Track Awesome Free Software Updates Weekly

GNU stow - GNU Stow is a symlink farm manager which takes distinct packages of software and/or data located in separate directories on the filesystem, and makes them appear to be installed in the same place. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐14k))

Software / Text Editors

vim - Vim is a highly configurable text editor built to make creating and changing any kind of text very efficient. (GNU GPL compatible)

Apr 13 - Apr 19, 2020

Software / Utilities

Grayscale Mode (⭐73) - An open source macOS app that lets you quickly toggle grayscale filter right from your menu bar or using a keyboard shortcut (⌥⌘G). (MIT (⭐73))

Feb 24 - Mar 01, 2020

Software / Audio

Nuclear Music Player - Streaming music player that finds music from free sources automatically. (GNU AGPLv3 (⭐10k))

Software / Graphics

ExifCleaner - GUI app to remove exif metadata from images and videos with simple drag and drop. (MIT (⭐1.3k))

Dec 09 - Dec 15, 2019

Software / File Management

Filestash - A Dropbox-like web client where users can bring their own backend (FTP, SFTP, Webdav, S3, Minio, ...). (GNU AGPLv3 (⭐8.1k))

Mar 11 - Mar 17, 2019

Software / Audio

Ardour - Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). (GNU GPLv2)

Software / Communication

Conversations - XMPP/Jabber client for Android. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐4.2k))

Gajim - XMPP/Jabber client for desktop. (GNU GPLv3)

Software / Web Applications

GNU social - Microblogging server written in PHP. (GNU GPLv3)

Wallabag - Save and classify articles. Read them later. Freely. (MIT (⭐8.6k))

Dec 17 - Dec 23, 2018

Software / Communication

Mattermost - Open source, private cloud alternative to Slack. (Licensing)

Signal - Private messaging and calling for desktop, Android, and iOS. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐24k))

Software / File Sharing

qBittorrent - Easy to use BitTorrent client. (GNU GPLv2+)

Software / IDEs

Eclipse - Extensible IDE that supports the latest Java versions as well as other languages. (EPL)

IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition (⭐16k) - Java/Android IDE with the goal of maximizing developer productivity. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐16k))

Software / Office

Zathura - Highly customizable and functional document viewer. It provides a minimalistic and space saving interface as well as an easy usage that mainly focuses on keyboard interaction. (zlib License)

Resources / Events

Software Freedom Day - Annual worldwide celebration of free software with the aim of increasing awareness of free software and its virtues.

Resources / Organizations

Digital Freedom Foundation - Promotes access to knowledge via technology.

Outreachy - Helps people from underrepresented backgrounds find internships with FOSS software companies.

Dec 10 - Dec 16, 2018

Software / Other

Simple Mobile Tools - Android apps with customizable widgets, without annoying ads and unnecessary permissions.

Nov 12 - Nov 18, 2018

Hardware / Hardware Resources

Linux Preloaded - Hand-picked list of vendors from many regions that sell computers preinstalled with free software.

Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2018

Software / Screencasting

ShareX - Screen capture, file sharing and productivity tool. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐25k))

Oct 01 - Oct 07, 2018

Software / Utilities

Markdownify - A minimal Markdown editor. (MIT (⭐891))

Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2018

Software / Utilities

Search Deflector - A small program that redirects searches made from the Windows Start Menu or Cortana to whatever browser and search engine you prefer. (MIT (⭐888))

Aug 27 - Sep 02, 2018

Resources / Articles

Software Freedom - Short, simple explanation of why free software is important from Devuan.

Aug 06 - Aug 12, 2018

Hardware / Hardware Resources

disaster.radio - Off-grid, solar-powered, long-range mesh network built on free software and affordable, open hardware.

Resources / People

Maxime Lathuilière - Reorganizing information and resources through libre software to enable a free society.

