Best of each Category

This is a list I wanted to make, to show you the biggest collection of the best apps I found in each category. These are the programs that I personally use in daily basis. (Included sections are Windows Programs, Browser Extensions, Android Apps.)

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SoftwareMasterList by SoftwareMaster, last updated 2021-06-16
  1. Windows Programs

  2. Chromium icon
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    The best and most lightweight chromium browser with all the essentials features included.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    Start Page
    Settings
    Addons Shop
  3. A feature-rich, simple-to-use app seamlessly integrated with a clean, minimal and modern user interface.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ImageGlass screenshot 1
    ImageGlass screenshot 1
    ImageGlass screenshot 2
    +1
    ImageGlass screenshot 3
  4. Dopamine icon
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    Dopamine is an audio player which tries to make organizing and listening to music as simple and pretty as possible. It can play wav, mp3, ogg vorbis, flac, wma and m4a/aac.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dopamine screenshot 1
    Now playing
    System tray controls
  5. Picard is the next generation MusicBrainz tagging application. This new tagging concept is album oriented, as opposed to track/file oriented like the ClassicTagger was. Picard is written in Python, which is a cross-platform language, and makes use of cross-platform libraries -...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
    • PortableApps.com
    Main
  6. MPC-HC icon
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    Open-source media player offering video and audio format support, no ads, and community-driven development. Features include dark theme, codec support, and YouTube compatibility.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    MPC-HC screenshot 1
    MPC-HC screenshot 1
    MPC-HC screenshot 2
    +5
    MPC-HC screenshot 3
  7. The Standard variant is recommended which also includes the MPC-HC program.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Select Components
    Select Additional Tasks
    File Associations
  8. Advanced open-source torrent client with search engine, ad-free interface, OS compatibility, magnet link support, and remote control through Web UI.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    qBittorrent screenshot 1
    qBittorrent screenshot 1
    qBittorrent screenshot 2
    +6
    qBittorrent screenshot 3
  9. Jackett icon
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    Jackett works as a proxy server: it translates queries from apps Sonarr icon Sonarr Radarr icon Radarr SickChill icon SickChill CouchPotato icon CouchPotato .

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Jackett screenshot 1
  10. Lightshot icon
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    Captures customizable screen areas, enables instant online upload, sharing via short URLs, quick edits, local saves, and seamless browser add-ons.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
    LightShot's site prnt.sc or prntscr.com
    Lightshot's floating Panel and boder markers
    You can paint and write on your screen with LightShot
    +2
    Options / Generals
  11. Enjoy ad-free gaming in 1080p at 120fps on PC blockbusters, streaming via cloud supercomputers. Supports automatic updates and two-factor authentication.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    GeForce NOW screenshot 1
    GeForce NOW screenshot 1
    GeForce NOW screenshot 2
  12. Push your Internet connection to the limits and cleverly organize or synchronize download processes with this powerful application.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    Internet Download Manager screenshot 1
  13. JDownloader is a download manager, written in Java, which allows automatic download of groups of files from one-click hosting sites. JDownloader supports the use of premium accounts. Some parts, but not all, of JDownloader are open-source.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
    2019-03-11 on Mac
    2019-03-11 on Mac
    2019-03-11 on Mac
    +5
    JDownloader screenshot 3
  14. WinRAR icon
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    Compress and encrypt files with versatile software, supporting multiple formats for secure data transfer and offering efficient storage options.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • ReactOS
    WinRAR screenshot 1
    WinRAR screenshot 1
    WinRAR screenshot 2
    +5
    WinRAR screenshot 3
  15. BleachBit icon
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    Free and trusted cache cleaner.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blackberry
    • PortableApps.com
    BleachBit 1.9.3 on Windows 10 showing Firefox preview
    BleachBit 1.9.3 on Windows 10 showing the Preferences dialog
    BleachBit 0.8.2 on Ubuntu 10.10 (Kurdish translation)
  16. Free and open-source office suite with advanced word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics, math formula editor, and database tools.

