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awesome-free-software

Curated list of free as in freedom software
https://github.com/johnjago/awesome-free-software

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  • Software

    • Audio

      • Audacity - Sound recording and post-processing. ([GNU GPLv2+](http://www.audacityteam.org/about/license/))
      • Ardour - Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). ([GNU GPLv2](https://ardour.org/copying.html))
      • Libre.fm - Stream, download, remix, and share music for free. ([GNU AGPLv3](https://git.gnu.io/gnu/gnu-fm/blob/master/COPYING))
      • LMMS - Complete digital audio workstation. ([GNU GPLv2+](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/blob/master/LICENSE.txt))
      • mStream - Suite of software for syncing and streaming music across multiple devices. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/IrosTheBeggar/mStream/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Nuclear Music Player - Streaming music player that finds music from free sources automatically. ([GNU AGPLv3](https://github.com/nukeop/nuclear/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Audacity - Sound recording and post-processing. ([GNU GPLv2+](http://www.audacityteam.org/about/license/))
      • mStream - Suite of software for syncing and streaming music across multiple devices. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/IrosTheBeggar/mStream/blob/master/LICENSE))

    • Command Line Tools

      • asciinema - Terminal session recorder. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/asciinema/asciinema/blob/develop/LICENSE))
      • PuTTY - Remote terminal emulator that connects over SSH, Telnet, SCP, and rlogin protocols as well as raw socket connections. ([MIT](http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/licence.html))
      • ranger - Minimal, lightweight, and aesthetically pleasing file explorer for GNU/Linux. It runs in the terminal window, so it fits in well with window managers such as i3. vi key bindings allow for quick operations to be performed, including rename and delete. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/ranger/ranger/blob/master/README.md))
      • GNU stow - GNU Stow is a symlink farm manager which takes distinct packages of software and/or data located in separate directories on the filesystem, and makes them appear to be installed in the same place. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/ranger/ranger/blob/master/README.md))
      • PuTTY - Remote terminal emulator that connects over SSH, Telnet, SCP, and rlogin protocols as well as raw socket connections. ([MIT](http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/licence.html))

    • Communication

      • Conversations - XMPP/Jabber client for Android. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/siacs/Conversations/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Gajim - XMPP/Jabber client for desktop. ([GNU GPLv3](https://dev.gajim.org/gajim/gajim/blob/master/COPYING))
      • Jitsi Meet - Secure video conferencing and desktop sharing using WebRTC. ([Apache License 2.0](https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Mail-in-a-Box - Easy-to-deploy mail server package for cloud computers. ([CC0](https://github.com/mail-in-a-box/mailinabox/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Matrix - Open standard for decentralised, persistent, and interoperable communications. ([Apache License 2.0](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Mattermost - Open source, private cloud alternative to Slack. ([Licensing](https://www.mattermost.org/licensing/))
      • ProtonMail - Secure web-based email service. ([MIT](https://github.com/ProtonMail/WebClient/blob/public/license.md))
      • Ring - Telephone, teleconferencing, and media sharing through a distributed service. ([GNU GPLv3](https://ring.cx/en/about/practical))
      • Signal - Private messaging and calling for desktop, Android, and iOS. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/WhisperSystems/Signal-Android/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Tox - Encrypted and distributed messaging platform with voice, video, and screen sharing. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/TokTok/c-toxcore/blob/master/COPYING))
      • Tutanota - Encrypted email at no cost with support for business accounts. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/blob/master/LICENSE.txt))
      • ProtonMail - Secure web-based email service. ([MIT](https://github.com/ProtonMail/WebClient/blob/public/license.md))
      • Tutanota - Encrypted email at no cost with support for business accounts. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/blob/master/LICENSE.txt))
      • Tutanota - Encrypted email at no cost with support for business accounts. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/tutao/tutanota/blob/master/LICENSE.txt))

