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.
Greenshot
A small, free screenshot tool for Windows that captures a region, window or full screen and opens it in a simple editor for arrows, text and blurring.
Freeplane
Free mind-mapping tool with hand-positioned nodes, conditional styles, filters, formulas and Groovy scripting for planning and knowledge work.
KeePass
A free, open-source password manager that keeps your passwords in one encrypted file on your own computer.
Avast Free Antivirus
A proprietary Avast One free edition that provides antivirus and online-scam protection on supported devices.
LibreCAD
Free 2D CAD application for Windows that reads and writes DXF and DWG, with layers, blocks, dimensions, snapping and print layouts for workshop drawings.
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.
Zoom Workplace
Zoom's app for video meetings on Windows, with screen sharing and chat, and a free plan with a time limit on meetings.
Discord
A free voice, video and text chat app built around communities called servers, with screen sharing and an optional paid Nitro plan.
Steam
Valve's free PC gaming client for buying, downloading and updating games, chatting with friends and managing your library.
CCleaner
A cleanup utility for Windows that clears browser data, temporary files and leftovers, with a free and a paid edition.
Malwarebytes
A malware scanner with a free version that finds and removes infections already on your PC, and paid real-time protection.
Bitwarden
An open-source password manager that syncs an encrypted vault across browsers, phones and computers, with a free plan.
VeraCrypt
Free, open-source encryption software for protected file containers, encrypted USB drives and full-disk encryption.
Ventoy
A free tool that turns a USB drive into a multiboot stick: install it once, then copy ISO files on and boot any of them.
WinSCP
A free Windows file transfer client for SFTP, FTP, SCP, WebDAV and S3, with a two-pane view, sync and scripting.
Wireshark
A free, open-source network analyser that captures traffic and decodes it packet by packet, protocol by protocol.
AntConquest
A free-to-play browser strategy game about growing an ant colony, developing territory and coordinating alliances against other players. An online account is required.
Gaming Booster
A free Windows game-mode utility with per-game profiles, system monitoring and controls for power settings, process priority and selected background apps.
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.