18.6
LibreOffice Impress is a desktop presentation application for creating and designing slide decks.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Free Tools in 2026
Free tools cover software with a free plan, free pricing, open-source code, or a trial. Start by checking Android availability for your task, then look for web, Windows, iPhone and iPad, Mac, or Linux support. Compare the free user limit, free storage, paid starting price, licence, and self-hosting option. A trial can help you judge a paid plan before committing.
28.4
Brave Browser is a free browser for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, built on the open-source Chromium Web core.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSLinux
38.4
Miro is a collaborative visual workspace for teams developing strategy, designing products and services, and managing processes.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Trello
Trello is a cloud-based work management tool for organizing tasks, planning projects, collaborating and tracking progress.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.4From $5 a month - 5
Airtable
Airtable is a cloud platform for relational data and governed workflows, combining databases, interfaces, automations, reporting, views, governance,…
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.3From $20 a month - 6
Figma
Figma is a collaborative design platform for teams working on digital products, presentations and related projects.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.3From $3 a month - 7
Notion
Notion is a cloud workspace for organizing personal projects or coordinating work with a team.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.3From $10 a month - 8
Google Drive
Google Drive stores and shares files, with up to 15 GB included with a Google Account.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows8.2Free plan - 9
Slack
Slack is a team collaboration platform built around channels, messages, and connected apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux8.2From $8.75 a month - 10
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve combines video editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, audio post-production and photo editing in software for Mac, Windows and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.6$295 one-time - 11
Blender
Blender is a free, open-source desktop suite for 3D creation on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows7.5Free plan - 12
Inkscape
Inkscape is a free, open-source vector graphics editor for artistic and technical work such as logos, typography, diagrams, and flowcharts.
Free planOpen sourceExtensionLinuxmacOSWindows7.5Free plan - 13
Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is a free, open-source web browser for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux and browser extensions.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebExtension7.5Free plan - 14
Audacity
Audacity is a free desktop audio editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.4Free plan - 15
Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla Thunderbird is a free, open-source email application for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows7.4Free plan - 16
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code is a free, open-source code editor with AI-assisted development tools for macOS, Linux, Windows and the web.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows7.4Free plan - 17
Google Docs
Google Docs is an online editor for creating documents and working on them with others.
AndroidiOSWebExtension7.3From $7 a month - 18
Krita
Krita is a free, open-source digital painting program for making artwork.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 19
OBS Studio
OBS Studio is free, open-source software for recording video and live streaming on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 20
Penpot
Penpot is an open-source design platform for teams that supports collaboration between designers and developers.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted7.1From $7 a month - 21
KeePass Password Safe
Free planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux7.0Free plan - 22
Signal
Signal is a private messaging app for sending messages and making internet calls.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.0Free plan - 23
HandBrake
HandBrake is a free, open-source video transcoder for converting video from nearly any format.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.7Free plan - 24
Shotcut
Shotcut is a free, open-source desktop video editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.6Free plan - 25
GIMP
GIMP is a free image editor for photo retouching, image composition and original artwork.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.5Free plan
Choosing well
Check Android and platform support
Check for an Android app before choosing a tool for a phone or tablet. Confirm that it covers the work you need.
Then compare web, Windows, iPhone and iPad, Mac, and Linux access when you move between devices.
Read the free-plan limits
Compare the free user limit and free storage before signing up. A free plan can suit personal work but may not cover a larger team or file collection.
Look for a clearly stated paid starting price so you know what expansion may cost.
Consider open-source code
Open-source code can matter when you need to inspect, modify, or share the software. Check the licence before changing or redistributing code.
Check for self-hosting
A self-hosted option can change where the software and files run. Compare this field with platform support and the free plan before deciding.
Use trials carefully
A free trial gives you time to assess a paid plan. Check its length, the paid starting price, and what remains available on the free plan after the trial.
Questions people ask
How do I find a free tool for Android?
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What should I compare in a free plan?
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Is open-source software free to use?
Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Read the licence to understand use, changes, and redistribution.
Why check a free trial?
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Can I use these tools on a computer?
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