Best Free and Open Source Software: March 2024 Updates

Here are the latest updates to our compilation of recommended software. This is one of our largest updates ever. We’ve also added a few brand new group tests along the way. Many thanks to those who’ve donated. We really appreciate your support!

Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion. Open source software at its finest.

The updates are in accordance with our recent announcement regarding the plans underway to massively revamp the site.

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The table below shows all of our software roundups published in March 2024.

March 2024CategoryArticle
YouTube ToolsVideoScreen Recorders
GraphicsBatch Image Processors
GraphicsTerminal-Based Image Viewers
Replacements for duUtilitiesReplacements for ls
Object Relational MappingCodingCrystal Web Frameworks
Web BrowsersInternetMatrix Clients
Document ManagementDocumentsGraph Databases
Replacements for duUtilitiesGUI Batch Renamers
Document ManagementDocumentsPDF Manipulation Tools
ProductivityProductivityFile Managers
Internet RadioAudioMusic Trackers
Replacements for duUtilitiesAppImage Package Managers
Internet RadioAudioMusic Tag Editors
Replacements for duUtilitiesParallel Lossless Compression Tools
Replacements for duUtilitiesAppImage Desktop Integration Tools
Document ManagementDocumentsOCR Systems
Object Relational MappingCodingJavaScript Web Frameworks
ProductivityProductivityNon-GTK non-Qt File Managers
System AdministrationSystem AdminConsole Log File Analyzers
Genome Browsers - Web BasedScienceEye Care
YouTube ToolsVideoDVD Tools
Object Relational MappingCodingCompilers
Object Relational MappingCodingIntegrated Development Environments
Internet RadioAudioSpeech Synthesis Tools
Web DeliveryWeb AppsJavaScript Static Site Generators
Document ManagementDocumentsOCR Tools
Web BrowsersInternetConsole Based XMPP Clients
ProductivityProductivityQt File Managers
Web DeliveryWeb AppsBash Static Site Generators
System AdministrationSystem AdminBorgBackup Front-Ends
Web BrowsersInternetGraphical XMPP Clients
Document ManagementDocumentsCollaborative Editing Tools
GraphicsVector Graphics
Web BrowsersInternetXMPP Servers
ProductivityProductivityGTK File Managers
Web DeliveryWeb AppsPython Static Site Generators

For our entire collection, check out the categories below. This is the largest compilation of recommended software. The collection includes hundreds of articles, with comprehensive sections on internet, graphics, games, programming, science, office, utilities, and more. Almost all of the software is free and open source.

Document Management Systems
Documents - Explore our recommended software for businesses including office suites, databases, and business intelligence tools. There's also comprehensive coverage of text editors.
Web Browsers
Internet - A huge section looking at all the essential internet and networking software. Areas covered include as web browsers, email clients and servers, instant messaging, remote desktop, network servers, VoIP and more.
Education
Education - Linux makes a stable and reliable platform for educational purposes. There's software here perfectly crafted for students, teachers, and educational institutions.
Internet Radio
Audio - We cover everything audio related here such as music players, music servers, internet radio, synthesizers, scorewriters, Digital Audio Workstations, and audio editors.
YouTube Tools
Video - Another field where open source is particularly strong. We examine video players, editors, and converters. YouTube tools feature together with subtitle downloaders and editors.
Paint Palette
Graphics - Creative people will be in their element here. Explore great open source image viewers, camera tools, animation, HDR imaging, photo management, ray tracing, fractals, and much more.
System Administration
System Admin - The software featured here plays an essential role in the maintenance and operation of Linux computer systems and networks. Backup software is also explored in detail.
Docks
Desktop - Explore the best desktop environments, as well as extensions/widgets which extend GNOME and KDE, the gamut of window managers, application launchers, and docks.
Productivity
Productivity - Improve your workflow with sublime file managers, diary, e-book, collection managers, clocks, calendars, calculators, mind-mapping, note-taking, sticky notes, task managers, terminal emulators, and more.
Genome Browsers - Web Based
Science - Linux is the top choice for data scientists worldwide. Explore the finest software in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Astronomy, and more.
Games
Games - Play great free and open source games spanning all the different types of games including first-person shooters, 2D shooters, educational, racing, simulation, and much more.
Vulnerability detection
Security - Security has always been a cornerstone of Linux but no operating system is totally secure. Look to harden your system with a firewall, use encryption, as well as monitoring networks, detect anti-malware, and more.
Replacements for du
Utilities - A kind of system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize and maintain the computer. Review this section in conjunction with the System Admin section.
Object Relational Mapping
Coding - Linux provides everything a developer could want in the coding department. We feature the finest compilers, debuggers, CD/CI, IDEs, prototyping, object-relational mapping, web frameworks, and more.
Stockmarket
Finance - Explore a wide spectrum of financial software including personal finance, stock trading, investment analysis, accounting, stock market, economics, business solutions, and microfinance.
Web Delivery
Web Apps - Learn about the finest free and open source applications that are accessed via a web browser over a network. We also cover software that's reliant on a web browser to run.
Crafting
Other - There's something here if you're looking for help in tracing your ancestry, or help with handicraft. We also explore the lighter side of Linux with candy and humor. Raise a smile!
Programming Books
Books - Do you want to master a programming language? We cover all bases here. Learn C, C++, Java, Python, R, or whatever takes your fancy with awesome free books and tutorials.

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