Software categories
Pick a category to see every app we track in it, with sourced facts and ranked alternatives.
3D modeling and CAD software
3D modeling, sculpting and animation suites plus CAD tools for product design, engineering and architecture, from Blender and Maya to SolidWorks and FreeCAD.
37 apps
3D printing slicers
Apps that prepare 3D models for printing and manage your 3D printers.
4 apps
AI app builders
Tools that build working web apps from a prompt or a visual editor.
32 apps
AI chatbots and assistants
General AI chat assistants like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, plus privacy-first services and apps for running language models locally or self-hosted.
32 apps
AI coding assistants
Coding copilots, autonomous code agents, terminal agents and AI code reviewers that work inside or alongside your existing editor.
33 apps
AI image generators
Text-to-image generators and AI image editing tools, from hosted services like Midjourney and Firefly to open-source apps that run models on your own computer.
29 apps
AI meeting assistants and transcription tools
AI meeting notetakers, transcription services and voice dictation apps, from bot-based recorders to bot-free, on-device and open-source tools.
33 apps
AI writing assistants
Grammar checkers, paraphrasers, AI copywriting platforms and fiction-writing tools, from free browser extensions to enterprise content platforms and open-source linters.
27 apps
API clients
Tools for sending HTTP requests, testing APIs and sharing request collections.
27 apps
Accounting and invoicing software
Bookkeeping, invoicing and expense tools for small businesses, from free invoicing apps and cloud ledgers to open-source and plain-text accounting.
33 apps
Ad and tracker blockers
Browser ad blockers, tracker blockers, system-wide mobile blockers and DNS filtering services, from uBlock Origin to Pi-hole and NextDNS.
29 apps
App launchers
Keyboard launchers that open apps, find files and run commands, plus all-in-one desktop power-user suites.
9 apps
Audio editors and DAWs
DAWs, audio editors and podcast editing tools, from free open-source editors to professional studio software and AI cleanup services.
35 apps
Authentication providers
Hosted and self-hosted services for sign-in, single sign-on, user management and workforce identity, from developer auth APIs to enterprise IAM and open-source identity servers.
30 apps
Authenticator apps
Two-factor (2FA/TOTP) authenticator apps for phones and desktops, from big-name defaults to open-source, encrypted-sync and hardware-backed options.
20 apps
Automation and integration platforms
Zapier-style workflow automation, integration platforms (iPaaS) and RPA tools that connect apps and move data between them without manual work.
24 apps
Backend and database platforms
Backend-as-a-service platforms and hosted databases, from Firebase-style all-in-one backends to serverless Postgres, NoSQL and open-source self-hosted servers.
31 apps
CI/CD and code hosting platforms
Git hosting platforms and forges, hosted and self-hosted continuous integration services, GitOps and deployment automation tools.
39 apps
CRM software
Sales CRMs and pipeline tools for tracking leads, contacts and deals, from free starter CRMs to enterprise platforms and self-hosted open-source options.
32 apps
Calendar apps
Calendar clients, shared family calendars and time-blocking planners, from free built-in calendars to AI auto-schedulers, encrypted calendars and open-source desktop apps.
29 apps
Clipboard managers
Apps that keep a searchable history of everything you copy, so you can paste it again later.
4 apps
Cloud gaming and game streaming services
Services and apps that stream games from the cloud or from your own PC to other devices.
2 apps
Cloud storage and file sync services
Cloud drives, file sync and backup services, from big-tech drives and encrypted providers to self-hosted servers and open-source backup tools.
41 apps
Code editors
Editors and IDEs developers use to write code, including AI-assisted editors.
45 apps
Content management systems
Traditional and headless CMSs plus static site generators, from WordPress and Drupal to API-first content platforms and Git-based editors.
40 apps
Customer support and live chat software
Help desks, ticketing systems, shared inboxes and live chat widgets for answering customers, from enterprise suites to free and open-source tools.
41 apps
Database clients
SQL and NoSQL GUI clients, database IDEs, web admin panels and terminal clients for querying, browsing and managing databases.
41 apps
Design tools
Interface design, graphics and photo editing tools for designers and non-designers.
33 apps
Desktop automation tools
Apps that automate repetitive tasks on your computer with macros, scripts and rules for files and windows.
3 apps
Diagramming tools
Tools for flowcharts, UML, network and cloud architecture diagrams, from drag-and-drop editors to diagrams-as-code languages and open-source modellers.
31 apps
Display and brightness tools
Apps that control external monitor brightness, resolution, scaling and colour from your computer.
4 apps
Ecommerce platforms
Online store builders, open-source shopping carts, headless commerce engines and simple checkouts for selling physical goods, digital products and merch.
30 apps
Electronics design software
Apps for drawing schematics, designing circuit boards and simulating electronics.
3 apps
Email clients
Mail apps for desktop, phone and web, plus privacy-focused and independent email providers, from free webmail to encrypted and open-source options.
