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An awesome & curated list of tools and apps for Windows 10/11.

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The purpose of this repository is to replace its predecessor Awesome-Windows/awesome which has not been updated in 3 years. The current owner also shows no interest in maintaining it. On top of that the project dissappeared from GitHub around the 26 Sep 2024. Legend: Open Source app = oss . Paid apps = paid . Apps with a are my personal favorites that I recommend you check out.

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Qopy	The fixed clipboard manager for Windows, macOS & Linux.
Vleer	Free & open source alternative to Spotify, Apple Music etc.

API Development
Application Launchers
Audio
Backup
Browsers
Chat Clients
Cloud Storage
Command Line Tools
Compression
Customization
Data Recovery
Databases
Developer Utilities
Email
File Management
Games
Graphics
IDEs
Networking
Office Suites
Productivity
Proxy and VPN Tools
Screen Capture
Security
System Utilities
Terminal
Text Editors
Version Control
Video
Virtualization

API Development

Bruno - Tests APIs with Git version control integration.
Hoppscotch - Tests APIs with real-time collaboration features.
HTTP Toolkit - Intercepts and modifies HTTP traffic.
Insomnia - Tests APIs with GraphQL support.
Postman - Tests APIs with automated test scripts and monitoring.

Application Launchers

Flow Launcher - Searches files and launches apps with plugin extensibility.
Keypirinha - Launches apps through fuzzy search and keyboard shortcuts.
kunkun (⭐11) - Raycast/Alfred-like launcher with sandboxed extensions
Listary - Searches files with advanced filters and indexing.
ueli - Powerful keystroke launcher.
Wox - Launches apps with web search integration.

Audio

Audacity - Records and edits audio.
AudioNodes - Produces music with mixing, effects, MIDI and synthesis.
Cider - Streams Apple Music.
Dopamine - Plays and organizes music.
Foobar2000 - Plays audio with customization options.
Mixxx - Mixes music for DJs.
Mp3tag - Edits music metadata and tags.
MusicBrainz Picard - Identifies and tags music files.
musikcube - Plays music through terminal.
Nora - Plays and manages music.

Backup

Duplicati - Stores encrypted backups online.
Kopia - Creates incremental backups with client-side encryption and cloud support.
Restic - Backs up data to various storage types.

Browsers

Arc - Organizes tabs vertically for improved productivity.
Ungoogled Chromium (⭐21k) - Removes Google integration and tracking.
Ladybird - Built with a new browser engine from scratch.
Zen Browser - Firefox-based with community modifications.

Chat Clients

LegCord - Discord client with Vencord and shelter integration.
Beeper - Combines WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Signal, X, Instagram, SMS into one app.
Discord - Voice and text chat platform.
Equicord (⭐328) - Fork of Vencord with additional plugins and features.
Franz - Combines multiple chat services into one app.
Matrix - Network for secure, decentralized communication.
Revolt - Chat platform built with modern web tech.
Element - Client for the Matrix protocol.
Telegram - Messaging platform focused on speed and security.
Threema - Swiss messaging platform with open source code.
Vencord - The cutest Discord client mod with lots of plugins.
Waow - WhatsApp Web client with extra features.

Cloud Storage

Dropbox - Syncs files across devices with version history.
Google Drive - Enables real-time collaboration on Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
Mega - Encrypts files before they leave your device.
Nextcloud - Lets you host your own cloud storage and communication server.
OneDrive - Integrates with Microsoft Office for document collaboration.
Proton Drive - End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton.
Streamshare - Provides 1.5 TB storage with focus on media streaming.
pCloud - Offers one-time payment for lifetime storage access.
Sync - Stores data exclusively in Canadian data centers for privacy compliance.

Command Line Tools

btop4win (⭐867) - Windows port of the famous btop resource monitor.
Chocolatey - Package manager for Windows.
Scoop (⭐21k) - Command-line installer for Windows.
winget - Official Windows package manager from Microsoft.

Compression

7-Zip - File archiver with multiple format support.
Bandizip - Archive manager with multiple format support.
NanaZip - Windows-optimized 7-Zip variant.
PeaZip - Archive manager with compression format support.
Riot - Compresses images with multiple optimization options.
WinRAR - Compresses, backs up and splits files.