Jul 30 - Aug 05, 2018

Software / Video

Kodi - Home Theater software and entertainment hub. (GNU GPLv2 (⭐16k))

Jul 02 - Jul 08, 2018

Software / Web Applications

MetaGer - Private search engine created by a non-profit that uses green electricity for its servers. (GNU AGPLv3)

Resources / Talks

Agustín Benito: Free Software, Beyond Software (TEDxLaLaguna) (Español)

Prof. Nagarjuna G: Free Software for Digital India

Richard Stallman: Free Software, Free Society (TEDxGeneva 2014)

Stephen Fry: Free Software

Wrishiraj Kaushik: I Am Not a Free Software Guy

Jun 25 - Jul 01, 2018

Software / Other

Disroot - Hosted versions of many of the services on this list. (Multiple licenses)

Software / Web Applications

Inventaire - Share books with friends and communities. (GNU AGPLv3 (⭐386))

Resources / Blogs

BrainBlasted's Privacy and Free Software Blog - Practical look at issues involving free software and privacy.

Jun 18 - Jun 24, 2018

Hardware / Companies

Aleph Objects - Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certified 3D printer built with libre hardware and software.

Libiquity - Designs and develops embedded software and firmware systems.

ThinkPenguin - Modern laptops, desktops, and printers that contain no proprietary software.

Vikings - Hosting company powered by Libreboot firmware, libre software, and green energy that also sells hardware.

Hardware / Hardware Resources

Respects Your Freedom Hardware Certification - Requirements to qualify for the Free Software Foundation's RYF certification.

Jun 11 - Jun 17, 2018

Resources / Businesses

Bytemark - Transparent UK hosting company that offers a 50% discount for anyone publishing free software.

Resources / Organizations

Peers - Community that helps support and grow free projects.

TuxFamily - No cost hosting and other services for libre projects.

Jun 04 - Jun 10, 2018

Software / Payments

GNU Taler - Cash-like system for online payments. (GNU GPL)

May 28 - Jun 03, 2018

Software / Operating Systems

Debian - One of the earliest UNIX-like operating systems with a commitment to keeping nonfree software out of its system. (DFSG)

LineageOS - Android distribution for phones and tablets and successor of CyanogenMod. (Multiple licenses)

May 21 - May 27, 2018

Software / Audio

LMMS - Complete digital audio workstation. (GNU GPLv2+ (⭐6.8k))

May 07 - May 13, 2018

Resources / Organizations

Free Software Movement Karnataka - Group in Bengaluru, India that spreads awareness about free software.

Free Software Movement of India - Coalition of free software organizations in India.

Resources / Other Lists

Awesome Humane Tech (⭐2.9k) - List of projects focusing on ethics, transparency, and privacy.

Apr 30 - May 06, 2018

Software / Command Line Tools

ranger - Minimal, lightweight, and aesthetically pleasing file explorer for GNU/Linux. It runs in the terminal window, so it fits in well with window managers such as i3. vi key bindings allow for quick operations to be performed, including rename and delete. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐14k))

Software / Other

ZeroNet - Decentralized websites using Bitcoin cryptography and the BitTorrent network. (GNU GPLv2)

Software / Web Applications

GitLab - Git repository manager for the entire code lifecycle. (MIT)

Mastodon - Decentralized social network server. (GNU AGPLv3 (⭐42k))

Software / Web Servers

nginx - HTTP and reverse proxy server, a mail proxy server, and a generic TCP/UDP proxy server. (2-clause BSD-like license)

Hardware / Hardware Resources

h-node - Database of hardware that works with a fully free operating system.

Resources / Articles

'Libre' Software: Turning Fads into Institutions? - Academic article presenting an economic analysis of libre software and its sustainability.

Apr 02 - Apr 08, 2018

Software / Command Line Tools

Logdissect (⭐129) - CLI utility and Python API for analyzing log files and other data. (MIT (⭐129))

Mar 12 - Mar 18, 2018

Software / Communication

Tutanota - Encrypted email at no cost with support for business accounts. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐5.4k))

Mar 05 - Mar 11, 2018

Software / Web Applications

PeerTube - Decentralized video streaming service. (GNU AGPLv3)

Resources / Organizations

April - Promouvoir et défendre le logiciel libre.

