Software
Wondershare UBackit backs up files, folders, and entire disks on Windows, including external drives, NAS storage, and Outlook mailboxes. It supports full, incremental, and real-time backup schemes with encryption, aimed at users who want scheduled, automated protection against data loss.
WinSCP moves files between a Windows PC and remote servers over SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV or S3. It offers a two-pane or Explorer-style window, folder synchronisation and scripted transfers, aimed at administrators, developers and anyone maintaining a website.
Bandizip is a Windows archiving tool that packs files into ZIP, 7Z, TAR and self-extracting EXE archives and opens around forty formats, including RAR and ISO. It uses multiple CPU cores to speed up compression and supports AES-256 encrypted archives.
Logitech G HUB is the desktop app that configures Logitech G gaming hardware. It covers button and macro assignments, pointer sensitivity, RGB lighting, headset audio settings and per game profiles that load automatically. It is only useful to owners of Logitech G devices.
PDFelement is a commercial PDF application for Windows that edits text and images inside existing files, converts documents to and from Office formats, runs OCR on scans, and handles forms, redaction and digital signatures. Aimed at users who work with PDFs daily rather than occasionally.
KeePass is an open source password manager that keeps logins, notes and file attachments in a single encrypted database file stored on your own machine. One master password, and optionally a key file, unlocks the whole vault. It suits people who prefer local storage over a cloud account.
MEGAsync is the desktop client for the MEGA cloud service. It keeps chosen local folders and the MEGA Cloud Drive mirrored in both directions, runs one-way backups of selected folders, and manages uploads and downloads in the background. Aimed at people who already use a MEGA account.
A Windows desktop client for moving files between a local machine and remote servers over FTP, FTPS, SFTP and WebDAV, with direct access to cloud storage such as Amazon S3, Google Drive and OneDrive. Aimed at web developers and administrators who transfer files regularly.
Advanced SystemCare bundles junk-file cleanup, registry and startup tuning, RAM release and privacy sweeping behind a single scan-and-fix interface. It suits home users who want one dashboard for routine maintenance rather than separate tools for each job.
Endpoint client for Barracuda's SecureEdge platform. It carries a device's traffic through Barracuda's cloud points of presence, opening Zero Trust connections to internal applications and filtering internet access. Intended for organizations that already subscribe to SecureEdge, not for individual use.
A Windows PDF application from the makers of PDFCreator. The free edition opens and reads documents and handles basic page work, while paid tiers add text editing, format conversion, fillable forms, OCR and electronic signatures.
iCloud connects a Windows PC to Apple's cloud service, adding iCloud Drive to File Explorer and syncing photos, bookmarks, passwords, contacts and calendars. It is meant for people who use an iPhone, iPad or Mac alongside a Windows machine.
Viscosity is a desktop OpenVPN client for Windows and macOS. It replaces hand-edited config files and command-line work with a graphical connection editor, and shows live traffic and connection statistics while a tunnel is up.
hide.me VPN routes Windows network traffic through the provider's encrypted servers, replacing your visible IP address and shielding your browsing from the local network. A permanently free tier with limited locations sits alongside paid subscription plans that open up the full server list.
Royal TS is a connection manager for Windows administrators who work with many machines. It keeps RDP, SSH, VNC, web and file transfer sessions in one tabbed window, organised into folders with reusable, inheritable credential objects.
DiskGenius combines partition management, file recovery, disk cloning and low-level drive maintenance in one Windows tool. It suits technicians and advanced users who would otherwise juggle several separate utilities for disk work.
WireGuard is an open source VPN protocol and client that builds encrypted point-to-point tunnels over UDP. The Windows version installs a tunnel service plus a small desktop app where you import a configuration file and switch tunnels on or off.
Proton Pass stores logins, passkeys, notes and card details in end-to-end encrypted vaults that sync across devices, and fills them in through a browser extension or the desktop app. It also generates disposable email aliases that forward to your real inbox. Suited to people who already use Proton services or want a manager whose client code is published.
SyncBackSE backs up and synchronizes files on Windows to internal drives, external disks, network shares and FTP servers. It adds locked-file copying, versioning, compression and encryption to the maker's free edition, and suits home and small office users who want scheduled local backups.
AnTuTu Benchmark for Windows measures how fast a PC is by running processor, graphics, memory and everyday-usage tests, then combining the results into a single comparable score. It also offers a stress test and a set of screen checks, which makes it useful when validating a new or newly upgraded machine.
