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Inkscape
2258 likes
Open source vector graphics editor supporting SVG with features like custom brushes, pressure sensitivity, and layer management across multiple platforms.
Vector Graphic App
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Vector Graphic App
Graphic Design Tool
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
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Properties
Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
Support for Layers
Vectorize raster images
Support for SVG
Live Path Effects
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Works Offline
Ad-free
Export to SVG
Dark Mode
No registration required
Drawing Tablet Support
Live Preview
Best alternatives are Linearity Curve121 alternatives
Krita
1369 likes
A free, open-source painting program for professional artists offering customizable UI, 9 brush engines, layer support, and color management.
Digital Painting Tool
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android Tablet
Epic Games Store
PortableApps.com
Steam
License model
Free • Open Source
Application type
Digital Painting Tool
Country of Origin
Netherlands
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android Tablet
Epic Games Store
PortableApps.com
Steam
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Properties
Lightweight
Features
Digital Drawing
Blending brushes
Keyframe Animation
Drawing 2D
Drawing Tablet Support
Advanced brush settings
Support for Layers
Custom Brushes
Dark Mode
Non Destructive Editing
Ad-free
Works Offline
Best alternatives are GIMPandAdobe Photoshop136 alternatives
VirtualBox
2902 likes
Open source virtualization tool supporting x86/AMD64, runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris. Offers portable, lightweight, ad-free use.
Virtualization Tool
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Oracle Solaris
License model
Free • Open Source
Application type
Virtualization Tool
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Oracle Solaris
+5
Properties
Lightweight
Privacy focused
Features
Multiple languages
Zalando integration
Ad-free
Container Virtualization
Dark Mode
Portable
No Tracking
Hypervisor
Best alternatives are QEMU63 alternatives
HandBrake
1996 likes
An open-source multithreaded video transcoder, HandBrake compresses and converts digital media, supporting MP4, MKV formats, and offers hardware-accelerated conversion.
Video Converter
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
Flatpak
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Video Converter
Audio Converter
Country of Origin
International
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
Flatpak
Properties
Lightweight
Features
Ad-free
Batch processing
Batch conversion
Graphical User Interface
GPU Support
No registration required
Dark Mode
Works Offline
Command line interface
Support for 4K
No Tracking
Lossless Audio
Best alternatives are FFmpegandShutter Encoder190 alternatives
OBS Studio
1241 likes
Comprehensive software providing screen recording and live streaming on Mac, Windows, and Linux with powerful encoding support and unlimited scenes.
Live Streaming Tools and Service
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Steam
FreeBSD
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Live Streaming Tools and Service
Screen Casting Tool
Country of Origin
International
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Steam
FreeBSD
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Top OBS Studio Features
Capture Video
Live Broadcasting
Ability to select a source
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Virtual camera output
Dark Mode
Custom overlays
Transitions Effects
Live Video Effects
Multi-streaming
Works Offline
No Tracking
Best alternatives are SimpleScreenRecorder185 alternatives
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pCloud
pCloud is a cloud-based storage solution that centralizes and makes digital content like images, videos, and documents accessible from any device, anywhere. It also allows file sharing with managed access permissions.

