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Mobile version — Android Only — iOS Only



| Icon | Meaning              | Icon | Meaning                       |

|------|----------------------|------|-------------------------------|

| 🪟   | Available on Windows | 🟢   | Open-source (Repository Link) |

| 🍎   | Available on macOS   | ⭐   | Recommended by us             |

| 🐧   | Available on Linux   |      |                               |



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> [!IMPORTANT]

> **Looking for the mobile version of this list?** -> [MOBILE.md](MOBILE.md)



## Contents



- [Audio](#audio)

  - [Audio Players](#audio-players)

  - [Audio Recording](#audio-recording)

  - [DJ Software](#dj-software)

  - [Music Notation](#music-notation)

  - [Music Production](#music-production)

- [Browsers](#browsers)

- [Communication](#communication)

  - [Messaging](#messaging)

  - [Email Clients](#email-clients)

- [Compression and Archiving](#compression-and-archiving)

- [Customize](#customize)

  - [System Customization](#system-customization)

  - [Wallpaper Tools](#wallpaper-tools)

- [Data Management](#data-management)

  - [Copy and Move](#copy-and-move)

  - [Sync and Clone](#sync-and-clone)

- [Developer Tools](#developer-tools)

  - [API Development](#api-development)

  - [Database](#database)

  - [Network Analysis](#network-analysis)

  - [Game Engines](#game-engines)

  - [Virtualization](#virtualization)

- [Documents](#documents)

  - [Office Suites](#office-suites)

  - [E-book](#e-book)

  - [PDF Tools](#pdf-tools)

- [Note Taking](#note-taking)

- [Text Editors](#text-editors)

- [Download Managers](#download-managers)

- [Games](#games)

  - [Cloud Gaming](#cloud-gaming)

- [Mobile Emulators](#mobile-emulators)

- [Other Emulators](#other-emulators)

- [Graphics Tools](#graphics-tools)

- [3D Modeling and Animation](#3d-modeling-and-animation)

- [Security](#security)

  - [Antivirus](#antivirus)

  - [Password Managers](#password-managers)

- [Image Viewers](#image-viewers)

- [Remote Access](#remote-access)

- [Video](#video)

  - [Video Editors](#video-editors)

  - [Video Players](#video-players)

  - [Video Streaming and Recording](#video-streaming-and-recording)

  - [Video Converters and Compressors](#video-converters-and-compressors)

- [VPN and Proxy Tools](#vpn-and-proxy-tools)

- [Utility](#utility)

  - [Clipboard Management](#clipboard-management)

  - [Metadata](#metadata)

  - [Window Management](#window-management)

  - [File Management](#file-management)

  - [Application Management](#application-management)

  - [Screenshot](#screenshot)

  - [Space Visualizer](#space-visualizer)



## Audio



- [FXSound](https://fxsound.com) - Boost sound quality, volume, and bass. Has a beautiful modern UI. 🪟 🟢 ⭐

- [JACK Audio](https://jackaudio.org) - Audio server for routing and mixing sound between programs. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [EarTrumpet](https://eartrumpet.app) - Advanced volume control for Windows, offering app-specific audio management. 🪟

- [Ambie](https://github.com/jenius-apps/ambie) - Use white noise, nature sounds, and focus features to boost your productivity. 🪟 🟢



### Audio Players



- [Foobar2000](https://foobar2000.org) - Lightweight and highly customizable audio player with support for many formats. 🪟 🍎 ⭐

- [AIMP](https://aimp.ru) - Music player with a clean interface and powerful features. 🪟

- [Audacious](https://github.com/audacious-media-player/audacious) - Lightweight audio player for simple music playback. 🪟 🐧 🟢

- [Karafun](https://karafun.com) - Collection of karaoke songs across multiple genres. Play your own CDG files or use downloads from YouTube. 🪟

- [MusicBee](https://getmusicbee.com) - Feature-rich music player and manager for Windows. 🪟

- [Strawberry Music Player](https://strawberrymusicplayer.org) - Music player for organizing and playing your audio collection. 🪟 🍎 🐧



### Audio Recording



- [Audacity](https://audacityteam.org/download) - Audio editor for recording and editing sounds. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [Ocenaudio](https://ocenaudio.com) - Easy-to-use audio editor for recording and analyzing sounds. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Wavosaur](https://www.wavosaur.com) - Simple audio editor for recording, editing, and processing sound. 🪟



### DJ Software



- [DJ ProDecks](https://djprodecks.com) - DJ software for mixing music and adding effects. 🪟

- [Mixxx](https://mixxx.org) - DJ software for live mixing and beatmatching with controller support. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Serato DJ Lite](https://serato.com/dj/lite) - DJ software for beginners to mix music with ease. 🪟 🍎

- [Rekordbox](https://rekordbox.com/en) - Software that enables a comfortable DJ workflow with AI, cloud, and automation tech. 🪟 🍎

- [VirtualDJ](https://virtualdj.com) - DJ platform for mixing music, beatmatching, and live performance. 🪟 🍎



### Music Notation



- [ABCjs](https://abcjs.net) - Tool for writing and playing ABC music notation. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Denemo](https://denemo.org) - Music notation software for fast score creation with LilyPond. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Frescobaldi](https://frescobaldi.org) - Editor for LilyPond to create music scores quickly. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [LilyPond](https://lilypond.org) - Music notation program for creating high-quality sheet music. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [MuseScore](https://musescore.org) - Software for creating, playing, and sharing sheet music. 🪟 🍎 🐧



### Music Production



- [LMMS](https://lmms.io) - DAW for creating music with virtual instruments and MIDI support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [Ardour](https://ardour.org) - DAW for recording, editing, and mixing audio with professional features. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Cakewalk](https://bandlab.com/products/cakewalk) - Full-featured DAW for music recording and editing by BandLab. 🪟

- [Furnace](https://github.com/tildearrow/furnace) - Multi-system chiptune tracker. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [MilkyTracker](https://github.com/milkytracker/MilkyTracker) - Cross platform XM tracker. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [OpenMPT](https://openmpt.org) - Modren tracker software that can open multiple tracker formats. 🪟

- [Qtractor](https://qtractor.org) - Multi-track DAW for Linux for audio and MIDI recording. 🐧

- [Stargate DAW](https://github.com/stargatedaw/stargate) - Innovation-first DAW, instrument and effect plugins. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Tracktion T7](https://tracktion.com/products/t7-daw) - DAW for music production with advanced editing features. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Zrythm](https://zrythm.org) - DAW for music production with an easy-to-use interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧



## Browsers



- [Tor Browser](https://torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html) - Privacy browser routing traffic over the Tor network. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/applications/tor-browser) ⭐

- [Arc](https://arc.net) - Vertical tab browser for modern productivity. 🪟 🍎

- [Brave](https://brave.com) - Privacy-focused and fast browser. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser)

- [Chrome](https://google.com/chrome) - Fast browser with integrated Google services. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Chromium](https://chromium.org/Home) - Browser project behind Chrome. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/chromium/chromium)

- [ungoogled-chromium](https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium) - Privacy-focused Chromium with Google services removed. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium)

- [Firefox](https://mozilla.org/en-US/firefox) - Browser with privacy and customization. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central)

- [LibreWolf](https://librewolf.net) - Privacy-focused Firefox fork with enhanced security. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://codeberg.org/librewolf/source)