A desktop PDF editor for Windows that edits text and images directly in the page, converts documents to and from Office formats, runs OCR on scans, builds fillable forms, and applies passwords, redaction and digital signatures. Aimed at people who handle PDFs as part of daily office work.
CrystalDiskMark measures how fast a drive reads and writes data, using sequential and random access patterns at several queue depths. It is a small, self-contained tool aimed at anyone who wants to check the real throughput of an SSD, hard disk, USB stick, or memory card.
Everything is a desktop search tool for Windows that locates files and folders by name almost as fast as you can type. It indexes NTFS volumes and keeps that index current in real time, so matches appear immediately instead of after a scan.
Yandex Disk is the Windows client for Yandex's cloud storage service. It maps your online storage to a folder in File Explorer, keeps it in sync across devices, and lets you decide per file whether it stays on disk, in the cloud, or both.
A Windows registry maintenance tool from the makers of Revo Uninstaller. It scans the registry for invalid, obsolete and leftover entries, groups them by category, and deletes the ones you confirm, creating a restorable backup before every removal.
OpenVPN Connect is the client application published by OpenVPN Inc. for joining networks that speak the OpenVPN protocol. You import a connection profile as an .ovpn file or a server URL, then connect. It is meant for people signing in to a company or provider network, not for running a VPN server.
Bitvise SSH Server turns a Windows machine into an SSH host, accepting encrypted connections for file transfer over SFTP, SCP and FTPS as well as remote terminal sessions. It is aimed at administrators who need controlled remote access to Windows systems.
AdGuard VPN is a VPN client for Windows that encrypts your connection and routes it through servers in more than 70 locations. Its split-tunneling rules let you decide per app or per website whether traffic goes through the tunnel or straight out.
A desktop client for a Swedish VPN service that identifies users by a randomly generated account number instead of an email address. It builds WireGuard tunnels with leak protection, ad and tracker blocking and split tunnelling, and suits people who want their provider to hold as little personal data as possible.
Hamachi creates a hosted virtual private network so that machines in different locations behave as if they sat on the same local network. It is aimed at remote teams, unattended office computers and LAN-only games that expect every player on one subnet.
Burp Suite Community Edition is a manual web security testing toolkit built around an intercepting HTTP and WebSocket proxy. It lets testers capture, inspect, modify and replay traffic between a browser and a web application. Aimed at students and practitioners learning application security.
A web browser built on Firefox that sends every connection through the volunteer-run Tor network, so websites cannot see your real IP address and your network operator cannot see which sites you open. Aimed at people who need anonymity or who face censorship.
TeraCopy takes over file copy and move operations in Windows Explorer, checking every transferred file against a checksum and letting failed items be retried instead of aborting the whole job. Useful when moving large collections between drives or over a network.
pCloud Drive is the desktop client of the Swiss pCloud storage service. It mounts your online storage as a virtual drive under This PC, so files can be opened and edited like local ones while the data stays in the cloud instead of filling the hard disk.
A cloud-first antivirus for Windows and macOS that keeps most of its threat data on remote servers instead of the local disk. Aimed at people who want continuous malware protection without a large installation or long full-system scans.
Directory Opus is a commercial file manager that takes over the role of Windows Explorer. It offers dual panes, folder tabs, a built-in viewer, batch renaming and archive handling, and it can be reshaped through toolbars, hotkeys and scripts.
MobaXterm bundles a tabbed SSH client, an X11 server, a graphical SFTP browser and a set of Unix command-line tools into a single Windows application. It is aimed at administrators and developers who work with Linux or Unix machines from a Windows desktop.
7-Zip is a free, open-source archiver for Windows that compresses and extracts files in 7z, ZIP, TAR, and many other formats. It integrates into Windows Explorer and includes AES-256 encryption for protecting archives.
AIDA64 Business audits hardware and software across a company's Windows PCs and tracks changes over time. It's built for IT administrators who need centralized inventory, automated reporting, and basic remote monitoring of networked machines rather than single-PC diagnostics.
PDF-XChange PRO bundles an editor, a batch conversion toolset, and a virtual PDF printer into one package. It covers editing, annotation, OCR, form creation, and document conversion for users who need the full range of PDF-XChange's tools in one license.
