Apps for Linux

Open-source Linux desktop software: desktop environments, graphics, audio and video, office, sync and security tools — with packages and official sources.

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syncthingNot claimed
91

Syncthing is an open-source desktop app for continuous peer-to-peer file synchronization between two or more computers, without a central server.

ApplicationMPL-2.0★ 89,419
shotcutNot claimed
91

Shotcut is a free, open-source, cross-platform video editor for Windows, macOS and Linux, built on the MLT multimedia framework and Qt.

ApplicationGPL-3.0★ 15,429
obs-studioNot claimed
91

OBS Studio is free, open-source software for live streaming and screen recording, letting you capture, composite, encode and stream video.

ApplicationGPL-2.0★ 77,584
HandBrakeNot claimed
85

HandBrake is an open-source desktop video transcoder for Linux, macOS and Windows that converts existing videos into MP4, MKV or WebM for phones, TVs and browsers.

Application★ 24,682
OpenRGBNot claimed
85

OpenRGB is an open-source desktop app that controls RGB lighting across many brands of hardware from one place, without manufacturer software, on Windows, Linux and macOS.

ApplicationGPL-2.0★ 4,586
keepassxcNot claimed
85

KeePassXC is a cross-platform, open-source desktop password manager that stores logins, TOTP codes and notes in an encrypted, offline database file.

Application★ 29,245
calibreNot claimed
85

calibre is a free, cross-platform desktop ebook manager that views, converts, edits and catalogs e-books and syncs them with e-reader devices.

ApplicationGPL-3.0★ 26,156
audacityNot claimed
81

Audacity is a free, open-source, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS and GNU/Linux used to record, edit and mix sound.

Application★ 18,744

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ProductCategoryLicenseQualityAdded
vlcApplicationDesktop AppsGPL-2.075Oct 15, 2026
syncthingApplicationDesktop AppsMPL-2.091Oct 15, 2026
obs-studioApplicationDesktop AppsGPL-2.091Oct 15, 2026
shotcutApplicationDesktop AppsGPL-3.091Oct 15, 2026
coreApplicationDesktop AppsGPL-3.074Oct 15, 2026
plasma-desktopApplicationDesktop AppsLicense unknown64Oct 15, 2026
keepassxcApplicationDesktop AppsLicense unknown85Oct 15, 2026
kdenliveApplicationDesktop AppsGPL-3.071Oct 15, 2026