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    87

    Modern document editors with high compatibility

    Open source 85 WindowsLinuxmacOS
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    87

    Merge and split PDF files for free

    Open source 85 WindowsLinuxmacOS
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    87

    Rocket.Chat client

    Open source 82 Windows
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    87

    Accounting for individuals and small businesses

    Open source 80 WindowsLinuxmacOS
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    87

    LaTeX Frontend

    Open source 77 Windows
  6. MFCMapi

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    87

    Provides access to MAPI stores to facilitate investigation of Exchange and Outlook issues and to provide developers with a sample for MAPI development.

    Open source 77 Windows
  7. NeoChat

    KDE e.V.

    87

    Matrix Client

    Open source 77 WindowsLinux
  8. 87

    One command-line tool for Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Chat, Admin, and more. Dynamically built from Google Discovery Service. Includes AI agent skills.

    Open source 60 Windows
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    KDE e.V.

    82

    IRC client

    Open source 77 WindowsLinux
  10. Crow Translate

    KDE e.V.

    80

    A simple and lightweight translator that allows you to translate and speak text using Google, Yandex, Bing, LibreTranslate and Lingva.

    Open source 77 WindowsLinux
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    The Document Foundation

    77

    Free office suite compatible with Office files

    Open source 80 WindowsLinuxmacOS
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    MZLA Technologies (Thunderbird)

    77

    Free email and calendar

    Open source 80 WindowsLinuxmacOSAndroid
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    Micah Lee, et al.

    75

    OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network

    Open source 77 WindowsLinux
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    Telegram FZ-LLC

    72

    Fast messaging synced across devices

    Open source 88 WindowsLinuxmacOSAndroid
  15. Signal

    Signal Messenger LLC

    72

    Private messaging, end-to-end encrypted

    Open source 85 WindowsLinuxmacOSAndroid
  16. KatanA Desktop

    HiroyukiFuruno

    72

    KatanA Desktop

    Open source 77 Windows
  17. Okular

    KDE e.V.

    72

    View and annotate documents

    Open source 72 Linux
  18. Time tracker

    Open source 77 macOS
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    Actual Budget

    67

    A local-first personal finance app

    Open source 77 WindowsLinux
  20. AndroidMessages

    OrangeDrangon

    67

    Run Android Messages as a desktop app, a la iMessage

    Open source 77 Windows
  21. 67

    Memory training application

    Open source 77 LinuxmacOS
  22. AppFlowy

    AppFlowy-IO

    67

    The Open Source Alternative To Notion.

    Open source 77 WindowsLinuxmacOS
  23. Aster Mail

    Aster Privacy

    67

    Cross-platform encrypted email client

    Open source 77 Windows
  24. 67

    基于大模型的文档校对、格式调整与降低 AI 率软件

    Open source 77 Windows
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    Radolyn Labs

    67

    Desktop Telegram client with good customization and Ghost mode.

    Open source 77 Windows
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    SigmaNight

    67

    BasiliskLLM: Simplify LLM interactions with multi-chat, image analysis, and NVDA integration. Securely manage credentials and auto-update for seamless use with models like OpenAI and Anthropic. Perfect for users and developers.

    Open source 77 Windows
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    Berene Foundation

    67

    Fast and secure desktop client for Berene Web

    Open source 77 Windows
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    67

    Free, open, Among Us proximity voice chat

    Open source 77 Windows
  29. BetterDiscord CLI

    BetterDiscord

    67

    A cross-platform CLI for managing BetterDiscord.

    Open source 77 Windows
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    Excelano LLC

    67

    Check Microsoft 365 mail, Teams chats, and next meeting from the terminal

    Open source 77 Windows

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