- [Microsoft Edge](https://microsoft.com/edge) - Chromium-based browser with extra enhancements. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Min](https://minbrowser.org) - Fast, minimal browser prioritizing privacy. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Opera](https://opera.com) - Browser with built-in ad-blocking, VPN, and speed. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Pale Moon](https://palemoon.org) - Goanna-based browser. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://repo.palemoon.org/MoonchildProductions/Pale-Moon)

- [Orion](https://browser.kagi.com) - Lightweight WebKit browser with Chrome/Firefox extension support. 🍎 🐧

- [qutebrowser](https://qutebrowser.org) - Keyboard-driven, vim-like browser in Python and Qt. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/qutebrowser/qutebrowser)

- [Safari](https://apple.com/safari) - Native Mac browser with Apple device integration. 🍎

- [Station](https://getstation.com) - Browser centralizing web apps in one workspace. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Mullvad Browser](https://mullvad.net/en/download/browser) - Privacy browser with Tor, anti-fingerprinting, and Mullvad VPN. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mullvad/mullvad-browser)

- [Vivaldi](https://vivaldi.com) - Customizable browser putting you in control. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Zen Browser](https://zen-browser.app) - Beautifully designed, privacy-focused browser with custom mods. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop)



## Communication



### Messaging



- [Discord](https://discord.com) - Communication platform for text, voice, and video, popular with gamers. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐

- [Telegram](https://telegram.org) - Cloud-based messaging app known for speed, security, and group chats. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [WhatsApp](https://whatsapp.com) - Free messaging app with text, voice, video calls, and multimedia sharing. 🪟 🍎

- [Signal](https://signal.org) - Secure, private messaging app with end-to-end encryption. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Slack](https://slack.com) - Collaboration hub for teams with messaging, file sharing, and integrations. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Viber](https://viber.com) - Free messaging app with text, voice, video calls, and file sharing. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Microsoft Teams](https://microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software) - Team communication platform with chat, file sharing, and video conferencing. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Skype](https://skype.com) - Messaging and video call service supporting text, voice, and video. 🪟 🍎 🐧



### Email Clients



- [BlueMail](https://bluemail.me/desktop) - Cross-platform email client with modern interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [CanaryMail](https://canarymail.io) - Secure email app with PGP support and AI assistance. 🍎 🐧

- [Edison Mail](https://mail.edison.tech/mac) - Customizable, intuitive email client with smart features. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [ElectronMail](https://github.com/vladimiry/ElectronMail) - Electron-based desktop client for ProtonMail. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [eM Client](https://emclient.com) - Modern client to boost your productivity. 🪟

- [Foxmail](https://www.foxmail.com) - Fast, user-friendly email client. 🪟 🍎

- [Mailbird](https://mailbird.com) - IMAP/POP3 client with customization options. 🪟

- [Mailspring](https://getmailspring.com) - Beautiful, fast email client. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Nylas Mail](https://nylas.com/nylas-mail) - Extensible desktop email app based on web technologies. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Postbox](https://postbox-inc.com) - Advanced email management with productivity focus. 🪟 🍎

- [Polymail](https://polymail.io) - Simple, powerful email client with modern features. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Wino Mail](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9ncrcvjc50wl?hl=en-US) - Fluent design email client with Mica effect. 🪟

- [Spark](https://sparkmailapp.com) - Fast email client with team collaboration features. 🍎 🐧

- [ThunderBird](https://thunderbird.net) - Email client for easier management. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Tutanota](https://tutanota.com) - Encrypted service focused on privacy. 🪟 🍎 🐧



## Compression and Archiving



- [7-Zip](https://7-zip.org/download.html) - Archive manager supporting 7z, ZIP, and other formats. 🪟 🟢 ⭐

- [Bandizip](https://bandisoft.com/bandizip) - Fast, lightweight archive manager with extensive format support. 🪟

- [muCommander](https://www.mucommander.com) - Lightweight dual-pane file manager with archive support. 🍎

- [NanaZip](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n8g7tscl18r?hl=en-us&gl=US) - 7-Zip derivative optimized for Windows 10/11 with added functionality. 🪟

- [PDF Archiver](https://github.com/JulianKahnert/PDF-Archiver) - Tool for tagging and organizing PDFs. 🍎 🟢

- [PeaZip](https://peazip.github.io) - Archive manager supporting 180+ formats with encryption and compression. 🪟 🐧 🟢

- [The Unarchiver](https://theunarchiver.com) - Simple tool for extracting ZIP, RAR, ISO, and other formats. 🍎

- [Unarchive One](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/unarchiver-one/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=githubproject) - Multi-format decompression tool with QuickLook integration. 🍎



## Customize



### System Customization



- [Winaero](https://winaerotweaker.com) - All-in-one app for tuning Windows settings. 🪟

- [Windhawk](https://windhawk.net) - Customization marketplace for Windows and programs. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk)

- [HideVolumeOSD](https://github.com/UnlimitedStack/HideVolumeOSD) - Hides the Windows volume bar. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/UnlimitedStack/HideVolumeOSD)

- [ExplorerPatcher](https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher) - Restores and enhances the classic taskbar and system elements. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher)

- [Flow Launcher](https://flowlauncher.com) - Quick file search and app launcher like Spotlight. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/Flow-Launcher/Flow.Launcher)

- [ModernFlyouts](https://modernflyouts-community.github.io) - Replaces default flyouts with customizable modern ones. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/ModernFlyouts-Community/ModernFlyouts)

- [Hidden Bar](https://github.com/dwarvesf/hidden) - Simple app to organize and declutter your menu bar. 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/dwarvesf/hidden)

- [MacPilot](https://koingosw.com/products/macpilot) - Unlock hidden settings and system tweaks. 🍎

- [noMeiryoUI](https://github.com/Tatsu-syo/noMeiryoUI) - Tools to freely change system fonts. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/Tatsu-syo/noMeiryoUI)

- [TaskbarX](https://chrisandriessen.nl/taskbarx) - Personalize the taskbar with center alignment, transparency, and animations. 🪟

- [TinkerTool](https://bresink.com/osx/TinkerTool.html) - Utility for enabling hidden system preferences. 🍎

- [Sizer](https://brianapps.net/sizer) - Resize any window to a predefined size. 🪟

- [Sophia Script for Windows](https://github.com/farag2/Sophia-Script-for-Windows) - The most powerful PowerShell module for fine-tuning Windows showing how Windows can be configured without making any harm to it. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/farag2/Sophia-Script-for-Windows)

- [RetroBar](https://github.com/dremin/RetroBar) - Classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista taskbar for modern versions of Windows. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/dremin/RetroBar)



### Wallpaper Tools



- [Lively Wallpaper](https://rocksdanister.com/lively) - Tool to set animated and interactive wallpapers. 🪟 🟢 ⭐

- [Rainmeter](https://rainmeter.net) - Desktop customization tool offering widgets, skins, and live stats. 🪟 🟢 ⭐

- [Komorebi](https://github.com/cheesecakeufo/komorebi) - Animated wallpaper manager. 🐧 🟢

- [Plash](https://sindresorhus.com/plash) - App to set websites as wallpapers. 🍎 🟢

- [ScreenPlay](https://github.com/kelteseth/ScreenPlay) - Wallpaper and widget engine. 🪟 🐧 🟢

- [Variety](https://github.com/varietywalls/variety) - Wallpaper changer with features for downloading and managing wallpapers. 🐧 🟢

- [WinDynamicDesktop](https://github.com/t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop) - Port of macOS Mojave Dynamic Desktop feature to Windows. 🪟 🟢



