Best Mac OS X Apps and Services

Handpicked collection of the most popular and highly-rated Mac OS X applications

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wxSVG

wxSVG

Open Source

wxSVG is a powerful C++ library designed to enable developers to create, manipulate, and render Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files. Leveraging the robust wxWidgets toolkit, it provides a clean and comprehensive API for integrating high-quality SVG support into cross-platform desktop applications. Ideal for projects requiring vector graphics capabilities without relying on external rendering engines.

Tight integration with wxWidgets for seamless development.
SVG Support
Development Education & Reference Photos & Graphics
TubeMaster++

TubeMaster++

Open Source

TubeMaster++ is a network-based multimedia downloader capable of capturing FLV, MP4, and MP3 files from various online sources. It includes an integrated search, video conversion tools, and browser extensions for streamlined downloading.

Unique network-based downloading method.
Integrated Search
Video & Movies
GIMP

GIMP

Open Source

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a powerful, free, and open-source raster graphics editor used for image manipulation, retouching, composition, and authoring. It supports a vast array of file formats and provides sophisticated tools comparable to commercial alternatives, making it a versatile choice for photographers, designers, and artists.

Completely free and open-source, with no licensing costs.
Batch image manipulation
Photos & Graphics
Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox

Open Source

Mozilla Firefox is a powerful, open-source web browser developed by the not-for-profit Mozilla Foundation. Known for its strong focus on user privacy and customization, Firefox offers a fast and secure browsing experience across multiple platforms, supported by a vast ecosystem of extensions.

Strong focus on user privacy and data protection.
Customizable
Office & Productivity Web Browsers
VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player

Open Source

VLC Media Player is a free and open-source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. Known for its robust format support and stability, VLC is a favorite for playing virtually any media file without the need for external codecs.

Supports nearly every audio and video format without external codecs.
Record Audio
Audio & Music Video & Movies
GraphicsMagick

GraphicsMagick

Open Source

GraphicsMagick is a powerful and efficient open-source software suite for image processing. Designed for command-line use and integration into scripts and applications, it provides a comprehensive set of tools for manipulating, converting, and performing various operations on image files in numerous formats.

Excellent performance and stability, suitable for server environments.
Batch processing
Photos & Graphics
CorsixTH

CorsixTH

Open Source

CorsixTH is an ambitious open-source re-creation of the classic hospital simulation game, Theme Hospital.

Faithful recreation of Theme Hospital.
Gaming
Games
OpenGeo Suite

OpenGeo Suite

Open Source

OpenGeo Suite is a comprehensive platform designed for enterprise-level geospatial data management, analysis, and visualization. It provides a robust set of tools and services to handle complex geographic information system (GIS) requirements, enabling organizations to build and deploy powerful location-aware applications.

Based on open standards, ensuring interoperability and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Office 365 integration
Mielophone

Mielophone

Open Source

Mielophone is a streamlined application offering a simple way to search, stream, and download music with a built-in player and Last.fm integration.

Simple and minimalist interface
Built-in player
Audio & Music
Squirrel (programming language)

Squirrel is a high-level, imperative and object-oriented programming language designed for embedding in applications.

Excellent for embedding in C++ applications with a clean API.
Scripting
Development
RPGBoss

RPGBoss

Open Source

RPGBoss is a powerful, yet accessible 2D game engine specifically designed for creating engaging Role-Playing Games (RPGs). It empowers both beginners and experienced developers with intuitive tools for crafting rich worlds and compelling narratives.

Specifically tailored for 2D RPG creation
2D Game
Development Games
GUN

GUN

Open Source

GUN is an open-source, decentralized, and distributed graph database with real-time synchronization capabilities. It simplifies building collaborative and offline-first applications by providing peer-to-peer data replication and a flexible data model.

Decentralized and Peer-to-Peer Architecture
Decentralized
Development File Sharing
Zed Attack Proxy

Zed Attack Proxy

Open Source

Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is a free and open-source web application security scanner. It helps developers and penetration testers find security vulnerabilities in web applications during the development and testing phases.

