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Jan 06, 2026

Application Launchers

• Raycast - A highly extensible, keyboard-driven productivity launcher and command palette designed for efficiency

Audio

• Ableton Live - Fluid software for music creation and performance.

• FL Studio - Complete digital audio workstation (DAW) for composing, arranging, recording, and mastering.

Game Stores

• Hydra Launcher - A game launcher that allows you to download, play, track your stats and manage your games all in one place.

Graphics

• Affinity - Unified creative suite for photo editing, vector design, and desktop publishing

IDEs

• JetBrains IDEs - Professional suite of developer tools (CLion, DataGrip, DataSpell, GoLand, IntelliJ IDEA, PhpStorm, PyCharm, Rider, RubyMine, Rust Rover, WebStorm).

Note-taking

• Anytype - A privacy focused offline encrypted Notion alternative with P2P syncing on local networks.

• Logseq - Privacy-first, open-source knowledge base that works on top of local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files.

• Notion - All-in-one workspace for notes, project management, documents, and collaboration.

• Obsidian - A powerful knowledge base on top of a local folder of plain text Markdown files.

System Utilities

• CrunchyCleaner (⭐2) - A lightweight, software cache cleanup tool for Windows & Linux.

Jan 04, 2026

Browsers

• Helium - Browser based on Ungoogled Chromium with privacy, split-view, bangs and built-in ad-blocker.

Security

• cppcryptfs (⭐883) - cppcryptfs is an implementation of the gocryptfs encrypted overlay filesystem in C++ for Windows

Dec 26, 2025

Databases Clients

• pgAdmin - Feature-rich, open-source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL.

Networking

• Nmap - A free, open-source network scanner used for discovering hosts, services, and vulnerabilities on computer networks through advanced port scanning and OS detection techniques.

Terminal

• Termius - Modern SSH Client built for productivity and collaboration.

Virtualization

• VMWare Workstation Pro - The leading local virtualization platform for building, testing and demoing software using virtual machines.

Dec 25, 2025

Audio

• FlexASIO - A universal ASIO driver that delivers low-latency, high-quality sound.

Dec 02, 2025

Productivity

• EyeRest (⭐12) - A lightweight Windows tray application that gently reminds you to follow the 20–20–20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet (~6 meters) away for at least 20 seconds.

Nov 22, 2025

Command Line Tools

• gsudo - Sudo equivalent for Windows, allows you to run a command with elevated permissions.

File Management

• File pilot - Next-gen file explorer. Engineered entirely from scratch for light-speed performance, featuring a modern and robust interface.

Oct 14, 2025

Productivity

• Nani Translate - Fast AI translator that explains and refines your phrasing.

Sep 19, 2025

Graphics

• Ente Photos - Store and share your photos with absolute privacy.

Security

• Ente Auth - Open source 2FA authenticator, with E2EE backups.

Sep 11, 2025

System Utilities

• Servy (⭐979) - A tool to turn any app into a native Windows service with powerful configuration and management options (a modern alternative to NSSM and WinSW).

Sep 03, 2025

Proxy and VPN Tools

• Windscribe - VPN service that's fast, reliable, & effective.

Aug 30, 2025

Text Editors

• Text Forge - Lighweight, hackable, and highly modular text & code editor.

Jul 17, 2025

Communication

• Unigram (⭐4.8k) - Telegram client optimized for Windows.

May 28, 2025

Customization

• OpenShell (⭐8.4k) - Restores traditional Start Menu interface.

Window Management

• Komorebi - Tiles windows dynamically.

May 25, 2025

Productivity

• Saga Reader (⭐432) - A Blazing-Fast and Extremely-Lightweight Internet Reader driven by AI.Supports fetching of search engine information and RSS.

May 06, 2025

IDEs

• Spyder - Open-source Python IDE designed for scientific development and data analysis

System Utilities

• scrcpy (⭐133k) - Easily mirror and control your Android devices on computers via USB or WiFi.

