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The Linux alternative to every Windows program

Switching to Linux? Type the Windows software you rely on and get honest, ranked replacements — with install commands, file compatibility and migration tips.

Popular: Mozilla FirefoxVivaldiMicrosoft Edge LegacyOperaMicrosoft Internet Explorer

  • 655 Windows programs
  • 823 Linux apps
  • 1983 comparisons

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Mozilla FirefoxFirefox is a free, open‑source web browser that runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile platforms.VivaldiVivaldi is a Chromium‑based browser with deep UI customization and a built‑in email client.Microsoft Edge LegacyMicrosoft Edge Legacy was Microsoft's default browser from 2015 to 2020, using the EdgeHTML engine before…OperaOpera is a cross‑platform browser with built‑in VPN and ad blocker.Microsoft Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer was Microsoft's legacy web browser, discontinued in 2022, now replaced by modern browsers.Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Edge is a Chromium-based web browser from Microsoft, now the default on Windows 11, offering…Google ChromeGoogle Chrome is a widely used cross-platform browser based on the Chromium engine, available for Linux and…ChromeChrome is a widely used cross-platform browser by Google, known for speed and integration with Google…Epic Games LauncherThe Epic Games Launcher lets users download, install, and manage games from the Epic Games Store on Windows.BraveBrave is a privacy-focused Chromium-based browser that blocks ads and trackers by default and offers optional…Adobe Creative CloudA subscription suite for professional design, video, and photo work that lacks a single native Linux…Creative Cloud (Adobe Desktop App)Adobe Creative Cloud offers subscription-based access to creative apps like Photoshop and Premiere; no native…

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Select the Windows programs you use every day. We match each one with its best Linux replacement and give you a single command to install them all.

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Most installed Linux apps this month

darktabledarktable is a free, open‑source photo editor that manages raw files and offers a full non‑destructive…Open sourceFreeFlatpak↓ 244k / monthFirefoxFirefox is a fast, private web browser developed by Mozilla, offering strong tracking protection and…Open sourceFreeFlatpak↓ 202k / monthGoogle ChromeGoogle Chrome is a proprietary, Chromium-based web browser for Linux that offers a familiar, fast browsing…FreeFlatpak↓ 175k / monthDiscordA cross-platform messaging, voice, and video client for communities, gaming, and casual hangouts.Flatpak↓ 173k / monthBraveBrave is a fast, privacy‑focused web browser that blocks ads and trackers by default and offers an optional…Open sourceFreeFlatpak↓ 163k / monthBottlesBottles runs Windows applications on Linux, managing them in isolated environments.Open sourceFreeFlatpak↓ 137k / monthKiCADKiCad is a free, open‑source EDA suite for schematic capture, PCB layout, simulation and 3D rendering.Open sourceFreeFlatpak↓ 127k / monthSpotifySpotify is a proprietary online music streaming service allowing you to listen to millions of songs, create…Flatpak↓ 111k / month

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Recently added

Parallels DesktopParallels Desktop is a commercial macOS hypervisor for running Windows and other operating systems in virtual…EmacsEmacs is a highly extensible text editor and IDE, famous for its modal editing and Lisp-based customization…Microsoft PowerShell ISEPowerShell ISE is a legacy Windows-only IDE for writing and debugging PowerShell scripts, now largely…Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0VB6 is a discontinued Windows IDE for building GUI apps with event-driven logic and COM components.Cheat EngineCheat Engine is a Windows memory scanner and debugger used to find and modify game values in real-time.SteelSeries GGSteelSeries GG configures SteelSeries peripherals and handles game integration on Windows.

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  1. Search your Windows program

    From Photoshop to WinRAR, type the tool you use every day.

  2. Compare real alternatives

    Each option shows license, current version, feature parity and what you will miss.

  3. Install in one command

    Copy the Flatpak, apt, dnf or pacman command for your distribution.