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everything possibly linux really

  1. Audacious icon
     Like

    Free, open-source audio player for Unix-like systems offering high audio quality, support for multiple codecs, Internet radio, plugins, and customizable interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • Xfce
    • OpenBSD
    Audacious screenshot 1
  2. 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 -...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
    • PortableApps.com
    Main
    cntchngusrnme’s note

    tag your local music files

Gaming

  1. LACT icon
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    Controls AMD, Nvidia and Intel GPUs on Linux with power, thermal, and fan curve monitoring, overclocking, voltage adjustment, and power state configuration for enhanced management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    LACT screenshot 1
    LACT screenshot 1
    LACT screenshot 2
    +3
    LACT screenshot 3
  2. This is a screen recorder that has minimal impact on system performance by recording a monitor using the GPU only, similar to shadowplay on windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    GPU Screen Recorder screenshot 1
    GPU Screen Recorder screenshot 1
    GPU Screen Recorder screenshot 2
    +2
    GPU Screen Recorder screenshot 3
    cntchngusrnme’s note

    OR steam game recording

  3. Steam icon
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    Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a wide range of games and related media entirely over the internet, stretching from one-man independent efforts to some of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    Steam screenshot 1
    Steam screenshot 1
    Steam screenshot 2
    +4
    Steam Store
  4. Lutris icon
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    Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux. It allows you to gather and manage (install, configure and launch) all your games acquired from any source, in a single interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    Lutris screenshot 1
    Lutris' main window
    cntchngusrnme’s note

    for all your non-steam games

  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • itch.io
    • Meta Quest
    Godot Engine screenshot 1
    Fully-dedicated 2D engine
    XR (VR and AR) support
    +6
    Gorgeous 3D graphics
  6. Xonotic icon
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    Xonotic is a free (GPL), fast-paced first-person multiplayer shooter that works on Windows, OS X and Linux. The project is geared towards providing addictive arena shooter gameplay which is all spawned and driven by the community itself.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Xonotic screenshot 1
    Xonotic screenshot 1
    Xonotic screenshot 2
    +3
    Quake Mod Coop server
    cntchngusrnme’s note

    a simple quake like game to test 3D games on your system

Messaging

  1. Element icon
     Like

    A secure collaboration app with end-to-end encryption and interoperability across web, desktop, and mobile. Includes chat, voice, and video calls.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Cloudron
    Element screenshot 1
    Element screenshot 1
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
    +3
    Collaboration widgets
  2. Vesktop icon
     Like

    Tailored Discord app enhancing performance and Linux compatibility, offering efficient experience with pre-installed Vencord and data security.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
    Main chat window
    Integrated Vencord plugin settings
  3. Instant messaging with text, voice, video calling, screen sharing, privacy controls, customizable permissions, moderation, bots, and open-source design.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
    Stoat Chat screenshot 1
    User settings page, on "Appearance" tab
    Server view
    +3
    Home page of the app

And more

  1. RustDesk icon
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    Open source tool for secure remote access and screen sharing, supporting cross-platform use and self-hosting for complete data control.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • OpenAPK
    RustDesk screenshot 1
    Main window
    RustDesk screenshot 2
    +2
    File transfer window
  2. HandBrake icon
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    An open-source multithreaded video transcoder, HandBrake compresses and converts digital media, supporting MP4, MKV formats, and offers hardware-accelerated conversion.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    HandBrake screenshot 1
    HandBrake screenshot 1
    HandBrake screenshot 2
  3. Qalculate! is a multi-purpose cross-platform desktop calculator. It is simple to use but provides power and versatility normally reserved for complicated math packages, as well as useful tools for everyday needs (such as currency conversion and percent calculation).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main window
    History
    Keypad
    +7
    Programming
  4. LocalSend icon
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    Free open-source tool offers secure, end-to-end encrypted file and message sharing over local networks across major desktop and mobile operating systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
    • OpenAPK
    • Linux
    • AppImage
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Arch Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    LocalSend screenshot 1
    LocalSend screenshot 1
    LocalSend screenshot 2
    +5
    LocalSend screenshot 3
  5. Inkscape icon
     Like

    Open source vector graphics editor supporting SVG with features like custom brushes, pressure sensitivity, and layer management across multiple platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    Inkscape screenshot 1
    Inkscape screenshot 1
    Inkscape screenshot 2
    +8
    Inkscape screenshot 3
  6. QDirStat icon
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    QDirStat is a graphical disk usage utility. The successor of KDirStat icon KDirStat without any KDE dependencies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    QDirStat screenshot 1
    QDirStat screenshot 1
    QDirStat screenshot 2
    +3
    QDirStat screenshot 3
  7. Comprehensive software providing screen recording and live streaming on Mac, Windows, and Linux with powerful encoding support and unlimited scenes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    OBS Studio screenshot 1
    OBS Studio screenshot 1
    OBS Studio screenshot 2
    +8
    OBS Studio screenshot 3
  8. Mixxx icon
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    Mixxx integrates the tools DJs need to perform creative live mixes with digital music files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    Mixxx screenshot 1
    Mixxx screenshot 1
  9. chezmoi icon
     Like

    Dotfiles manager through a version control system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    • Mac
  10. Open-source, ad-free torrent client offering a polished user interface, integrated multi-site search, RSS support, remote web control, and cross-platform availability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
    Main window (General tab collapsed)
    Main window (General tab expanded)
    Options dialog
    +1
    Search engine
  11. Signal icon
     Like

