Curated list of the best free apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux
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- JACK Audio - Audio server for routing and mixing sound between programs.
- MusicBee - Feature-rich music player and manager for Windows.
- AIMP - Music player for Windows with a clean interface and powerful features.
- Audacious - Lightweight audio player for simple music playback.
- Strawberry Music Player - Music player for organizing and playing your audio collection.
- Audacity - Open-source audio editor for recording and editing sounds.
- Ocenaudio - Easy-to-use audio editor for recording and analyzing sounds.
- Wavosaur - Simple audio editor for recording, editing, and processing sound.
- Mixxx - DJ software for live mixing and beatmatching with controller support.
- VirtualDJ - DJ platform for mixing music, beatmatching, and live performance.
- DJ ProDecks - DJ software for mixing music and adding effects.
- UltraMixer Free - DJ software for mixing audio and video with a simple interface.
- Serato DJ Lite - DJ software for beginners to mix music with ease.
- MuseScore - Software for creating, playing, and sharing sheet music.
- LilyPond - Music notation program for creating high-quality sheet music.
- Frescobaldi - Editor for LilyPond to create music scores quickly.
- ABCjs - Tool for writing and playing ABC music notation.
- Denemo - Music notation software for fast score creation with LilyPond.
- LMMS - Open-source DAW for creating music with virtual instruments and MIDI support.
- Ardour - DAW for recording, editing, and mixing audio with professional features.
- Tracktion T7 - DAW for music production with advanced editing features.
- Zrythm - DAW for music production with an easy-to-use interface.
- Qtractor - Multi-track DAW for Linux for audio and MIDI recording.
- Cakewalk by BandLab - Full-featured DAW for music recording and editing.
- Stargate DAW - Innovation-first DAW, instrument and effect plugins.
- Postman - API development platform with advanced testing and collaboration tools.
- Insomnia - Simple API client for REST and GraphQL development.
- Bruno - Offline API client that is fast, Git-friendly, and open source.
- Hoppscotch - Lightweight API development tool for designing, testing, and debugging.
- HTTP Toolkit - Tool for debugging and mocking HTTP requests.
- SoapUI Open Source - For testing REST and SOAP APIs with scripting support.
- Cocoa Rest Client - Native macOS app for testing REST APIs.
- Paw - Advanced HTTP client designed for macOS.
- Katalon Studio - Testing automation for APIs, web, and mobile apps.
- HTTPie - Command-line and GUI tool to simplify working with APIs.
- Mockoon - Desktop tool for creating and testing mock REST APIs.
- Restbird - API platform for testing, automation, and mocking workflows.
- Apidog - All-in-one workspace for API design, testing, and documentation.
- Wireshark - Leading tool for capturing and analyzing network traffic.
- Charles - Debugging proxy to view HTTP and HTTPS traffic.
- James - Open-source proxy for intercepting HTTP/HTTPS requests.
- mitmproxy - Interactive HTTP proxy for debugging and penetration testing.
- Little Snitch - Network monitor for macOS with traffic visualization.
- Proxie - HTTP debugging proxy for tracking requests on macOS.
- Proxyman - Modern HTTP proxy with an intuitive UI for macOS.
- Sniffnet - Tool for monitoring and analyzing network traffic.
- Steam - Popular platform for buying, managing, and playing PC games.
- Epic Games Store - Platform for downloading and playing games, including exclusives and free games.
- Ubisoft Connect - Game launcher and store for managing Ubisoft titles.
- GOG Galaxy - Game launcher and store with DRM-free games and cross-platform library management.
- Battle.net - Platform for games like World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.
- Origin - Game launcher for managing and playing EA titles.
- Xbox App - Microsofts platform for accessing Xbox Game Pass and managing PC games.
- Itch.io - Open marketplace for indie games with a dedicated desktop app.
- Amazon Games - Platform for managing games from Amazon Prime Gaming.
- Humble App - Launcher for accessing games purchased through Humble Bundle.
- Riot Client - Launcher for games like League of Legends, Valorant, and more.
