Windows

Searches files and launches apps with plugin extensibility. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Flow-Launcher/Flow.Launcher) ![star]

Launches apps through fuzzy search and keyboard shortcuts.

Raycast/Alfred-like launcher with sandboxed extensions ![oss]

Searches files with advanced filters and indexing.

Powerful keystroke launcher. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/oliverschwendener/ueli)

Launches apps with web search integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox/)

Records and edits audio. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/audacity/audacity)

Produces music with mixing, effects, MIDI and synthesis.

Streams Apple Music. ![paid]

Plays and organizes music. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/digimezzo/dopamine)

Plays audio with customization options.

Mixes music for DJs. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx)

Edits music metadata and tags.

Identifies and tags music files. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/metabrainz/picard)

Plays music through terminal. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/clangen/musikcube)

Plays and manages music. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Sandakan/Nora)

Stores encrypted backups online. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/duplicati/duplicati)

Creates incremental backups with client-side encryption and cloud support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/kopia/kopia)

Backs up data to various storage types. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/restic/restic/tree/master)

Organizes tabs vertically for improved productivity.

Privacy focused browser with build in adblock. [![oss][oss]](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser)

Browser with privacy and customization. [![oss][]](https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central)

A Browser built for keeping the Open, Private and Sustainable Web alive. Based on Mozilla Firefox. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/floorp-Projects/floorp/)

Built with a new browser engine from scratch. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/LadybirdBrowser/ladybird)

A custom version of Firefox, focused on privacy, security and freedom. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://codeberg.org/librewolf/source)

Lightweight WebKit browser with Chrome/Firefox extension support.

Privacy browser routing traffic over the Tor network. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor)

Removes Google integration and tracking. !Open-Source Software

Firefox-based with community modifications. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop) ![star]

Syncs files across devices with version history.

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

Encrypts files before they leave your device.

Lets you host your own cloud storage and communication server. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/nextcloud)

Integrates with Microsoft Office for document collaboration.

Offers one-time payment for lifetime storage access.

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton. ![star]

Provides 1.5 TB storage with focus on media streaming.

Stores data exclusively in Canadian data centers for privacy compliance.

Windows port of the famous btop resource monitor. !Open-Source Software

Package manager for Windows.

Command-line program to download image galleries and collections from several image hosting sites. !Open-Source Software

Command-line installer for Windows. !Open-Source Software

Official Windows package manager from Microsoft. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli)

A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader. !Open-Source Software

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

Voice and text chat platform.

Client for the Matrix protocol. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web)

Fork of Vencord with additional plugins and features. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Equicord/Equicord) ![star]

Combines multiple chat services into one app. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/meetfranz/franz)

Discord client with Vencord and shelter integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/legcord/legcord)

Network for secure, decentralized communication. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/matrix-org)

Chat platform built with modern web tech. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/revoltchat)

Messaging platform focused on speed and security. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://telegram.org/apps)

Swiss messaging platform with open source code. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/threema-ch) ![paid] ![star]

Telegram client optimized for Windows. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/UnigramDev/Unigram)

The cutest Discord client mod with lots of plugins. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Vendicated/Vencord)

WhatsApp Web client with extra features.

File archiver with multiple format support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ip7z/7zip)

Archive manager with multiple format support.

Windows-optimized 7-Zip variant. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/M2Team/NanaZip) ![star]

Archive manager with compression format support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/peazip/PeaZip)

Compresses images with multiple optimization options.

Compresses, backs up and splits files. ![paid]

Modifies Windows taskbar behavior.

Controls volume per application. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/File-New-Project/EarTrumpet)

Restores traditional Start Menu interface. !Open-Source Software

Adds tabs to Explorer.

Displays customizable skins and widgets. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/rainmeter/rainmeter)

A live wallpaper app, a free and opensource alternative to Wallpaper Engine. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Taiizor/Sucrose)

Makes taskbar transparent. !Open-Source Software

Animated wallpapers for you dekstop. ![paid]

A list of useful software Tweaks. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk)

Creates customizable status bars. !Open-Source Software

Manages taskbars across multiple monitors.

