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Free Software Directory

The Free Software Foundation's catalogue of free and open source programs.

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What is Free Software Directory?

The Free Software Directory is a collaborative wiki run by the Free Software Foundation that lists thousands of free software packages with licences, categories and project links. It is free to browse and search, and every entry is checked so you can find tools that respect your freedom.

Pros

  • Licence details for every entry
  • Large, vetted catalogue
  • No ads

Cons

  • Dated, wiki-style design
  • Few screenshots or reviews

Who should use Free Software Directory

Anyone hunting for genuinely free and open source software for a task.

Who may not need it

People who want polished reviews and comparisons.

Free Software Directory alternatives

Similar resources to Free Software Directory, picked from the directory.

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selfh.st

Focus: self-hosted, app directory and alternatives. Shares open source and directory with Free Software Directory. Rated 4.6 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

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Design Minis

Focus: design, tools and bookmarks. Shares directory with Free Software Directory. Rated 4.5 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit

Startup Stash

Focus: startup tools, resources and founders. Shares directory with Free Software Directory. Rated 4.3 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.3Visit

1000UserGuide

Focus: user acquisition, marketing channels and indie developer. Shares directory and open source with Free Software Directory. Rated 4.7 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.7Visit

Free for Dev

Focus: free tiers and developer tools. Shares directory and open source with Free Software Directory. Rated 4.7 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.7Visit

Linkwarden

Focus: bookmarks, read it later and web archive. Shares open source with Free Software Directory. A web app, not a website. Adds iOS, Android and Chrome. Rated 4.7 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

Web AppFreeWeb, iOS
4.7Visit

Free alternatives to Free Software Directory

Free resources that cover similar ground.

OpenAlternative

Focus: self-hosted and alternatives. Shares open source and directory with Free Software Directory. Rated 4.5 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit

opensource.builders

Focus: alternatives and software. Shares directory and open source with Free Software Directory. Same 4.4 rating.

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.4Visit

DevHunt

Focus: developer tools and product launches. Shares directory and open source with Free Software Directory. Rated 4.3 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.3Visit

wallabag

Focus: read later, self-hosted and readwise reader alternative. Shares open source with Free Software Directory. A web app, not a website. Adds iOS, Android and Chrome. Rated 4.2 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

Web AppFreeWeb, iOS
4.2Visit

Wikimedia Commons

Focus: free images, public domain and creative commons. Also in Research and Organization, like Free Software Directory. Rated 4.5 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit

Awesome LLM

Focus: llm, awesome list and papers. Shares open source with Free Software Directory. Rated 4.7 (Free Software Directory: 4.4).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.7Visit
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