    License model

    • FreeOpen 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
  17. Advanced Malware removal. Not so good real time protection though.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 1
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 1
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 2
    +8
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 3
  18. Task Manager Alternative

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Process Hacker screenshot 1
    Process Hacker screenshot 1
    Process Hacker screenshot 2
  19. Open-source HDD/SSD utility for monitoring S.M.A.R.T. values, disk temperature and other information.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    CrystalDiskInfo screenshot 1
    "Reallocated Sectors Count" in German
    More than 30 languages
  20. Graphical interface for smartctl, part of smartmontools, enabling SMART data monitoring, drive health inspection, and diagnostic tests on hard disks.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Drive information window - A failing drive, attribute list
    Drive information window - Identity information
    Test in progress
  21. Recuva icon
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    Retrieve lost files from your PC, recycle bin, or portable devices with a free and user-friendly tool offering deep scans and secure overwrites.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Recuva screenshot 1
    Recuva screenshot 1
    Recuva screenshot 2
    +3
    Recuva screenshot 3
  22. Telegram icon
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    Experience instant messaging with remarkable speed and robust security. Join massive group chats or channels. Enjoy free and advanced features.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
    Telegram Desktop
    Telegram iOS #1
    Telegram iOS #2
    +17
    Telegram iOS #3
  23. Use Speedtest® by Ookla® for an easy, one-tap connection internet performance and speed test —— accurate anywhere thanks to our massive global server network.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    Speedtest by Ookla screenshot 1
    Speedtest by Ookla screenshot 2
    Speedtest by Ookla screenshot 3
  24. Enhance Windows with a free, customizable dock for quick access to applications, featuring live reflections and dynamic animations.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Winstep Nexus screenshot 1
    Winstep Nexus screenshot 1
    Winstep Nexus screenshot 2
    +5
    Winstep Nexus screenshot 3
  25. Extensions

  26. This efficient browser add-on blocks ads, trackers, and malware by default employing various filter lists, acting as a comprehensive wide-spectrum blocker.

    License model

    • FreeOpen 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
  27. Buster icon
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    Buster is a browser extension which helps you to solve difficult captchas by completing reCAPTCHA audio challenges using speech recognition. Challenges are solved by clicking on the extension button at the bottom of the reCAPTCHA widget.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    Buster screenshot 1
    Buster screenshot 1
  28. FastForward circumvents sites which make you wait (like adf.ly), make you do something (e.g., show.co and sub2unlock.com) and even trackers (such as bit.ly and t.co)!.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    FastForward screenshot 1
    FastForward screenshot 1
  29. Check if a website is safe before you reach it via browser extensions, mobile app and API. Ratings on adult content, scams, malware, etc.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    WOT browser tab
    Google result
    Details (Bad)
    +6
    Details (Good)
  30. When viewing a product on Amazon, Price Snoop will show you just how much it costs on the other Amazon stores and allow you to navigate between them with a single click.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    Price Snoop adds an icon near each item's price.
    Placing the mouse above the icon will show a tooltip containing the alternative prices.
    Unavailable items might still be available in other countries, perhaps at a better price.
  31. Keepa icon
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    Track price history and receive alerts for price drops on Amazon products worldwide, with support for over 5 billion items and international locales.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Keepa screenshot 1
    Keepa screenshot 1
    Keepa screenshot 2
    +4
    Keepa screenshot 3
  32. Honey icon
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    From coupons to cash back, get the best of Honey right on your mobile device. That means more ways to save, more often. With our new embedded mobile browser extension, shop on store sites with Safari and we’ll automatically pop up if we find coupons.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Safari
    Honey screenshot 1
    Honey screenshot 2
    Honey screenshot 3
  33. Userscript Manager to install the Adsbypasser Script.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    Tampermonkey screenshot 1
    Tampermonkey screenshot 1
    Tampermonkey screenshot 2
    +2
    Tampermonkey screenshot 3
  34. Android