- Rockstar Games Launcher - Platform for managing Rockstar titles like GTA and Red Dead Redemption.
- Bethesda Launcher - Launcher for games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series.
- EA App - Modern launcher alternative to Origin.
- Playnite - Unified game library manager for multiple launchers.
- PPSSPP - PSP emulator for any OS.
- Lutris - Open-source game manager for Linux with support for Windows games.
- Heroic Games Launcher - Open-source launcher for Epic Games Store and GOG on Linux and Windows.
- ProtonUp-Qt - Tool for managing Proton and Wine compatibility layers for Steam and Linux games.
- Porting Kit - Install Windows Games inside your Mac.
- NVIDIA GeForce NOW - Free tier for streaming supported games from the cloud.
- Xbox Cloud Gaming - Free trial with limited titles via the cloud.
- Boosteroid - Free plan available for limited game streaming.
- Antstream Arcade - Free tier with retro games playable via the cloud.
- BlueStacks - Android emulator for playing mobile games on PC.
- LDPlayer - Lightweight Android emulator for gaming on PC.
- NoxPlayer - Android emulator optimized for mobile gaming on desktop.
- MEmu Play - Powerful Android emulator with excellent gaming support.
- Genymotion - Android emulator with advanced features for developers and gamers.
- KoPlayer - Android emulator optimized for gaming and streaming.
- Andy - Android emulator to run mobile games and apps on PC.
- Shotcut - Open-source video editor with a wide range of features.
- OpenShot - Easy-to-use, open-source video editor with support for multiple video tracks.
- DaVinci Resolve - Professional video editor with advanced color correction and effects.
- Kdenlive - Open-source video editor with multi-track editing and a powerful interface.
- Lightworks - Professional video editor with advanced features for filmmaking.
- HitFilm Express - Feature-packed video editor with visual effects and compositing tools.
- VSDC Free Video Editor - Non-linear video editor with a rich set of editing tools.
- Olive Video Editor - Open-source non-linear video editor with powerful features and an intuitive interface.
- VLC Media Player - Open-source media player supporting almost all video formats.
- MPV - Open-source, cross-platform media player with a simple interface.
- KMPlayer - Media player supporting various video formats and streaming protocols.
- PotPlayer - Feature-rich video player with advanced playback options.
- MPC-HC - Lightweight video player with support for all common formats.
- GOM Player - Popular media player with support for most video formats and customizable features.
- SMPlayer - Media player that remembers your settings and automatically downloads subtitles.
- RealPlayer - Versatile media player for playing videos and streaming.
- Bomi Player - Advanced media player that supports a variety of video formats.
- Clementine Player - Music and video player with a user-friendly interface.
- ScreenToGif - Screen recording software that allows you to capture GIFs and videos with customizable export options.
- Videotape - Simple and minimalist video player for quick playback of local video files.
- SMPlayer - Media player with the ability to remember playback settings and support for various video formats.
- OBS Studio - Open-source software for live streaming and video recording.
- Streamlabs Desktop - Open-source streaming software with a customizable interface for live broadcasts.
- Jitsi Meet - Open-source video conferencing and streaming solution.
- XSplit Broadcaster - Free live streaming and recording tool with advanced features.
- Zoom - Video conferencing tool with live streaming capabilities.
- Nginx RTMP - Open-source media streaming server using NGINX.
- Livestreamer - Command-line utility to stream video from various platforms.
- Kaltura - Open-source video streaming platform for creating and managing content.
- HandBrake - Open-source video transcoder for converting video formats.
- FFmpeg - Command-line tool for video and audio processing with wide format support.
- Any Video Converter - Free video converter that supports multiple formats.
- Format Factory - Multifunctional converter supporting video, audio, and image formats.
- Freemake Video Converter - Easy-to-use video converter with format support for most devices.
- XMedia Recode - All-in-one video and audio converter with wide format support.
- Shutter Encoder - Multi-functional media conversion tool for video, audio, and image formats with advanced processing options.
- VidCoder - Open-source video transcoder based on HandBrake, with a user-friendly interface.