The best free software download sites

A list of alternative websites to download free and opensource software applications for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS platform.

SiteOS Platform
FilehippoWindows
FilepumaWindows
FilehorseWindows, Mac
FosshubWindows
SoftpediaWindows, Mac, Linux, Android
Cnet DownloadWindows, Mac
SourceForgeWindows, Mac, Linux, Android
Softonic.comWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
MacUpdateMac
APKMirrorAndroid
APKPureAndroid
AptoideAndroid
Slide MeAndroid
Portable AppsOS Platform
PortappsWindows
PortableAppsWindows
CLI Package ManagerOS Platform
Homebrew CaskMac
WingetWindows
ChocolateyWindows
ScoopWindows
SnapcraftLinux
Apt (aka. Apt-Get)Debian, Ubuntu

Download essential apps

Essential AppsOS Platform
AnydeskWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
AppCleanerMac
AudacityWindows, Mac, Linux
CCleanerWindows, Mac
CodeEditMac
Mozilla FirefoxWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
Google ChromeWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
GIMPWindows, Mac, Linux
IINAMac
InkscapeWindows, Mac, Linux
KekaMac
K-Lite Codec PackWindows
Microsoft Bing WallpaperWindows, Mac
Microsoft EdgeWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
Microsoft PC ManagerWindows
Microsoft PowerToysWindows
NimblenoteWindows, Mac, Linux
OBS StudioWindows, Mac, Linux
OpenShot Video EditorWindows, Mac, Linux
RufusWindows
ShareXWindows
The UnarchiverMac
Titanium Software - MaintenanceOperating System Utilities for Mac
Titanium Software - OnyXOperating System Utilities for Mac
Tor BrowserWindows, Mac, Linux, Android
TransmissionMac, Linux, Windows
unarHomebrew
Visual Studio CodeWindows, Mac, Linux, Web
VLC media playerWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
ZedMac

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