Jan 01 - Jan 07, 2018

Software / Other

OpenMapTiles - Set of open-source tools for self-hosting of OpenStreetMap maps in more than 50 languages. It provides both raster as well as vector tiles, WMS and WMTS services for GIS programs, support for JavaScript viewers and mobile SDK. (BSD (⭐2k))

Dec 18 - Dec 24, 2017

Software / Command Line Tools

asciinema - Terminal session recorder. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐12k))

Software / Operating Systems

PureOS - FSF endorsed derivative of Debian. (Multiple licenses)

Software / Web Applications

Lobsters - Link aggregation and discussion with downvote explanations. (BSD 3-clause (⭐3.5k))

Hardware / Companies

Purism - Privacy, security, and freedom focused computers and software.

Resources / Organizations

Framasoft - Network dedicated to globally promoting free software, innovative projects, and a world of sharing and cooperation.

Snowdrift.coop - Crowdmatching for public goods.

Nov 20 - Nov 26, 2017

Resources / Organizations

Open Source Hardware Association - Promotes hardware that respects user freedom.

Resources / Other Lists

Awesome Self-Hosted (⭐139k) - List of FLOSS network services and web applications which can be hosted locally.

Awesome Sysadmin (⭐19k) - List of free software sysadmin tools.

Sep 25 - Oct 01, 2017

Hardware / Companies

Raptor Computing Systems - Desktops, motherboards, and other parts utilizing the IBM POWER9 processor and OpenBMC firmware.

Aug 07 - Aug 13, 2017

Software / Graphics

Krita - Painting program made by artists. (GNU GPLv3)

Software / Web Applications

Phabricator - Code management platform (similar to GitLab) built with PHP. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐12k))

Resources / Licensing

FOSSology - License compliance toolkit for software projects.

Jul 31 - Aug 06, 2017

Software / Web Applications

Etherpad - Collaborative document editing in real-time. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐14k))

Jul 24 - Jul 30, 2017

Software / Web Applications

Ghost - Hackable platform for building and running online publications. (MIT (⭐43k))

Resources / Discovery

freepost - Everything related to free culture.

Jul 03 - Jul 09, 2017

Software / Audio

Libre.fm - Stream, download, remix, and share music for free. (GNU AGPLv3)

Software / Communication

Matrix - Open standard for decentralised, persistent, and interoperable communications. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐11k))

Software / Web Applications

Weblate - Translation management system with version control integration. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐3.7k))

Jun 26 - Jul 02, 2017

Software / Web Applications

NotABug.org - Collaboration platform for freely licensed projects. (MIT)

Hardware / Companies

Technoethical - Laptops, adapters, and mobile devices compatible with free operating systems.

Jun 19 - Jun 25, 2017

Software / Communication

Jitsi Meet - Secure video conferencing and desktop sharing using WebRTC. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐20k))

Ring - Telephone, teleconferencing, and media sharing through a distributed service. (GNU GPLv3)

Software / Web Applications

Gogs - Lightweight, cross-platform, self-hosted Git service. (MIT (⭐43k))

MediaGoblin - Publishing platform for all types of media. (GNU AGPLv3)

MediaWiki - Wiki software that can organize and serve large amounts of frequently accessed data. (GNU GPLv2+)

Resources / Organizations

FSF India - Indian sister site for the FSF.

Software Freedom Conservancy - Charity that helps promote, improve, develop, and defend free, libre, and open source software projects.

Software Freedom Law Center - Provider of no-cost legal services to free, libre, and open source software creators.

Jun 12 - Jun 18, 2017

Software / Communication

Tox - Encrypted and distributed messaging platform with voice, video, and screen sharing. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐2k))

Software / Web Applications

OpenStreetMap - Map of the world created by users and released under an open license. (GNU GPLv2)

Resources / Articles

Free Software - Wikipedia entry on the topic of free software.

Jun 05 - Jun 11, 2017

Software / Operating Systems

Devuan - Fork of Debian without systemd. (Licenses)

Resources / Discovery

Free GNU/Linux Distributions - Entirely free distributions.

