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Wireshark
925 likes
Foremost network protocol analyzer with multi-platform support, deep protocol inspection, VoIP analysis, and extensive file format compatibility.
Network Analyzer
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
Homebrew
Chocolatey
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Network Analyzer
Network Monitor
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Wireshark Features
Detailed packet analysis
Network Usage History
Support for Android Things
Website Monitoring
Work Item Tracking
Command line interface
Best alternatives are tcpdumpandCloudShark55 alternatives
MEGA
907 likes
Cloud-storage service with end-to-end encryption, selective synchronization, and shared folders without ads. Works offline and supports 2FA.
Cloud Storage Service
Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
License model
Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Cloud Storage Service
File Sync Tool
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
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End-to-End Encryption
File Storage
AES Encryption
Encrypted Backup
Support for Large File
Shared Folders
Cloud Sync
Ad-free
Two-factor Authentication
Dark Mode
Works Offline
Command line interface
Best alternatives are NextcloudandDropbox200 alternatives
Organic Maps
167 likes
Privacy-focused GPS app with offline maps and community development, featuring real-time navigation, no location tracking, and open-source software.
GPS Navigation Service
Free • Open Source
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
OpenStreetMap
Flathub
F-Droid
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
GPS Navigation Service
Map Service
Country of Origin
Estonia
EU
Platforms
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
OpenStreetMap
Flathub
F-Droid
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Works Offline
Based on OpenStreetMap
No Tracking
Ad-free
Offline search
Offline routing
Cycling
Dark Mode
Bookmarks
Turn-by-turn Navigation
Hiking Maps
Route Planning
Best alternatives are CoMapsandOpenStreetMap42 alternatives
Arch Linux
766 likes
Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.
Linux Distro
Free • Open Source
Linux
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Linux Distro
Operating System
Country of Origin
Canada
Platforms
Linux
+1
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Lightweight
Privacy focused
Features
Rolling Release
Arch User Repository
Wiki documentation
Community-based
Linux-based
Bleeding edge
Ad-free
No Tracking
Command line interface
No registration required
Works Offline
Package Control
Best alternatives are Manjaro LinuxandLinux Mint192 alternatives
yt-dlp
168 likes
Command line program that's a youtube-dl fork that downloads videos from YouTube and over 1000 sites. The main focus of this project is adding new features and patches while also keeping up to date with the original project.
Video Downloader
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Termux
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Video Downloader
YouTube Downloader
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Termux
Properties
Lightweight
Privacy focused
Features
Command line interface
FFMPEG support
Download YouTube Playlist
No registration required
Ad-free
Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
MP3 Downloader
Portable
No Tracking
SoundCloud Downloader
SponsorBlock Integration
Download videos from Facebook
Best alternatives are youtube-dlandCobalt Tools245 alternatives
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Standard Notes
658 likes
Standard Notes is a simple and private notes app. It allows you to write and sync your notes across all your devices, iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, MacOS, and web browser.
Note-taking Tool
Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
License model
Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
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Privacy focused
Features
End-to-End Encryption
Cloud Sync
Encrypted Notes
Support for MarkDown
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Works Offline
Encrypted Backup
AES Encryption
Sync on many devices
Ad-free
Mobile friendly
Two-factor Authentication
Best alternatives are ObsidianandJoplin94 alternatives
FreeTube
224 likes
Experience YouTube ad-free on desktop with enhanced privacy. FreeTube prevents Google tracking and works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
YouTube Client
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
AppImageHub
Flathub
Flatpak
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
YouTube Client
Video Streaming App
Country of Origin
International
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
AppImageHub
Flathub
Flatpak
+1
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Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
Ad-free
Import subscriptions
No registration required
Watch blocked videos
Watch later
Desktop Application
No Tracking
User Profiles
Dark Mode
Picture in Picture
MP3 Downloader
Support for 4K
Best alternatives are NewPipeandYouTube78 alternatives
Jellyfin
295 likes
Free open-source media system alternative to proprietary options, supports Chromecast, 4K streaming, plugin extensions, with privacy focus.
Media Server
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Flathub
Tizen OS
F-Droid
Android TV
Kodi
Docker
Fire TV
Roku
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Media Server
Media Center
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Flathub
Tizen OS
F-Droid
Android TV
Kodi
Docker
Fire TV
Roku
+1
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Privacy focused
Features
Media Streaming
Local server
Ad-free
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Media Transcoding
Support for DLNA
No registration required
