Best Mac OS X Apps and Services

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

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Django

Django

Open Source

Django is a high-level Python web framework designed for rapid development of secure and maintainable websites. It emphasizes reusable components and the 'Don't Repeat Yourself' (DRY) principle.

Rapid development speed due to 'batteries included' philosophy.
Developer Tools
Development
Kopete

Kopete

Open Source

Kopete is a versatile, free and open-source instant messaging client designed initially for the KDE Plasma desktop. It distinguishes itself by supporting a multitude of protocols, allowing users to connect to various chat networks from a single application.

Supports multiple instant messaging protocols in one application.
Chat
Online Services Social & Communications
Gnumeric

Gnumeric

Open Source

Gnumeric is a powerful, open-source spreadsheet application developed as part of the GNOME Free Software Desktop Project. It offers a comprehensive set of features for numerical analysis, data visualization, and general spreadsheet tasks, providing a viable alternative to commercial spreadsheet software.

Excellent accuracy in calculations, especially for scientific and statistical ta...
Spreadsheets
Office & Productivity
PS3 Media Server

PS3 Media Server

Open Source

PS3 Media Server is a discontinued, yet highly functional, UPnP/DLNA media server designed initially for the PlayStation 3 but compatible with a wide range of rendering devices. It allows users to stream and transcode various media formats from their computer to network-connected devices.

Powerful real-time transcoding for wide format compatibility.
Support for DLNA
Games OS & Utilities Video & Movies
µMatrix

µMatrix

Open Source

uMatrix is a browser extension that functions as a powerful point-and-click matrix-based firewall and privacy-enhancement tool. It provides granular control over what resources are loaded by your browser, allowing users to block or allow requests based on type, origin, and destination, helping to protect privacy and improve browsing security.

Provides granular control over network requests via a visual matrix interface.
Browser based app
Security & Privacy Web Browsers
irssi

irssi

Open Source

Irssi is a highly customizable command-line IRC client popular among power users and system administrators for its extensibility and efficiency.

Highly customizable interface and behavior.
Chat
Social & Communications
AngularJS

AngularJS

Open Source

AngularJS is a powerful open-source JavaScript framework developed by Google that enables developers to build dynamic single-page applications (SPAs). It simplifies front-end development by extending HTML with its directives and facilitating two-way data binding, promoting a Model-View-Controller (MVC) or Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern.

Strong two-way data binding reduces boilerplate code.
Built-in routing
Development
RStudio

RStudio

Open Source

RStudio is a powerful free and open-source integrated development environment (IDE) tailored for R, the premier language for statistical computing and data analysis. It provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies R coding, debugging, visualization, and reporting workflows, making it an essential tool for data scientists, statisticians, and researchers.

Highly intuitive and user-friendly interface for R.
Code completion
Development
phpBB

phpBB

Open Source

phpBB is a free and open-source bulletin board software written in the PHP programming language. It provides a robust platform for creating and managing online communities through discussion forums, enabling users to engage in conversations, share information, and build connections.

Free and open source with no licensing costs.
Customer Feedback
Business & Commerce Development Social & Communications
KeepNote

KeepNote

Open Source

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.

Excellent hierarchical organization for complex information.
Backup
Backup & Sync Education & Reference Office & Productivity
GCstar

GCstar

Open Source

GCstar is a free and open-source collection management application designed to help users organize diverse personal collections, including movies, books, music, games, and more. It simplifies cataloging by automatically retrieving metadata from online sources and offers features for tracking loans, searching, and exporting data.

Free and open source with no recurring costs.
Multiple languages
News & Books Video & Movies
Go (Programming Language)

Go (Golang) is an open-source, statically typed, compiled programming language designed at Google. Known for its concurrency primitives, garbage collection, and focus on simplicity, Go is well-suited for building scalable, high-performance applications, particularly in networking, cloud services, and microservices.

Excellent concurrency support with goroutines and channels.
Class inheritance
Development
GNU Screen

GNU Screen

Open Source

GNU Screen is a powerful terminal multiplexer allowing users to manage multiple shell sessions within a single terminal window. It enables detaching from sessions and reattaching later, offering persistence and flexibility for command-line workflows.

Enables session persistence; processes continue running after disconnecting.
Customizable
OS & Utilities
Syncany

Syncany

Open Source

Syncany was a discontinued open-source file synchronization and backup application designed with a strong emphasis on security and privacy. It offered client-side encryption and allowed users to back up and sync data to various cloud storage providers or even their own servers.

