macOS apps

Discord

Communication

Voice, video, and text chat for communities.

Alternative to Slack

Slack

Communication

Channel-based messaging for teams.

Mozilla Firefox

Web Browsers

Open-source browser focused on privacy.

Alternative to Google Chrome

Microsoft 365

Productivity

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.

WhatsApp

Communication

Ubiquitous encrypted messaging app.

Bitwarden

Password Managers

Open-source password manager.

Alternative to 1Password

Joplin

Note Taking

Open-source, encrypted note-taking app.

Alternative to Evernote

WireGuard

VPN

Fast, modern open-source VPN protocol.

Alternative to NordVPN

Google Chrome

Web Browsers

The world's most popular web browser.

Anytype

Note Taking

Local-first, encrypted Notion alternative.

Alternative to Notion

Microsoft OneNote

Note Taking

Free-form digital notebook.

Alternative to Evernote

Surfshark

VPN

Budget-friendly VPN with unlimited devices.

Alternative to NordVPN

Standard Notes

Note Taking

Encrypted, open-source notes.

Alternative to Evernote

Postman

Developer Tools

API development and testing platform.

NordPass

Password Managers

Password manager from the makers of NordVPN.

Alternative to 1Password

Dashlane

Password Managers

Password manager with a built-in VPN.

Alternative to 1Password

Zoom

Video Conferencing

Reliable video meetings and webinars.

Linear

Developer Tools

Fast issue tracking for software teams.

Alternative to Jira

GitHub

Developer Tools

The world's largest code-hosting platform.

Affinity Photo

Design

Professional photo editing, one-time purchase.

Alternative to Adobe Photoshop

Apple Notes

Note Taking

Apple's built-in note-taking app.

Alternative to Notion

Skype

Communication

Veteran voice and video calling app.

Alternative to Zoom

Sketch

Design

Vector design toolkit for macOS.

LibreOffice

Office Suites

Free, open-source office suite.

Alternative to Microsoft 365