Freeware Catalog: free software for Windows, macOS and Linux
Good software.
Great possibilities.
For the things you love to make.
And the things you need to get done.
A place on your desktop.
Chosen by catalogue visitors. With room for new discoveries.
CopyQ
Keep a searchable clipboard history of text, HTML and images in customisable tabs, with global shortcuts, ignore rules and scriptable commands.
PuTTY
A Windows terminal client for SSH, serial, Telnet, and other remote session protocols.
PDFsam Basic
Free open source PDF tool for Windows that merges, splits, extracts, rotates and mixes pages without uploading documents to any online service.
Avast Free Antivirus
A proprietary Avast One free edition that provides antivirus and online-scam protection on supported devices.
Mixxx
Mixxx is open source DJ software for Windows with beat detection, controller support, recording and live broadcasting, and no account or licence fee.
KeePass
A free, open-source password manager that keeps your passwords in one encrypted file on your own computer.
CrystalDiskInfo
A storage health monitor that reads S.M.A.R.T. data from HDDs, SSDs and USB drives, showing temperature, power-on hours, error counts and wear level.
MicroSIP
MicroSIP is a tiny open-source SIP softphone for Windows that turns any SIP account into a desktop phone with multiple lines, call transfer, hold, recording and a portable edition.
How we order apps
Popularity reflects interest in this catalogue, not a review or a safety rating. We count installer transfer starts and visits to official download websites or web apps equally. We cannot confirm downloads completed on another website.
The last 30 days inform the order, with recent activity carrying more weight. Repeat actions count once per app and UTC day, using a protected network fingerprint where available, or an anonymous browser identifier. Shared networks may be undercounted. Known bots, privacy opt-outs and unusually broad activity are excluded.
Discovery gives some earlier positions to new and less-seen apps. Popularity keeps the strict interest order; A–Z lets you browse by name. Lists update hourly, show the same order to everyone, and retain an editorial fallback when data is unavailable. No paid placement is included.
Find your kind of useful.
Thoughtful combinations for whatever comes next.
Freshly updated.
New versions and the latest additions to the catalogue.
CalendarTask
A transparent Windows desktop calendar for notes, recurring tasks and reminders, with a free personal-use tier and optional paid synchronisation features.
Ingenious Search
Windows file and email search with content-based organization and PDF forms. A free daily allowance is available without registration.
Vavo Player
A Windows media player for your own playlists, live streams and local videos, with a programme guide, favourites and playback controls.
Fish Tank Plus
A 3D aquarium screensaver and live wallpaper for Windows, with continuous multi-monitor scenes, interactive fish and optional webcam-based perspective.
CPU-Z
A small, free Windows utility that shows exactly which processor, motherboard, memory and graphics your PC has.
WizTree
A very fast disk space analyser for Windows that shows the largest folders and files in seconds, with a treemap view.
WinDirStat
A free, open-source disk usage viewer for Windows that shows what fills your drive as a colourful map of every file.
Everything
A tiny search tool for Windows that finds any file or folder by name instantly, as you type.
PeaZip
A free, open-source archive manager that opens over 200 formats and creates 7Z, ZIP and many others, with strong encryption.
foobar2000
A lightweight, highly customisable audio player for Windows with a fast music library, lossless support and converter.
Kdenlive
A free, open-source video editor from KDE with multi-track editing, effects, titles and proxy clips for smooth playback.
DaVinci Resolve
Professional video editing, colour grading, effects and audio in one application, with a free edition and a paid Studio version.
What’s on your to-do list?
A whole catalog of possibilities, organised around you.
Made for your setup
Find apps for Windows, macOS and Linux. See compatibility before you download.
Know what you’re getting
See the licence and supported platforms in every listing. Choose what works for you.
Straight to the source
Download links take you to the developer’s website. No download wrappers.
A little clarity.
Before you click.
Freeware, open source, free tiers.
Let’s make sense of the differences.
What is freeware?
Freeware is software offered without an upfront charge. Its publisher still controls the licence, so permitted use, redistribution and support can vary. See What Is Freeware? for the distinctions.
Is freeware safe?
Price and licence do not establish safety. Prefer the publisher's documented download location, confirm the domain and publisher, and review any installer screens. Keep your operating system and security software current.
How is freeware different from open source?
Freeware is about price; open source is about the license of the code. Open source programs are always freeware, but freeware can be closed source. Open source adds a practical benefit: independent builds and audits keep the program honest.
Do freeware programs expire?
Not necessarily. Some products are distributed free of charge without an expiry date; others offer a limited free tier or a time-limited evaluation. Read the publisher's current terms rather than relying on the word "free".
How do I avoid bundled installers?
Download from the official site, choose "Custom/Advanced" install when offered, and uncheck any additional offers. All links in this catalog lead to official download pages to make that easy.