    An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • OpenAPK
    Signal screenshot 1
    Signal screenshot 1
    Signal screenshot 2
    +6
    Signal screenshot 3
  12. Software for creating musical ideas, turning them into songs, and performing them, featuring Arrangement and Session Views for fast music-making.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Ableton Live screenshot 1
    Ableton Live screenshot 1
    Ableton Live screenshot 2
    +5
    Ableton Live 10
    cntchngusrnme’s note

    has to be emulated

  13. An automatic CPU speed and power optimizer for Linux that helps to improve battery life in laptops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Auto-CPUFreq screenshot 1
  14. Usability-focused file manager with tabbed browsing, dual panes, remote protocol support, archive browsing, integrated renaming, and file type previews.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 1
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 1
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 2
    +2
    Dolphin File Manager screenshot 3
  15. A graphical app to provide a connection through TOR and sets up proxy in user session, so you don't have to mess up with TOR on your system anymore.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    Main Page of Carburetor in Desktop mode
    Carburetor preferences in dark mode
    cntchngusrnme’s note

    for censored networks

  16. Vicinae icon
     Like

    High-performance native desktop launcher enabling fast keyboard access to system actions, development of extensions in C++ or server-side React.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • AppImage
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Fedora
    • Nix Package Manager
    • KDE Plasma
    • GNOME
    • COSMIC
    Main
    Script-install
    Intro example
    +48
    Create extension
  17. darktable icon
     Like

    Open source non-destructive RAW photo editor and image database with lighttable and darkroom views, real-time editing, HDR and scientific image support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Darktable’s lighttable mode showing a collection
    Darktable’s darkroom mode with an image opened
    Darktable’s darkroom mode, sharpening an image
    +3
    Darktable’s darkroom mode, split toning an image
  18. Tenacity icon
     Like

    Tenacity is an easy-to-use, privacy-friendly, FLOSS, cross-platform multi-track audio editor/recorder for Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • FreeBSD
    Dark mode
    Light mode
  19. Swiss-based VPN that ensures online privacy with a high-speed network, advanced encryption, and no-logs policy, offering a free version. Supports multiple platforms and unblocks content worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Kindle Fire
    Proton VPN screenshot 1
    Proton VPN screenshot 1
    Proton VPN on Fedora
    +7
    Proton VPN screenshot 3
  20. BleachBit icon
     Like

    BleachBit frees disk space and maintains privacy by quickly removing unnecessary files such as cache, cookies, browser history, temporary files, and system logs. It can also shred files and clean free disk space to prevent data recovery.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
    BleachBit screenshot 1
    BleachBit screenshot 1
    BleachBit screenshot 2
  21. Advanced video editing and color correction with integrated visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production tools, used by professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
    Hollywood's #1 Post Solution
    All In One Solution for Post Production
    Edit
The world's fastest and
most advanced professional NLE.
    +9
    Cut
Designed for editors
to turn around work fast!
  22. GIMP icon
     Like

    Free open-source suite with advanced photo retouching, composition, batch processing, plugin extensibility, custom scripting, and wide file format compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
    GIMP screenshot 1
    GIMP 2.99.18 on Windows, non-default theme.
    GIMP screenshot 2
    +5
    GIMP screenshot 3
  23. Audio effects tool for PipeWire with limiter, compressor, equalizer, spectrum analyzer and real-time control of input/output, plus profile saves.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    EasyEffects screenshot 1
    EasyEffects screenshot 1
    EasyEffects screenshot 2
    +9
    EasyEffects screenshot 3
  24. Blender icon
     Like

    Free open-source 3D software for modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and simulation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    Splash Artwork for Blender 4.3
    Cycles Render Engine
    Modeling, Sculpt, UV
    +9
    VFX
  25. MPC-QT icon
     Like

    Media Player Classic Home Cinema (mpc-hc) is considered by many to be the quintessential media player for the Windows desktop. Media Player Classic Qute Theater (mpc-qt) aims to reproduce most of the interface and functionality of mpc-hc while using libmpv to play video instead...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • mpv
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    MPC-QT screenshot 1
    MPC-QT screenshot 1
  26. qView icon
     Like

    Efficient image viewer with cross-platform support, offering a minimal, fast interface suitable for Windows, macOS, and Linux users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    qView screenshot 1
    qView screenshot 1
    qView screenshot 2
    +1
    qView screenshot 3
  27. 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 type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    LibreOffice Writer on Linux
    LibreOffice Calc on Linux
    Main menu (old version)
    +11
    LibreOffice Writer on Windows 7
  28. LibreWolf icon
     Like

    This project is a custom and independent version of Mozilla Firefox icon Mozilla Firefox, with the primary goals of privacy, security and user freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
    • Arch Linux
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Gentoo
    • openSUSE
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
    Settings
  29. Chromium-based browser with preinstalled open-source blockers, default anti-tracking features, no data collection, full extension support, and a minimal interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Helium Browser screenshot 1
    Helium Browser screenshot 1
    Helium Browser screenshot 2
    cntchngusrnme’s note

    when librewolf doesnt work or you need chromium

  30. OpenRGB icon
     Like

    Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. For Windows, Linux, MacOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenRGB screenshot 1
  31. Flameshot icon
     Like

    Open-source screenshot tool with cross-platform support, customizable interface, built-in editing, CLI access, and direct Imgur uploads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Powerful, yet simple to use open-source screenshot software
    Free & open source screenshot software
    Highly customizable
    +4
    In-app screenshot editing
  32. Free and open-source tool that monitors all network activity, blocks unwanted connections, uses filter lists for ads and malware, enforces DNS-over-TLS, and sets custom app rules.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dashboard PMv1.4
    SPN Map
    Network Activity Overview
    +3
    Detailed Connections of Brave Browser
  33. GParted icon
     Like

    Manage partitions with ease, supporting resizing, moving, and copying. Utilize GParted Live for cross-platform use on x86 machines.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GParted screenshot 1
    GParted screenshot 1
    GParted Live boot menu.
    +2
    GParted screenshot 3
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