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  1. Eclipse icon

    Eclipse

    • Free • Open Source
    • IDE
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    155 alternatives to Eclipse 

    Eclipse is an extensible development platform with runtimes and application frameworks for building, deploying and managing software across the entire software lifecycle. Many people know Eclipse as a Java IDE, but it is much more than that- Eclipse actually consists of over 60...

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    1.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsEclipse can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    2.  AutocompletionEclipse can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
    3.  Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Eclipse.
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  2. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • OpenBSD
    35 alternatives to LibreWolf 

    This project is an independent fork of Firefox, with the primary goals of privacy security and user freedom. It is the community run successor to LibreFox

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    1.  Privacy focusedLibreWolf is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    2.  No TrackingLibreWolf will not track you or use your personal data.
    3.  Block TrackersLibreWolf has a feature to block trackers from tracking you.
    4.  PortableLibreWolf can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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  4. Clementine is a cross-platform free and open source music player and library organizer. It is a port of Amarok 1.4 to the Qt 4 framework and the GStreamer multimedia framework, focusing on a fast and easy-to-use interface for searching and...

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    1.  LightweightClementine consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Lossless AudioClementine has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
    Discontinued

    No stable release since 2016. Newer release candidate seems to be available on Github.

    Clementine with lyrics pane
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  5. Microsoft Edge icon

    Microsoft Edge

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    214 alternatives to Microsoft Edge 

    Rebuilt from the ground up using Chromium, the new Microsoft Edge brings you world-class compatibility and performance, the security and privacy you deserve, and new features designed to bring you the best of the web.

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    1.  PDF annotationMicrosoft Edge support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
    2.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    3.  Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
    4.  Support for 4KMicrosoft Edge supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMicrosoft Edge can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    6.  Built-in DictionaryMicrosoft Edge has a built-in dictionary where you can look up broader definitions of words.
    7.  Built-in viewerMicrosoft Edge shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
    8.  Text to SpeechMicrosoft Edge allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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  6. XnView MP icon

    XnView MP

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    123 alternatives to XnView MP 

    XnViewMP is a free software to view, organise, convert graphics and photos files or to create slide show, contact sheet, HTML pages.

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    1.  Batch EditingXnView MP allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
    2.  PortableXnView MP can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    3.  Batch Rename FilesXnView MP supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
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  7. Meld icon

    Meld

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    44 alternatives to Meld 

    Meld is a visual diff and merge tool. You can compare two or three files and edit them in place (diffs update dynamically). You can compare two or three folders and launch file comparisons. You can browse and view a working copy from popular version control systems such such as...

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    1.  Syntax HighlightingMeld supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
    Folder comparsion
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  8. FreeTube is an open source desktop YouTube player built with privacy in mind. Use YouTube without advertisments and prevent Google tracking from you with their cookies and JavaScript. Available for Windows, Mac & Linux thanks to Electron.

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    1.  Ad-freeFreeTube doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  Privacy focusedFreeTube is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in FreeTube without registration.
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  9. Wire icon

    Wire

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    259 alternatives to Wire 

    Wire is the most secure collaboration platform featuring messenger, voice, video, conference calls, file-sharing, and external collaboration –all protected by the most secure end-to-end-encryption.

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    1.  End-to-End EncryptionWire has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    2.  VoiP CallsWire allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
    3.  Screen SharingYou can use Wire to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
    4.  Privacy focusedWire is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    5.  Multiple Account supportWire support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
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  10. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    137 alternatives to RetroArch 

    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

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    1.  Controller SupportRetroArch supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
    2.  Dark ModeRetroArch supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    Main view
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  11. Pale Moon icon

    Pale Moon

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • WinPenPack
    195 alternatives to Pale Moon 

    Pale Moon is an Open Source, Goanna-based web browser available for Microsoft Windows and Linux (with other operating systems in development), focusing on efficiency and customization. Make sure to get the most out of your browser!.

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    1.  LightweightPale Moon consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Privacy focusedPale Moon is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  PortablePale Moon can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsPale Moon can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
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  12. TestDisk is a powerful free data recovery software! It was primarily designed to help recover lost partitions and/or make non-booting disks bootable again when these symptoms are caused by faulty software, certain types of viruses or human error (such as accidentally deleting a...

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    1.  NTFS Partition RecoveryTestDisk can recover your data from a formatted or deleted NTFS partition.
    Starting TestDisk
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  13. Mark Text support CommonMark Spec and GitHub Flavored Markdown Spec. And it is a realtime preview eidtor, what you type is what you see finally.

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    1.  Support for MarkDownMark Text supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    2.  WYSIWYG SupportMark Text integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
    3.  Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
    4.  Dark ModeMark Text supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    5.  Distraction-freeMark Text has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
    6.  Syntax HighlightingMark Text supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
    GitHub Flavored Markdown
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  14. 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 -...

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    1.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMusicBrainz Picard can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    2.  PortableMusicBrainz Picard can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    Main
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  15. Gitea icon

    Gitea

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    42 alternatives to Gitea 

    Gitea is a community managed fork of Gogs, lightweight code hosting solution written in Go and published under the MIT license.

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    1.  LightweightGitea consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Support for MarkDownGitea supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    3.  Task Time TrackingKeep a record of time spent on a task with Gitea.
    4.  FIDO U2F (2FA) supportGitea supports FIDO U2F / passwordless / multi-factor authentication.
    5.  Git SupportGitea supports Git, a free and open source distributed version control system.
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  16. A Google Chromium variant for removing Google integration and enhancing privacy, control, and transparency

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    1.  Privacy focusedUngoogled Chromium is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsUngoogled Chromium can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    3.  PortableUngoogled Chromium can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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