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Blender
1703 likes
Free open-source 3D software for modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and simulation.
3D Modeler
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
Steam
Flatpak
Snapcraft
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
3D Modeler
3D Animator
Country of Origin
Netherlands
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
Steam
Flatpak
Snapcraft
+9
Top Blender Features
3D Sculpting
Real time rendering
Community-based
Compositor
Keyframe Animation
Animation Rigging
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Ad-free
Physically-Based Rendering
Node Based
Works Offline
Parametric Modeling
Best alternatives are Autodesk MayaandWings 3D138 alternatives
Audacity
2322 likes
Free open-source multi-track audio editor and recorder with 32-bit float processing. Supports many formats and plugins for Windows, macOS, Linux.
Audio Editor
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
AppImageHub
Flathub
PortableApps.com
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Audio Editor
Audio Recorder
Country of Origin
Cyprus
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
AppImageHub
Flathub
PortableApps.com
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Properties
Lightweight
Features
Multitrack editing
Ad-free
Mix Music
Portable
Remove Noise
Track editing
Works Offline
Support for VST Plugins
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Lossless Audio
No registration required
Hardware Accelerated
Best alternatives are OcenaudioandTenacity127 alternatives
Joplin
830 likes
Open source note-taking app with Markdown support, to-do integration, and synchronization with cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive.
Note-taking Tool
Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
PortableApps.com
F-Droid
Cloudron
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Termux
Mozilla Firefox
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Country of Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
PortableApps.com
F-Droid
Cloudron
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Termux
Mozilla Firefox
+3
Properties
Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
Support for MarkDown
Cloud Sync
End-to-End Encryption
Web Clipper
Works Offline
Local Storage
Tagging
Ad-free
Android Sync
Encrypted Notes
WebDAV Support
Hierarchical Structure
Best alternatives are ObsidianandStandard Notes83 alternatives
Proton Mail
946 likes
Secure Swiss-based email with end-to-end encryption and zero third-party access. Available across devices, offering a free version to promote privacy.
WebMail Provider
Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Tor
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
WebMail Provider
Email Client
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Tor
+6
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
End-to-End Encryption
Encrypted Email
Ad-free
Two-factor Authentication
Mobile friendly
No Tracking
Custom Domain
Dark Mode
PGP Encryption
Anonymous Email
Self Destructing Messages
Calendar Integration
Best alternatives are Tuta MailandDisroot99 alternatives
Visual Studio Code
1331 likes
Free, extensible code editor with Git integration, AI-driven IntelliCode, and 30,000+ extensions, supporting various languages like Python, Java.
Code Editor
Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Chrome OS
Snapcraft
License model
Free • Proprietary
Application types
Code Editor
IDE
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Chrome OS
Snapcraft
+2
Properties
Support for Themes
Features
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Autocompletion
Built-in terminal emulation
Syntax Highlighting
Code Completion
Multiple languages
Git Support
GitHub Integration
Dark Mode
Support for MarkDown
WYSIWYG HTML Editor
Works Offline
Best alternatives are VSCodiumandSublime Text195 alternatives
Nextcloud
1111 likes
On-premises file sync, universal access, integrated collaboration, real-time communication with privacy and data control focus.
Cloud Storage Service
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Cloudron
Snapcraft
Docker Hub
Raspberry Pi
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Cloud Storage Service
Team Collaboration Tool
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Cloudron
Snapcraft
Docker Hub
Raspberry Pi
+3
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Calendar Integration
Sync Contacts
Ad-free
Two-factor Authentication
Cloud Sync
Hostable
On-premises software
CalDAV Support
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
End-to-End Encryption
Dark Mode
Support for ActivityPub
Best alternatives are ownCloudandDropbox147 alternatives
Spotify
2771 likes
Stream millions of tracks online with genre, playlist, artist, and album browsing. Get offline listening and ad-free experience with Premium.
Music Streaming Service
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Snapcraft
Android Auto
Flathub
Samsung Galaxy Store
Kindle Fire
Playstation
Fire TV
Apple Car Play
Xbox
Android Wear
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Music Streaming Service
Music Discovery Service
Country of Origin
Sweden
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Snapcraft
Android Auto
Flathub
Samsung Galaxy Store
Kindle Fire
Playstation
Fire TV
Apple Car Play
Xbox
Android Wear
+9
Top Spotify Features
Works Offline
Music Library
Smart playlists
Support for Lyrics
Dark Mode
Personalized Recommendations
AirPlay Support
Collaborative Playlists
Kids Mode
Lossless Audio
Music Store
Chromecast Support
Best alternatives are DeezerandSoundCloud258 alternatives
Tor Browser
981 likes
Enhance privacy with a secure, portable browser that hides your IP and encrypts connections on multiple platforms, maintaining anonymity.
Anonymizing Network
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
OpenBSD
Tor
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Anonymizing Network
Privacy Tool
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
OpenBSD
Tor
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Online Anonymity
Anticensorship
Firefox-based Browsers
Tor
Built-in VPN
Block Trackers
No registration required
No Tracking
Dark Mode
Ad-free
Portable
Decentralized
Best alternatives are BraveandMullvad Browser56 alternatives
Telegram
2053 likes
Experience instant messaging with remarkable speed and robust security. Join massive group chats or channels. Enjoy free and advanced features.
Instant Messenger
Freemium • Proprietary
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
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Country of Origin
International
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
+17
Properties
Lightweight
Privacy focused
Features
Stickers
Chat Bot
Ad-free
End-to-End Encryption
Multi Device Support
Channels
Dark Mode
Bots
VoiP Calls
Multiple Account support
Two-factor Authentication
Portable
Best alternatives are SignalandElement297 alternatives
calibre
1443 likes
Free e-book manager offering library management, multi-format conversion, syncing to devices, news download as e-books, built-in viewer, editor, and privacy.
Library Manager
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Self-Hosted
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Homebrew
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Library Manager
Ebook Library
Country of Origin
Canada
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Self-Hosted
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Homebrew
+4
Properties
Lightweight
Features
Built-in e-Book converter
Book organization
Built-in viewer
Batch conversion
Supports All Ebooks Format
DRM Free
Ad-free
Works Offline
Portable
Dark Mode
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Ebook Conversion
Best alternatives are Librera ReaderandKOReader109 alternatives

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Krita

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VirtualBox

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HandBrake

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OBS Studio

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Blender

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Audacity

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Joplin

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Proton Mail

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Visual Studio Code

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Nextcloud

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