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FOSS Software

Useful resources/directories for finding various Free and Open Source Software (FOSS):

• Awesome Open Source - Directory of Open Source Software
• Definitive Open Source - Curated List of FOSS Projects
• Awesome Useful Projects - Collection of Useful Software Tools
• Awesome OSS Alternatives - Best Open Source Software Alternatives

Directories

• SourceForge - Host for Open Source Projects
• Fossies - Large Archive of Software Files
• OSS Software - Database of Open Source Apps
• Gadgeteer Open Source - Curated List of Open Source
• FossHub - Safe Software Download Hosting Site
• OSS Gallery - Visual Gallery of Open Source

FOSS Alternative Search

• Opensource Builders - Find Open Source Alternatives Easily
• AlternativeOSS - Search for Open Source Alternatives
• Open Alternative - Discover Open Source Software Alternatives
• Open Source Alternative - Huge List of Open Source Alternatives

Git Projects

Resources to find useful repositories on GitHub:

• GitHub Ranking - Top Repositories on GitHub Platform
• Active Forks - Active Forks of Inactive Projects
• Lovely Forks - Find Notable GitHub Project Forks |

Freeware

Useful resources/directories for finding freeware

Freeware

Freeware is free-to-use software, though not necessarily open source

• Awesome Free Software - Collection of Free Software Resources
• Awesome Python Applications - Directory of Useful Python Apps
• Awesome Free Apps - Curated List of Free Applications
• Free Lunch - Hand-picked Free Software and Services
• Windows Ultimate Collection - Guides for Best Windows Software

Directories

• Softpedia - Large Library of Free Software
• Reality Ripple - Diverse Collection of Freeware Tools
• OlderGeeks - Trusted Source for Safe Software
• FilePuma - Fast and Safe Software Downloads
• FileEagle - Reliable Software Download Directory Site
• Lo4d - Review Based Software Download Portal
• SoftwareOK - Small and Useful Freeware Tools

App Stores

• Microsoft Store Link Generator - Generate Direct Microsoft Store Links |
• MSFT Store - Alternative Microsoft Store Link Generator |
• Fluent Store - Modern Open Source Microsoft Store

Portable Apps

Portable apps are apps that run from their folder, without needing to install them:

• PortableApps - Run Apps Without Installation Anywhere
• Portable Freeware - Directory of Portable Freeware Apps
• Portapps - Portable Versions of Popular Apps

Windows Software

Collection of useful freeware for Windows:

• NirSoft - Collection of Unique Windows Utilities
• Windows Utilities - List of Essential Windows Tools

Download Managers

Download Managers can boost download speeds, resume downloads, etc:

• JDownloader - Powerful Open Source Download Manager | Debloat Guide
• AB Download Manager - Modern and Fast Download Manager | |
• Internet Download Manager - Most Popular Commercial Download Manager | Crack
• Gopeed - High Speed Open Source Downloader | Extension
• Brisk - Lightweight and Fast Download Tool
• Free Download Manager - Full Featured Fast Download Manager | YT-DLP Addon
• Xtreme Download Manager - Powerful Download Speed Accelerator Tool

File Search

Sites to download various files like videos, audios, books, magazines etc.

Caution

Sources are unverified, so avoid anything you would install like EXEs

• Dedigger - Search Public Google Drive Files
• Meawfy - Find Public Files on MEGA
• MediaFire Trend - Search for Public Mediafire Files
• FileSearch - Simple and Effective File Search
• LumpySoft - Advanced Search String Builder Tool
• OD Crawler - Crawler for Open Directory Files
• Open Directory Search Tools - Collection of Directory Search Tools
• Internet Archive - Digital Library of Free Files | Downloaders (Userscript | Extension)
• WorldSrc - Search and Download Various Files
• 4shared - File Sharing and Storage Service
• SoftArchive - Large Collection of Software Downloads
• How to Find Rare Files Online? - Guide for Finding Rare Files

Software Resources

Some useful software resources:

• Adobe Alternatives - Best Alternatives to Adobe Software
• AlternativeTo - Crowdsourced Alternatives to Any Software