Customization

7+ Taskbar Tweaker - Modifies Windows taskbar behavior.
Classic Start (⭐30) - Restores traditional Start Menu interface.
EarTrumpet - Controls volume per application.
Komorebi - Tiles windows dynamically.
QTTabBar - Adds tabs to Explorer.
Rainmeter - Displays customizable skins and widgets.
TranslucentTB (⭐16k) - Makes taskbar transparent.
Wallpaper Engine - Animated wallpapers for you dekstop.
WindHawk - A list of useful software Tweaks.
YASB (⭐415) - Creates customizable status bars.
ZBar - Manages taskbars across multiple monitors.

Data Recovery

Data Rescue - Professional recovery solution for photos, videos, and documents.
IsoBuster - Multi-format data recovery tool supporting various storage media.
Ontrack EasyRecovery - Advanced recovery tool with comprehensive filtering capabilities.
PartitionGuru ｜ Eassos Recovery - Specialized recovery tool for partitions and file systems.
TestDisk - Free recovery utility focused on partition restoration and disk repair.

Databases Clients

Another Redis Desktop Manager (⭐31k) - Fast and stable Redis GUI client with cluster, sentinel, SSH support.
DataFlare - Modern, lightweight database GUI for SQLite, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
DB Browser for SQLite - Visual tool for creating and editing SQLite database files.

Developer Utilities

Cacher - Syncs and organizes code snippets with Gist integration and IDE plugins.
Mamp - Runs Apache, MySQL and PHP stack locally.
Pieces - Uses AI to help capture, organize and reuse code snippets and dev resources.
Velocity - Browses and searches API documentation without internet connection.
Xampp - Bundles Apache, MariaDB, PHP and Perl for local development.

Email

BlueMail - Cross-platform email client with modern interface.
Mailbird - IMAP and POP3 email client with customization and multi-language support.
Mailspring - Modern email client built on web technologies.
Postbox - Advanced email management application.
ProtonMail - Encrypted email service with end-to-end encryption.
Thunderbird - Feature-rich email client with minimalist design.
Wino Mail - Modern mail client with integrated calendar.

File Management

FileZilla - FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.
One Commander - Modern file manager with miller columns.
Spacedrive - Cross-platform file manager with cloud integration.
WinSCP - Free open source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and SCP client.
Xftp 7 - Flexible and lightweight SFTP/FTP client.

Game Stores

Awesome Games (⭐23k) - List of games hosted on GitHub.
Epic Games - Digital game storefront for PC and Mac.
Freeciv - Free empire-building strategy game inspired by human civilization.
Gale (⭐142) - Modern and lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore.
Godot Engine - Free and open source game engine with beginner-friendly workflow.
GOG - DRM-free game store featuring classic and modern titles.
Itch.io - Platform for discovering and distributing indie games.
LuaStudio - Free game development tool using Lua/LuaJIT with multi-platform export capabilities.
Origin - EA's digital game distribution platform.
Steam - Leading digital game distribution platform with extensive library management.
Unity - Popular game engine with comprehensive learning resources.
Unreal Engine - Professional game engine with 5% revenue share model.

Graphics

Aseprite - Professional pixel art and animation tool.
Aspect - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization.
Blender - Professional 3D creation suite.
Figma - Collaborative interface design tool.
GIMP - Feature-rich image editor.
Inkscape - Professional vector graphics editor.
Krita - Professional digital painting program.
Lunacy - Free design tool with built-in resources.
Paint.NET - Feature-rich image editing tool.
pngquant - Command-line PNG compression utility.

IDEs

Android Studio - Develops and tests Android applications.
CLion - Debugs and profiles C/C++ code with memory analysis.
Cursor - AI-powered code editor with codebase understanding and natural language editing.
DataGrip - Manages multiple databases with query optimization.
DataSpell - Handles Jupyter notebooks and data visualization.
Eclipse - Supports plugin-based development workflows.
GoLand - Specializes in Go debugging and testing.
IntelliJ IDEA - Focuses on Java enterprise development.
JetBrains Toolbox App - Controls JetBrains IDE installations and updates.
NetBeans IDE - Emphasizes modular Java development.
PearAI - Open source AI code editor with curated integrations of multiple AI tools.
PhpStorm - Integrates PHP frameworks and debugging tools.
PyCharm - Provides scientific tools for Python development.
Rider - Debugs Unity games and .NET applications.
RubyMine - Tests and profiles Ruby applications.
Visual Studio - Builds Windows and cloud applications.
Visual Studio Code - Customizes development with extensions.
WebStorm - Debugs client-side and Node.js applications.
Windsurf - Agentic IDE with AI flows, multi-file editing and deep contextual awareness.

