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Olive Video Editor

Olive Video Editor

Audio & Music Desktop
Olive Video Editor is a powerful, open-source, non-linear video editor designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike. It offers a robust set of tools for cutting, merging, color grading, and applying effects, all within a intuitive interface. Being cross-platform and ad-free makes it a compelling alternative to commercial software.
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Open Source
Free and Open-Source
AutoVer

AutoVer

Backup & Sync Desktop
AutoVer is a robust, lightweight, and highly configurable personal versioning and real-time backup system. It allows users to automatically save copies of their files as they are modified, providing a safety net against accidental deletions, overwrites, or data corruption.
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Open Source
Real-time monitoring for immediate data protection.
Sekaiju

Sekaiju

Audio & Music Desktop
Sekaiju is a free and open-source MIDI sequencer software designed for creating, editing, and playing back MIDI music. It offers a range of features suitable for composers, producers, and musicians looking for a flexible and customizable environment for MIDI work.
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Open Source
Free and open-source, making it accessible to everyone.
Modelio

Modelio

Development Desktop
Modelio is a free and open-source modeling tool that supports various standards, including UML, BPMN, and SysML. It offers a comprehensive environment for designing, documenting, and generating code for software and systems.
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Open Source
Supports multiple key modeling standards (UML, BPMN, SysML).
Jota Text Editor

Jota Text Editor

Development Desktop
Jota Text Editor is a lightweight and highly customizable text editor designed for handling large text files efficiently. It offers a robust set of features including syntax highlighting, word count, and extensibility through plugins, making it a versatile tool for various text-editing tasks.
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Open Source
Excellent performance with large text files.
GO Contact Sync Mod

GO Contact Sync Mod

Office & Productivity Desktop
GO Contact Sync Mod is a reliable and open-source tool designed to synchronize contacts, calendars, and tasks between Microsoft Outlook and your Google account. It facilitates seamless two-way synchronization, ensuring your information is consistent across both platforms.
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Open Source
Reliable synchronization of contacts, calendar, and tasks.
KNIME

KNIME

Desktop
KNIME (Konstanz Information Miner) is a leading open-source platform for data science. It provides a visual workflow interface that enables users to build, train, and deploy machine learning models and data pipelines without requiring extensive coding expertise.
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Open Source
Free and Open-Source
Kontact

Kontact

News & Books Desktop
Kontact is a comprehensive personal information management suite from KDE combining email, contacts, calendar, tasks, and news in one integrated application. It offers robust synchronization options and supports various protocols.
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Open Source
Integrated suite for various PIM needs.
CmisSync

CmisSync

Backup & Sync Desktop
CmisSync is a robust desktop application that synchronizes files between your local computer and any CMIS-compliant Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system. It mirrors your ECM content locally, allowing offline access and seamless collaboration.
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Open Source
Broad compatibility with CMIS-compliant ECM systems.
Karabiner

Karabiner

OS & Utilities Desktop
Karabiner Elements is a powerful and open-source keyboard customization utility specifically for macOS. It allows users to remap keys, modify key behavior, define complex macros, and control various input devices, providing unparalleled control over keyboard input for enhanced productivity and personalized workflows.
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Open Source
Extremely powerful and flexible keyboard customization.
C* Music Player

C* Music Player

Audio & Music Desktop
C* Music Player (cmus) is a fast and powerful terminal-based music player for Unix-like systems. It's known for its lightweight footprint, extensive library management features, and highly configurable interface, making it a favorite among command-line enthusiasts.
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Open Source
Extremely lightweight and fast
MPlayer OSX Extended

MPlayer OSX Extended

Video & Movies Desktop
MPlayer OSX Extended is a lightweight and versatile video player for macOS, built upon the robust MPlayer engine. It offers excellent format compatibility, subtitle support, and a clean interface for a focused playback experience.
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Open Source
Excellent format compatibility for various audio and video f...
YACReader

YACReader

News & Books Desktop
YACReader is a comprehensive and user-friendly comic book and manga reader and manager for various platforms. It supports popular comic file formats like CBR, CBZ, ZIP, and RAR, offering a seamless reading experience and robust library organization tools.
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Open Source
Excellent support for major comic file formats.
LightZone