    • Scientific Work

      • JabRef - Manages references and attached PDFs using BibTeX/BibLaTeX. Includes support for LibreOffice. ([MIT](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/blob/master/LICENSE.md))
      • DocEar - Literature management using mind mapping technology. ([GNU GPLv2+](https://github.com/Docear/Desktop/blob/master/docear_framework/license.txt))
      • DocEar - Literature management using mind mapping technology. ([GNU GPLv2+](https://github.com/Docear/Desktop/blob/master/docear_framework/license.txt))
      • JabRef - Manages references and attached PDFs using BibTeX/BibLaTeX. Includes support for LibreOffice. ([MIT](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/blob/master/LICENSE.md))

    • Screencasting

      • OBS Studio - Screen recorder and video streaming application for all platforms. ([GNU GPLv2](https://github.com/jp9000/obs-studio/blob/master/COPYING))
      • ShareX - Screen capture, file sharing and productivity tool. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/blob/master/LICENSE.txt))
      • SimpleScreenRecorder - Highly customisable GUI screencasting program. ([GNU GPLv3](http://www.maartenbaert.be/simplescreenrecorder/#license))
      • SimpleScreenRecorder - Highly customisable GUI screencasting program. ([GNU GPLv3](http://www.maartenbaert.be/simplescreenrecorder/#license))

    • Text Editors

      • Atom - Hackable text and source code editor. (Archived) ([MIT](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/atom/atom/master/LICENSE.md))
      • Pulsar - A Community-led Hyper-Hackable Text Editor. Forked from Atom. ([MIT](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pulsar-edit/pulsar/master/LICENSE.md))
      • GNU nano - Simple text editor for the command line. ([GNU GPL](https://www.nano-editor.org/dist/v2.7/README))
      • vim - Vim is a highly configurable text editor built to make creating and changing any kind of text very efficient. ([GNU GPL compatible](https://vimhelp.org/uganda.txt.html#license))
      • Notepad++ - Extensible text and source code editor. ([GNU GPLv2+](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/master/LICENSE))
      • Atom - Hackable text and source code editor. (Archived) ([MIT](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/atom/atom/master/LICENSE.md))
      • Emacs - An extensible, customizable, free/libre text editor — and more. ([GNU GPL](http://www.free-soft.org/gpl_history/emacs_gpl.html))

    • Utilities

      • Markdownify - A minimal Markdown editor. ([MIT](https://github.com/amitmerchant1990/electron-markdownify/blob/master/LICENSE.md))
      • Search Deflector - A small program that redirects searches made from the Windows Start Menu or Cortana to whatever browser and search engine you prefer. ([MIT](https://github.com/spikespaz/search-deflector/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Wireshark - Packet analyzer for network troubleshooting and analysis. ([GNU GPLv2](https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=blob_plain;f=COPYING;hb=HEAD))
      • Espanso - A cross-playform text expander ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/federico-terzi/espanso/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Markdownify - A minimal Markdown editor. ([MIT](https://github.com/amitmerchant1990/electron-markdownify/blob/master/LICENSE.md))
      • Espanso - A cross-playform text expander ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/federico-terzi/espanso/blob/master/LICENSE))

    • Video

      • Kodi - Home Theater software and entertainment hub. ([GNU GPLv2](https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/README.md))
      • VLC - Multimedia player that supports a variety of audio and video formats. ([GNU GPLv3](http://www.videolan.org/videolan/))
      • MPV - Customizable multimedia player with scripting support. ([GNU GPLv2](https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/blob/master/LICENSE.GPL/))
      • NewPipe - Lightweight YouTube frontend for Android. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • NewPipe - Lightweight YouTube frontend for Android. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • NewPipe - Lightweight YouTube frontend for Android. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/blob/master/LICENSE))