Networking

Fiddler - Web debugging proxy.
Wireshark - Network protocol analyzer.

Office Suites

FreeOffice - Reads and writes Microsoft Office file formats with high compatibility.
LibreOffice - Handles complex document formatting and supports extensive file formats.
Microsoft Office - Provides real-time collaboration and cloud integration across apps.
NitroPDF - Converts and edits PDFs with OCR capabilities.
OnlyOffice - Enables document co-editing with version control.
OpenOffice - Focuses on stability and legacy format support.
Sumatra PDF - Opens documents instantly with minimal memory usage.
WPS Office - Offers mobile-desktop sync with built-in PDF tools.

Password Managers

1Password - Premium password manager with secure vault and team features.
Bitwarden - Open-source password manager with encrypted vault.
Padloc - End-to-end encrypted password manager.
Proton Pass - Zero-knowledge encrypted password manager.
Vaultwarden (⭐40k) - Lightweight Bitwarden server implementation.

Productivity

AutoHotkey - Automation scripting language for Windows.
Cold Turkey - Website blocker with strict enforcement mechanisms.
Easy Window Switcher - Fast application instance switcher.
f.lux - Automatic screen color temperature adjustment.
File Juggler - Automated file organization with smart actions and PDF parsing.
Inkdrop - Markdown-focused note-taking application.
Jan - Offline private AI assistant with CPU/GPU support.
Kaas (⭐29) - Privacy-focused LLM client for multiple AI services.
KatMouse - Universal scrolling utility for Windows.
Keywiz - Real-time keystroke visualization tool.
MultiCommander - Professional file manager.
Ninite - Streamlined software installation utility.
Simplenote - Cross-platform note taking app with cloud sync.
Taskade - Collaborative task management with real-time sync.
Timelens - Cross-platform time tracking software.
ToDoList - Feature-rich task management tool.
WordWeb - Comprehensive English dictionary.

Proxy and VPN Tools

Algo (⭐29k) - Personal IPSEC VPN in the cloud.
Cloudflare WARP - Fast, free VPN and DNS.
ProtonVPN - High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy.
Tailscale - Zero config VPN for building secure networks.
Twingate - Modern zero trust network access solution.
WireGuard - Fast, modern, and secure VPN tunnel.

Screen Capture

Fraps - DirectX/OpenGL game recording utility.
Greenshot (⭐4.1k) - Screenshot capture and editing tool.
LICEcap - Animated GIF screen capture tool.
ShareX - Feature-rich screen capture and sharing tool.
Snipping Tool - Built-in Windows screenshot utility.
ZoomIt - Screen zoom and annotation tool for presentations.

Security

AdwCleaner - Removal tool for adware, PUP/LPI, toolbars and hijackers.
Bitdefender - Comprehensive malware protection suite.
Cryptomator - Client-side encryption for cloud files.
ENCRYPTO - File encryption utility.
GlassWire - Network security monitoring and visualization tool.
IIS Crypto - Windows encryption protocol configuration utility.
Malwarebytes - Advanced threat protection and removal.
NetLimiter - Internet traffic control and monitoring tool.
SpyBot - Malware and spyware detection and removal.
System Explorer - Enhanced task manager with advanced system monitoring.
Tor Project - Anonymous communication network.
UnChecky - Automated unwanted software offer prevention.
VeraCrypt - Disk encryption software for multiple platforms.
Viscosity - Enterprise-ready OpenVPN client.