LightZone

Photos & Graphics Desktop
LightZone is a potent, open-source digital photo editor specifically designed for photographers. It offers unique tools for tone and color adjustments, non-destructive editing, and robust RAW file processing, making it a sophisticated alternative to mainstream photo editing software.
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Open Source
Powerful non-destructive workflow.
Sick Beard

Sick Beard

News & Books Desktop
Sick Beard is a popular open-source PVR application designed for automated TV show downloading via Usenet, with some torrent capabilities.
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Open Source
Excellent automation for Usenet users
TortoiseHg

TortoiseHg

Development Desktop
TortoiseHg is a comprehensive graphical user interface (GUI) for the Mercurial distributed version control system. It provides a user-friendly way to manage your repositories, track changes, and collaborate with others, particularly well-integrated with the Windows File Explorer.
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Open Source
Seamless Windows File Explorer integration.
nvALT

nvALT

Office & Productivity Desktop
nvALT is a lightweight, plain text note-taking application for macOS building upon the foundation of Notational Velocity. It excels at fast capture, searching, and retrieval of notes using a simple, keyboard-centric interface, with added support for Markdown and synchronization.
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Open Source
Extremely fast note creation and retrieval
Slackware

Slackware

OS & Utilities Operating System
Slackware is a veteran Linux distribution renowned for its simplicity and stability, adhering closely to the Unix philosophy. It's designed for users who prefer a hands-on approach and deep understanding of their system.
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Open Source
Extremely stable and reliable.
xournal

xournal

Photos & Graphics Desktop
Xournal is a classic open-source application designed for digital note-taking, sketching, and PDF annotation, primarily using a stylus. It provides a simple yet effective environment for handwritten notes and document markup, offering support for various input methods including Wacom tablets.
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Open Source
Excellent support for stylus and graphics tablets.
VidCoder

VidCoder

CD/DVD Tools Desktop
VidCoder is a feature-rich, open-source video transcoding application for Windows, specializing in ripping DVDs and Blu-rays and converting video files between various formats. It leverages HandBrake as its encoding engine, providing a powerful and flexible solution for video conversion needs.
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Open Source
Free and Open Source
Docear

Docear

Education & Reference Desktop
Docear is a free academic literature management suite designed to help researchers organize their studies. It uniquely integrates reference management, mind mapping, and PDF handling, providing a unified environment for exploring, analyzing, and writing about academic literature. Its portable nature makes it ideal for use across different machines.
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Open Source
Unique integration of reference management, mind mapping, an...
Maxima

Maxima

Education & Reference Desktop
Maxima is a comprehensive computer algebra system developed in Lisp, specializing in symbolic manipulation of mathematical expressions. It's a powerful tool for algebra, calculus, equation solving, and more, widely used in academic and research settings.
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Open Source
Powerful symbolic computation capabilities.
MozBackup

MozBackup

Backup & Sync Desktop
MozBackup is a no-cost utility designed to back up profiles of Mozilla applications such as Firefox, Thunderbird, and Sunbird. It offers a straightforward method for preserving user data, including bookmarks, emails, passwords, extensions, and configurations.
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Open Source
Easy to use interface
Seashore

Seashore

Photos & Graphics Desktop
Seashore is a user-friendly, open-source image editor designed for Mac OS X, offering essential editing tools and layer support within a simple interface. It's based on the GIMP's technology and focuses on providing core image manipulation capabilities for casual users and hobbyists.
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Open Source
Free and open source
KeepNote

KeepNote

Backup & Sync Desktop
KeepNote is a versatile note-taking application designed for organizing information in a hierarchical structure. Available on Windows, Linux, and macOS X, it features robust organization tools, including a tree-like outline, wiki-like linking, and support for embedded files and images. Although discontinued, its local storage and rich features make it a compelling tool for detailed note-taking and research.
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Open Source
Excellent hierarchical organization for complex information.
Sigil

Sigil

News & Books Desktop
Sigil is a powerful and free open-source ebook editor designed for creating and editing EPUB files. It provides a user-friendly interface and comprehensive tools suitable for both beginners and experienced ebook creators across multiple platforms.
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Open Source
Free and open source
Synkron

Synkron

Backup & Sync Desktop
Synkron is a multi-platform folder synchronization and backup application designed to help users keep multiple directories in sync across various locations, including local drives, FTP servers, and Amazon S3. It offers features like multi-way sync, scheduling, and file filtering.
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Open Source
Multi-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux).
KMyMoney

