Linux

Simplify your scientific and engineering projects with Scilab—a free, open-source software for numerical computing, modeling, and data analysis. Perform simulations, visualize results, and explore mathematical solutions without cost or restrictions.

With the BalenaEtcher software, you can create bootable USB drives or SD cards based on any disc image (ISO or other). You can download it for free for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Play Windows games on Linux effortlessly with Proton—a seamless, open-source tool that brings top gaming performance to your open-source environment. Proton is already included in the Linux version of Steam.

Run Windows apps on Linux and macOS with Wine—a free, open-source tool that bridges platforms and lets you work seamlessly without switching systems. For Android, there also exists a solution called Winlator.

Mint is a Linux operating system. Linux is designed to be used on a PC instead of Windows. It is an excellent alternative to the Microsoft operating system. And you can use it for free!

PhotoRec is an open-source data recovery software that focuses on file retrieval, specifically images and videos, as well as documentation and file archives from various storage media.

Create, mix, and arrange music effortlessly with LMMS, a free, open-source workstation that helps users craft beats, melodies, and full tracks using built-in instruments, effects, and VST plugins across Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Sweet Home 3D is an open-source interior design tool that lets you create detailed floor plans and 3D home models. Use it to plan, furnish, and visualize your space, and it’s available for free on Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile, etc.

Identify devices and open ports instantly with Angry IP Scanner—a fast, open-source network scanner that helps you detect active hosts, analyze connections, and manage your network efficiently across Windows, macOS, and Linux without any installation.

Boost real world speeds with Dispatch—a local SOCKS proxy that spreads new connections across Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and tethered links using simple weights. You can combine paths, keep apps stable, and improve downloads on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

An open launcher that gathers your DRM-free games, trims updates, and brings Linux support where other clients usually fall short. For Linux and Windows operating systems.

Organize your ideas and write freely with Manuskript—a user-friendly tool that helps you draft, outline, and manage creative projects without distractions. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux computers.

Take full control of your photography with RawTherapee free, open-source software built for detailed raw editing, batch processing, and image quality without compromise. For Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Upscayl is a free and open-source AI tool for enhancing and increasing the resolution of your photos without losing details. It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux computers and utilizes your hardware configuration.

Optimize your internet speed with Namebench an easy tool that finds the fastest DNS servers for your location using real-world browsing data. For Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Create powerful websites with Joomla, a flexible, open-source CMS designed to give you full control, custom features, and scalability for any online project. You can install Joomla on any server or try it on your local computer.

Unlock smoother gameplay and better graphics with Vulkan—a powerful, cross-platform API that boosts performance and gives developers deep control over rendering tasks. For developers on Windows, macOS, or Linux computers.

Manage torrents with ease using Deluge—a free, lightweight BitTorrent client that offers powerful features, plugin flexibility, and a clean, ad-free experience.

Okular is a cross-platform document reader that supports many different formats, making it perfect for viewing PDFs, comics, or ebooks. Use it also to sign documents, fill out forms, or annotate files.

Optimize and monitor your Linux system with Stacer—a sleek, all-in-one tool that simplifies performance tracking, cleanup, and system management in one place. This is a free and open-source software.

OpenJDK is a free and open-source development environment for Java platform implementation where you can build, run, or deploy Java applications on desktops, servers, and embedded systems without any licensing costs.

Boost your coding workflow with Notepadqq—a fast, open-source text editor for Linux that simplifies syntax highlighting, editing, and file management with ease. Only for Linux (see the alternatives below if you use on another OS).

JDownloader is a free and open-source download manager written in Java that allows users to download files from multiple hosting sites simultaneously. It supports link decryption, automatic extraction, and captcha recognition on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

OpenOffice is an office suite developed by Apache, which offers tools similar to Microsoft Office (including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases).

PuTTY is a free and open-source terminal emulator (and network client) that allows you to connect to remote computers using protocols like SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin, making it easy to access and manage systems securely.