## Data Management



### Copy and Move



- [FastCopy](https://fastcopy.jp) - Copy and move files in batch. 🪟

- [TeraCopy](https://codesector.com/teracopy) - Copy and move multiple files. 🪟 🍎



### Sync and Clone



- [FreeFileSync](https://freefilesync.org) - Tool for comparing and syncing files or folders. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [rclone](https://rclone.org) - Command-line tool for managing and syncing files with cloud storage. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Syncthing](https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing) - Continuous file synchronization for multiple computers. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢



## Developer Tools



- [livewinsize](https://github.com/Axorax/livewinsize) - Visualize window size in pixels and other units. 🪟 🟢 ⭐

- [Diffinity](https://truehumandesign.se/s_diffinity.php) - Diff and merging tool with focus on accurate and easy-to-read source code diffs. 🪟

- [Meld](https://meldmerge.org) - Tool for visual file, directory, and version control comparison. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [TkForge](https://github.com/Axorax/tkforge) - Drag & drop in Figma to create a Python GUI with ease. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [WinMerge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/winmerge) - Windows visual diff and merge for files and directories. 🪟 🟢

- [x64dbg](https://x64dbg.com) - Debugger for Windows. 🪟 🟢



### API Development



- [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest) - Simple API client for REST and GraphQL development. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/Kong/insomnia) ⭐

- [Postman](https://postman.com) - API development platform with advanced testing and collaboration tools. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐

- [Apidog](https://apidog.com) - All-in-one workspace for API design, testing, and documentation. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Bruno](https://www.usebruno.com) - Offline API client that is fast, Git-friendly, and open source. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/usebruno/bruno)

- [Cocoa Rest Client](https://mmattozzi.github.io/cocoa-rest-client) - Native app for testing REST APIs. 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/mmattozzi/cocoa-rest-client)

- [Hoppscotch](https://hoppscotch.io) - Lightweight API development tool for designing, testing, and debugging. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch)

- [HTTPie](https://httpie.io) - Command-line and GUI tool to simplify working with APIs. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/httpie)

- [HTTP Toolkit](https://httptoolkit.com) - Tool for debugging and mocking HTTP requests. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/httptoolkit)

- [Katalon Studio](https://katalon.com) - Testing automation for APIs, web, and mobile apps. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Mockoon](https://mockoon.com) - Desktop tool for creating and testing mock REST APIs. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mockoon/mockoon)

- [SoapUI Open Source](https://soapui.org) - For testing REST and SOAP APIs with scripting support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/SmartBear/soapui)

- [Paw](https://paw.cloud) - Advanced HTTP client. 🍎

- [Yaak](https://yaak.app) - An offline and Git friendly API tester for HTTP, GraphQL, WebSockets, SSE, and gRPC. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mountain-loop/yaak)



### Database



- [DBeaver](https://dbeaver.io) - Universal database tool for SQL databases like MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Apache Family, and more. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐

- [Beekeeper Studio](https://beekeeperstudio.io) - Modern, lightweight SQL client supporting MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, etc. 🪟 🍎 🐧



### Network Analysis



- [Wireshark](https://wireshark.org) - Leading tool for capturing and analyzing network traffic. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark) ⭐

- [Burp Suite Community Edition](https://portswigger.net/burp/communitydownload) - Class-leading vulnerability scanning and web app security. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Charles](https://charlesproxy.com) - Debugging proxy to view HTTP and HTTPS traffic. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [James](https://github.com/james-proxy/james) - Proxy for intercepting HTTP/HTTPS requests. 🪟 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/james-proxy/james)

- [mitmproxy](https://mitmproxy.org) - Interactive HTTP proxy for debugging and penetration testing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mitmproxy/mitmproxy)

- [Proxie](https://proxie.app) - HTTP debugging proxy for tracking requests. 🍎

- [Proxyman](https://proxyman.io) - Modern HTTP proxy with an intuitive UI. 🍎

- [Sniffnet](https://sniffnet.net) - Tool for monitoring and analyzing network traffic. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet)



### Game Engines



- [Godot](https://godotengine.org) - Game engine for 2D and 3D games with an easy-to-learn scripting language. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [Unreal Engine](https://unrealengine.com) - Powerful, fully-featured game engine for high-quality 3D games. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐

- [Amazon Lumberyard](https://aws.amazon.com/lumberyard) - Free, cross-platform 3D game engine integrated with AWS and Twitch for multiplayer games. 🪟 🍎

- [AppGameKit](https://appgamekit.com) - Flexible game engine for 2D and 3D games with simple scripting. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Cocos2d](https://www.cocos.com/en) - Game engine for mobile and web games, focused on 2D games. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Defold](https://defold.com) - Cross-platform 2D game engine with easy-to-use tools. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [CryEngine](https://cryengine.com) - Advanced game engine with cutting-edge graphics and tools for creating visually stunning games. 🪟

- [Flixel](https://flixel.org) - 2D engine built with Haxe, suitable for platformers and action games. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [GDevelop](https://gdevelop.io) - No-code engine for creating 2D games with a visual event system. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Gosu](https://libgosu.org) - Simple 2D game development library for Ruby or C++. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [LÖVE](https://github.com/love2d/love) - Simple, easy-to-learn 2D game engine for Lua. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [LÖVR](https://github.com/bjornbytes/lovr) - Simple 3D game engine for Lua, inspired by LÖVE. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Monogame](https://monogame.net) - Framework for cross-platform game development with C#. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [OpenRA](https://openra.net) - Game engine for real-time strategy games, supporting mods for classic titles. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [PICO-8](https://lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php) - Fantasy console for making retro-style small games. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Ren'Py](https://github.com/renpy/renpy) - Popular engine for creating visual novels with a simple scripting language. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Pixel Game Maker MV](https://rpgmakerofficial.com/product/act/en/index.html) - Game creation engine for 2D pixel games with no coding required. 🪟

- [Roblox Studio](https://create.roblox.com) - Engine for making games on Roblox. 🪟 🍎

- [Scirra Construct](https://construct.net) - Powerful game engine with drag-and-drop and visual scripting for 2D games. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Tiled](https://mapeditor.org) - Level editor for creating tile-based game maps, used with other engines. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Unity](https://unity.com) - Popular game engine for creating both 2D and 3D games, with an intuitive interface and wide asset store. 🪟 🍎 🐧



### Virtualization



- [Docker](https://docker.com) - Containerization platform for operating-system-level virtualization. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [VirtualBox](https://www.virtualbox.org) - Virtualization software for creating and managing virtual machines. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐

- [Lima](https://github.com/lima-vm/lima) - Tool for launching Linux VMs with file sharing and port forwarding. 🍎 🟢

- [Multipass](https://multipass.run) - Quickly launch and manage Ubuntu virtual machines on demand. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [OrbStack](https://orbstack.dev) - Lightweight and fast virtualization for running Docker containers and Linux machines. 🍎

- [Podman Desktop](https://podman.io) - Desktop alternative to Docker for managing containers. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [QEMU](https://qemu.org) - Emulator and virtualizer for hardware and system virtualization. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Rancher Desktop](https://rancherdesktop.io) - App for managing containers and Kubernetes on desktop. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [UTM](https://mac.getutm.app) - GUI for QEMU to run various VMs including ARM64 and x64. 🍎