May 05, 2025

File Management

• File Converter - A simple tool to convert and compress files using the context menu in windows explorer.

Networking

• Sniffnet - Network monitoring tool to help you easily keep track of your Internet traffic.

System Utilities

• CrystalDiskInfo - Open-source utility for monitoring S.M.A.R.T. data, disk temperature and more.

• HWiNFO - Comprehensive Hardware Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting for Windows and DOS.

• LocalSend - Free, open-source and cross-platform app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection.

May 04, 2025

Browsers

• Librewolf - A custom version of Firefox, focused on privacy, security and freedom.

Command Line Tools

• gallery-dl (⭐16k) - Command-line program to download image galleries and collections from several image hosting sites.

• yt-dlp (⭐139k) - A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader.

Screen Capture

• OBS Studio - Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.

System Utilities

• qBittorrent - Free and reliable P2P Bittorrent client.

• Rufus - Bootable USB creation utility.

Virtualization

• VirtualBox - Powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization software for creating and managing virtual machines.

Apr 01, 2025

Browsers

• Brave - Privacy focused browser with built-in adblock.

• Firefox - Browser with privacy and customization.

• Tor Browser - Privacy browser routing traffic over the Tor network.

• Ungoogled Chromium (⭐25k) - Removes Google integration and tracking.

Communication

• LegCord - Discord client with Vencord and shelter integration.

• Beeper - Combines WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Signal, X, Instagram, SMS into one app.

• Discord - Voice and text chat platform.

• Equicord (⭐1k) - Fork of Vencord with additional plugins and features.

• Franz - Combines multiple chat services into one app.

• Matrix - Network for secure, decentralized communication.

• Revolt - Chat platform built with modern web tech.

• Element - Client for the Matrix protocol.

• Telegram - Messaging platform focused on speed and security.

• Threema - Swiss messaging platform with open source code.

• Vencord - The cutest Discord client mod with lots of plugins.

• Waow - WhatsApp Web client with extra features.

Databases Clients

• Beekeeper Studio - A modern, easy to use, and good looking SQL client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more.

Mar 16, 2025

Note-taking

• Joplin - Open-source note-taking app with Markdown support, cross-device sync and encryption.

Window Management

• AltSnap (⭐4.5k) - Window snapping with keyboard shortcuts.

• FancyZones (⭐127k) - PowerToys window manager for multi-monitor setups.

• GlazeWM (⭐11k) - Rust-based tiling window manager.

Mar 01, 2025

API Development

• Hoppscotch - Tests APIs with real-time collaboration features.

• Yaak - Modern lightweight tauri based API testing application.

Feb 25, 2025

Game Stores

• Playnite - Playnite is an open-source video game library manager that unifies game collections from various platforms.

Screenshot

• Greenshot - Greenshot is a light-weight screenshot software tool for Windows.

System Utilities

• BleachBit - BleachBit is a free and open-source system cleaner designed to free up disk space.

Feb 23, 2025

Customization

• Sucrose Wallpaper Engine (⭐1k) - A live wallpaper app, a free and opensource alternative to Wallpaper Engine.

File Management

• TeraCopy - Faster than windows file transfers.

Feb 11, 2025

Video Utilities

• DaVinci Resolve - Complete video production suite with color grading, VFX, and audio tools.

• mpv - Script-based media player with extensive keyboard controls.

Feb 08, 2025

Productivity

• STranslate (⭐4.7k) - A ready-to-go translation ocr tool developed with WPF

Feb 07, 2025

File Management

• Files - A modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders.

Office Suites

• PDFGear - Full-featured and free PDF editor, which provides read, edit, annotation, page management, and print PDF documents.

Feb 01, 2025

Graphics

• Oculante (⭐1.5k) - Lightweight, fast and simple image viewer written in rust.

Jan 03, 2025

File Management

• Everything - Instant file search utility.

• FileOptimizer - Lossless file size optimizer for multiple formats.

• FreeFileSync - File and folder backup with multiple sync modes.