32 apps
Email marketing tools
Tools for sending newsletters, campaigns and automated marketing email, from free starter plans to ecommerce platforms and self-hosted open-source senders.
32 apps
Emulators
Apps that emulate game consoles, handhelds and arcade machines on your computer.
15 apps
File archivers
Apps that create and open zip, 7z, RAR and other compressed archives.
4 apps
File transfer tools
Tools for sending large files and moving data between devices: link-based transfer services, peer-to-peer and nearby sharing apps, FTP/SFTP clients and self-hosted share servers.
30 apps
Form and survey builders
Online form, survey and quiz builders, from free tools and WordPress plugins to enterprise research platforms and open-source, self-hosted options.
37 apps
Game launchers and stores
Apps that buy, install, launch and organise your PC games.
6 apps
Git clients
Desktop, mobile and terminal Git clients for staging, committing, branching and rewriting history without typing every command by hand.
33 apps
HR and people software
HRIS, payroll, PEO and global employment, recruiting and applicant tracking, and performance and engagement tools, from free open-source systems to enterprise suites.
40 apps
HTTP and network debugging tools
Apps that capture and inspect HTTP and network traffic so you can debug what an app sends and receives.
3 apps
Habit tracker and journaling apps
Habit trackers, journaling apps and mood trackers, from streak counters and gamified apps to private diaries, AI journals and open-source tools.
35 apps
Hosting and deployment platforms
Platforms for deploying and running web apps and sites: PaaS, static and edge hosting, serverless containers and self-hosted deployment tools.
34 apps
Internal tool builders
Low-code builders and frameworks for admin panels, dashboards and internal business apps, from Retool-style platforms to open-source and enterprise low-code suites.
26 apps
Language learning apps
Apps and services for learning a language: course apps, AI speaking partners, flashcards, reading and video immersion tools, tutors and language exchange.
34 apps
Link management tools
URL shorteners, branded link platforms, smart music links and link-in-bio tools, from free open-source shorteners to marketing suites.
25 apps
Localhost tunnels
Tools that put a server running on your computer on a public URL, for demos, webhooks and testing.
3 apps
Maps and navigation apps
Apps for maps, directions and exploring the world, on the web, desktop and phone.
4 apps
Math and graphing calculator apps
Graphing calculators, geometry tools and step-by-step math solvers for students, teachers and anyone working through equations.
3 apps
Media servers
Self-hosted and personal media servers for streaming your own movies, TV, music, audiobooks and comics to every screen, from Plex-style hubs to lightweight music and DLNA servers.
28 apps
Menu bar managers
Apps that tidy up the Mac menu bar, hide icons you don't need and add your own menu bar items.
3 apps
Messaging apps
Personal messengers for chatting and calling friends and family, from WhatsApp-style mainstream apps to private, decentralised and open-source options.
31 apps
Mind mapping tools
Mind map and concept map apps for brainstorming, studying and planning, from collaborative web tools to native desktop apps and open-source projects.
25 apps
Monitoring and error tracking tools
APM, infrastructure metrics, logs, uptime checks, error tracking, on-call and status pages, from hosted platforms to self-hosted open-source tools.
50 apps
Mouse, trackpad and keyboard tools
Apps that remap keys, add mouse and trackpad gestures, smooth scrolling or let you click anything from the keyboard.
5 apps
Music streaming services
Music streaming services, internet radio and music players, from Spotify-style subscriptions to hi-res services and open-source players for your own library.
34 apps
Newsletter and creator publishing platforms
Platforms for publishing free or paid newsletters, blogs and memberships, from Substack-style networks to open-source and minimalist blogging services.
23 apps
No-code databases and spreadsheets
Airtable-style relational databases and smart spreadsheets you can build without code, from hosted leaders to self-hostable open-source tools and desktop database apps.
27 apps
Note-taking apps
Apps for capturing notes, building a personal knowledge base and writing docs.
39 apps
Office suites
Word processors, spreadsheets and full office suites, from Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to free, open-source and privacy-focused options.
27 apps
Online course platforms
Tools for creating, selling and running online courses, from creator course platforms and community-course hybrids to school, university and corporate LMSs.
35 apps
Online whiteboards
Collaborative whiteboards and infinite canvases for brainstorming, workshops and teaching, from Miro and FigJam to open-source sketching tools.
22 apps
Operating systems
Operating systems and Linux distributions for desktops, laptops and phones.
7 apps
PDF editors and e-signature tools
PDF editors, readers and e-signature services, from Acrobat and DocuSign to free online toolkits and open-source, self-hostable signing apps.
36 apps
Password managers
Apps that generate, store and fill passwords and other secrets across your devices.
28 apps
Photo editing apps
Desktop and mobile photo editors, raster image editors and RAW processors, from Photoshop and Lightroom to free open-source tools and one-time-purchase apps.
27 apps
Photo storage and management apps
Photo libraries and Google Photos-style services, from big-tech backups to encrypted, self-hosted and desktop organisers, plus galleries for professionals.