    • File Management

      • 7-Zip - File archiver for creating and opening compressed files. ([GNU LGPLv2.1+](http://www.7-zip.org/faq.html))
      • Filestash - A Dropbox-like web client where users can bring their own backend (FTP, SFTP, Webdav, S3, Minio, ...). ([GNU AGPLv3](https://github.com/mickael-kerjean/filestash/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • FileZilla - Universal FTP solution. ([GNU GPLv2+](https://filezilla-project.org/license.php))
      • 7-Zip - File archiver for creating and opening compressed files. ([GNU LGPLv2.1+](http://www.7-zip.org/faq.html))
      • Filestash - A Dropbox-like web client where users can bring their own backend (FTP, SFTP, Webdav, S3, Minio, ...). ([GNU AGPLv3](https://github.com/mickael-kerjean/filestash/blob/master/LICENSE))

    • File Sharing

      • qBittorrent - Easy to use BitTorrent client. ([GNU GPLv2+](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/master/COPYING))

    • Graphics

      • Blender - 3D creation suite for modeling, simulation, and animation. ([GNU GPLv2+](https://www.blender.org/about/license/))
      • ExifCleaner - GUI app to remove exif metadata from images and videos with simple drag and drop. ([MIT](https://github.com/szTheory/exifcleaner/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • GIMP - Image manipulation software. ([GNU GPLv3](https://www.gimp.org/about/COPYING))
      • Inkscape - Professional vector graphics editor for all platforms. ([GNU GPL](https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/inkscape/trunk/view/head:/COPYING))
      • Krita - Painting program made by artists. ([GNU GPLv3](https://phabricator.kde.org/source/krita/browse/master/COPYING))
      • Pinta - Gtk# clone of Paint.NET. ([MIT](https://github.com/PintaProject/Pinta/blob/master/license-mit.txt))
      • Piskel - Online sprite editor. ([Apache License 2.0](https://github.com/juliandescottes/piskel/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • GIMP - Image manipulation software. ([GNU GPLv3](https://www.gimp.org/about/COPYING))
      • Inkscape - Professional vector graphics editor for all platforms. ([GNU GPL](https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/inkscape/trunk/view/head:/COPYING))
      • Krita - Painting program made by artists. ([GNU GPLv3](https://phabricator.kde.org/source/krita/browse/master/COPYING))
      • Pinta - Gtk# clone of Paint.NET. ([MIT](https://github.com/PintaProject/Pinta/blob/master/license-mit.txt))
      • Piskel - Online sprite editor. ([Apache License 2.0](https://github.com/juliandescottes/piskel/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Inkscape - Professional vector graphics editor for all platforms. ([GNU GPL](https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/inkscape/trunk/view/head:/COPYING))

    • IDEs

      • Eclipse - Extensible IDE that supports the latest Java versions as well as other languages. ([EPL](http://www.eclipse.org/legal/epl-v10.html))
      • Eclipse - Extensible IDE that supports the latest Java versions as well as other languages. ([EPL](http://www.eclipse.org/legal/epl-v10.html))

    • Office

      • LibreOffice - Office suite with word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. ([MPLv2](https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/licenses/))
      • Zathura - Highly customizable and functional document viewer. It provides a minimalistic and space saving interface as well as an easy usage that mainly focuses on keyboard interaction. ([zlib License](https://git.pwmt.org/pwmt/zathura/raw/master/LICENSE))

    • Operating Systems

      • Debian - One of the earliest UNIX-like operating systems with a commitment to keeping nonfree software out of its system. ([DFSG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debian_Free_Software_Guidelines))
      • Devuan - Fork of Debian without systemd. ([Licenses](https://devuan.org/os/source-code))
      • PureOS - FSF endorsed derivative of Debian. (Multiple licenses)
      • LineageOS - Android distribution for phones and tablets and successor of CyanogenMod. (Multiple licenses)
      • Devuan - Fork of Debian without systemd. ([Licenses](https://devuan.org/os/source-code))

