Open Source Everything: I FLOSS WITH FREEDOM
For a while now I have been meticulously creating a list of open source software that in my personal opinion are the best. Unlike other lists that provide more options than what is deemed perfect, this list aims to only provide the best. The sections with multiple software listed simply have multiple perfect choices, and thus are both listed. This list is meant to be simple and straight to the point. Very few software here are proprietary. The only circumstances in which proprietary software is added is when it provides a boost in privacy that no open source option is available for.
Versioning
Version 3.2024.09.14.2
The release code is in the format:
- Total Releases: The total number of releases since creation
- Year: The year of the release
- Month: The month of the release
- Day: The day of the release
- Daily Release Index: How many releases were made that day, starting at 0
Legend
⭐️ = Verified best software
✅ = My top choices
🧐 = I have personally used and inspected this software
⚠️ = Software is proprietary
🕒 = Software is outdated/abandoned
ℹ️ = This section needs improved
Table of Contents
AI Tools & Services ℹ️
AI Chatbots ℹ️
- 🧐 HuggingChat
- 🧐 GPT4ALL
AI Image Generator ℹ️
AI Music Generators ℹ️
Audio & Music
Audio Editors
- ⭐️✅🧐 Audacity
Music Recognition Apps
Backup & Sync
Backup Clients
Cloud Storage Services ℹ️
Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency Coins
- ⭐️✅🧐 Monero
Business & Commerce
Virtual Card Services
- ⚠️✅🧐 Privacy.com
Personal Finance Tools
CD/DVD Tools
Disc Burners
- ⭐️✅🧐 Brasero
Development
Code Editors
Pastebin Services
Source Code Hosting Services
Education & Reference
Encyclopedias
- ⭐️✅🧐 Wikipedia
Flashcard Learning Tools
Web Archiving Services
- ⚠️✅🧐 Wayback Machine
File Management
File Archivers ℹ️
File Sharing
Large File Transfer Services
Torrent Clients
- ⭐️✅ qBittorrent
- ✅🧐 LibreTorrent
Games
Chess Games
Music Games
- ✅🧐 osu!
Puzzle Games
Gaming Software ℹ️
Game Emulators ℹ️
Home & Family ℹ️
Network & Admin
Network Monitors
Router Custom Firmwares ℹ️
Virtualization Tools
- ⭐️🧐 VirtualBox
- ⭐️✅🧐 Docker
Work Profile for Android
- ⭐️ Shelter
News & Books
Ebook Readers
Office & Productivity
Scheduling and Calendar Apps
- 🧐 Etar
- ✅🧐 Fossify Calendar
Email Clients
Mind Mapping Tools
- ✅🧐 draw.io
Note Taking Apps
- ⭐️✅🧐 Joplin
Office Suites
- ⭐️✅🧐 LibreOffice
WebMail Providers ℹ️
- ✅🧐 Proton Mail
Online Services
App Stores for Android ℹ️
- 🧐 F-Droid
- 🧐 Aurora Store
- Neo-Store
- ✅🧐 Obtainium
- Droid-ify
- 🧐 IzzyOnDroid
- 🧐 Accrescent
App Stores for Linux
- 🧐 GNOME Software
- ✅🧐 Flathub
Weather Forecast Tools
- ⭐️✅🧐 Breezy Weather
Web Search Engines
- ⭐️✅🧐 SearXNG
OS & Utilities
Android ROMs
- ⭐️✅🧐 GrapheneOS
Application Launchers for Android
- ⭐️✅ Lawnchair
Boot Managers
- ⭐️✅🧐 GRUB
Desktop Environments
- ✅🧐 GNOME
- ✅🧐 KDE Plasma
Linux Distros
- ✅🧐 Debian
- 🧐 Arch Linux
- 🧐 Fedora
- 🧐 Parrot Security OS
- EndeavourOS
Mobile Keyboards for Android
- ⭐️✅🧐 HeliBoard
Operating Systems
Survival Apps
- ⭐️✅🧐 Trail Sense
Photos & Graphics
3D Modelers
- ⭐️✅🧐 Blender
CAD Software
Digital Painting Tools
- ⭐️✅🧐 Krita
Image Editors
- ⭐️✅🧐 GIMP
Screenshot Capture Tools
- ⭐️✅🧐 Flameshot
Vector Graphic Apps
- ⭐️✅🧐 Inkscape
Remote Work & Education
Video Conferencing Tools ℹ️
Security & Privacy
Authenticators
- ⭐️✅🧐 Aegis Authenticator
Disk Encryption Tools
- ⭐️✅ VeraCrypt
Password Managers
Temp and Throwaway Email Services
- ⭐️✅🧐 addy.io
Virtual Private Network Apps
- ⭐️✅ Mullvad
Social & Communications
Blog Publishing Tools
Dating Services
- ⭐️ Alovoa
Instant Messengers
- ⭐️✅🧐 Briar
- ⭐️✅🧐 SimpleX Chat
Social Networks
Sport & Health
Meditation Tools
Period Tracker
System & Hardware
BIOS/UEFI Replacements
Travel & Location
Map Services
- ⭐️✅🧐 OpenStreetMap
- ⭐️🧐 OsmAnd
- ⭐️✅🧐 Organic Maps
Video & Movies
Media Centers
Media Players
- ⭐️✅🧐 VLC Media Player
Movie Streaming Services
- ⭐️ Stremio
Screen Recorders
- ⭐️✅🧐 OBS Studio
Video Editors ℹ️
Watch Videos Together Tools ℹ️
YouTube Clients
Web Browsers
Web Browsers
- ⭐️✅🧐 Mullvad Browser
- ⭐️✅🧐 Tor Browser
Ad Blockers
- ⭐️✅🧐 uBlock Origin
- ⭐️✅🧐 NoScript
- ⭐️✅ Pi-hole