Resources / Licensing

gplenforced.org - Community-oriented GPL enforcement.

May 22 - May 28, 2017

Software / Audio

mStream - Suite of software for syncing and streaming music across multiple devices. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐2k))

Software / Utilities

Sandman - Lets you know when to turn off the computer and sleep based on calculated sleep cycles. (MIT (⭐505))

Software / Web Applications

Neocities - GeoCities for the modern world. (BSD 2-clause (⭐1.1k))

Apr 10 - Apr 16, 2017

Software / Audio

Audacity - Sound recording and post-processing. (GNU GPLv2+)

Software / Command Line Tools

Cygwin - Unix-like environment for Windows, providing access to a number of tools commonly found on Linux systems. (GNU GPLv3)

PuTTY - Remote terminal emulator that connects over SSH, Telnet, SCP, and rlogin protocols as well as raw socket connections. (MIT)

Software / Communication

Mail-in-a-Box - Easy-to-deploy mail server package for cloud computers. (CC0 (⭐12k))

ProtonMail - Secure web-based email service. (MIT (⭐3.8k))

Software / File Management

7-Zip - File archiver for creating and opening compressed files. (GNU LGPLv2.1+)

FileZilla - Universal FTP solution. (GNU GPLv2+)

Software / Graphics

Blender - 3D creation suite for modeling, simulation, and animation. (GNU GPLv2+)

GIMP - Image manipulation software. (GNU GPLv3)

Inkscape - Professional vector graphics editor for all platforms. (GNU GPL)

Piskel - Online sprite editor. (Apache License 2.0 (⭐28))

Software / Office

LibreOffice - Office suite with word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. (MPLv2)

Software / Payments

Electrum - Lightweight Bitcoin client that provides wallet recovery, decentralized servers, and offline storage. (MIT (⭐6.5k))

Software / Scientific Work

DocEar - Literature management using mind mapping technology. (GNU GPLv2+ (⭐287))

JabRef - Manages references and attached PDFs using BibTeX/BibLaTeX. Includes support for LibreOffice. (MIT (⭐3.1k))

Software / Screencasting

OBS Studio - Screen recorder and video streaming application for all platforms. (GNU GPLv2 (⭐49k))

SimpleScreenRecorder - Highly customisable GUI screencasting program. (GNU GPLv3)

Software / Text Editors

Atom - Hackable text and source code editor. (Archived) (MIT)

Emacs - An extensible, customizable, free/libre text editor — and more. (GNU GPL)

GNU nano - Simple text editor for the command line. (GNU GPL)

Notepad++ - Extensible text and source code editor. (GNU GPLv2+)

Software / Utilities

Wireshark - Packet analyzer for network troubleshooting and analysis. (GNU GPLv2)

Software / Video

NewPipe - Lightweight YouTube frontend for Android. (GNU GPLv3 (⭐25k))

VLC - Multimedia player that supports a variety of audio and video formats. (GNU GPLv3)

youtube-dl - Feature-rich command line program to download videos from YouTube and other video sites. (Unlicense (⭐121k))

Software / Virtualization

QEMU - QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer. (GNU GPLv2)

VirtualBox - Feature rich virtualization tools with support for many operating systems. (GNU GPLv2)

Software / Web Applications

WordPress - Blog publishing platform and content management system. (GNU GPLv2+)

Software / Web Servers

Apache HTTP Server - Secure, efficient, and extensible web server. (Apache License 2.0)

lighttpd - Optimized for speed-critical environments while remaining standards-compliant, secure and flexible. (Revised BSD license)

Resources / Discovery

Free Software Directory - Over 15,000 free software packages.

Resources / Events

LibrePlanet - Annual conference on free software.

Resources / Organizations

Free Software Foundation - Nonprofit with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom.

FSFE - European sister site for the FSF.

FSFLA - Latin American sister site for the FSF.

GNU - Home of the GNU/Linux operating system.

Resources / Talks

Eben Moglen: How I Discovered Free Software