Professional recovery solution for photos, videos, and documents.

Multi-format data recovery tool supporting various storage media.

Advanced recovery tool with comprehensive filtering capabilities.

Specialized recovery tool for partitions and file systems. ![paid]

Free recovery utility focused on partition restoration and disk repair.

Fast and stable Redis GUI client with cluster, sentinel, SSH support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/qishibo/AnotherRedisDesktopManager)

A modern, easy to use, and good looking SQL client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/beekeeper-studio/beekeeper-studio)

Modern, lightweight database GUI for SQLite, MySQL and PostgreSQL. ![star]

Visual tool for creating and editing SQLite database files. !Open-Source Software

Syncs and organizes code snippets with Gist integration and IDE plugins.

Runs Apache, MySQL and PHP stack locally.

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

Browses and searches API documentation without internet connection.

Bundles Apache, MariaDB, PHP and Perl for local development.

Cross-platform email client with modern interface.

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

Modern email client built on web technologies. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Foundry376/Mailspring) ![star]

Advanced email management application.

Encrypted email service with end-to-end encryption. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ProtonMail) ![star]

Feature-rich email client with minimalist design. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Developerguide/BuildInstructions/SimpleThunderbirdbuild)

Modern mail client with integrated calendar. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/bkaankose/Wino-Mail)

Instant file search utility.

A simple tool to convert and compress files using the context menu in windows explorer. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Tichau/FileConverter)

Lossless file size optimizer for multiple formats.

A modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/files-community/Files)

FTP, FTPS and SFTP client. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://download.filezilla-project.org/client/)

File and folder backup with multiple sync modes.

SQL-like file search utility.

Modern file manager with miller columns.

Cross-platform file manager with cloud integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/spacedriveapp/spacedrive)

Faster than windows file transfers.

Free open source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and SCP client.

Flexible SFTP/FTP client with advanced features for efficient file transfers. ![paid]

List of games hosted on GitHub.

Digital game storefront for PC and Mac.

Free empire-building strategy game inspired by human civilization. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/freeciv/)

Modern and lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore. !Open-Source Software

Free and open source game engine with beginner-friendly workflow. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/godotengine/godot)

DRM-free game store featuring classic and modern titles.

Platform for discovering and distributing indie games. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/itchio/itch)

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

EA's digital game distribution platform.

Playnite is an open-source video game library manager that unifies game collections from various platforms. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite/)

Leading digital game distribution platform with extensive library management.

Popular game engine with comprehensive learning resources.

Professional game engine with 5% revenue share model.

Professional pixel art and animation tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite)

Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization.

Professional 3D creation suite. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://developer.blender.org/)

Collaborative interface design tool.

Feature-rich image editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.gimp.org/source/)

Professional vector graphics editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape)

Professional digital painting program. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://krita.org/en/download/krita-desktop/)

Free design tool with built-in resources. ![star]

Lightweight, fast and simple image viewer written in rust. !Open-Source Software ![star]

Feature-rich image editing tool.

Command-line PNG compression utility.

Develops and tests Android applications. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://sites.google.com/a/android.com/tools/)

Debugs and profiles C/C++ code with memory analysis.

AI-powered code editor with codebase understanding and natural language editing. ![star]

Manages multiple databases with query optimization.

Handles Jupyter notebooks and data visualization.

Supports plugin-based development workflows. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://git.eclipse.org/c/)

Specializes in Go debugging and testing.

Focuses on Java enterprise development. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community)

Controls JetBrains IDE installations and updates.

Emphasizes modular Java development. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://netbeans.org/community/sources/)

Open source AI code editor with curated integrations of multiple AI tools. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/peardocs/pearai) ![star]

Integrates PHP frameworks and debugging tools.

Provides scientific tools for Python development. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/tree/master/python)

Debugs Unity games and .NET applications.

Tests and profiles Ruby applications.

Open-source Python IDE designed for scientific development and data analysis [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/spyder-ide/spyder)

Builds Windows and cloud applications.

Customizes development with extensions. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode)

Debugs client-side and Node.js applications.