- [Vagrant](https://vagrantup.com) - Tool for managing reproducible development environments using virtual machines. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [VMWare Workstation](https://vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor/workstation-and-fusion) - Virtualization software with advanced features. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [eryph-zero](https://eryph.io) - Tool for building VMs as if they were running in the cloud, but locally on Windows. 🪟 🟢



## Documents



- [CDisplayEx](https://www.cdisplayex.com) - Lightweight comic book reader (.cbr, .cbz, .pdf, manga). 🪟



### Office Suites



- [LibreOffice](https://libreoffice.org) - Popular and easy to use office suite. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [Apache OpenOffice](https://openoffice.org) - Suite for documents, spreadsheets, etc. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Calligra Suite](https://calligra.org) - Office suite with word processing and vector graphics. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Collabora Online](https://collaboraoffice.com) - Cloud-based LibreOffice for collaboration. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org) - Real-time collaborative text editor. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [FreeOffice](https://freeoffice.com) - Suite with compatibility for MS Office formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Google Workspace](https://workspace.google.com) - Cloud-based suite for document collaboration. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [OnlyOffice](https://onlyoffice.com) - Office suite with collaboration features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [WPS Office](https://wps.com) - Lightweight office suite compatible with MS file formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧



### E-book



- [Calibre](https://calibre-ebook.com) - Powerful e-book manager. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/kovidgoyal/calibre) ⭐

- [iChm](https://github.com/NSGod/ichm) - CHM reader. 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/NSGod/ichm)

- [Kindle App](https://amazon.com/l/16571048011) - Official Kindle reader app. 🪟 🍎

- [Klib](https://klib.me) - Manage Kindle and iBooks highlights. 🍎

- [Koodo Reader](https://koodoreader.com/en) - EBook reader supporting 15+ formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/koodo-reader/koodo-reader)

- [Naps2](https://naps2.com) - Scan documents to PDF and more, as simply as possible. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/cyanfish/naps2)

- [Readest](https://readest.com) - Cross-platform eBook reader with tools. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/readest/readest)

- [Scribus](https://www.scribus.net) - Layout and publishing software. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/scribusproject/scribus)

- [Sigil](https://sigil-ebook.com) - EPUB editor. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil)

- [Simple Comic](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-comic/id1497435571?mt=12) - Reader for PDF, CBZ, and CBR formats. 🍎



### PDF Tools



- [Sumatra PDF](https://sumatrapdfreader.org/free-pdf-reader) - Fast, lightweight PDF reader. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/sumatrapdfreader/sumatrapdf) ⭐

- [Foxit PDF Reader](https://foxit.com/pdf-reader) - PDF viewer with annotations. 🪟 🍎

- [MuPDF](https://mupdf.com) - Powerful PDF viewer. 🪟 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/mupdf)

- [Okular](https://okular.kde.org) - Universal document viewer by KDE. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/KDE/okular)

- [PDF Arranger](https://github.com/pdfarranger/pdfarranger) - PDF editor for splitting, merging. 🪟 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/pdfarranger/pdfarranger)

- [PDF24](https://pdf24.org/en) - Easy PDF tools. 🪟

- [qpdfview](https://launchpad.net/qpdfview) - Tabbed document viewer. 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/bendikro/qpdfview)

- [Skim](https://skim-app.sourceforge.io) - PDF viewer for annotation. 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/JackieXie168/skim)

- [Xournal++](https://xournalpp.github.io) - Handwriting and annotation tool for PDFs. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/xournalpp/xournalpp)

- [PDFGear](https://www.pdfgear.com) - Read, edit, convert, merge, and sign PDF files across devices. 🪟 🍎

- [PDFsam](https://pdfsam.org) - Extract pages, split, merge, mix and rotate PDF files. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/torakiki/pdfsam)



## Note Taking



- [Inkless](https://github.com/Axorax/inkless) - Minimal, shortcut based app to take notes and use for light coding. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/Axorax/inkless) ⭐

- [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md) - Knowledge base app with powerful linking and markdown support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐

- [Craft Docs](https://craft.do) - Beautiful and powerful tool for creating and organizing documents and notes. 🪟 🍎

- [Joplin](https://joplinapp.org) - Capture your thoughts and securely access them from any device. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin)

- [Logseq](https://github.com/logseq/logseq) - Privacy-first, open-source platform for knowledge management and collaboration. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/logseq/logseq)

- [Notion](https://notion.so) - All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, databases, and collaboration. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Plain Text Editor](https://sindresorhus.com/plain-text-editor) - Simple, distraction-free text editor for quick note-taking. 🍎

- [Tot](https://tot.rocks) - Simple, elegant app for collecting and editing text snippets. 🍎

- [RemNote](https://remnote.io) - Knowledge management app with note-taking and spaced repetition features. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Simplenote](https://simplenote.com) - Minimalist note-taking app that syncs across devices. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/Automattic/simplenote-electron)

- [fylepad](https://fylepad.vercel.app) - Lightweight notepad with powerful rich-text editing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/imrofayel/fylepad)



## Text Editors



- [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com) - Code editor with debugging, integrated Git support, and a vast extension marketplace. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode) ⭐

- [Atom](https://atom.io) - Highly customizable editor with Git integration, real-time collaboration, and extensive plugins. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/atom/atom)

- [Aurora Editor](https://auroraeditor.com) - Fast, lightweight editor with modern design and syntax highlighting. 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/AuroraEditor/AuroraEditor)

- [Bluefish](https://bluefish.openoffice.nl/index.html) - Web developer editor supporting HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP with built-in preview. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://sourceforge.net/p/bluefish/code/HEAD/tree/trunk/bluefish)

- [Brackets](https://brackets.io) - Web-focused editor with live preview, CSS preprocessor support, and inline editing for HTML. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/brackets-cont/brackets)

- [CodeEdit](https://codeedit.app) - Native macOS editor with live preview, Git integration, and Markdown support. 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/CodeEditApp/CodeEdit)

- [CotEditor](https://coteditor.com) - Text editor with syntax highlighting, snippets, and regular expression search. 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/coteditor/CotEditor)

- [Emacs](https://gnu.org/software/emacs) - Customizable editor with robust scripting, project management, and multi-language support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/emacs-mirror/emacs)

- [Fastedit](https://fastedit.frozenassassine.de) - Minimal text editor with a frost glass background and basic text editing tools. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/FrozenAssassine/Fastedit)

- [FluentEdit](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nwl9m9jpq36?hl=en-US&gl=BD) - Simple code editor with a Fluent design, featuring split view and customizable themes. 🪟

- [Geany](https://geany.org) - Lightweight editor with built-in terminal, project management, and syntax highlighting for many languages. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/geany/geany)

- [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org) - Editor with customizable syntax highlighting, multi-line editing, and plugin support. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus)

- [Haystack Editor](https://haystackeditor.com) - Visual editor with a canvas UI to help navigate and understand code structure. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/haystackeditor/haystack-editor)

- [Helix](https://helix-editor.com) - Modal text editor with powerful text manipulation, multiple cursors, and a modern UI. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/helix-editor/helix)

- [Lapce](https://lapce.dev) - Fast, extensible editor with built-in support for multiple languages and advanced editing features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/lapce/lapce)

- [LightTable](http://lighttable.com) - Code editor offering real-time feedback and live execution of code in an interactive environment. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/LightTable/LightTable)

- [micro](https://micro-editor.github.io) - Simple, modern terminal-based editor with support for mouse interaction and plugin extensions. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/zyedidia/micro)

- [Neovim](https://neovim.io) - Advanced Vim-based text editor with improved extensibility, plugins, and modern features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/neovim/neovim)