WPS Office bundles a word processor, spreadsheet editor, presentation tool, and PDF handling into one lightweight installer. It reads and writes common Microsoft Office formats and adds cloud sync, templates, and AI writing aids, aimed at users who want an Office alternative without a large footprint.
IObit Undelete scans drives and removable storage for deleted files and restores them without needing a prior backup. It covers documents, photos, videos, and music, and includes a portable mode that runs without installation.
Revo Uninstaller Pro removes installed programs along with the leftover files, folders, and registry entries their own uninstallers leave behind. It also includes a monitoring mode that logs an install as it happens for a cleaner later removal, plus junk-file and browser-extension cleanup tools.
Bluebeam Revu is a Windows desktop application for marking up, editing and comparing PDF drawings and documents. It is built for construction and design workflows such as design reviews, quality checks, quantity takeoffs, RFIs and punch lists, with tools for real-time collaboration across a project team.
Foxit PDF Reader is a free application for opening, viewing, and annotating PDF files. It supports highlighting, sticky notes, form filling, and digital signatures, and is aimed at users who need a fast reader rather than a full editor.
Foxit PDF Editor is a desktop application for creating, editing, and organizing PDF documents, with OCR, digital signatures, form filling, and an AI assistant for summarizing, translating, and redacting content. It's marketed as a lower-cost alternative to Adobe Acrobat for individuals, small teams, and enterprises.
Soda PDF Desktop is a Windows application for creating, editing, converting, and organizing PDF files. It includes OCR text recognition, e-signatures, form creation, and document security tools, aimed at individuals and businesses handling PDF-based workflows.
Dashlane is a password manager that stores logins, payment cards, and personal information in an encrypted vault and autofills them across browsers and devices. It adds a password generator, breach and dark web monitoring, scam-site warnings, and a built-in VPN for public Wi-Fi. Built for individuals and families managing everyday online accounts, with a separate business line for organizations.
PDF-XChange Editor is a Windows application for viewing, annotating, editing and converting PDF documents. It also includes OCR, form creation, digital signature and document security tools, aimed at users who need more than basic PDF viewing.
OpenVPN is an open-source VPN daemon that creates encrypted point-to-point or site-to-site tunnels between computers. On Windows it installs as the OpenVPN GUI application together with a background service, letting users connect to a VPN server or run their own using standard .ovpn configuration files.
Nitro PDF Pro is a desktop PDF editor for creating, converting, and modifying PDF documents, with tools for e-signatures, security, and collaboration. It targets individuals, small teams, and enterprises looking for an alternative to Adobe Acrobat.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free desktop application for opening, viewing, and printing PDF files. It also supports adding comments and annotations, filling out interactive forms, and applying electronic signatures to documents.
Proton Drive is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service for storing, syncing, and sharing files, photos, and documents across devices. It bundles online document and spreadsheet editors and targets users who want a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream cloud drives, as well as businesses needing secure file collaboration.
Tailscale creates a private mesh network between your computers, servers, and other devices using the WireGuard protocol. Once installed, devices can reach each other directly over an encrypted tunnel as if on the same LAN, without manually configuring firewalls, port forwarding, or a central VPN server.
IsoBuster reads and recovers data from optical discs, hard drives, USB drives, and memory cards, even when the file system is damaged or the media is only partially readable. It supports a wide range of disc and file system formats, making it useful for retrieving lost files or extracting content from old or scratched media.
Charles Proxy is a desktop HTTP/HTTPS debugging proxy that sits between a computer or mobile device and the internet, capturing and displaying every request and response. It's built for developers and QA testers who need to inspect API calls, decrypt HTTPS traffic, and simulate slow or unreliable network conditions while troubleshooting web and mobile applications.
SyncBackFree lets you back up and synchronize files and folders on Windows, to local drives, network locations, or external storage. It's aimed at home users who want a no-cost way to protect their data without registration or time limits.
Geekbench 6 runs a battery of workload-based tests to score a computer's CPU and GPU performance, then lets you compare the result against other devices on a public results browser. It's built by Primate Labs and supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Revo Uninstaller removes installed programs by running each app's own uninstaller and then scanning for leftover files, folders, and registry entries. It also includes a Hunter mode for tracking down unlisted programs and a set of separate cleanup tools for autorun entries, junk files, and browser traces.
AIDA64 Engineer is a system information and diagnostic utility built for IT technicians. It detects hardware, runs benchmarks and stress tests, monitors sensors, and audits installed software across company-owned machines.
