100 Best Free Mac Apps Hub

Browsers & Privacy (10)

• Firefox
  Privacy-focused with extensions.
• Brave
  Built-in ad/tracker blocker.
• Tor Browser
  Anonymous browsing.
• Safari
  Built-in, fast, and efficient.
• Arc
  Innovative tab management (free tier).
• Opera
  Built-in VPN + ad-block.
• LibreWolf
  Hardened Firefox fork.
• Orion
  WebKit-based with Chrome/Firefox extensions.
• Mullvad Browser
  Anti-fingerprinting.
• Vivaldi
  Highly customizable.

Productivity & Notes (15)

• iA Writer
  Distraction-free markdown (free trial, often discounted).
• Bear
  Beautiful markdown notes (free tier).
• Obsidian
  Local markdown knowledge base.
• Notion
  All-in-one workspace.
• Raycast
  Spotlight replacement + extensions (free).
• Alfred
  Powerful launcher (free version).
• Todoist
  Cross-platform tasks.
• TickTick
  Tasks + habits.
• Apple Notes
  Built-in with scanning & tags.
• Apple Reminders
  Smart lists.
• Apple Calendar
  Clean integration.
• Fantastical
  Natural language (free version).
• Joplin
  Open-source Evernote alternative.
• UpNote
  Clean notes (generous free tier).
• Craft
  Beautiful documents (free tier).

Media & Creativity (15)

• VLC
  Plays everything.
• IINA
  Modern macOS media player.
• mpv
  Lightweight, high-quality player.
• Audacity
  Audio editor.
• GIMP
  Photoshop alternative.
• Inkscape
  Vector graphics.
• Blender
  3D creation suite.
• Kdenlive
  Video editor.
• HandBrake
  Video transcoder.
• Shotcut
  Open-source video editor.
• iMovie
  Apple's video editor.
• GarageBand
  Music creation.
• Apple Photos
  Editing & organization.
• darktable
  RAW photo editor.
• RawTherapee
  Advanced RAW processing.

Utilities & System (15)

• Rectangle
  Window management (open-source).
• yabai
  Tiling window manager.
• AltTab
  Better alt-tab.
• The Unarchiver
  Archive extractor.
• BleachBit
  System cleaner.
• Maccy
  Clipboard manager (open-source).
• Stats
  System monitor in menu bar.
• MonitorControl
  Control external displays.
• Hidden Bar
  Hide menu bar icons.
• Itsycal
  Menu bar calendar.
• Clipy
  Clipboard history.
• Kap
  Screen recording (open-source).
• Bartender
  Menu bar organization (free trial).
• Mos
  Smooth mouse scrolling.
• IINA (already listed, duplicate placeholder)
  Modern player.

Security & Passwords (10)

• Bitwarden
  Open-source password manager.
• KeePassXC
  Offline password database.
• VeraCrypt
  Disk encryption.
• Mullvad VPN
  Privacy-focused VPN.
• Proton VPN
  Unlimited free tier.
• Windscribe
  10GB/month free.
• 1Password (free trial)
  Premium manager.
• Little Snitch Mini
  Network monitor (free version).
• LuLu
  Free firewall.
• KnockKnock
  Persistent malware scanner.

Development & Coding (15)

• Visual Studio Code
  Best code editor.
• TextMate
  Powerful text editor.
• Sublime Text
  Fast editor (free eval).
• Git
  Version control.
• GitHub Desktop
  Git client.
• Docker Desktop
  Containers.
• Homebrew
  Package manager.
• iTerm2
  Advanced terminal.
• Warp
  Modern terminal.
• Postman
  API testing.
• Insomnia
  REST client.
• TablePlus
  Database client (free tier).
• DBeaver
  Universal database tool.
• Xcode
  Apple's IDE (free).
• Swift Playgrounds
  Learn Swift.

File Management & Cloud (10)

• Finder
  Built-in.
• Path Finder
  Advanced (free trial).
• Commander One
  Dual-panel free version.
• Dropbox
  Cloud sync.
• Google Drive
  15GB free.
• MEGA
  50GB encrypted.
• OneDrive
  Microsoft cloud.
• Transmit
  FTP client (free trial).
• Cyberduck
  Free FTP/S3 client.
• Keka
  Archiver.

Communication (8)

• Messages
  iMessage.
• Telegram
  Secure messaging.
• Signal
  Privacy-first.
• Discord
  Voice & text.
• Slack
  Team chat.
• Zoom
  Video calls.
• FaceTime
  Apple video.
• WhatsApp Desktop
  Cross-platform.

Other Must-Haves (12)

• Spotify
  Music streaming.
• Mac App Store
  Official apps.
• Setapp (free trial)
  App subscription.
• Amphetamine
  Keep Mac awake.
• Alfred Workflows
  Community extensions.
• BetterTouchTool
  Gestures (free trial).
• HazeOver
  Focus dimming.
• Numi
  Calculator + converter.
• CheatSheet
  Keyboard shortcuts.
• thefuck
  Fix terminal commands.
• Calibre
  eBook manager.
• Transmission
  Torrent client.