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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 FirefoxOperaMicrosoft Internet ExplorerMicrosoft EdgeGoogle Chrome

  • 353 Windows programs
  • 499 Linux apps
  • 896 comparisons

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Mozilla FirefoxFirefox is a free, open‑source web browser that runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile platforms.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…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…DAZNDAZN is a web-based sports streaming service without a native Linux app, best accessed via modern browsers.GOG GalaxyGOG Galaxy aggregates games from multiple stores into one library with social features.Netscape BrowserNetscape Navigator was the dominant early web browser, discontinued in 2008 after losing the first browser…SafariSafari is Apple's WebKit‑based web browser for macOS and iOS, known for tight integration with Apple services.FirefoxMozilla Firefox is a free, open-source web browser using the Gecko engine, available natively on Linux…

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Accessories27 programs Games14 programs Graphics33 programs Internet61 programs Office29 programs Others32 programs Programming22 programs Science & Education21 programs Sound & Video84 programs System Tools30 programs

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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

FirefoxFirefox is a fast, private web browser developed by Mozilla.Open sourceFreeFlatpak↓ 200k / monthGoogle ChromeGoogle Chrome is Google's proprietary Chromium‑based web browser available for Linux.FreeFlatpak↓ 169k / monthDiscordA cross-platform messaging, voice, and video client for communities, gaming, and casual hangouts.Flatpak↓ 166k / monthBraveBrave is a fast, privacy‑focused web browser that blocks ads and trackers by default and offers an optional…Open sourceFreeFlatpak↓ 161k / monthBottlesBottles runs Windows applications on Linux, managing them in isolated environments.Open sourceFreeFlatpak↓ 137k / monthSpotifySpotify is a proprietary online music streaming service allowing you to listen to millions of songs, create…Flatpak↓ 111k / monthVLCVLC is a free, open‑source multimedia player that handles virtually any audio or video format.Open sourceFreeFlatpak↓ 108k / monthdarktabledarktable is a free, open‑source photo editor that manages raw files and offers a full non‑destructive…Open sourceFreeFlatpak↓ 107k / month

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KritaKrita is a free, open‑source raster editor for digital painting and 2D animation.BraveBrave is a privacy-focused Chromium-based browser that blocks ads and trackers by default and offers optional…Microsoft OneDriveOneDrive is Microsoft's cloud sync client, keeping local files mirrored to the cloud for backup and sharing…Microsoft AccessMicrosoft Access is a Windows‑only desktop DBMS that lets users build relational databases with forms…Microsoft PowerShellPowerShell is a cross-platform command-line shell and scripting language for task automation and system…TrelloTrello is a web-based Kanban project management tool using boards, lists, and cards to organize workflows and…

How it works

  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.