AIDA64 Extreme scans a Windows PC and reports detailed information about installed hardware and software, from motherboard and CPU specs to drivers and running processes. It also includes benchmarks for CPU, memory, cache, and disk performance, plus real-time sensor monitoring for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Malwarebytes Privacy is a VPN client that encrypts internet traffic and masks the user's IP address on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. It targets users who want protection on public WiFi and want to reduce tracking and surveillance while browsing.
SyncBackPro backs up and synchronizes files between local drives, network locations, and cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Amazon S3. It targets individuals, small businesses, and organizations that need scheduled, automated, and versioned backups.
MSI Afterburner is a free utility for monitoring and overclocking graphics cards. It works with both NVIDIA and AMD GPUs, not just MSI hardware, showing real-time temperature, clock speed and usage data, and letting users adjust core/memory clocks, voltage, and fan curves.
EaseUS Partition Master is a disk management tool for Windows that lets you resize, move, merge, split, and format partitions without losing data. It also handles disk cloning, MBR/GPT conversion, and basic disk health checks.
Windscribe is a VPN application for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS that encrypts a device's internet traffic and routes it through servers in dozens of countries. Beyond the VPN tunnel, it includes a network-level ad and tracker blocker, a firewall, split tunneling, and port forwarding, suiting users who want privacy tools bundled with their VPN rather than a bare tunnel alone.
Recoverit scans hard drives, SD cards, USB drives, and other storage media to restore deleted or lost photos, videos, documents, and other files. It also offers targeted repair tools for corrupted video and photo files.
MobileTrans copies contacts, photos, videos, messages, apps and WhatsApp chats directly between iOS and Android phones, or between a phone and a computer for backup and restore. Aimed at people switching phones or consolidating WhatsApp data across devices.
GoodSync backs up and synchronizes files between computers, external drives, NAS devices, and cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. It supports one-way backup and two-way sync, with scheduling and automation for unattended runs.
Mozilla VPN is a virtual private network service that encrypts internet traffic and hides the user's location. It connects up to 5 devices at once through a network of servers in over 30 countries, aimed at people who want protection on public Wi-Fi and less tracking by advertisers.
A free Windows app from Cloudflare that routes your device's internet connection through Cloudflare's network, replacing your default DNS resolver and encrypting traffic to stop ISPs and local networks from seeing your browsing activity. On Windows, the same installer also acts as Cloudflare's Zero Trust client for organizations.
ESET Endpoint Antivirus is a business security product that protects Windows workstations and servers from malware, ransomware, and other threats. It is built for organizations and is designed to be managed centrally across many devices, through a cloud console or an on-premises server, rather than run as a standalone consumer app.
ESET Endpoint Security is a business-grade antivirus and threat protection product for Windows desktops and laptops. It combines malware scanning, a firewall, device control, and web/email filtering, and is administered centrally through ESET's management console rather than configured per machine.
Total Commander is a dual-window file manager for Windows that lets users browse, copy, and organize files side by side. It bundles archive support, a built-in FTP client, a multi-rename tool, and a plugin system for extending its functionality.
Adobe Acrobat Pro is a PDF toolset for creating, editing, and converting documents between PDF and formats like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It includes e-signature collection, form creation, OCR text recognition, commenting, and password protection, aimed at professionals and teams handling PDFs regularly.
Bitwarden stores passwords, passkeys, and other credentials in an end-to-end encrypted vault that syncs across browsers, desktop, and mobile. It suits individuals who want a free, open-source password manager as well as families and businesses needing shared vaults and admin controls.
Amazon Kindle is a free Windows app for reading e-books, comics, and manga bought or borrowed through Amazon's Kindle store. It keeps bookmarks, highlights, notes, and reading progress in sync with the Kindle apps on phones, tablets, and e-readers, and it can also play back Audible audiobooks.
Box is a cloud platform for storing, sharing, and co-editing files, built for teams that need centralized document access with permission controls. It adds e-signatures, workflow automation, and integrations with thousands of business apps, aimed mainly at organizations rather than casual home users.
NordVPN is a virtual private network client that encrypts a device's internet connection and routes it through remote servers to mask the user's IP address and location. It bundles extra tools such as malware/tracker blocking, a kill switch, and split tunneling, with apps for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux.