  35. Web browser built on an open-source platform featuring multiple account support, integrated password manager, dark mode, real-time translation, and seamless cross-device syncing.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PortableApps.com
    Main Window
    Settings
    Incognito Mode
    +8
    Main View (Android)
  36. Vanced is a modded version of YouTube with many features such as adblocking, background playback, PiP mode and several other customizable ones.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    YouTube Vanced screenshot 1
    YouTube Vanced screenshot 2
  37. MX Player icon
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    Powerful video and music player with advanced hardware acceleration and subtitle supports

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    MX Player screenshot 1
    MX Player screenshot 1
    MX Player screenshot 2
    +5
    MX Player screenshot 3
  38. Oto Music icon
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    A material designed offline music player for Android.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Oto Music screenshot 1
    Oto Music screenshot 2
    Oto Music screenshot 3
  39. Do you remember times when you first decided to keep your music library more tidy? You found out that the only solution was to fill in manually all songs info, one by one.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Automatic Tag Editor screenshot 1
    Automatic Tag Editor screenshot 2
    Automatic Tag Editor screenshot 3
  40. Google Photos is a photograph and video sharing and storage service by Google. It allows the users to store and share images and videos using the 15 GB free storage space of their Google Account or a Google One subscription.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Google Photos screenshot 1
    Google Photos screenshot 2
    Google Photos screenshot 3
  41. Snapseed icon
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    Snapseed is a photo enhancement and sharing app with a powerful suite of imaging filters and tools for anyone, anywhere, to transform any image into an extraordinary photo.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Snapseed screenshot 1
    Snapseed screenshot 1
    Snapseed screenshot 2
    +6
    Snapseed screenshot 3
  42. MiXplorer icon
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    MiXplorer (Mix of Explorers) is a fast, smooth, beautiful, reliable and fully-featured file manager with a simple and intuitive user interface.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    MiXplorer screenshot 1
    MiXplorer screenshot 2
    MiXplorer screenshot 3
    MiXplorer screenshot 1
    MiXplorer screenshot 2
    +13
    MiXplorer screenshot 3
  43. Best storage cleaner available for Android.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    SD Maid SE screenshot 1
    SD Maid SE screenshot 2
    SD Maid SE screenshot 3
  44. AdGuard icon
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    AdGuard is the best way to get rid of intrusive ads and online tracking, and to protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing faster, safer and more comfortable with AdGuard!.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
    AdGuard screenshot 1
    Very good app for blocking ads. Use it!
    AdGuard screenshot 2
    +4
    AdGuard screenshot 3
  45. Sync for reddit is a full-featured app for browsing the popular site reddit on the go. Featuring secure login, comments, messaging, profiles and much much more. Sync for reddit aims to provide you with the best and up-to-date reddit experience.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Sync for reddit screenshot 1
    Sync for reddit screenshot 1
    Sync for reddit screenshot 2
    +9
    Sync for reddit screenshot 3
  46. SnapTube icon
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    Enjoy fast, ad-free video and music downloads with direct MP3 saves and no registration required. SnapTube supports multiple resolutions for seamless content access.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    SnapTube screenshot 1
    SnapTube screenshot 2
  47. Today Weather is a beautiful & simple-to-use weather app that provides the world's most accurate local weather forecasts.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Today Weather screenshot 1
    Today Weather screenshot 2
    Today Weather screenshot 3
  48. Magisk icon
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    Installing Magisk will give you ROOT, a super powerful Systemless Interface, Magisk Modules support, and hide from tons of integrity tests like SafetyNet!.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Magisk screenshot 1
  49. Ultimate Tool for rooted devices.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Lucky Patcher screenshot 1
    Lucky Patcher screenshot 2
    Lucky Patcher screenshot 3
  50. Ultra powerfull application manager. Can disable trackers, freeze app, uninstall, monitor usage, launch activites and many more.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    App Manager screenshot 1
    App Manager screenshot 2
    App Manager screenshot 3
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This list was created by SoftwareMaster Jun 16, 2021 and was last updated Jun 16, 2021. The list has 58 apps.

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