- [Notepad 3](https://rizonesoft.com/downloads/notepad3) - Fast and light-weight Scintilla-based text editor with syntax highlighting. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/rizonesoft/Notepad3)

- [Nova](https://nova.app) - Editor with an intuitive interface, fast navigation, and built-in Git support. 🍎

- [Sublime Text](https://www.sublimetext.com) - Fast text editor with powerful search, multi-caret editing, and a strong plugin ecosystem. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [SubEthaEdit](https://subethaedit.net) - Collaborative text editor enabling real-time editing with multiple users. 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/subethaedit/SubEthaEdit)

- [Kate](https://kate-editor.org) - Editor with plugins, split-view and more by KDE. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [TextMate](https://macromates.com) - Editor with project management, language bundles, and customizable macros. 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/textmate/textmate)

- [Vim](https://www.vim.org) - Efficient command-line editor with powerful keyboard shortcuts and multi-file editing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/vim/vim)

- [Vimr](http://vimr.org) - Editor offering a refined Vim experience with enhanced UI and modern features. 🍎 [🟢](https://github.com/qvacua/vimr)

- [Zed](https://zed.dev) - High-performance, collaborative editor designed for speed, real-time collaboration, and custom workflows. 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed)



## Download Managers



- [AB Download Manager](https://abdownloadmanager.com) - Easily download files from anywhere. 🪟 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/amir1376/ab-download-manager) ⭐

- [Free Download Manager](https://freedownloadmanager.org) - Modern download accelerator. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐

- [Aria2](https://aria2.github.io) - Lightweight, command-line download utility supporting multiple protocols. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/aria2/aria2)

- [Download Master](https://downloadmaster.com) - Download manager by WestByte. 🪟

- [JDownloader](https://jdownloader.org) - Popular download manager. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://support.jdownloader.org/en/knowledgebase/article/setup-ide-eclipse)

- [Motrix](https://motrix.app) - Simple and clean download manager with cross-platform support. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/agalwood/Motrix)

- [Persepolis Download Manager](https://persepolisdm.github.io) - GUI for Aria2, providing an intuitive interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/persepolisdm/persepolis)

- [Xtreme Download Manager (XDM)](https://xtremedownloadmanager.com) - Powerful tool to increase download speed. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/subhra74/xdm)



## Games



- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com) - Platform for buying and playing PC games. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐

- [Amazon Games](https://gaming.amazon.com) - Platform for Prime Gaming titles. 🪟

- [Battle.net](https://blizzard.com/en-us/apps/battle.net/desktop) - Platform for Blizzard games. 🪟 🍎

- [Bethesda Launcher](https://bethesda.net/en/game/bethesda-launcher) - Launcher for Fallout and Elder Scrolls. 🪟

- [EA App](https://ea.com/ea-app) - EA Origin alternative. 🪟

- [Epic Games Store](https://epicgames.com/store/en-US) - Platform for exclusive and free games. 🪟 🍎

- [GOG Galaxy](https://gog.com/galaxy) - DRM-free games and library management. 🪟 🍎

- [Heroic Games Launcher](https://heroicgameslauncher.com) - Launcher for Epic, GOG. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher)

- [Humble App](https://humblebundle.com/app) - Launcher for Humble Bundle games. 🪟

- [Itch.io](https://itch.io/app) - Marketplace for indie games. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Lutris](https://lutris.net) - Open-source game manager for Linux. 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/lutris/lutris)

- [Origin](https://origin.com) - EA game launcher. 🪟 🍎

- [Riot Client](https://riotgames.com/en) - Launcher for League of Legends and more. 🪟 🍎

- [Rockstar Games Launcher](https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/rockstar-games-launcher) - Launcher for Rockstar games. 🪟

- [Playnite](https://playnite.link) - Unified game library manager. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite/)

- [ProtonUp-Qt](https://davidotek.github.io/protonup-qt) - Tool for managing Proton/Wine compatibility. 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/DavidoTek/ProtonUp-Qt)

- [Porting Kit](https://portingkit.com) - Install Windows games on Mac. 🍎

- [Ubisoft Connect](https://ubisoftconnect.com) - Game launcher for Ubisoft titles. 🪟 🍎



### Cloud Gaming



- [Antstream Arcade](https://www.antstream.com) - Free tier with retro games playable via the cloud. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Boosteroid](https://boosteroid.com) - Free plan available for limited game streaming. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [NVIDIA GeForce NOW](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now) - Free tier for streaming supported games from the cloud. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Xbox Cloud Gaming](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/play) - Free trial with limited titles via the cloud. 🪟 🍎



## Mobile Emulators



- [BlueStacks](https://www.bluestacks.com) - Android emulator for playing mobile games on PC. 🪟 🍎 ⭐

- [Andy](https://www.andyroid.net) - Android emulator to run mobile games and apps on PC. 🪟 🍎

- [Genymotion](https://genymotion.com) - Android emulator with advanced features for developers and gamers. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [LDPlayer](https://ldplayer.net) - Lightweight Android emulator for gaming on PC. 🪟

- [KoPlayer](https://koplayerpc.com) - Android emulator optimized for gaming and streaming. 🪟

- [MEmu Play](https://memuplay.com) - Powerful Android emulator with excellent gaming support. 🪟

- [NoxPlayer](https://bignox.com) - Android emulator optimized for mobile gaming on desktop. 🪟 🍎

- [Waydroid](https://waydro.id) - Container-based approach to boot a full Android system. 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/waydroid/waydroid)



## Other Emulators



- [RetroArch](https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch) - Open-source, cross-platform emulator that allows to play games from a wide variety of retro gaming consoles and platforms. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [PPSSPP](https://ppsspp.org) - PSP emulator for any OS. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Dolphin](https://dolphin-emu.org) - GameCube and Wii emulator. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [PCSX2](https://pcsx2.net) - PlayStation 2 emulator with compatibility for most games. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [RPCS3](https://rpcs3.net) - PlayStation 3 emulator that runs a lot of games. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Cemu](https://cemu.info) - Wii U emulator that supports 4K resolution. 🪟

- [MAME](https://mamedev.org) - Arcade machine emulator with a massive library of supported games. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [DOSBox](https://dosbox.com) - DOS emulator designed for running old DOS games and applications. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [DuckStation](https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation) - PlayStation 1 emulator with focus on speed, accuracy, and modern enhancements. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [ScummVM](https://scummvm.org) - Emulator focused on classic point-and-click adventure games. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Citra](https://citra-emu.org) - Nintendo 3DS emulator with great compatibility and performance. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [OpenEmu](https://openemu.org) - Multi-system emulator with a clean interface and support for a variety of retro systems. 🍎

- [xemu](https://xemu.app) - Original Xbox emulator for playing classic Xbox games on modern systems. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [higan](https://higan.dev) - Multi-system emulator with high accuracy, supporting consoles like SNES and GBA. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [PCSX-Redux](https://github.com/grumpycoders/pcsx-redux) - PlayStation 1 emulator aimed at advanced debugging and better game compatibility. 🪟 🐧 🟢

- [Mednafen](https://mednafen.github.io) - Multi-system emulator with a focus on precision and compatibility. 🪟 🐧

- [MelonDS](https://melonds.kuribo64.net) - Nintendo DS emulator with accurate performance and Wi-Fi support. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [BSNES](https://bsnes.dev) - SNES emulator with cycle-accurate emulation for high compatibility. 🪟 🍎 🐧