HWMonitor is a hardware monitoring tool for Windows that reads the sensor chips on the motherboard, CPU, graphics card and drives, and lists their readings in one tree view. It records current, minimum and maximum values for temperature, voltage, fan speed and power draw.
WinZip compresses and decompresses files in ZIP, RAR, 7Z and other archive formats, with password protection and encryption built in. It also bundles extras like PDF conversion, image/video compression, and cloud file sharing, aimed at both home users and businesses.
AdGuard filters ads, pop-ups, and video ads across all browsers and installed applications on Windows rather than working inside a single browser. It also blocks phishing and malware sites, blocks trackers and third-party cookies, and includes a parental control module for restricting content.
Malwarebytes scans for and removes viruses, ransomware, spyware, adware and trojans from Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices. The base scanner is free; continuous real-time protection requires a paid Premium subscription.
Burp Suite is a web application security testing toolkit built around an intercepting proxy, letting testers inspect and modify HTTP traffic between browser and server. It bundles tools such as Repeater, Decoder, Sequencer and Comparer for manual penetration testing, with an automated vulnerability scanner available in the paid tier.
Proton VPN is a virtual private network client that routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel and masks your IP address. It includes ad/malware blocking, a kill switch, and a large server network, with a free tier available alongside paid subscription plans.
CyberGhost is a VPN client that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address through servers in 100 countries. It includes a kill switch, DNS leak protection, and specialized servers for streaming and torrenting.
WinRAR is a file archiver for Windows that creates and extracts RAR and ZIP archives, and can open many other compressed formats. It adds AES encryption, password protection, and archive-repair tools, aimed at anyone who needs to compress, share, or secure files.
IPVanish is a subscription VPN client for Windows that routes internet traffic through the provider's server network. It includes a kill switch, split tunneling, and leak protection, and one account can be used on an unlimited number of devices at once.
IObit Uninstaller removes installed programs, Windows Store apps and browser extensions, then cleans up leftover files and registry entries that a standard uninstall leaves behind. It also supports batch removal and monitors what changes during a new install.
ESET's consumer security suite bundles real-time antivirus, a firewall, anti-phishing, and safe-banking protection for Windows and macOS computers as well as Android devices. It targets everyday users who shop, bank, and communicate online and want broader protection than a basic antivirus scanner alone.
Private Internet Access is a subscription VPN service that encrypts a device's internet traffic and masks its IP address through a large network of servers. It supports the WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols and one subscription covers an unlimited number of devices.
Surfshark is a VPN and online privacy suite that encrypts internet traffic across unlimited devices simultaneously. Higher tiers bundle antivirus, a data-breach alert tool, a personal data removal service, and identity theft coverage into a single subscription.
HWiNFO reads sensor and identification data from your CPU, GPU, motherboard, memory, storage and other components, and displays it in real time. It can log readings to a file, benchmark certain components and share live values with third-party tools such as Rainmeter.
ExpressVPN routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to hide your IP address and location. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, mobile and routers, and includes a kill switch, split tunneling and an ad blocker. It is a paid subscription service with no free tier.
Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud storage and file sync service that backs up photos and documents across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices, and lets you share and collaborate on Office files. A free plan includes 5 GB of storage; more space requires a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Burp Suite Professional is a toolkit for testing the security of web applications and APIs. It bundles an intercepting proxy, an automated vulnerability scanner, and manual attack tools such as Intruder, aimed at professional penetration testers rather than casual users.
Driver Easy scans a Windows PC for missing, outdated or mismatched device drivers and offers to download and install the correct ones. It targets users who want to avoid manually hunting for drivers on manufacturer websites.
1Password stores passwords, passkeys, and payment details in an encrypted vault and autofills them across browsers and apps. It also flags weak or breached passwords and lets you securely share items with others.
CCleaner scans a Windows PC for temporary files, browser cache, cookies, and other accumulated clutter and removes them to free up disk space. It also manages startup programs, uninstalls software, and reports basic system health. A free version covers core cleaning; paid tiers add automation and extra tools.
A VPN application for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android that encrypts internet traffic and routes it through servers in dozens of countries. Aimed at everyday users who want to protect their traffic on public WiFi, hide their IP address, or reach content restricted to another region, rather than at power users needing advanced network configuration.
Google Drive stores files in the cloud and keeps them in sync across computers and phones. It includes tools for sharing files with custom permissions and co-editing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real time.