KMyMoney

Business & Commerce Desktop
KMyMoney is a straightforward and user-friendly open-source personal finance manager designed for managing your finances effectively, even if you're not a tech expert. It helps you track income, expenses, investments, and taxes with features like online banking import and robust reporting.
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Open Source
Comprehensive double-entry accounting for accuracy.
EasyTAG

EasyTAG

Audio & Music Desktop
EasyTAG is a free and open-source utility for conveniently viewing, editing, and writing tags for popular audio and video file formats. It supports a wide range of formats including MP3, MP4, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, Speex, WMA, WAVpack, and various tracker modules. Ideal for organizing large media collections.
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Open Source
Supports a wide range of audio and video formats.
Burn

Burn

Audio & Music Desktop
Burn is a classic macOS application designed for burning various types of files, including audio, video, and data, onto CDs and DVDs. It offers flexibility in creating different disc formats like Audio CDs, MP3 discs, Video CDs, and DVDs, along with data discs for various file systems, making it a versatile tool for archiving and sharing digital content.
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Open Source
Free and easy to use.
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Recently Added Desktop Apps and Services

Olive Video Editor

Olive Video Editor

Audio & Music Desktop
Olive Video Editor is a powerful, open-source, non-linear video editor designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike. It offers a robust set of tools for cutting, merging, color grading, and applying effects, all within a intuitive interface. Being cross-platform and ad-free makes it a compelling alternative to commercial software.
more
Open Source
Free and Open-Source
AutoVer

AutoVer

Backup & Sync Desktop
AutoVer is a robust, lightweight, and highly configurable personal versioning and real-time backup system. It allows users to automatically save copies of their files as they are modified, providing a safety net against accidental deletions, overwrites, or data corruption.
more
Open Source
Real-time monitoring for immediate data protection.
Sekaiju

Sekaiju

Audio & Music Desktop
Sekaiju is a free and open-source MIDI sequencer software designed for creating, editing, and playing back MIDI music. It offers a range of features suitable for composers, producers, and musicians looking for a flexible and customizable environment for MIDI work.
more
Open Source
Free and open-source, making it accessible to everyone.
Modelio

Modelio

Development Desktop
Modelio is a free and open-source modeling tool that supports various standards, including UML, BPMN, and SysML. It offers a comprehensive environment for designing, documenting, and generating code for software and systems.
more
Open Source
Supports multiple key modeling standards (UML, BPMN, SysML).
Jota Text Editor

Jota Text Editor

Development Desktop
Jota Text Editor is a lightweight and highly customizable text editor designed for handling large text files efficiently. It offers a robust set of features including syntax highlighting, word count, and extensibility through plugins, making it a versatile tool for various text-editing tasks.
more
Open Source
Excellent performance with large text files.
GO Contact Sync Mod

GO Contact Sync Mod

Office & Productivity Desktop
GO Contact Sync Mod is a reliable and open-source tool designed to synchronize contacts, calendars, and tasks between Microsoft Outlook and your Google account. It facilitates seamless two-way synchronization, ensuring your information is consistent across both platforms.
more
Open Source
Reliable synchronization of contacts, calendar, and tasks.
KNIME

KNIME

Desktop
KNIME (Konstanz Information Miner) is a leading open-source platform for data science. It provides a visual workflow interface that enables users to build, train, and deploy machine learning models and data pipelines without requiring extensive coding expertise.
more
Open Source
Free and Open-Source
Kontact

Kontact

News & Books Desktop
Kontact is a comprehensive personal information management suite from KDE combining email, contacts, calendar, tasks, and news in one integrated application. It offers robust synchronization options and supports various protocols.
more
Open Source
Integrated suite for various PIM needs.
CmisSync

CmisSync

Backup & Sync Desktop
CmisSync is a robust desktop application that synchronizes files between your local computer and any CMIS-compliant Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system. It mirrors your ECM content locally, allowing offline access and seamless collaboration.
more
Open Source
Broad compatibility with CMIS-compliant ECM systems.
Karabiner

Karabiner

OS & Utilities Desktop
Karabiner Elements is a powerful and open-source keyboard customization utility specifically for macOS. It allows users to remap keys, modify key behavior, define complex macros, and control various input devices, providing unparalleled control over keyboard input for enhanced productivity and personalized workflows.
more
Open Source
Extremely powerful and flexible keyboard customization.