Free and open source, making it highly accessible.
Penetration Testing
Security & Privacy
wxPython

wxPython

Open Source

wxPython is a popular and mature GUI toolkit for the Python programming language. It provides a native look and feel on various operating systems, allowing developers to create desktop applications with rich user interfaces.

Native look and feel across different operating systems.
Python
Development
Groestlcoin

Groestlcoin

Open Source

Groestlcoin is a versatile cryptocurrency designed for fast, private, and low-cost transactions. Utilizing a unique hashing algorithm and innovative technologies, it offers enhanced privacy and security features compared to many other cryptocurrencies, making it suitable for various payment and transfer needs.

Fast transaction speeds with near-instant confirmations.
Peer-To-Peer
Business & Commerce File Sharing
SickRage

SickRage

Open Source

SickRage is a powerful PVR (Personal Video Recorder) and media management tool designed specifically for TV shows. It automates the process of monitoring, downloading, and organizing your favorite series from various Usenet and torrent sources, integrating seamlessly with popular download clients.

Automates TV show downloading and organization.
Digital Video Recorder
File Sharing Video & Movies
Persepolis Download Manager

Persepolis Download Manager is a free and open-source download accelerator and manager. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing downloads, accelerating speeds, and integrating with web browsers.

Significantly accelerates downloads compared to standard browser downloads.
File Sharing
Karma Blocker

Karma Blocker

Open Source

Karma Blocker is a Firefox browser extension designed to help users minimize online distractions and enhance focus while browsing. By selectively blocking elements and websites, it aims to create a more productive and less overwhelming internet experience.

Helps reduce online distractions
Firefox extension
Web Browsers
NetVideoHunter

NetVideoHunter

Open Source

<p>NetVideoHunter is a versatile music and video downloader available primarily as a browser extension for Firefox, Chrome, and Edge. It specializes in capturing media from popular platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Metacafe, and Facebook, offering a convenient way to save online videos and audio for offline access.</p>

Seamless integration with popular web browsers.
Built-in player
Video & Movies Web Browsers
GPGMail

GPGMail

Open Source

GPGMail is a robust extension for Apple Mail, seamlessly integrating OpenPGP encryption and digital signatures directly into your email workflow for enhanced privacy and security.

Seamlessly integrates OpenPGP into Apple Mail.
Encrypted Email
Security & Privacy
Nocturne

Nocturne

Open Source

Nocturne is a discontinued macOS application designed to modify display colors for improved viewing in low-light environments.

Reduces eye strain in low light
Color correction
Abricotine

Abricotine

Open Source

Abricotine is a user-friendly markdown editor designed for distraction-free writing with an intuitive inline preview.

Innovative inline real-time preview enhances writing flow.
Distraction free writing
Development News & Books
Firebird

Firebird

Open Source

Firebird is a powerful, open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) known for its small footprint, high performance, and low maintenance requirements. It offers support for major ANSI SQL standards, making it a reliable choice for various applications from embedded systems to enterprise solutions.

Excellent stability and reliability.
Database
Development
RapidSVN

RapidSVN

Open Source

RapidSVN is a discontinued yet functional cross-platform graphical client for Subversion. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing Subversion repositories, enabling users to perform common version control operations like committing, updating, merging, and viewing logs.

Provides a graphical interface for Subversion, making it more accessible than th...
Version and Source control
Development
TeXShop

TeXShop

Open Source

TeXShop is a free and powerful LaTeX and TeX editor designed specifically for macOS. It provides a seamless environment for creating complex documents with advanced typesetting capabilities.

Excellent integration with macOS.
Collaborative Workspaces
Office & Productivity
GitPrep

GitPrep

Open Source

GitPrep is a portable, self-hosted GitHub clone designed for managing Git repositories with features like forking, code review, and wiki support. It offers unlimited private repositories and integrates with various development tools.

Portable and easy to deploy on various infrastructure.
Forking Support
Business & Commerce Development
JessyInk

JessyInk

Open Source

JessyInk transforms SVG images into interactive browser-based presentations using embedded JavaScript. It leverages the power of Inkscape and standard web technologies, offering a portable and unique approach to creating dynamic presentations with multimedia support and non-linear flow.