## Graphics Tools



- [GIMP](https://gimp.org) - Versatile image editor for tasks like photo manipulation and graphic design. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/en) - Vector graphics editor used for creating logos, illustrations, and more. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [Krita](https://krita.org) - Digital painting software designed for illustrators and concept artists. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [Aspect](https://aspect.bildhuus.com) - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization for secure image storage. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [pngquant](https://pngquant.org) - Command-line tool for compressing PNG images without losing quality. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Alchemy](https://al.chemy.org) - Experimental drawing application focused on conceptual art creation. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Amadine](https://amadine.com) - Intuitive vector drawing app aimed at graphic designers. 🍎

- [Colorpicker](https://colorpicker.fr) - Color manipulation tool for picking and modifying colors. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Draw.io](https://github.com/jgraph/drawio-desktop) - Desktop app for creating diagrams and flowcharts. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Figma](https://figma.com) - Collaborative interface design tool for building UI/UX projects. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [FontForge](https://fontforge.github.io) - Font editor for creating and modifying font files. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [inklet](https://tenonedesign.com/inklet.php) - Use your Mac's trackpad as a drawing board for creative work. 🍎

- [Lunacy](https://icons8.com/lunacy) - Design tool offering collaboration features and built-in assets. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [macSVG](https://macsvg.org) - Design HTML5 SVG art and animations with this easy-to-use tool. 🍎

- [MagicaVoxel](https://ephtracy.github.io) - Lightweight voxel editor and interactive path tracing renderer for 3D models. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Monodraw](https://monodraw.helftone.com) - ASCII art editor for creating and editing text-based drawings. 🍎

- [Paintbrush](https://paintbrush.sourceforge.net) - Bitmap image editor with basic drawing tools and pixel-level manipulation. 🪟

- [Paint.NET](https://getpaint.net/index.html) - Simple yet powerful image editor for quick edits and designs. 🪟

- [PhotoFiltre](https://photofiltre-studio.com/pf7-en.htm) - Complete image retouching program. 🪟

- [Pencil2D](https://pencil2d.org) - Simple and intuitive tool for creating 2D hand-drawn animations. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Pixen](https://pixenapp.com/mac) - Native pixel art and animation editor designed. 🍎



## 3D Modeling and Animation



- [Blender](https://blender.org) - 3D creation tool supporting modeling, animation, rendering, video editing, and more. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [FreeCAD](https://freecadweb.org) - Parametric 3D CAD modeler for designing real-life objects of any size. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [MakeHuman](https://static.makehumancommunity.org/makehuman.html) - 3D human modeler for creating realistic character models. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [OpenSCAD](https://openscad.org) - Script-based 3D CAD modeler for creating precise solid geometry. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Wings 3D](https://www.wings3d.com) - 3D modeling software focusing on subdivision modeling. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢



## Security



### Antivirus



- [Avast](https://avast.com/free-antivirus-download) - Antivirus to help detect and isolate potential cyberthreats. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [AVG Antivirus](https://avg.com/en-us/free-antivirus-download) - Free antivirus software to protect against viruses, malware, and spyware. 🪟 🍎

- [Bitdefender](https://bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html) - Lightweight and powerful antivirus for essential protection. 🪟 🍎

- [ClamAV](https://www.clamav.net) - Antivirus engine for detecting malware, viruses, and other threats. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Malwarebytes](https://malwarebytes.com) - Malware removal tool offering real-time protection and cleanup. 🪟 🍎



### Password Managers



- [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com) - Password manager for securely storing, managing, and sharing sensitive online data. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [KeePass](https://keepass.info) - Lightweight password manager for secure storage of passwords in encrypted databases. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [KeePassXC](https://keepassxc.org) - Modern community fork of KeePass with cross-platform support and enhanced features. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [LastPass](https://lastpass.com) - Cloud-based password manager with secure password sharing and autofill features. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [NordPass](https://nordpass.com) - Secure password manager with autofill and password health insights. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Passbolt](https://passbolt.com) - Team-oriented password manager for sharing and storing passwords securely. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [RoboForm](https://roboform.com) - Password manager and form filler with multi-platform synchronization. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [ProtonPass](https://proton.me/pass) - Free password manager with end-to-end encryption based in Switzerland. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/protonpass)



## Image Viewers



- [ImageGlass](https://imageglass.org) - Lightweight, versatile image viewer. 🪟 🟢 ⭐

- [FlowVision](https://github.com/netdcy/FlowVision) - Waterfall-style image viewer. 🍎 🟢

- [Irfanview](https://irfanview.com) - Simple image viewer with some editing abilities. 🪟

- [JPEGView](https://sourceforge.net/projects/jpegview) - Lean, fast and highly configurable viewer/editor for JPEG, BMP, PNG, WEBP, TGA, GIF and TIFF images. 🪟

- [qView](https://interversehq.com/qview) - Visually minimal and space efficient. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [XnView](https://xnview.com/en) - Image resizer, batch image converter. 🪟 🍎 🐧



## Remote Access



- [AnyDesk](https://anydesk.com) - Remote access solution for multiple devices, providing fast and secure connections. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Moonlight](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt) - GameStream client for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Parsec](https://parsec.app) - High-performance remote desktop solution with 4k streaming at 60fps and low latency. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [RoyalTSX](https://royalapps.com/ts/mac/features) - Remote access tool for IT professionals, supporting multiple protocols. 🍎

- [RustDesk](https://rustdesk.com) - Remote desktop software with a focus on simplicity and security. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Steam Link](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/steam-link/id1246969117) - Play your Steam games across devices using the Steam Link app. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Sunshine](https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine) - Self-hosted game streaming server for use with Moonlight. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [TeamViewer](https://teamviewer.com/en) - Popular remote control software for desktop sharing and file transfer. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Windows Remote Desktop](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windows-app/id1295203466) - Connect to remote PCs, virtual apps, and desktops with ease. 🪟

- [wmWebStack](https://webstack.wikimint.com) - Local server stack with one-click live publishing and remote device access. 🪟

- [Remmina](https://remmina.org) - Remote access screen and file sharing to your desktop. 🐧

- [RemSupp](https://remsupp.com) - Simple remote desktop. 🪟 🍎 🐧



## Video



- [FreeTube](https://freetubeapp.io) - Private YouTube client with no ads. 🪟 🍎 🐧



### Video Editors



- [DaVinci Resolve](https://blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve) - Professional video editor with advanced color correction and effects. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐

- [Capcut Desktop](https://capcut.com/tools/desktop-video-editor) - Simple video editor with many builtin effects. 🪟 🍎

- [Shotcut](https://shotcut.org) - Video editor with a wide range of features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut)

- [OpenShot](https://openshot.org) - Easy-to-use video editor with support for multiple video tracks. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/OpenShot/openshot-qt)

- [Kdenlive](https://kdenlive.org/en) - Video editor with multi-track editing and a powerful interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/KDE/kdenlive)

- [Lightworks](https://lwks.com) - Professional video editor with advanced features for filmmaking. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [VSDC Free Video Editor](https://videosoftdev.com/free-video-editor) - Non-linear video editor with a rich set of editing tools. 🪟

- [Olive Video Editor](https://olivevideoeditor.org) - Non-linear video editor with powerful features and an intuitive interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/olive-editor/olive)

- [Avidemux](https://avidemux.sourceforge.net) - Video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mean00/avidemux2)

