Linux software
25 apps on Merjerz run on Linux, 21 of them open source. Each links to the developer's official download page.
Audacity
Multi-track audio editor and recorder. Record from a microphone, cut and mix tracks, remove noise and export to com…
Security & PrivacyBitwarden
Password manager that syncs an encrypted vault across devices and browsers. Free plan for individuals, paid plans f…
3D & AnimationBlender
3D creation suite covering modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion trac…
Developer ToolsDocker Desktop
Desktop app for building and running containers locally. Free for personal use, education and small businesses; pai…
File Transfer & DownloadsFileZilla
FTP, FTPS and SFTP client for uploading and managing files on web servers, with a site manager and transfer queue.
Graphics & DesignGIMP
GNU Image Manipulation Program, a raster image editor for photo retouching, image composition and digital painting,…
Developer ToolsGit
Distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code, branching, merging and collaborating on pro…
VideoHandBrake
Video transcoder that converts video from nearly any format into modern codecs, with presets for phones, tablets an…
Graphics & DesignInkscape
Vector graphics editor built around the SVG format. Used for illustrations, logos, diagrams, icons and print layout…
Security & PrivacyKeePassXC
Offline password manager that keeps passwords in an encrypted KeePass database file on your own device.
Graphics & DesignKrita
Digital painting application made for illustrators, concept artists and comic creators, with brush engines, layers …
Office & ProductivityLibreOffice
Office suite with a word processor, spreadsheet, presentations, drawing and database apps. Opens and saves Microsof…
Web BrowsersMozilla Firefox
Web browser with built-in tracking protection, extensions, sync across devices and developer tools.
VideoOBS Studio
Software for screen recording and live streaming. Combine scenes from windows, cameras, images and audio sources an…
Office & ProductivityObsidian
Note-taking app that stores notes as local Markdown files and links them into a knowledge base. Optional paid add-o…
Developer ToolsPython
General-purpose programming language and interpreter, widely used for scripting, web development, data analysis and…
File Transfer & DownloadsqBittorrent
BitTorrent client without ads, with a built-in search engine, RSS feed support, sequential downloading and a web in…
VideoShotcut
Non-linear video editor with a timeline, filters, transitions and wide format support through FFmpeg.
CommunicationSignal
Private messenger with end-to-end encrypted messages, voice and video calls, run by a nonprofit.
CommunicationSlack
Team messaging app organized into channels, with calls, file sharing and integrations. Free plan with limits, paid …
CommunicationThunderbird
Email client with a calendar, address book, chat and support for multiple accounts, filters and add-ons.
Security & PrivacyVeraCrypt
Disk encryption software that creates encrypted volumes or encrypts whole partitions and system drives.
Developer ToolsVisual Studio Code
Code editor with debugging, Git integration, IntelliSense and a large extension marketplace. Free to use; built on …
Media PlayersVLC media player
Cross-platform media player that plays most video and audio files, DVDs, audio CDs and network streams without extr…
Education & ResearchZotero
Reference manager that collects, organizes and cites research sources, and builds bibliographies in thousands of ci…