickr/Soundcloud/YouTube/etc
Scribus
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Open-source DTP tool with flexible layouts, typesetting, CMYK support, and interactive PDFs, ideal for creating newspapers and brochures.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Desktop Publisher
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Oracle Solaris
Flatpak
+2
da
dataculi’s note
Good alternative to Microsoft Publisher and just as feature-rich.
Mastodon
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Federated and open-source social network with no ads, 500-character limit, custom emojis, and content warnings, emphasizing privacy and personal interaction.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Social Network
Microblog
Platforms
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
OpenAPK
Cloudron
+6
da
dataculi’s note
It's like an open-source, federated version of Twitter/Tumblr with no ads and secret algorithms.
wallabag
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Open-source, self-hosted tool that extracts articles, offers offline mobile reading, powerful filters, migration from other services, and multiple download formats.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Read It Later Tool
Text to Speech Service
Platforms
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Cloudron
Opera
Mozilla Firefox
+5
Hyphanet
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Hyphanet (former Freenet) is free software which lets you anonymously share files, browse and publish "freesites".
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Anonymizing Network
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
gPodder
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gPodder downloads and manages free audio and video content ("podcasts") for you. Listen directly on your computer or on your mobile devices.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Podcast Player
Podcast Manager
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
Xfce
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dataculi’s note
Open-source podcast/audio subscription software
OpenShot
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Free, open-source video editor featuring cross-platform support, unlimited tracks, trim and slice tools, 3D animated titles, and video effects for editing projects.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Video Editor
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
Haiku
Flatpak
Snapcraft
Chrome OS
+4
Minds
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A free, open-source platform enabling decentralized and centralized social networking. Supporting free speech, monetization, and the sharing of various media.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Social Network
Microblog
Platforms
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
+8
Playnite
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Open-source game library manager unifying PC and emulated titles from platforms including Steam, GOG, and Origin with customizable plugins and themes.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Game Library Manager
Platforms
Windows
+1
da
dataculi’s note
You can call it an open-source alternative to Steam and Origin. It's just a library manager, but the coolest part is it'll let you manage your libraries across Steam, GOG, Origin, etc all from one interface.
Avidemux
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Linear video editor for basic cutting, filtering, encoding, scripting, and batch processing; supports many formats but not for non-linear or montage editing.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Video Editor
Video Converter
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
Haiku
+4
AutoHotkey
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An open-source Windows scripting language enabling task automation through hotkeys, macros, and keystrokes, useful for creating custom forms and automating data entry.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Task Automation App
Text Expander
Platforms
Windows
+1
da
dataculi’s note
Write scripts and tie certain actions to specific hotkeys. Gives you a lot of power to customize your computer.
Blender
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Free open-source 3D software for modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and simulation.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
3D Modeler
3D Animator
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
Steam
Flatpak
+9
da
dataculi’s note
Not only is it open-sourced, but it's probably one of the best software for 3D modelling period.
Kdenlive
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Intuitive multi-track video editor with robust hardware-accelerated support; offers chroma key, color grading, and extensive audio/video format compatibility.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Video Editor
Animated GIF Creator
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
KDE Plasma
Snapcraft
Flathub
Flatpak
+2