- [lossless-cut](https://losslesscut.app) - Swiss army knife of lossless video/audio editing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/mifi/lossless-cut)



### Video Players



- [PotPlayer](https://potplayer.daum.net) - Feature-rich video player with advanced playback options. 🪟 ⭐

- [Bomi Player](https://bomi-player.github.io) - Advanced media player that supports a variety of video formats. 🐧

- [Clementine Player](https://www.clementine-player.org) - Music and video player with a user-friendly interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [GOM Player](https://gomlab.com/gomplayer-media-player) - Popular media player with support for most video formats and customizable features. 🪟 🍎

- [IINA](https://iina.io) - Media player that claims to perform better than VLC. 🍎 🟢

- [KMPlayer](https://kmplayer.com) - Media player supporting various video formats and streaming protocols. 🪟 🍎

- [Kodi](https://kodi.tv) - Media center that allows you to play and view most videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [MPV](https://mpv.io) - Cross-platform media player with a simple interface. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [MPC-HC](https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc) - Lightweight video player with support for all common formats. 🪟 🟢

- [RealPlayer](https://real.com) - Versatile media player for playing videos and streaming. 🪟 🍎

- [Stremio](https://stremio.com) - Provides a secure, modern and seamless entertainment experience. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [ScreenBox](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9ntsnmsvcb5l?hl=en-US&gl=US) - Basically VLC but with a modern UI. 🪟

- [SMPlayer](https://sourceforge.net/projects/smplayer) - Media player with the ability to remember playback settings and support for various video formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Videotape](https://usuaia.com/videotape) - Simple and minimalist video player for quick playback of local video files. 🪟

- [VLC Media Player](https://videolan.org/vlc) - Media player supporting almost all video formats. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢



### Video Streaming and Recording



- [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com) - Software for live streaming and recording video. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [Jitsi Meet](https://jitsi.org/jitsi-meet) - Video conferencing and live streaming with ease. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Livestreamer](https://github.com/chrippa/livestreamer) - Command-line tool to stream video from multiple platforms. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Kaltura](https://kaltura.com) - Platform for managing and streaming video content. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Nginx RTMP](https://github.com/arut/nginx-rtmp-module) - RTMP streaming server built with NGINX. 🐧 🟢

- [Streamlabs Desktop](https://streamlabs.com) - Streaming software with customizable alerts and overlays. 🪟 🍎 🟢

- [XSplit Broadcaster](https://xsplit.com) - Streaming and recording with advanced features and effects. 🪟

- [Zoom](https://zoom.us) - Video meetings with streaming, recording, and screen sharing. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [GPU Screen Recorder](https://flathub.org/apps/com.dec05eba.gpu_screen_recorder) - Shadowplay-like screen recorder that is fast. 🐧

- [Shadowplay](https://www.nvidia.com/en-ph/geforce/geforce-experience/shadowplay) - Record gameplay videos, screenshots, and livestreams. 🪟

- [ScreenToGif](https://www.screentogif.com/) - Record, edit, and create animated GIFs from your screen. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/NickeManarin/ScreenToGif)



### Video Converters and Compressors



- [FFmpeg](https://ffmpeg.org) - Powerful tool for format conversion and multimedia editing. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢 ⭐

- [Any Video Converter](https://any-video-converter.com) - Supports batch conversion and output to various formats. 🪟 🍎

- [FastFlix](https://github.com/cdgriffith/FastFlix) - GUI for fast encoding with H.264, HEVC, and AV1 support. 🪟 🟢

- [Format Factory](http://www.pcfreetime.com/formatfactory) - Converts video, audio, and images with customizable settings. 🪟

- [HandBrake](https://handbrake.fr) - Video transcoder with preset profiles for device compatibility. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Shutter Encoder](https://shutterencoder.com) - Supports video, audio, and image conversion with extra processing tools. 🪟 🍎

- [XMedia Recode](https://xmedia-recode.de/en) - Multi-format converter with advanced video editing features. 🪟

- [VidCoder](https://vidcoder.net) - User-friendly HandBrake-based transcoder with batch processing. 🪟 🍎 🟢



## VPN and Proxy Tools



- [Algo](https://github.com/trailofbits/algo) - Simple IPSEC VPN setup for secure cloud connections. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Cloudflare WARP](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-devices/warp/download-warp) - VPN and DNS service enhancing privacy and security. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [FlClash](https://github.com/chen08209/FlClash) - Multi-platform proxy client based on ClashMeta.  🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Hiddify](https://github.com/hiddify/hiddify-app) - Multi-platform proxy toolchain.  🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [rvc-mac](https://github.com/riboseinc/cryptode-mac) - Secure VPN client from Ribose. 🍎 🟢

- [Lantern](https://getlantern.org) - Internet freedom tool to bypass restrictions. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [OpenVPN](https://openvpn.net/community-downloads) - VPN solution for secure internet connections with customizable settings. 🪟 🟢

- [Proxifier](https://proxifier.com) - Windows proxy client that routes applications via a proxy server. 🪟

- [Psiphon](https://psiphon.ca) - VPN and proxy tool for bypassing censorship. 🪟 🍎

- [SoftEther VPN](https://www.softether.org) - Multi-protocol VPN software for secure connections. 🪟 🟢

- [Sing-box](https://github.com/SagerNet/sing-box) - Universal proxy platform supporting multiple protocols. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [ShadowsocksX-NG](https://github.com/shadowsocks/ShadowsocksX-NG) - Modern Shadowsocks client for enhanced security. 🍎 🟢

- [SpechtLite](https://github.com/zhuhaow/SpechtLite) - Minimal proxy tool using rule-based configuration. 🍎 🟢

- [Specht](https://github.com/zhuhaow/Specht) - Rule-based proxy with Network Extension support. 🍎 🟢

- [Twingate](https://twingate.com) - Zero trust access for secure private network connections. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Tunnelblick](https://github.com/Tunnelblick/Tunnelblick) - Easy-to-use OpenVPN client with a macOS-friendly interface. 🍎 🟢

- [v2rayN](https://github.com/2dust/v2rayN) - Open source GUI for Xray and Sing-box. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [WireGuard](https://wireguard.com) - Fast, secure VPN protocol designed for simplicity. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://www.wireguard.com/repositories)



## Utility



- [AutoHotkey](https://autohotkey.com) - Scripting language for task automation and custom hotkeys. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/AutoHotkey/AutoHotkey) ⭐

- [PowerToys](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys) - Utilities for file renaming, resizing, and productivity tools. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys) ⭐

- [yt-dlp](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp) - Command-line tool for downloading audio and video. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp) ⭐

- [Advanced IP Scanner](https://advanced-ip-scanner.com) - Network scanner for detecting and analyzing devices on LAN. 🪟

- [Fan Control](https://getfancontrol.com) - Software for managing and controlling system fans. 🪟

- [Keylock](https://github.com/Axorax/keylock) - Lock your keyboard with a click. 🪟 🟢

- [Legacy Update](https://legacyupdate.net) - Installs updates to fix Windows Update access on unsupported versions. 🪟

- [Locale Emulator](https://github.com/xupefei/Locale-Emulator) - Simulate different system regions and languages. 🪟 🟢

- [LocalSend](https://localsend.org) - Share files instantly to nearby devices. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Nirsoft](https://nirsoft.net/utils/index.html) - Collection of small utilities for various tasks. 🪟

