Categories
Browse the Windows and Mac apps on APPWL by purpose: media players, video editors, screen recorders, developer, system, utility, network and productivity tools, each with advice on how to choose.
Productivity
Free productivity apps: LibreOffice office suite, GIMP image editor, Rectangle window manager for Mac, plus Squirrel and Weasel Rime input methods.
7 appsDeveloper Tools
Open-source developer tools: VSCodium without telemetry, Notepad++ for quick edits, Tabby for SSH and serial, and WinMerge for diff and merge.
6 appsSystem Tools
Free system tools: PowerToys adds productivity utilities to Windows, Stats monitors your Mac from the menu bar, Rufus and Ventoy make bootable USBs.
4 appsUtilities
Handy desktop utilities: Everything for instant file search, 7-Zip for archives, KeePassXC for offline passwords and Easydict for Mac translation.
5 appsMedia Players
Free open-source media apps for Windows and Mac: VLC plays almost any format, IINA is a modern macOS player, and Audacity records and edits audio.
5 appsVideo Editors
Open-source video tools for Windows and Mac: Shotcut and Kdenlive for timeline editing, HandBrake for converting and shrinking video files.
6 appsScreen Recorders
Free open-source screen recorders: OBS Studio for recording and streaming on Windows and Mac, ScreenToGif for GIFs, ShareX for capture workflows.
4 appsNetwork Tools
Open-source network tools for Windows and Mac: LocalSend for LAN file sharing, Motrix and qBittorrent for downloads, RustDesk for remote desktop.
8 apps