• fselect (⭐4.4k) - SQL-like file search utility.

• Xftp 7 - Flexible SFTP/FTP client with advanced features for efficient file transfers.

IDEs

• Zed - A high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom.

Remote Access

• AnyDesk - Free and lightweight remote access solution for ease of use.

• Moonlight (⭐16k) - Open-source GameStream client for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link.

• Parsec - High-performance remote desktop solution with 4k streaming at 60fps and low latency.

• RealVNC - Secure remote access for desktop and mobile devices.

• RoyalTSX - Remote access tool for IT professionals, supporting multiple protocols.

• RustDesk - Open-source remote desktop software with a focus on simplicity and security.

• Steam Link - Play your Steam games across devices using the Steam Link app.

• Sunshine (⭐33k) - Open-source self-hosted game streaming server for use with Moonlight.

• TeamViewer - Popular remote control software for desktop sharing and file transfer.

Screenshot

• Capter (⭐218) - A simple screenshot tool made in rust.

• Flameshot - Customizable screenshot tool with an easy-to-use interface and built-in editor.

• Lightshot - A fast and intuitive screenshot tool that allows capturing and editing images instantly.

• ShareX - Powerful, open-source screenshot and screen recording tool with advanced editing options.

System Utilities

• balenaEtcher - Flash OS images to SD cards & USB drives safely and easily.

• Nirsoft - Collection of utility softwares.

• Process Hacker - Comprehensive system monitoring and management tool.

• Twinkle Tray - Easily manage the brightness levels of multiple monitors.

• Waltr - iOS media transfer utility without iTunes.

Virtualization

• QEMU - Open-source emulator and virtualizer for hardware and system virtualization.

• Rancher Desktop - Open-source application for managing containers and Kubernetes on the desktop.

Jan 02, 2025

System Utilities

• Fan Control - Highly focused fan controlling software.

Dec 24, 2024

API Development

• Bruno - Tests APIs with Git version control integration.

• HTTP Toolkit - Intercepts and modifies HTTP traffic.

• Insomnia - Tests APIs with GraphQL support.

• Postman - Tests APIs with automated test scripts and monitoring.

Application Launchers

• Flow Launcher - Searches files and launches apps with plugin extensibility.

• Keypirinha - Launches apps through fuzzy search and keyboard shortcuts.

• kunkun (⭐1.2k) - Raycast/Alfred-like launcher with sandboxed extensions

• Listary - Searches files with advanced filters and indexing.

• ueli - Powerful keystroke launcher.

• Wox - Launches apps with web search integration.

Audio

• Audacity - Records and edits audio.

• AudioNodes - Produces music with mixing, effects, MIDI and synthesis.

• Cider - Streams Apple Music.

• Dopamine - Plays and organizes music.

• Foobar2000 - Plays audio with customization options.

• Mixxx - Mixes music for DJs.

• Mp3tag - Edits music metadata and tags.

• MusicBrainz Picard - Identifies and tags music files.

• musikcube - Plays music through terminal.

• Nora - Plays and manages music.

Backup

• Duplicati - Stores encrypted backups online.

• Kopia - Creates incremental backups with client-side encryption and cloud support.

• Restic - Backs up data to various storage types.

Browsers

• Zen Browser - Firefox-based with community modifications.

Cloud Storage

• Dropbox - Syncs files across devices with version history.

• Google Drive - Enables real-time collaboration on Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.

• Mega - Encrypts files before they leave your device.

• Nextcloud - Lets you host your own cloud storage and communication server.

• OneDrive - Integrates with Microsoft Office for document collaboration.

• Proton Drive - End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton.

• Streamshare - Provides 1.5 TB storage with focus on media streaming.

• pCloud - Offers one-time payment for lifetime storage access.

• Sync - Stores data exclusively in Canadian data centers for privacy compliance.

Command Line Tools

• btop4win (⭐1.4k) - Windows port of the famous btop resource monitor.