    • Other

      • Disroot - Hosted versions of many of the services on this list. (Multiple licenses)
      • OpenMapTiles - Set of open-source tools for self-hosting of OpenStreetMap maps in more than 50 languages. It provides both raster as well as vector tiles, WMS and WMTS services for GIS programs, support for JavaScript viewers and mobile SDK. ([BSD](https://github.com/openmaptiles/openmaptiles/blob/master/LICENSE.md))
      • ZeroNet - Decentralized websites using Bitcoin cryptography and the BitTorrent network. ([GNU GPLv2](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet/master/LICENSE))
      • Simple Mobile Tools - Android apps with customizable widgets, without annoying ads and unnecessary permissions.
      • Disroot - Hosted versions of many of the services on this list. (Multiple licenses)

    • Payments

      • Electrum - Lightweight Bitcoin client that provides wallet recovery, decentralized servers, and offline storage. ([MIT](https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum/blob/master/LICENCE))
      • GNU Taler - Cash-like system for online payments. ([GNU GPL](https://taler.net/en/developers.html))
      • Electrum - Lightweight Bitcoin client that provides wallet recovery, decentralized servers, and offline storage. ([MIT](https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum/blob/master/LICENCE))
      • GNU Taler - Cash-like system for online payments. ([GNU GPL](https://taler.net/en/developers.html))

    • Virtualization

      • QEMU - QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer. ([GNU GPLv2](http://wiki.qemu-project.org/License))
      • VirtualBox - Feature rich virtualization tools with support for many operating systems. ([GNU GPLv2](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/GPL))
      • QEMU - QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer. ([GNU GPLv2](http://wiki.qemu-project.org/License))
      • QEMU - QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer. ([GNU GPLv2](http://wiki.qemu-project.org/License))

    • Web Applications

      • Cloverleaf - An open source app to replace your password manager without storing your passwords anywhere. ([MIT](https://github.com/cloverleaf/web/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Dnote - A simple command line notebook with multi-device sync and web interface. ([GNU AGPLv3](https://github.com/dnote/dnote/blob/master/licenses/AGPLv3.txt))
      • Etherpad - Collaborative document editing in real-time. ([Apache License 2.0](https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/blob/develop/LICENSE))
      • Ghost - Hackable platform for building and running online publications. ([MIT](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • GitLab - Git repository manager for the entire code lifecycle. ([MIT](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/raw/master/LICENSE))
      • GNU social - Microblogging server written in PHP. ([GNU GPLv3](https://git.gnu.io/gnu/gnu-social/blob/master/COPYING))
      • Gogs - Lightweight, cross-platform, self-hosted Git service. ([MIT](https://github.com/gogits/gogs/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Healthchecks - Cron job monitoring service. ([BSD 3-clause](https://github.com/healthchecks/healthchecks/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Inventaire - Share books with friends and communities. ([GNU AGPLv3](https://github.com/inventaire/inventaire/blob/master/LICENSE.md))
      • Lobsters - Link aggregation and discussion with downvote explanations. ([BSD 3-clause](https://github.com/lobsters/lobsters/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Mastodon - Decentralized social network server. ([GNU AGPLv3](https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • MediaGoblin - Publishing platform for all types of media. ([GNU AGPLv3](http://mediagoblin.org/))
      • MediaWiki - Wiki software that can organize and serve large amounts of frequently accessed data. ([GNU GPLv2+](https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Copyright))
      • MetaGer - Private search engine created by a non-profit that uses green electricity for its servers. ([GNU AGPLv3](https://gitlab.metager3.de/open-source/MetaGer/blob/development/LICENSE))
      • Neocities - GeoCities for the modern world. ([BSD 2-clause](https://github.com/neocities/neocities/blob/master/LICENSE.txt))
      • NotABug.org - Collaboration platform for freely licensed projects. ([MIT](https://notabug.org/hp/gogs/src/master/LICENSE))
      • OpenStreetMap - Map of the world created by users and released under an open license. ([GNU GPLv2](https://git.openstreetmap.org/rails.git/blob/HEAD:/LICENSE))
      • Phabricator - Code management platform (similar to GitLab) built with PHP. ([Apache License 2.0](https://github.com/phacility/phabricator/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Wallabag - Save and classify articles. Read them later. Freely. ([MIT](https://github.com/wallabag/wallabag/blob/master/COPYING.md))
      • Weblate - Translation management system with version control integration. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/blob/master/COPYING))
      • WordPress - Blog publishing platform and content management system. ([GNU GPLv2+](https://wordpress.org/about/gpl/))
      • Etherpad - Collaborative document editing in real-time. ([Apache License 2.0](https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/blob/develop/LICENSE))
      • Cloverleaf - An open source app to replace your password manager without storing your passwords anywhere. ([MIT](https://github.com/cloverleaf/web/blob/master/LICENSE))
      • Etherpad - Collaborative document editing in real-time. ([Apache License 2.0](https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/blob/develop/LICENSE))
      • GitLab - Git repository manager for the entire code lifecycle. ([MIT](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/raw/master/LICENSE))
      • GNU social - Microblogging server written in PHP. ([GNU GPLv3](https://git.gnu.io/gnu/gnu-social/blob/master/COPYING))
      • MediaGoblin - Publishing platform for all types of media. ([GNU AGPLv3](http://mediagoblin.org/))
      • MediaWiki - Wiki software that can organize and serve large amounts of frequently accessed data. ([GNU GPLv2+](https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Copyright))
      • OpenStreetMap - Map of the world created by users and released under an open license. ([GNU GPLv2](https://git.openstreetmap.org/rails.git/blob/HEAD:/LICENSE))
      • PeerTube - Decentralized video streaming service. ([GNU AGPLv3](https://framagit.org/chocobozzz/PeerTube/blob/develop/LICENSE))
      • Weblate - Translation management system with version control integration. ([GNU GPLv3](https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/blob/master/COPYING))