System Utilities

Advanced Renamer - Batch file renamer with support for metadata and regex.
Carnac - Keystroke visualization tool for screencasts.
CleanMyPC - System cleanup and optimization utility.
CPU-Z - CPU monitoring and information tool.
Econap - System sleep prevention utility.
Everything - Instant file search utility.
FileOptimizer - Lossless file size optimizer for multiple formats.
FreeFileSync - File and folder backup with multiple sync modes.
fselect (⭐4k) - SQL-like file search utility.
Glary Utilities - System optimization and maintenance suite.
GPU-Z - GPU monitoring and information tool.
HTTrack - Offline website browser and mirror utility.
HWMonitor - Hardware monitoring for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
IrfanView - Fast and compact image viewer and converter.
LightBulb (⭐2.3k) - Adaptive screen brightness utility.
Link Shell Extension - Explorer integration for symlink creation.
neohtop (⭐4.6k) - Modern system monitor built with Svelte and Rust.
PowerPlanSwitcher - Quick power schema switcher with AC-plug automation.
PowerToys - Microsoft's power user toolkit.
Process Explorer - Advanced task manager for handling processes and system resources.
Process Hacker - Comprehensive system monitoring and management tool.
Process Monitor - Real-time system activity monitoring tool.
qBittorrent - Free and reliable P2P Bittorrent client.
Retroshare - Secure communications and file sharing platform.
rimraf - Deep deletion module for handling long file paths.
Rufus - Bootable USB creation utility.
SDelete - Secure file deletion command-line utility.
SetToStartup - Startup program management utility.
SpaceMonger - Disk space usage visualization tool.
Speccy - Detailed hardware information utility.
SpeedCrunch - Powerful scientific calculator.
SyncThing - Peer-to-peer file synchronization tool.
Sysinternals Suite - Advanced Windows system utilities collection.
Unlocker - File unlock utility.
Waltr - iOS media transfer utility without iTunes.
WinFindr - Multi-term file and registry search utility.
WizTree - Fast disk space analyzer.

Terminal

Alacritty (⭐57k) - Cross-platform, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator.
Cmder - Console emulator with clink shell integration.
ConEmu (⭐8.7k) - Customizable terminal with tabs, splits, and quake-style dropdown.
FluentTerminal (⭐9.2k) - UWP-based modern terminal emulator.
Hyper - Terminal built on web technologies.
Kitty - Enhanced PuTTY with additional features.
MobaXterm - Enhanced terminal with X server and SSH client.
mRemoteNG - Multi-protocol remote connections manager.
MTPuTTY - Multi-tabbed PuTTY client.
PuTTY - SSH and telnet client.
Terminus - Configurable terminal built on web technologies.
Warp - AI-powered terminal with IDE-like features and team collaboration.
WezTerm - GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer.
Windows Terminal - Official Microsoft terminal.

Text Editors

GVim - Highly configurable text editor optimized for efficiency.
LazyVim - Customizable Neovim configuration framework.
Neovim - Modern, extensible terminal-based editor.
Notepad++ - Feature-rich source code editor.
Notepad2 - Lightweight Notepad replacement with enhanced features.
Sublime Text - Advanced text editor with extensive plugin ecosystem.

Version Control

DevHub - GitHub notifications on your desktop as a tray app.
Fork - Fast and friendly Git client for Windows and Mac.
Git Extensions - Powerful and user-friendly Git UI.
GitHub Desktop - Electron-based GitHub client.
GitKraken - Cross-platform Git client with intuitive interface.
GitLight (⭐777) - Open-source GitHub & GitLab notifications client.
Meld - Visual diff and merge tool.
SourceTree - Free Git & Mercurial client.
TortoiseGit - Git client with full shell integration.
Tower - Professional Git client with advanced features.

Video Utilities

DaVinci Resolve - Complete video production suite with color grading, VFX, and audio tools.
HandBrake - Converts videos between formats with compression options.
K-Lite Codecs - Adds support for playing most video and audio formats.
Kdenlive - Video editor focused on transitions and effects.
mpv - Script-based media player with extensive keyboard controls.
Olive Video Editor - Node-based video editor with real-time effects.
PotPlayer - Media player with hardware acceleration and streaming capabilities.
ScreenToGif - Records screen areas and saves as GIF or video.
Shotcut - Video editor with native timeline filtering.
Shutter Encoder - Converts between hundreds of media formats with processing options.
SMPlayer - Remembers settings per video file.
SRTEd - Creates and edits SRT subtitle files.
Videotape - Plays videos with minimal interface and controls.
VLC - Plays damaged/incomplete media files and network streams.