• Chocolatey - Package manager for Windows.

• Scoop (⭐23k) - Command-line installer for Windows.

• winget - Official Windows package manager from Microsoft.

Compression

• 7-Zip - File archiver with multiple format support.

• Bandizip - Archive manager with multiple format support.

• NanaZip - Windows-optimized 7-Zip variant.

• PeaZip - Archive manager with compression format support.

• Riot - Compresses images with multiple optimization options.

• WinRAR - Compresses, backs up and splits files.

Customization

• 7+ Taskbar Tweaker - Modifies Windows taskbar behavior.

• EarTrumpet - Controls volume per application.

• QTTabBar - Adds tabs to Explorer.

• Rainmeter - Displays customizable skins and widgets.

• TranslucentTB (⭐19k) - Makes taskbar transparent.

• Wallpaper Engine - Animated wallpapers for you dekstop.

• WindHawk - A list of useful software Tweaks.

• YASB (⭐3.8k) - Creates customizable status bars.

• ZBar - Manages taskbars across multiple monitors.

Data Recovery

• Data Rescue - Professional recovery solution for photos, videos, and documents.

• IsoBuster - Multi-format data recovery tool supporting various storage media.

• Ontrack EasyRecovery - Advanced recovery tool with comprehensive filtering capabilities.

• PartitionGuru ｜ Eassos Recovery - Specialized recovery tool for partitions and file systems.

Databases Clients

• Another Redis Desktop Manager (⭐34k) - Fast and stable Redis GUI client with cluster, sentinel, SSH support.

• DataFlare - Modern, lightweight database GUI for SQLite, MySQL and PostgreSQL.

• DB Browser for SQLite - Visual tool for creating and editing SQLite database files.

Developer Utilities

• Cacher - Syncs and organizes code snippets with Gist integration and IDE plugins.

• Mamp - Runs Apache, MySQL and PHP stack locally.

• Pieces - Uses AI to help capture, organize and reuse code snippets and dev resources.

• Velocity - Browses and searches API documentation without internet connection.

• Xampp - Bundles Apache, MariaDB, PHP and Perl for local development.

Email

• BlueMail - Cross-platform email client with modern interface.

• Mailbird - IMAP and POP3 email client with customization and multi-language support.

• Mailspring - Modern email client built on web technologies.

• Postbox - Advanced email management application.

• ProtonMail - Encrypted email service with end-to-end encryption.

• Thunderbird - Feature-rich email client with minimalist design.

• Wino Mail - Modern mail client with integrated calendar.

File Management

• FileZilla - FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.

• One Commander - Modern file manager with miller columns.

• Spacedrive - Cross-platform file manager with cloud integration.

Game Stores

• Freeciv - Free empire-building strategy game inspired by human civilization.

• Gale (⭐551) - Modern and lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore.

• Godot Engine - Free and open source game engine with beginner-friendly workflow.

• Itch.io - Platform for discovering and distributing indie games.

Graphics

• Aseprite - Professional pixel art and animation tool.

• Blender - Professional 3D creation suite.

• GIMP - Feature-rich image editor.

• Inkscape - Professional vector graphics editor.

• Krita - Professional digital painting program.

• Lunacy - Free design tool with built-in resources.

IDEs

• Android Studio - Develops and tests Android applications.

• Cursor - AI-powered code editor with codebase understanding and natural language editing.

• Eclipse - Supports plugin-based development workflows.

• JetBrains Toolbox App - Controls JetBrains IDE installations and updates.

• NetBeans IDE - Emphasizes modular Java development.

• PearAI - Open source AI code editor with curated integrations of multiple AI tools.

• Visual Studio - Builds Windows and cloud applications.

• Visual Studio Code - Customizes development with extensions.

• Windsurf - Agentic IDE with AI flows, multi-file editing and deep contextual awareness.

Networking

• Fiddler - Web debugging proxy.

• Wireshark - Network protocol analyzer.