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

A high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed)

Web debugging proxy.

Network monitoring tool to help you easily keep track of your Internet traffic. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet)

Network protocol analyzer. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsdghtmlchunked/ChIntroDevelopment.html)

Reads and writes Microsoft Office file formats with high compatibility.

Handles complex document formatting and supports extensive file formats. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/source-code/)

Provides real-time collaboration and cloud integration across apps.

Converts and edits PDFs with OCR capabilities.

Enables document co-editing with version control. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/DesktopEditors)

Focuses on stability and legacy format support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://openoffice.apache.org/source.html)

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

Opens documents instantly with minimal memory usage. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/sumatrapdfreader/sumatrapdf)

Offers mobile-desktop sync with built-in PDF tools.

Premium password manager with secure vault and team features. ![paid]

Open-source password manager with encrypted vault. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/bitwarden) ![star]

End-to-end encrypted password manager. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/padloc/padloc)

Zero-knowledge encrypted password manager.

Lightweight Bitwarden server implementation. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden) ![star]

Automation scripting language for Windows. !Open-Source Software

Website blocker with strict enforcement mechanisms.

Fast application instance switcher.

Automatic screen color temperature adjustment.

Automated file organization with smart actions and PDF parsing.

Markdown-focused note-taking application.

Offline private AI assistant with CPU/GPU support. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/janhq/jan)

Open-source note-taking app with Markdown support, cross-device sync and encryption. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin)

Privacy-focused LLM client for multiple AI services. !Open-Source Software

Universal scrolling utility for Windows.

Real-time keystroke visualization tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mulaRahul/keyviz)

Professional file manager.

Streamlined software installation utility.

A Blazing-Fast and Extremely-Lightweight Internet Reader driven by AI.Supports fetching of search engine information and RSS.

Cross-platform note taking app with cloud sync.

A ready-to-go translation ocr tool developed with WPF !Open-Source Software ![star]

Collaborative task management with real-time sync.

Cross-platform time tracking software. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/0pandadev/timelens)

Feature-rich task management tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/abstractspoon/ToDoList)

Comprehensive English dictionary.

Personal IPSEC VPN in the cloud.

Fast, free VPN and DNS.

High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy. ![star]

Zero config VPN for building secure networks. ![star]

Modern zero trust network access solution.

Fast, modern, and secure VPN tunnel.

Free and lightweight remote access solution for ease of use.

Open-source GameStream client for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt)

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

Secure remote access for desktop and mobile devices.

Remote access tool for IT professionals, supporting multiple protocols.

Open-source remote desktop software with a focus on simplicity and security. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk)

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

Open-source self-hosted game streaming server for use with Moonlight. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine)

Popular remote control software for desktop sharing and file transfer.

DirectX/OpenGL game recording utility.

Screenshot capture and editing tool. !Open-Source Software

Animated GIF screen capture tool.

Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio)

Built-in Windows screenshot utility.

Screen zoom and annotation tool for presentations.

A simple screenshot tool made in rust. ![oss]

Customizable screenshot tool with an easy-to-use interface and built-in editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot)

Greenshot is a light-weight screenshot software tool for Windows. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot)

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

Powerful, open-source screenshot and screen recording tool with advanced editing options. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX)

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

Comprehensive malware protection suite.

Client-side encryption for cloud files. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator)

File encryption utility.

Network security monitoring and visualization tool.

Windows encryption protocol configuration utility.

Advanced threat protection and removal.

Internet traffic control and monitoring tool.

Malware and spyware detection and removal.

Enhanced task manager with advanced system monitoring.

Anonymous communication network. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/TheTorProject)

Automated unwanted software offer prevention.

Disk encryption software for multiple platforms. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.veracrypt.fr/code/VeraCrypt/)

Enterprise-ready OpenVPN client.

Batch file renamer with support for metadata and regex.

Flash OS images to SD cards & USB drives safely and easily. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/balena-io/etcher)

BleachBit is a free and open-source system cleaner designed to free up disk space. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit)

System cleanup and optimization utility. ![paid]

CPU monitoring and information tool.

