Design, Video & Audio·Standings
Compare Free Tools
Free Tools covers software with a free plan, from file utilities to creative and office apps. Use the board to compare free-user limits, storage, supported platforms, and whether a self-hosted option is listed.
The signal score is out of 10 and reflects information makers publish. Marks show whether a tool has a public API, open-source code, or a free tier; check the tool’s details to see what applies.
- 31 platforms
- 1 with a public API on this page
- 25 with a free tier
- Checked 10 Oct 2026
- 1 LILibreOffice Impresslibreoffice.org
A free, open-source presentation tool with templates, available on desktop, web, and mobile.
- 2 BB
Brave Browserbrave.comA free, open-source web browser for computers and phones.
- 3 MF
Mozilla Firefoxfirefox.comA free, open-source web browser for computers and phones.
- 4 MT
Mozilla Thunderbirdthunderbird.netA free, open-source email app that works offline and combines messages from multiple accounts.
- 5 I
Inkscapeinkscape.orgInkscape is a free, open-source vector graphics editor for artistic and technical illustrations such as logos, typography, diagrams and flowcharts.
- 6 B
Blenderblender.orgA free, open-source tool available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- 7 T
Trellotrello.comTrello is a visual work-management service using boards, lists and cards to organize projects, workflows and tasks.
- 8 A
Airtableairtable.comA free-plan data and workflow tool for teams, available on web, desktop, and mobile.
- 9 M
Miromiro.comA collaborative visual workspace with a free plan for teams, available on web, desktop, and mobile.
- 10 FFigmafigma.com
A design tool with a free plan and a library of templates, available on web and desktop.
- 11 VS
Visual Studio Codecode.visualstudio.comA free text editor with add-ons and tools for editing in several places at once.
- 12 N
Notionnotion.comA free note-sharing service for working together on pages across phones and computers.
- 13 GDGoogle Driveworkspace.google.com
A cloud storage service with a free plan and apps for phones and computers.
- 14 SSlackslack.com
A team messaging service that links to work tools like Jira, Google Drive, and Zoom.
- 15 K
Kritakrita.orgA free drawing and painting tool with templates, available on desktop and Android.
- 16 A
Audacityaudacityteam.orgA free audio editor for multitrack editing and noise reduction on desktop and mobile.
- 17 KPKeePass Password Safekeepass.info
KeePass is a free, open source password manager that stores passwords in an encrypted database protected by a master key.
- 18 OS
OBS Studioobsproject.comOBS Studio is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
- 19 DR
DaVinci Resolveblackmagicdesign.comA desktop and mobile video editor that runs on Linux, Mac, and Windows, with a free version.
- 20 GGIMPgimp.org
A free image editor available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- 21 K
KeePassXCkeepassxc.orgKeePassXC is an open-source password manager that stores and manages sensitive information.
- 22 SShotcutshotcut.org
A free desktop video editor with 4K export for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- 23 S
Signalsignal.orgA messaging app for free texts, file sharing, and voice and video calls.
- 24 H
HandBrakehandbrake.fr - 25 GDGoogle Docsdocs.google.com
A free online document editor for shared writing, comments, tasks, and version recovery.
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How to choose
Check what the free plan includes
A free plan can have limits on users or storage. Compare those fields with what you need, and check whether the tool has a paid plan if you may need more later.
For example, Airtable and Google Docs list free plans alongside paid plans and 14-day trials. 7-Zip is listed as free.
Match the tool to your devices
Check the platform details before choosing. The board covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web availability, but support depends on the tool.
Look at code and hosting options
If you need to read or change the code, check the tool’s open-source mark and licence. If you want to run software on your own systems, check for a self-hosted option.
Plan for a paid upgrade
A free plan may be enough, or you may need a paid tier for more capacity. Compare the listed starting price and billing terms; for example, Airtable’s paid price is listed per user per month with annual billing.
Questions
What does a free plan mean?
It means the tool has a plan available at no cost. Check its free-user and storage limits to see whether it fits your needs.
Is a free plan the same as a free trial?
No. A free plan has no listed end date, while a trial is time-limited. Check the tool’s pricing details for trial terms.
What does the open-source mark tell me?
It indicates that the tool’s code is open source. Check its licence for the rules on using, changing, or sharing that code.
What is a public API?
An API is a way for software to connect with other software. A public API mark indicates one is available; check the tool’s details for its scope.
Can I run a tool on my own computer or server?
Check the self-hosted option and platform details. Self-hosting means running the software on systems you manage.
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