Finding alternative free or open source software can be a time consuming task. We have compiled the following list of the best free or open source applications to save you time and money.
Office Suites
Google Documents and Spreadsheets
Online File Conversion
Zamzar Free Online File Conversion
Registry Repair and PC Optimisation
Email Anti-Spam Software
Popfile Automatic Email Classification and Spam Filter
Instant Messaging
Sound Recording
MP3 Player
Graphics / Photo Editing
FTP Client
IRC Chat
Media Players & Free Internet TV
Pod Casting
Note Taking / Mind Mapping
Personal Finance
Accounting Software and Spreadsheets
Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2007
Side-Job-Track (Accounting Software for Contractors)
Free Excel Templates/Spreadsheets
Database Application
Data Extraction from Web Pages
Flowcharting Software
3D Modeling Graphics & Effects Software
Blender
JahShaka
Web Browser
Addons for Firefox (Great range of specialised tools and addons)
Business Intelligence Application
Pentaho Business Intelligence Suite and Platform
Project Management Application
OpenWorkBench Project Management Application
Free or Low Cost Telephone Calls
Messaging and Collaboration Application
File Sharing / Torrent Client
utorrent
DVD Ripping / Video Conversion
RSS
Email Client
Web Based Email
Bigstring (Unique free email / video email service with features not found anywhere else)Gmail
To Do List Manager
Voo2do
Reliable Web Search
Del.icio.us
Custom Web Start Pages
Build Your Own Application without Programming
Coghead
Online Image Storage
Online File Storage
Security Tools
TruCrypt Harddisk Encryption Tool
Eraser DOD Grade File Deletion
Video Websites
Free Business Seminars
Online Calandar
Wiki Board
Screen Recording /Streaming Video Software
Screensavers
Best Open Source Reviews/Websites/Downloads
Best Free Applications Part 1 (Application Categories 1 –46)
Best Free Applications Part 2 (Application Categories 47 –100)
Best Online Application Reviewed
Listing of Best Open Source (Free) Software Applications for Windows