Open-source utility for monitoring S.M.A.R.T. data, disk temperature and more. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/hiyohiyo/CrystalDiskInfo)

Highly focused fan controlling software. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Rem0o/FanControl.Releases) ![star]

GPU monitoring and information tool.

Offline website browser and mirror utility. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/xroche/httrack/tree/master)

Comprehensive Hardware Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting for Windows and DOS.

Hardware monitoring for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Fast and compact image viewer and converter.

Adaptive screen brightness utility.

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. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/localsend/localsend)

Modern system monitor built with Svelte and Rust. !Open-Source Software ![star]

Collection of utility softwares.

Microsoft's power user toolkit. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys)

Comprehensive system monitoring and management tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/PKRoma/ProcessHacker)

Free and reliable P2P Bittorrent client. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent)

Bootable USB creation utility. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/pbatard/rufus)

Easily mirror and control your Android devices on computers via USB or WiFi. !Open-Source Software

Secure file deletion command-line utility.

Powerful scientific calculator. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://bitbucket.org/heldercorreia/speedcrunch/)

Peer-to-peer file synchronization tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing)

Easily manage the brightness levels of multiple monitors. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray)

iOS media transfer utility without iTunes. ![paid]

Multi-term file and registry search utility.

Fast disk space analyzer.

Cross-platform, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator. !Open-Source Software

Console emulator with clink shell integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/cmderdev/cmder)

Customizable terminal with tabs, splits, and quake-style dropdown.

UWP-based modern terminal emulator.

Terminal built on web technologies. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/vercel/hyper) ![star]

Enhanced PuTTY with additional features.

Enhanced terminal with X server and SSH client.

Multi-protocol remote connections manager. !Open-Source Software

Multi-tabbed PuTTY client.

SSH and telnet client.

Configurable terminal built on web technologies. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/Eugeny/terminus)

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

GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/wez/wezterm)

Official Microsoft terminal. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal)

Highly configurable text editor optimized for efficiency. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/vim/vim-win32-installer/releases/tag/v9.1.0679)

Customizable Neovim configuration framework. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/LazyVim/LazyVim)

Modern, extensible terminal-based editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/neovim/neovim)

Feature-rich source code editor. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus)

Lightweight Notepad replacement with enhanced features. !Open-Source Software

Advanced text editor with extensive plugin ecosystem.

GitHub notifications on your desktop as a tray app. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/devhubapp/devhub)

Fast and friendly Git client for Windows and Mac.

Powerful and user-friendly Git UI. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/gitextensions/gitextensions)

Electron-based GitHub client. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/desktop/desktop)

Cross-platform Git client with intuitive interface.

Open-source GitHub & GitLab notifications client. !Open-Source Software

Visual diff and merge tool. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/meld/)

Free Git & Mercurial client.

Git client with full shell integration. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/tortoisegit/tortoisegit/)

Professional Git client with advanced features.

Complete video production suite with color grading, VFX, and audio tools. ![star]

Converts videos between formats with compression options. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake)

Video editor focused on transitions and effects. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://invent.kde.org/multimedia/kdenlive)

Script-based media player with extensive keyboard controls. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv) ![star]

Node-based video editor with real-time effects. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/olive-editor/olive)

Media player with hardware acceleration and streaming capabilities.

Records screen areas and saves as GIF or video. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/NickeManarin/ScreenToGif/)

Video editor with native timeline filtering. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut)

Converts between hundreds of media formats with processing options.

Plays damaged/incomplete media files and network streams. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/videolan/vlc)

Containerization for Desktop, built on top of WSL2.

Open source desktop containerization alternative to Docker. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/containers/podman-desktop)

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

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

Tool for building and managing virtual machines. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/mitchellh/vagrant)

Powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization software for creating and managing virtual machines. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://www.virtualbox.org/browser/vbox/trunk)

Window snapping with keyboard shortcuts. ![oss]

PowerToys window manager for multi-monitor setups. ![oss]

Rust-based tiling window manager. ![oss]

Tiles windows dynamically. [![Open-Source Software][oss]](https://github.com/LGUG2Z/komorebi)