- [PuTTY](https://putty.org) - SSH and Telnet client for remote connections. 🪟

- [SpeedCrunch](https://heldercorreia.bitbucket.io/speedcrunch) - Fast, high-precision scientific calculator with keyboard shortcuts. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Twinkle Tray](https://twinkletray.com) - Simple tool to manage brightness across multiple monitors. 🪟

- [Rocket](https://matthewpalmer.net/rocket) - Type and insert emojis anywhere using a colon (:). 🍎

- [Winpower](https://github.com/Axorax/winpower) - Advanced power settings and management for Windows. 🪟 🟢

- [Windterm](https://github.com/kingToolbox/WindTerm) - SSH/Telnet/Serial/Shell/Sftp client for DevOps.  🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [UniGetUI](https://www.marticliment.com/unigetui) - UI for popular package managers like  Winget, NPM, and more. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/marticliment/UniGetUI)



### Clipboard Management



- [ClipAngel](https://sourceforge.net/projects/clip-angel) - Clipboard manager supporting rich text and images. 🪟

- [Clipboard Fusion](https://clipboardfusion.com) - Clipboard manager with data transformation features. 🪟 🍎

- [Clipy](https://clipy-app.com) - Simple clipboard manager. 🍎 🟢

- [CopyQ](https://hluk.github.io/CopyQ) - Clipboard manager with editing and scripting features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Diodon](https://github.com/diodon-dev/diodon) - Simple and minimal clipboard manager. 🐧 🟢

- [Ditto](https://ditto-cp.sourceforge.io) - Advanced clipboard manager with extended functionality for Windows. 🪟

- [EcoPaste](https://github.com/EcoPasteHub/EcoPaste) - Cross-platform modern clipboard management tool.  🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢

- [Maccy](https://maccy.app) - Minimal clipboard manager. 🍎 🟢

- [Parcellite](https://parcellite.sourceforge.io) - Basic clipboard manager. 🐧

- [Qopy](https://github.com/0pandadev/qopy) - Minimalist clipboard manager with unique features. 🪟 🍎 🐧 🟢



### Metadata



- [ExifTool](https://exiftool.org) - Command-line tool for editing metadata in various file types. 🪟 🍎 🐧 ⭐

- [Metadata++](https://metadata.en.softonic.com) - View, edit, and remove metadata from files and photos. 🪟

- [MP3Tag](https://mp3tag.de/en) - Edit and manage metadata for audio files. 🪟

- [PhotoME](https://photome.de) - View and edit EXIF metadata for photos. 🪟



### Window Management



- [FancyZones](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys) - Snap and arrange windows in multi-monitor setups. 🪟 🟢 ⭐

- [Rectangle](https://rectangleapp.com) - Efficient window manager with keyboard shortcut support. 🍎 ⭐

- [AltSnap](https://github.com/RamonUnch/AltSnap) - Snap windows to positions using keyboard shortcuts. 🪟 🟢

- [AquaSnap](https://nurgo-software.com/products/aquasnap) - Window snapping, docking, and stretching features. 🪟

- [GlazeWM](https://github.com/glzr-io/glazewm) - Tiling window manager inspired by i3. 🪟 🟢

- [i3](https://i3wm.org) - Keyboard-driven tiling window manager. 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/i3/i3)

- [KDE Mover-Sizer](https://corz.org/windows/software/accessories/KDE-resizing-moving-for-Windows.php#section-Download) - Move and resize windows like in Linux. 🪟

- [KWin](https://kde.org/plasma-desktop) - Tiling window manager with advanced features. 🐧

- [Magnet](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magnet/id441258766?mt=12) - Snap windows into organized tiles. 🍎

- [OnTopReplica](https://github.com/LorenzCK/OnTopReplica) - Display part of a window on top of others. 🪟 🟢

- [Sway](https://github.com/swaywm/sway) - Wayland-based tiling window manager, i3-like. 🐧 🟢

- [XMonad](https://xmonad.org) - Customizable tiling window manager. 🐧

- [YASB](https://github.com/amnweb/yasb) - Highly configurable Windows status bar. 🪟 🟢

- [Komorebi](https://github.com/LGUG2Z/komorebi) - Tiling window manager for Windows. 🪟 🟢



### File Management



- [Everything](https://voidtools.com) - Fast file search tool indexing the entire file system. 🪟 ⭐

- [Double Commander](https://doublecmd.sourceforge.io) - Dual-pane manager with built-in editor and advanced search. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Far Manager](https://farmanager.com) - File and archive manager with advanced functionality. 🪟

- [Files](https://files.community/download) - Modern file manager for easy file organization. 🪟 [🟢](https://github.com/files-community/Files)

- [Free Commander](https://freecommander.com/en/summary) - Alternative file manager with added features. 🪟

- [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org) - Reliable FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client for remote management. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [Listary](https://www.listary.com) - Free file search tool & app launcher. 🪟

- [Q-Dir](https://softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/Q-Dir) - Multi-pane file manager with up to four directory views. 🪟

- [WinSCP](https://winscp.net) - Easy-to-use SFTP, FTP, and WebDAV client. 🪟 🟢

- [Xftp 7](https://netsarang.com/en/xftp) - Flexible SFTP/FTP client for efficient file transfers. 🪟



### Application Management



- [Bulk Crap Uninstaller](https://www.bcuninstaller.com) - Powerful tool for uninstalling multiple applications and cleaning leftovers. 🪟 🟢 ⭐

- [Revo Uninstaller](https://www.revouninstaller.com/revo-uninstaller-free-download) - Advanced uninstaller to remove programs and residual files with free tier. 🪟



### Screenshot



- [ShareX](https://getsharex.com) - Powerful screenshot and screen recording tool with advanced editing options. 🪟 🟢 ⭐

- [Capter](https://github.com/decipher3114/Capter) - Super simple screenshot tool. 🪟 🍎 🟢

- [Flameshot](https://flameshot.org) - Customizable screenshot tool with an easy-to-use interface and built-in editor. 🪟 🍎 🐧 [🟢](https://github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot)

- [Greenshot](https://getgreenshot.org) - Screenshot tool for Windows that allows capturing, annotating, and editing screenshots. 🪟 🟢

- [Lightshot](https://app.prntscr.com/en/index.html) - Fast and intuitive screenshot tool that allows capturing and editing images instantly. 🪟 🍎

- [Monosnap](https://monosnap.com) - Simple screenshot tool that includes cloud integration for easy sharing. 🪟 🍎

- [Pixpin](https://pixpin.cn) - Elegant screen capture with an integrated editor. 🪟

- [Shutter](https://launchpad.net/shutter) - Feature-rich screenshot tool for Linux with an integrated editor for quick annotations. 🐧

- [Snipaste](https://snipaste.com) - Free, Customizable, Portable snipping tool.



### Space Visualizer



- [WizTree](https://diskanalyzer.com) - Fast disk space analyzer that scans drives and shows file size distribution. 🪟 ⭐

- [DiskSavvy](https://disksavvy.com) - Disk space analyzer with various reporting and filtering options. 🪟

- [Filelight](https://kde.org/applications/utilities/org.kde.filelight) - Visualizer with a circular sunburst chart. 🪟 🍎 🐧

- [JDiskReport](https://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/jdiskreport) - Tool for visualizing disk usage with a variety of charts and graphs. 🪟 🐧

- [SpaceSniffer](http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer) - Identify large files and folders with an intuitive tree map. 🪟

- [TreeSize Free](https://jam-software.com/treesize_free) - Visualizes disk space usage in a tree-like structure for easy file management. 🪟