24 apps
Presentation software
Slide and deck tools, from PowerPoint and Keynote to AI deck generators, interactive presentation apps and code-based slide frameworks.
25 apps
Product analytics tools
Event analytics, session replay, heatmaps, feature flags and A/B testing tools for understanding how people use a product, from free open-source stacks to enterprise suites.
40 apps
Project management tools
Boards, issue trackers and task managers for planning and shipping work with a team.
36 apps
RGB lighting software
Apps that control and sync RGB lighting on PC components and peripherals, often across brands.
4 apps
RSS readers
Feed readers and news aggregators for following sites, blogs, newsletters and news in one place, from hosted services and native apps to self-hosted open-source readers.
35 apps
Read-later and bookmarking apps
Read-later apps that save articles for distraction-free reading, and bookmark managers for collecting, tagging and archiving links, from hosted services to self-hosted open-source tools.
22 apps
Remote desktop software
Remote access and remote support tools for controlling computers from afar, from free personal apps and VNC/RDP clients to IT help-desk suites and self-hosted options.
34 apps
SEO tools
Keyword research, rank tracking, backlink analysis, site audits and content optimisation tools, from free webmaster consoles and crawlers to all-in-one suites and enterprise platforms.
39 apps
Scheduling and booking tools
Meeting booking links, group polls and appointment scheduling software, from free personal booking pages to salon and studio booking systems and self-hosted open-source schedulers.
32 apps
Screen recording tools
Screen recorders and async video messaging tools, from free open-source capture apps to polished demo recorders and team video platforms.
27 apps
Search engines
Web search engines and AI answer engines, from Google and Bing to private, paid, independent and self-hosted alternatives.
22 apps
Social media management tools
Tools for scheduling and publishing social posts, managing comments and messages in a shared inbox, and reporting on results, from free schedulers to enterprise suites.
34 apps
Social networks
Microblogging, photo, video and community social platforms, from the big networks to decentralised fediverse, AT Protocol and Nostr alternatives.
28 apps
System monitors
Apps that show CPU, memory, disk, network and battery use, in the menu bar or a window.
6 apps
Team chat apps
Messaging apps for teams and communities, from hosted services to self-hosted servers.
24 apps
Terminal emulators
Terminal emulators, SSH clients, multiplexers and shells for macOS, Windows, Linux and mobile, from built-in defaults to GPU-accelerated and AI-assisted terminals.
38 apps
Time tracking apps
Timers, timesheets and productivity trackers, from free and open-source tools to automatic trackers and workforce time and attendance.
31 apps
To-do list apps
Personal task managers and planners, from free built-in lists and GTD power tools to open-source and self-hosted to-do apps.
27 apps
Torrent clients
Apps for downloading and sharing files over BitTorrent and other peer-to-peer networks.
4 apps
Translation tools
Machine translation apps and APIs, translation memory (CAT) tools, and localization platforms for translating software, websites and documents.
31 apps
USB and disk imaging tools
Apps that write operating system images to USB drives and SD cards to make bootable media.
4 apps
VPN services
Consumer and business VPNs plus mesh networking tools, from big commercial providers to privacy-first services and self-hosted, open-source options.
37 apps
Video and audio converters
Apps that convert video and audio between formats and rip discs.
1 app
Video conferencing apps
Video meeting apps, webinar and virtual event platforms, virtual offices and self-hosted conferencing servers.
30 apps
Video editing software
Video editors for creators and professionals, from free open-source and mobile apps to browser-based AI editors and Hollywood-grade suites.
27 apps
Video players
Desktop and mobile media players for local files, discs and network streams.
23 apps
Video streaming services
Services and apps for watching films, TV shows and online video.
7 apps
Virtual machine and container apps
Apps that run virtual machines, containers or Kubernetes on your own computer.
10 apps
Wallpaper apps
Apps that set animated, video or rotating wallpapers on your desktop, from Wallpaper Engine-style live wallpapers to automatic wallpaper changers.
4 apps
Web analytics tools
Site traffic analytics, from Google Analytics and enterprise suites to cookie-free, privacy-friendly and self-hosted alternatives.
31 apps
Web browsers
Desktop and mobile web browsers, from the big defaults to privacy-focused forks, AI browsers, keyboard-driven tools and independent engines.
36 apps
Website builders
No-code website builders for personal sites, portfolios, small businesses and marketing teams, from drag-and-drop hosted builders to WordPress page builders and open-source editors.
32 apps
Wiki and knowledge base tools
Team wikis, internal knowledge bases and documentation site platforms, from hosted SaaS tools to self-hosted open-source wikis.
24 apps
Window managers
Apps that snap, tile and switch windows so you can arrange your desktop from the keyboard or mouse.
10 apps
Windows compatibility tools
Apps that let you run Windows software on a Mac or Linux computer without a Windows licence.
6 apps
