THE SOFTWARE DIRECTORY

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35 tools found

7-Zip

System & gaming tools

Create compressed archives and extract files from a wide range of archive formats.

Free & open source
Free desktop application · No trial expiry

Obsidian

Productivity

Build a personal knowledge workspace with notes stored locally on your device.

Free software
Free core app · Sync and Publish are paid

Joplin

Productivity

Organize notes and attachments with an open-source app and optional synchronization services.

Free & open source
Free application · Managed cloud is optional

Zotero

Education & research

Collect references, annotate research, and generate citations and bibliographies.

Free & open source
Free app · 300 MB hosted file storage

calibre

Education & research

Organize an e-book library, edit book metadata, and convert supported book formats.

Free & open source
Free desktop application · No trial expiry

KeePassXC

Security & privacy

Keep passwords and related records in an encrypted database under your control.

Free & open source
Free desktop application · No trial expiry

FreeCAD

Engineering & science

Create parametric 3D designs and revise their dimensions through a model history.

Free & open source
Free desktop application · No trial expiry

QGIS

Engineering & science

Visualize geographic information, edit map layers, and analyze spatial data.

Free & open source
Free desktop application · No trial expiry

Godot Engine

System & gaming tools

Build 2D and 3D games using a scene-based engine with an open development model.

Free & open source
Free desktop application · No trial expiry

HandBrake

Video & audio

Convert video files into widely supported formats for playback and distribution.

Free & open source
Free desktop application · No trial expiry

Thunderbird

Communication

Manage email, calendars, and contacts in a desktop application, with an Android email option.

Free & open source
Free desktop application · No trial expiry

Asana

Project management

Organize responsibilities and project progress with tasks, boards, and planning views.

Free plan
Personal: 2 users · Unlimited tasks and projects

ClickUp

Project management

Combine tasks, documents, and work views in a configurable team workspace.

Free plan
Free Forever: 60 MB storage · AI trial is separate

Slack

Communication

Organize team conversations in channels and connect discussion with work applications.

Free plan
Free: 90-day history · 10 apps · 1:1 huddles

Zoom Workplace

Communication

Host online meetings and keep related conversations and collaboration tools together.

Free plan
Basic: 40 minutes · Up to 100 participants

Dropbox

Files & storage

Synchronize files across devices and share documents through cloud links.

Free plan
Basic: 2 GB · 30-day file recovery

Miro

Communication

Bring ideas, diagrams, and workshop notes onto a collaborative visual canvas.

Free plan
Free: 3 editable boards · Team-visible boards
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