    • Web Servers

      • Apache HTTP Server - Secure, efficient, and extensible web server. ([Apache License 2.0](http://www.apache.org/licenses/))
      • lighttpd - Optimized for speed-critical environments while remaining standards-compliant, secure and flexible. ([Revised BSD license](http://www.lighttpd.net/assets/COPYING))
      • nginx - HTTP and reverse proxy server, a mail proxy server, and a generic TCP/UDP proxy server. ([2-clause BSD-like license](https://nginx.org/LICENSE))

  • Hardware

    • Companies

      • Aleph Objects - Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certified 3D printer built with libre hardware and software.
      • Libiquity - Designs and develops embedded software and firmware systems.
      • Purism - Privacy, security, and freedom focused computers and software.
      • Raptor Computing Systems - Desktops, motherboards, and other parts utilizing the IBM POWER9 processor and OpenBMC firmware.
      • Technoethical - Laptops, adapters, and mobile devices compatible with free operating systems.
      • ThinkPenguin - Modern laptops, desktops, and printers that contain no proprietary software.
      • Vikings - Hosting company powered by Libreboot firmware, libre software, and green energy that also sells hardware.
      • Vikings - Hosting company powered by Libreboot firmware, libre software, and green energy that also sells hardware.

    • Hardware Resources

  • Resources

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Web Applications 31 Organizations 19 Communication 14 Graphics 13 Audio 8 Companies 8 Other Lists 7 Text Editors 7 Utilities 6 Talks 6 Video 6 Articles 5 Other 5 File Management 5 Command Line Tools 5 Hardware Resources 5 Operating Systems 5 Virtualization 4 Scientific Work 4 Payments 4 Screencasting 4 Events 4 Businesses 3 Discovery 3 Web Servers 3 Office 2 Licensing 2 IDEs 2 Documentaries 2 Blogs 1 People 1 File Sharing 1