The Unshitty Directory
Software that puts users first. No dark patterns, no surveillance, no lock-in.
7-Zip
UtilitiesFree, open source file archiver supporting dozens of compression formats.
Actual Budget
FinanceOpen source, local-first personal budgeting app with optional sync.
AdGuard Home
Privacy & SecuritySelf-hosted network-wide DNS blocker and privacy guard.
Alpine Linux
Operating SystemsMinimal, security-oriented Linux distribution based on musl libc.
Anki
ProductivityFree, open source spaced repetition flashcard program used by millions.
Arch Linux
Operating SystemsMinimalist, rolling-release Linux distribution for technically proficient users.
Ardour
MediaProfessional, open source digital audio workstation.
Audacity
MediaFree, open source audio editor with a long history of community development.
Barrier
UtilitiesOpen source software KVM switch for sharing keyboard and mouse between computers.
Bitwarden
Password ManagersOpen source password manager with cloud sync and self-hosting options.
BleachBit
UtilitiesFree, open source disk cleaner and privacy manager.
Bookwyrm
SocialFederated social reading platform—a decentralized Goodreads alternative.
Brave
BrowsersChromium-based browser with built-in ad blocking and privacy protections.
Brave Search
SearchIndependent search index from Brave with no user tracking.
Briar
CommunicationPeer-to-peer encrypted messenger that works without internet via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Calcurse
ProductivityOpen source calendar and todo list manager for the terminal.
Calibre
ProductivityFree, open source e-book management library and converter.
Castopod
SocialFree, self-hostable podcast hosting platform with Fediverse integration.
ClamAV
Privacy & SecurityFree, open source antivirus engine for detecting malware and threats.
Codeberg
DevelopmentNon-profit code hosting platform based on Gitea, for open source projects.
CopyQ
UtilitiesAdvanced, open source clipboard manager for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Cryptomator
Cloud StorageOpen source client-side encryption for files stored in any cloud provider.
Cryptpad
Privacy & SecurityEnd-to-end encrypted, open source collaboration suite with zero-knowledge hosting.
Darktable
MediaOpen source photography workflow and raw file editor.
Debian
Operating SystemsThe original community Linux distribution, entirely non-commercial.
Delta Chat
CommunicationChat app that works over email infrastructure using Autocrypt encryption.
Docuseal
OtherOpen source, self-hostable electronic signature platform.
DuckDuckGo
SearchPrivacy-focused search engine that does not track or profile users.
Duplicati
Cloud StorageFree, open source encrypted backup solution that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Etherpad
OtherOpen source, real-time collaborative text editor, self-hostable.
Fedora Linux
Operating SystemsCommunity-driven Linux distribution sponsored by Red Hat, focused on free software.
Firefly III
FinanceFree, self-hosted personal finance manager.
Firefox
BrowsersOpen source web browser developed by the non-profit Mozilla Foundation.
Flameshot
UtilitiesOpen source, feature-rich screenshot tool for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Font Manager
UtilitiesOpen source font management application for Linux.
Forgejo
DevelopmentCommunity-owned, self-hostable Git forge forked from Gitea.
FreeBSD
Operating SystemsOpen source Unix-like operating system known for stability and permissive licensing.
Funkwhale
SocialFederated, self-hostable music sharing and listening network.
GIMP
MediaFree, open source raster image editor used by millions worldwide.
Gitbook (open source)
OtherDocumentation platform with an open source core for self-hosting.
Gitea
DevelopmentLightweight, self-hosted Git service written in Go.
Gitoxide
DevelopmentPure Rust implementation of Git focused on correctness and performance.
Gitpod
DevelopmentOpen source developer environments in the browser, self-hostable.
GnuCash
FinanceOpen source personal and small-business accounting software.
Gopass
Password ManagersTeam-focused password manager compatible with pass, written in Go.
Handbrake
MediaFree, open source video transcoder for converting video between formats.
HedgeDoc
OtherOpen source, self-hostable collaborative Markdown editor.
Helix
DevelopmentPost-modern terminal text editor with built-in LSP and tree-sitter support.
Inkscape
MediaFree, open source vector graphics editor fully compatible with SVG.
Jami
CommunicationPeer-to-peer, decentralized audio/video calling and messaging with no central server.
Jellyfin
MediaFree, open source media server for streaming your personal media collection.
Joplin
ProductivityOpen source note-taking app with end-to-end encrypted sync across devices.
Kagi
SearchSubscription-funded search engine with no ads and no user tracking.
Kdenlive
MediaFree, open source video editor developed by KDE.
KeePassXC
Password ManagersOpen source, offline password manager that keeps your vault on your own device.
KeeWeb
UtilitiesFree, open source password manager compatible with KeePass databases.
Kodi
MediaOpen source home theater software that plays virtually any media format.
Lapce
DevelopmentLightning-fast open source code editor written in Rust.
Ledger CLI
FinanceDouble-entry accounting from the command line using plain text files.
Lemmy
SocialFederated link aggregator and forum, a decentralized Reddit alternative.