Strong emphasis on client-side encryption for enhanced privacy.
File-sync
Backup & Sync File Sharing
MPlayerX

MPlayerX

Open Source

MPlayerX is a versatile media player designed for macOS, offering native-like experience with extensive codec support powered by FFmpeg and MPlayer. It provides advanced features like multi-touch gestures, multi-monitor support, and comprehensive subtitle handling.

Excellent compatibility with a wide range of media formats
macOS-like
Video & Movies
Notational Velocity

Notational Velocity

Open Source

Notational Velocity is a minimalist, keyboard-centric note-taking application for macOS.

Extremely fast and responsive.
Minimalistic
Office & Productivity
Minetest

Minetest

Open Source

Minetest is a free and open-source voxel game engine, similar to Minecraft. It allows users to build various structures, explore vast, procedurally generated worlds, and engage in survival-based gameplay or creative construction. Its strong emphasis on modding and community contributions provides a highly customizable and extendable experience.

Completely free and open source.
Crafting
Games
Scilab

Scilab

Open Source

Scilab is an open-source, cross-platform software for numerical computation, offering a high-level, numerically oriented programming language and large collection of functionalities. It is widely used in scientific and engineering applications.

Free and open-source
ANOVA test
Education & Reference
FileBot

FileBot

Open Source

FileBot is a powerful and comprehensive tool designed for efficient file organization and renaming, specializing in media files like movies, TV shows, and anime. It automates the process of fetching accurate metadata, downloading subtitles, and managing your media library with ease.

Excellent automated renaming for media files.
Batch rename files
File Management
Sigil

Sigil

Open Source

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.

Free and open source
Multiple languages
News & Books
aTunes

aTunes

Open Source

aTunes is a versatile, open-source audio player and music manager built on Java, offering robust features for organizing, playing, and managing various audio formats. It leverages MPlayer for playback and includes capabilities like internet radio streaming, podcast management, and integration with music services.

Comprehensive set of music management features.
iPhone/iPod sync
Audio & Music CD/DVD Tools
Mattermost

Mattermost

Open Source

Mattermost is an open-source, self-hosted platform for secure team collaboration, offering a Slack-alternative with emphasis on data control, privacy, and customizability. It provides a range of communication and project management tools for distributed and technical teams.

Complete control over data with self-hosting.
Group chat
Development Office & Productivity Social & Communications
LibreCAD

LibreCAD

Open Source

LibreCAD is a robust and free 2D CAD application supporting multiple operating systems. It offers essential tools for technical drawing and design, making it an excellent choice for individuals and businesses seeking a cost-effective yet capable CAD solution.

Free and open-source
Construction layers
Photos & Graphics
Synkron

Synkron

Open Source

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.

Multi-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Multiple languages
Backup & Sync
Psi

Psi

Open Source

Psi is a robust, open-source instant messaging client built on the XMPP protocol. It's known for its focus on speed, efficiency, and adherence to XMPP standards, offering a clean interface and strong privacy features for secure and reliable communication.

Dedicated XMPP support ensures compliance and reliability on the network.
Chat
Social & Communications
MythTV

MythTV

Open Source

MythTV is a free and open-source digital video recorder (DVR) software designed to transform a Linux-based computer into a complete home media center. It allows users to watch, record, and play live television, manage their video library, listen to music, and more.

Free and open source
Play local content
Video & Movies
ScrapBook

ScrapBook

Open Source

ScrapBook is a Firefox extension for enhanced web content management. It allows users to save full web pages, manage bookmarks, take notes, annotate, and organize digital content offline, serving as a comprehensive digital scrapbooking tool.

Saves complete web pages for reliable offline access.
Save web page for offline use
Development Office & Productivity
LibreOffice - Base

LibreOffice - Base

Open Source

LibreOffice Base is a robust desktop database application designed to streamline the process of creating, managing, and querying databases. It provides an intuitive interface suitable for both beginners and experienced users, facilitating easy data handling and reporting.

Free and open source, no licensing costs.
Database
Office & Productivity
SQLite Manager

SQLite Manager

Open Source

SQLite Manager is a robust database management extension designed for SQLite databases. It provides a user-friendly interface combined with efficient performance for a wide range of database operations, making it ideal for developers and database administrators.

Easy to use interface
Add-ons
Office & Productivity
Bazaar

Bazaar

Open Source

Bazaar is a free and open-source distributed version control system (DVCS) designed to help individuals and teams manage project history, track changes, and facilitate seamless collaboration with others. It emphasizes ease of use and flexibility.

User-friendly, making it easier to learn than some other DVCS.
Version Control
Development
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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.