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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.

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  • 408 Windows programs
  • 565 Linux apps
  • 1112 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.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…BraveBrave is a privacy-focused Chromium-based browser that blocks ads and trackers by default and offers optional…Epic Games LauncherThe Epic Games Launcher lets users download, install, and manage games from the Epic Games Store on Windows.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.

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Accessories28 programs Games14 programs Graphics39 programs Internet74 programs Office39 programs Others35 programs Programming30 programs Science & Education21 programs Sound & Video86 programs System Tools42 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 a proprietary, Chromium-based web browser for Linux that offers a familiar, fast browsing…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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Recently added

WinSCP ProWinSCP Pro is a Windows‑only graphical SFTP/FTP client for manual and scripted file transfers.FileZilla ProFileZilla Pro is a paid FTP/SFTP client with cloud support, but the free open-source FileZilla Client covers…Microsoft 365Microsoft 365 is a subscription suite combining Office apps, cloud services, and collaboration tools…Microsoft Teams (legacy)Legacy Teams handles corporate chat, meetings, and file sharing, but Linux users often seek self-hosted or…MS PaintMicrosoft Paint is a simple raster editor for basic drawing and image editing, bundled with Windows.Visual StudioVisual Studio is a Windows IDE for .NET, C++, and more, widely used by professional developers.

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.