Freeware Catalog: free software for Windows, macOS and Linux

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ZLogin Antidetect Browser app icon

ZLogin Antidetect Browser

A Windows browser-profile manager with separate sessions, configurable fingerprint settings and per-profile proxies. The free plan includes two profiles.

WindowsFreemium (2 free browser profiles)
Mousetroke app icon
Popular

Mousetroke

Free, open-source mouse gestures with custom actions, per-app rules and screen corners. Portable Windows EXE; a separate macOS beta is available.

WindowsmacOSOpen source
VideoTextRemover app icon

VideoTextRemover

A cloud-based video editor for removing burned-in subtitles and on-screen text, with a monthly free allowance for eligible Google-signed-in accounts.

WebFreemium (30 seconds/month in eligible countries)
MacClean app icon

MacClean

A macOS storage cleaner for reviewing chat media, app caches, large files and developer data before choosing what to remove.

macOSFreeware / MacClean Community License 1.0

PlanPusk Archive Manifest Tools

Two Python command-line tools record file sizes and SHA-256 hashes, then compare manifests before archiving and after restoring a folder.

macOSFreeware (source provided)
FabRapid 3D app icon

FabRapid 3D

Browser-based tools for converting, viewing and compressing 3D models, with a shared workspace for CAD and mesh-file workflows.

WebFreeware (web tools)
Ingenious Search app icon
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Ingenious Search

Windows file and email search with content-based organization and PDF forms. A free daily allowance is available without registration.

WindowsFreemium (daily limits; optional paid Premium)
WordZip app icon

WordZip

A free browser-based DOCX compressor that reduces embedded image sizes. Choose a size–clarity balance and download a smaller copy without installing an app.

WebFreeware (web service)
CalendarTask app icon

CalendarTask

A transparent Windows desktop calendar for notes, recurring tasks and reminders, with a free personal-use tier and optional paid synchronisation features.

WindowsFreemium (free personal use; optional VIP/Team)
Vavo Player app icon

Vavo Player

A Windows media player for your own playlists, live streams and local videos, with a programme guide, favourites and playback controls.

WindowsFreeware (Windows; publisher-confirmed)
Fish Tank Plus app icon

Fish Tank Plus

A 3D aquarium screensaver and live wallpaper for Windows, with continuous multi-monitor scenes, interactive fish and optional webcam-based perspective.

WindowsFreeware (proprietary)
CPU-Z app icon
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CPU-Z

A small, free Windows utility that shows exactly which processor, motherboard, memory and graphics your PC has.

WindowsProprietary freeware, free of charge (see the CPUID terms of service)

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Freeware, open source, free tiers.
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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.