Free Windows software by category

Pick a category to see the free apps we have reviewed.

AI tools

ChatGPTAI Chat App
ClaudeAI Chat App
Microsoft CopilotAI Chat App
PerplexityAI Search App
OllamaLocal LLM Runner
LM StudioLocal LLM Runner
JanLocal LLM Runner
GPT4AllLocal LLM Runner

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Browsers

Google ChromeWeb Browser
FirefoxWeb Browser
Microsoft EdgeWeb Browser
BravePrivacy Browser
OperaWeb Browser
Opera GXGaming Browser
CometAI Web Browser
Opera AirWeb Browser

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Internet

Zoom WorkplaceVideo Meeting App
WhatsAppMessenger
DiscordVoice and Chat App
Telegram DesktopMessaging App
Microsoft TeamsChat and Meeting App
Internet Download ManagerDownload Manager
AnyDeskRemote Desktop App
TeamViewerRemote Desktop App

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Security

Avast Free AntivirusAntivirus
MalwarebytesMalware Scanner
F-Secure TotalSecurity Suite
Trend Micro Maximum SecurityAntivirus Suite
Webroot SecureAnywhereAntivirus
AdGuard for WindowsAd Blocker
BitwardenPassword Manager
KeePassXCPassword Manager

See all 61 in Security

Video

VLC media playerMedia Player
OBS StudioScreen Recorder and Streaming App
CapCutVideo Editor
PotPlayerMedia Player
K-Lite Codec PackCodec Pack
BandicamScreen Recorder
Wondershare FilmoraVideo Editor
DaVinci ResolveVideo Editor

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Audio

SpotifyMusic Streaming App
AudacityAudio Editor
mp3DirectCutMP3 Cutter
WinampMusic Player
FL StudioDigital Audio Workstation
ReasonDigital Audio Workstation
Guitar ProTab Editor
MelodynePitch Correction Editor

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Graphics

Adobe PhotoshopPhoto Editor
CanvaGraphic Design App
GIMPImage Editor
Adobe IllustratorVector Graphics Editor
Adobe Lightroom ClassicPhoto Organizer and RAW Editor
Capture One ProRaw Photo Editor
DxO PhotoLabRaw Photo Editor
ON1 Photo RAWRaw Photo Editor

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Office & PDF

Microsoft 365Office Suite
Adobe Acrobat ReaderPDF Reader
LibreOfficeOffice Suite
NotionNotes and Workspace App
ClickUpProject Management App
TickTickTo-Do List App
WPS OfficeOffice Suite
ONLYOFFICE Desktop EditorsOffice Suite

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Utilities

WinRARFile Archiver
7-ZipFile Archiver
NVIDIA AppGPU Driver and Settings App
MSI AfterburnerGPU Overclocking Tool
CPU-ZSystem Information Tool
CCleanerPC Cleaner
Start11Start Menu Replacement
StartAllBackStart Menu and Taskbar Tweaker

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Developer tools

Notepad++Text and Code Editor
Visual Studio CodeCode Editor
PythonProgramming Language
Node.jsJavaScript Runtime
GoProgramming Language
RustProgramming Language
.NET SDKDeveloper SDK
Eclipse TemurinJava JDK

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Gaming

SteamGame Store and Launcher
Xbox appGame Launcher
Rockstar Games LauncherGame Launcher
GeForce NOWCloud Gaming App
Amazon GamesGame Launcher
HoYoPlayGame Launcher
Epic Games LauncherGame Store and Launcher
RobloxGame Platform

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