Dark Mode
Works Offline
Kids Mode
Support for 4K
File Tagging
Best alternatives are StremioandKodi44 alternatives
VeraCrypt
511 likes
Secure and encrypt entire partitions or devices, including system drives, with automated, real-time protection and enhanced security measures.
Disk Encryption Tool
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
Homebrew
Chocolatey
License model
Free • Open Source
Application type
Disk Encryption Tool
Country of Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
Homebrew
Chocolatey
+8
Properties
Privacy focused
Features
Encrypted storage container
Local file encryption
Portable
AES Encryption
Multiplatform
AES-256 Encryption
Best alternatives are CryptomatorandTrueCrypt62 alternatives
MPV
523 likes
MPV is an audio and movie player based on MPlayer and mplayer2. It supports a wide variety of video file formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types.
Media Player
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
BSD
Xfce
F-Droid
Chocolatey
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Media Player
Audio Player
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
BSD
Xfce
F-Droid
Chocolatey
Properties
Lightweight
Features
Integrated Codecs
Low resource footprint
Command line interface
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Video playback
Drag and Drop
Ad-free
Hardware Accelerated
Portable
Works Offline
No Tracking
Support for 4K
Best alternatives are VLC Media PlayerandMPC-HC105 alternatives
PuTTY
1435 likes
Free and open-source terminal emulator supporting SSH, Telnet, and SCP. Portable, lightweight, and works offline to connect to remote systems securely.
SSH Client
Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
ReactOS
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
SSH Client
Terminal Emulator
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
ReactOS
Properties
Lightweight
Features
SSH
Built-in SSH client
Telnet client
Host management
Graphical User Interface
No registration required
Serial terminal
Works Offline
Support for SFTP
Ad-free
Command line interface
Portable
Best alternatives are KiTTYandOpenSSH112 alternatives
ActivityWatch
533 likes
Open-source app tracking time on devices, maintaining privacy and versatility, with features like productivity insights, Pomodoro timers, and local data storage.
Time Tracking Tool
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Rust
Python
Chromium
Mozilla Firefox
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Time Tracking Tool
Anti Procrastination Tool
Country of Origin
Norway
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Rust
Python
Chromium
Mozilla Firefox
Properties
Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
Automatic time tracking
Visual timeline
Task Time Tracking
Decentralized storage
Automated usage tracking
Local based GUI
Ad-free
Works Offline
Dark Mode
No registration required
Pomodoro Timer
Portable
Best alternatives are ManicTime82 alternatives
Anki
648 likes
Anki is a program which makes remembering things easy. Because it is a lot more efficient than traditional study methods, you can either greatly decrease your time spent studying, or greatly increase the amount you learn.
Flashcard Learning Tool
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
BSD
iPad
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Flashcard Learning Tool
Language Learning Tool
Country of Origin
Australia
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
BSD
iPad
+11
Properties
Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
Add-ons
Srs
Ad-free
Cloud Sync
Integrated Search
Multi Device Support
Works Offline
Import CSV Data
No Tracking
Gamification
Dark Mode
Best alternatives are AnkiDroidandRemNote209 alternatives
balenaEtcher
637 likes
Ideal for creating bootable USBs and SD cards, ensuring safe, cross-platform use. Open-source, lightweight, and portable with a user-friendly interface.
Bootable USB Creator
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
License model
Free • Open Source
Application type
Bootable USB Creator
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
+1
Properties
Lightweight
Features
Graphical User Interface
Write ISO to SD card
Portable
Burn iso
Create bootable Image
Validated Burning
Material design
Electron based
Persistent Storage
Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
Convert installation CD/DVD to USB
Best alternatives are RufusandVentoy54 alternatives
Matrix
365 likes
Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.
Encrypted Chat App
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
WebRTC
Python
JavaScript
Go (Programming Language)
Cloudron
Java
Perl
License model
Free • Open Source
Application types
Encrypted Chat App
Group Chat App
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
WebRTC
Python
JavaScript
Go (Programming Language)
Cloudron
Java
Perl
Properties
Privacy focused
Lightweight
Features
Decentralized
End-to-End Encryption
Federation
Voice Chat
No Tracking
Spaces
Distributed
Ad-free
Dark Mode
Support for @mentions
VoiP Calls
Support for Multiple protocols
Best alternatives are SignalandTelegram163 alternatives

Wireshark

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MEGA

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Organic Maps

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Arch Linux

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yt-dlp

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Standard Notes

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FreeTube

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Jellyfin

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VeraCrypt

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MPV

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PuTTY

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ActivityWatch

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