Office Suites

• FreeOffice - Reads and writes Microsoft Office file formats with high compatibility.

• LibreOffice - Handles complex document formatting and supports extensive file formats.

• Microsoft Office - Provides real-time collaboration and cloud integration across apps.

• NitroPDF - Converts and edits PDFs with OCR capabilities.

• OnlyOffice - Enables document co-editing with version control.

• OpenOffice - Focuses on stability and legacy format support.

• Sumatra PDF - Opens documents instantly with minimal memory usage.

• WPS Office - Offers mobile-desktop sync with built-in PDF tools.

Password Managers

• 1Password - Premium password manager with secure vault and team features.

• Bitwarden - Open-source password manager with encrypted vault.

• Padloc - End-to-end encrypted password manager.

• Proton Pass - Zero-knowledge encrypted password manager.

• Vaultwarden (⭐53k) - Lightweight Bitwarden server implementation.

Productivity

• AutoHotkey - Automation scripting language for Windows.

• Jan - Offline private AI assistant with CPU/GPU support.

• Kaas (⭐196) - Privacy-focused LLM client for multiple AI services.

• Keywiz - Real-time keystroke visualization tool.

• Timelens - Cross-platform time tracking software.

• ToDoList - Feature-rich task management tool.

Proxy and VPN Tools

• ProtonVPN - High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy.

• Tailscale - Zero config VPN for building secure networks.

Screen Capture

• Fraps - DirectX/OpenGL game recording utility.

• Greenshot (⭐4.7k) - Screenshot capture and editing tool.

• LICEcap - Animated GIF screen capture tool.

• Snipping Tool - Built-in Windows screenshot utility.

• ZoomIt - Screen zoom and annotation tool for presentations.

Security

• Cryptomator - Client-side encryption for cloud files.

• Tor Project - Anonymous communication network.

• VeraCrypt - Disk encryption software for multiple platforms.

System Utilities

• CleanMyPC - System cleanup and optimization utility.

• HTTrack - Offline website browser and mirror utility.

• neohtop (⭐8.7k) - Modern system monitor built with Svelte and Rust.

• PowerToys - Microsoft's power user toolkit.

• SpeedCrunch - Powerful scientific calculator.

• SyncThing - Peer-to-peer file synchronization tool.

Terminal

• Alacritty (⭐62k) - Cross-platform, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator.

• Cmder - Console emulator with clink shell integration.

• ConEmu (⭐9k) - Customizable terminal with tabs, splits, and quake-style dropdown.

• FluentTerminal (⭐9.5k) - UWP-based modern terminal emulator.

• Hyper - Terminal built on web technologies.

• Kitty - Enhanced PuTTY with additional features.

• MobaXterm - Enhanced terminal with X server and SSH client.

• mRemoteNG - Multi-protocol remote connections manager.

• MTPuTTY - Multi-tabbed PuTTY client.

• PuTTY - SSH and telnet client.

• Terminus - Configurable terminal built on web technologies.

• Warp - AI-powered terminal with IDE-like features and team collaboration.

• WezTerm - GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer.

• Windows Terminal - Official Microsoft terminal.

Text Editors

• GVim - Highly configurable text editor optimized for efficiency.

• LazyVim - Customizable Neovim configuration framework.

• Neovim - Modern, extensible terminal-based editor.

• Notepad++ - Feature-rich source code editor.

• Notepad2 - Lightweight Notepad replacement with enhanced features.

• Sublime Text - Advanced text editor with extensive plugin ecosystem.

Version Control

• DevHub - GitHub notifications on your desktop as a tray app.

• Fork - Fast and friendly Git client for Windows and Mac.

• Git Extensions - Powerful and user-friendly Git UI.

• GitHub Desktop - Electron-based GitHub client.

• GitKraken - Cross-platform Git client with intuitive interface.

• GitLight (⭐916) - Open-source GitHub & GitLab notifications client.

• Meld - Visual diff and merge tool.

• SourceTree - Free Git & Mercurial client.

