The best open-source software, ranked
Every list below is built from real data — GitHub stars, current versions, licenses and supported platforms — and refreshed automatically. No paid placements, no invented reviews.
By category
Best Open-Source Developer Tools
The most-starred open-source developer tools — editors, terminals and CLI utilities — with direct downloads and current versions.
Best Open-Source Productivity Apps
Top open-source productivity and note-taking apps for knowledge work, ranked by GitHub stars with download links.
Best Open-Source Media & Creativity Apps
Open-source audio, video and streaming tools for creators, with the latest versions and direct downloads.
Best Open-Source Utilities
Handy open-source system utilities — file sharing, screenshots, device control and more — with download links.
Best Open-Source Communication Apps
Open-source chat and team-collaboration clients you can self-host, ranked with download links.
By platform
Best Open-Source Software for Windows
The best open-source apps with native Windows downloads — developer tools, productivity, media and utilities.
Best Open-Source Software for macOS
Top open-source apps with macOS downloads, ranked by popularity with current versions.
Best Open-Source Software for Linux
The most popular open-source apps with Linux downloads, with direct links and version history.
By use case
Best Open-Source Terminal & CLI Tools
A faster command line: terminals, a modern editor and the CLI utilities that power a developer's shell.
Best Open-Source Markdown & Note-Taking Apps
Own your notes: open-source Markdown editors and knowledge bases you can run locally or self-host.
