The apps I use everyday

I have a low-end computer and I love free software, this is the list of software I use on my laptop.

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  1. Seems obvious, but I use it ALL THE TIME to look after applications, check if they are open-source, their core functionalities, reviews, alternatives, comments, etc. I also like to discover new apps this way!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    AlternativeTo Dashboard with News and New App Releases
    AlternativeTo Dashboard with News and New App Releases - Dark Mode
    AlternativeTo Dashboard with New Interesting Alternatives, Tech News and People Looking for
    +17
    AlternativeTo Dashboard with New Interesting Alternatives, Tech News and People Looking for - Dark Mode
  2. It's a userscript manager, It's easier and less power-consuming than using extensions, you can customize the code of all scripts, create new ones, etc. If you don't already know about it, go check out userscripts, they are really nice to use!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Popup menu
    Userscript manager
    Settings
  3. Another security extension.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    HTTPS Everywhere screenshot 1
    HTTPS Everywhere screenshot 1
    HTTPS Everywhere screenshot 2
    +1
    HTTPS Everywhere screenshot 3
  4. I want to keep my eyes so I use this extension to have a dark theme everywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Thunderbird
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Dark Reader screenshot 1
    Dark Reader screenshot 1
    Dark Reader screenshot 2
    +1
    Dark Reader screenshot 3
  5. Probably the best ad-blocker you can find. I love this one, you can also block things a more advanced way as well and the app is really customizable. While being very easy to use when you don't care about customizing stuff.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1
  6. Even if it's maybe not written on alternativeto, the app is open-source as well! Very good app. I was using Atom before but Atom is way more power consuming than this app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Snapcraft
    Visual Studio Code screenshot 1
    Visual Studio Code screenshot 1
    Visual Studio Code screenshot 2
    +2
    Visual Studio Code screenshot 3
  7. OpenSCAD icon
     Like

    I was using Freecad before but I prefer this software anyway.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
    OpenSCAD screenshot 1
    OpenSCAD screenshot 1
    OpenSCAD screenshot 2
    +3
    Rendering a model
  8. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    LibreOffice Writer on Linux
    LibreOffice Calc on Linux
    Main menu (old version)
    +8
    LibreOffice Writer on Windows 7
  9. Kdenlive icon
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    One of the best video editing software I ever used.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Logging
    Editing
    Audio
    +2
    Effects
  10. Cura icon
     Like

    This is the app I use to print 3D models

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Cura screenshot 1
    Cura screenshot 1
  11. Xubuntu icon
     Like

    I tried multiple distros before but this one is the best visually and for my hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Xubuntu 19.10
    Xubuntu Desktop
  12. Tilix icon
     Like

    Good terminal, I like the splits of the terminal so much.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Tilix screenshot 1
    Tilix screenshot 1
    Tilix screenshot 2
    +2
    Tilix screenshot 3
  13. My email manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Thunderbird screenshot 1
    Thunderbird screenshot 1
    Thunderbird screenshot 2
    +8
    Thunderbird screenshot 3
  14. Discord icon
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    One of the only closed-source I use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Desktop UI
    Desktop UI Color Customization
    Cross Platform Video Chat and Screensharing
    +8
    Phone UI
  15. I like the minimalist style of ghostwriter, I use Ghostwriter like I would use Libreoffice Writer or MS Word.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    ghostwriter screenshot 1
    ghostwriter screenshot 1
    ghostwriter screenshot 2
    +1
    ghostwriter screenshot 3
  16. I use this web browser because I cannot handle apps that are based on Chromium on my computer and because Firefox is simply amazing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
    Firefox Desktop (Dark Theme)
    Firefox iOS (Light Theme)
    +7
    Firefox iOS (Dark Theme)
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