A list based on software I use on Windows and alternatives that made sense to me in the switch to Linux
Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.
Alternative to: Windows
Ubuntu is a rock solid OS and has a lot of useful resources that make it as good as or better than Windows.
Alternative to: Microsoft OneDrive
A GUI Linux client for Google Drive, alternative to OneDrive, that I currently use.
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.
Chrome browser is my main tool for using the internet and will keep on being it.
An end-to-end encrypted note-taking by Proton. Offline access, unlimited sync across devices, tagging, passcode and biometric security, plus advanced premium privacy features.
Alternative to: Google Keep, Apple Notes, Microsoft Onenote
Notes app that sync accross all my devices and has a nice end-to-end encryption to protect my thoughts from THEM. Also, it syncs via web, so, as good as it gets for note-taking, right?
Cloud platform with Gmail, Drive, Meet for collaboration. Includes Docs, Sheets; management tools via Admin Panel, 2FA security.
Alternative to: Microsoft Office Online / OneDrive
G Suite is a great office suite and has lots and lots of useful features built-in. The free version (Google Docs) is just as incredible, and works offline too!
Open-source suite for editing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and PDF files with co-editing modes, plugin support, AI assistant, and integration across 40+ platforms.
Alternative to: Microsoft Office 2016
I have two options for the office suite, this one, and G Suite. While G Suite is more complete, ONLYOFFICE works incredibly fast and best of all: 100% offline, for when I need it.
Free, lightweight PDF viewer available on multiple platforms. Features include annotation, form-filling, signing, cloud integration, and more.
Alternative to: Adobe Acrobat DC
Foxit Reader is a good and solid alternative to Adobe Acrobat DC as PDF Viewer.
An award-winning cloud-based Project Management software aims to help collaborative teams organize and manage from small enterprise projects to large-scale initiatives.
Alternative to: Microsoft Project, Trello
Quire is a project management app that is so simple to use it made me let go of my Trello+Notes+Google Drive+Excel setup. It has everything I need and is free!
Alternative to: Windows File Sharing
I have an old Ubuntu Server netbook with Samba enabled that has been turned off on my shelf for almost a year now, it is time to put it back to work!
Stream millions of tracks online with genre, playlist, artist, and album browsing. Get offline listening and ad-free experience with Premium.
Alternative to: iTunes, Windows Media Player, Groove Music
I use iTunes to synchronize music with my phone, but iTunes doesn't work on any Linux distro, so instead I'll just use Spotify on the PC and on my phone to keep my library organized. All the music I listen to (and many more) are already there, I was just waiting for the right moment to switch.
Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.
Alternative to: Films & TV, Windows Media Player, MPC HC x64
It's simply the best media player out there. There's no discussion on this point.
Free open-source multi-track audio editor and recorder with 32-bit float processing. Supports many formats and plugins for Windows, macOS, Linux.
Good for basic recording and editing audio. Compatible with all available formats out there, also.
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 -...
Alternative to: MP3tag
Audio tagging tool, to replace MP3tag.
Free open-source suite with advanced photo retouching, composition, batch processing, plugin extensibility, custom scripting, and wide file format compatibility.
Alternative to: Adobe Photoshop
GIMP's new release has new tools and a better UI and UX and, for the uses I have, is a really really good alternative to Adobe Photoshop.
Intuitive multi-track video editor with robust hardware-accelerated support; offers chroma key, color grading, and extensive audio/video format compatibility.
Alternative to: Adobe Premiere Pro, Windows Video Editor
Good alternative with lots of features to use from basic to professional editing.
Free, extensible code editor with Git integration, AI-driven IntelliCode, and 30,000+ extensions, supporting various languages like Python, Java.
Alternative to: Notepad++
For playing with coding and Python and bioinformatics
Establish remote desktop access in seconds with instant control, secure data, VoIP and webcam integration, file transfer, and fast, easy collaboration.
For remote connections and such
Open-source, ad-free torrent client offering a polished user interface, integrated multi-site search, RSS support, remote web control, and cross-platform availability.
My favorite torrent app has a Linux version too!
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...
Gaming plataform to relieve the stress :p
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