• TortoiseGit - Git client with full shell integration.

• Tower - Professional Git client with advanced features.

Video Utilities

• HandBrake - Converts videos between formats with compression options.

• Kdenlive - Video editor focused on transitions and effects.

• Olive Video Editor - Node-based video editor with real-time effects.

• PotPlayer - Media player with hardware acceleration and streaming capabilities.

• ScreenToGif - Records screen areas and saves as GIF or video.

• Shotcut - Video editor with native timeline filtering.

• Shutter Encoder - Converts between hundreds of media formats with processing options.

• VLC - Plays damaged/incomplete media files and network streams.

Virtualization

• Docker Desktop - Containerization for Desktop, built on top of WSL2.

• Podman Desktop - Open source desktop containerization alternative to Docker.

• Vagrant - Tool for building and managing virtual machines.

Nov 19, 2024

Data Recovery

• TestDisk - Free recovery utility focused on partition restoration and disk repair.

Game Stores

• Epic Games - Digital game storefront for PC and Mac.

• GOG - DRM-free game store featuring classic and modern titles.

• LuaStudio - Free game development tool using Lua/LuaJIT with multi-platform export capabilities.

• Origin - EA's digital game distribution platform.

• Steam - Leading digital game distribution platform with extensive library management.

• Unity - Popular game engine with comprehensive learning resources.

• Unreal Engine - Professional game engine with 5% revenue share model.

Graphics

• Aspect - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization.

• Paint.NET - Feature-rich image editing tool.

• pngquant - Command-line PNG compression utility.

Note-taking

• Inkdrop - Markdown-focused note-taking application.

• Simplenote - Cross-platform note taking app with cloud sync.

Productivity

• Cold Turkey - Website blocker with strict enforcement mechanisms.

• Easy Window Switcher - Fast application instance switcher.

• f.lux - Automatic screen color temperature adjustment.

• File Juggler - Automated file organization with smart actions and PDF parsing.

• KatMouse - Universal scrolling utility for Windows.

• MultiCommander - Professional file manager.

• Ninite - Streamlined software installation utility.

• Taskade - Collaborative task management with real-time sync.

• WordWeb - Comprehensive English dictionary.

Security

• AdwCleaner - Removal tool for adware, PUP/LPI, toolbars and hijackers.

• Bitdefender - Comprehensive malware protection suite.

• ENCRYPTO - File encryption utility.

• GlassWire - Network security monitoring and visualization tool.

• IIS Crypto - Windows encryption protocol configuration utility.

• Malwarebytes - Advanced threat protection and removal.

• SpyBot - Malware and spyware detection and removal.

• System Explorer - Enhanced task manager with advanced system monitoring.

• UnChecky - Automated unwanted software offer prevention.

• Viscosity - Enterprise-ready OpenVPN client.

System Utilities

• Advanced Renamer - Batch file renamer with support for metadata and regex.

• CPU-Z - CPU monitoring and information tool.

• GPU-Z - GPU monitoring and information tool.

• HWMonitor - Hardware monitoring for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

• IrfanView - Fast and compact image viewer and converter.

• LightBulb (⭐2.5k) - Adaptive screen brightness utility.

• SDelete - Secure file deletion command-line utility.

• WinFindr - Multi-term file and registry search utility.

• WizTree - Fast disk space analyzer.

Sep 15, 2024

Game Stores

• Awesome Games (⭐24k) - List of games hosted on GitHub.

Proxy and VPN Tools

• Cloudflare WARP - Fast, free VPN and DNS.

Aug 31, 2024

File Management

• WinSCP - Free open source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and SCP client.

Graphics

• Figma - Collaborative interface design tool.

Security

• NetLimiter - Internet traffic control and monitoring tool.

Aug 30, 2024

Proxy and VPN Tools

• Algo (⭐30k) - Personal IPSEC VPN in the cloud.

• Twingate - Modern zero trust network access solution.

• WireGuard - Fast, modern, and secure VPN tunnel.