Highly portable due to being a single SVG file.
Portable
Development Office & Productivity Photos & Graphics
Open Sankoré

Open Sankoré

Open Source

Open-Sankoré is a free and open-source interactive whiteboard software designed for educational use, compatible with various projectors and pointing devices.

Free and open-source
Education
Audio & Music Education & Reference Office & Productivity
SolveSpace

SolveSpace

Open Source

SolveSpace is a free and open-source 2D and 3D CAD program with a focus on parametric modeling and constraint solving. It is known for its portability, ease of use, and clear workflow, making it suitable for various engineering and design tasks, including product design and preparing models for 3D printing.

Free and open-source with a strong community.
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
CasperJS

CasperJS

Open Source

CasperJS is a navigation scripting and testing utility for PhantomJS and SlimerJS headless browsers. It significantly simplifies web testing and scripting tasks by offering a high-level API that wraps the core functionalities of these engines, making common operations like navigation, form filling, and capturing screenshots intuitive and straightforward for developers and testers.

Simplifies headless browser scripting with a high-level API.
Development Travel & Location
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Recently Added Mac OS X Apps and Services

Latest additions to our Mac OS X software collection

wxSVG

wxSVG

Open Source

wxSVG is a powerful C++ library designed to enable developers to create, manipulate, and render Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files. Leveraging the robust wxWidgets toolkit, it provides a clean and comprehensive API for integrating high-quality SVG support into cross-platform desktop applications. Ideal for projects requiring vector graphics capabilities without relying on external rendering engines.

Tight integration with wxWidgets for seamless development.
SVG Support
Development Education & Reference Photos & Graphics
TubeMaster++

TubeMaster++

Open Source

TubeMaster++ is a network-based multimedia downloader capable of capturing FLV, MP4, and MP3 files from various online sources. It includes an integrated search, video conversion tools, and browser extensions for streamlined downloading.

Unique network-based downloading method.
Integrated Search
Video & Movies
GIMP

GIMP

Open Source

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a powerful, free, and open-source raster graphics editor used for image manipulation, retouching, composition, and authoring. It supports a vast array of file formats and provides sophisticated tools comparable to commercial alternatives, making it a versatile choice for photographers, designers, and artists.

Completely free and open-source, with no licensing costs.
Batch image manipulation
Photos & Graphics
Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox

Open Source

Mozilla Firefox is a powerful, open-source web browser developed by the not-for-profit Mozilla Foundation. Known for its strong focus on user privacy and customization, Firefox offers a fast and secure browsing experience across multiple platforms, supported by a vast ecosystem of extensions.

Strong focus on user privacy and data protection.
Customizable
Office & Productivity Web Browsers
VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player

Open Source

VLC Media Player is a free and open-source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. Known for its robust format support and stability, VLC is a favorite for playing virtually any media file without the need for external codecs.

Supports nearly every audio and video format without external codecs.
Record Audio
Audio & Music Video & Movies
GraphicsMagick

GraphicsMagick

Open Source

GraphicsMagick is a powerful and efficient open-source software suite for image processing. Designed for command-line use and integration into scripts and applications, it provides a comprehensive set of tools for manipulating, converting, and performing various operations on image files in numerous formats.

Excellent performance and stability, suitable for server environments.
Batch processing
Photos & Graphics
CorsixTH

CorsixTH

Open Source

CorsixTH is an ambitious open-source re-creation of the classic hospital simulation game, Theme Hospital.

Faithful recreation of Theme Hospital.
Gaming
Games
OpenGeo Suite

OpenGeo Suite

Open Source

OpenGeo Suite is a comprehensive platform designed for enterprise-level geospatial data management, analysis, and visualization. It provides a robust set of tools and services to handle complex geographic information system (GIS) requirements, enabling organizations to build and deploy powerful location-aware applications.

Based on open standards, ensuring interoperability and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Office 365 integration
Mielophone

Mielophone

Open Source

Mielophone is a streamlined application offering a simple way to search, stream, and download music with a built-in player and Last.fm integration.

Simple and minimalist interface
Built-in player
Audio & Music
Squirrel (programming language)

Squirrel is a high-level, imperative and object-oriented programming language designed for embedding in applications.

Excellent for embedding in C++ applications with a clean API.
Scripting
Development