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  1. VirtualBox icon
     2954 likes

    Open source virtualization tool supporting x86/AMD64, runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris. Offers portable, lightweight, ad-free use.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    VirtualBox Manager
    Create Virtual Machine
    Setting of an OS
    +5
    Instaling Windows 10 as Virtual Machine
    69 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent44 reviews
  2. Wireshark icon
     956 likes

    Foremost network protocol analyzer with multi-platform support, deep protocol inspection, VoIP analysis, and extensive file format compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Wireshark screenshot 1
    57 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good12 reviews
  3. QEMU icon
     304 likes

    Open-source hypervisor emulating CPUs via dynamic translation. Supports unmodified guest OS, allows mixed binary translation and native execution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    QEMU  with the free OS ReactOS
    Hardware Configuration of a VMware machine
    Harddisk based on a VMware vmdk-file
    +1
    Advanced settings of a vmdk-machine
    45 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent15 reviews
  4. Pi-hole icon
     183 likes

    Protect all network devices with DNS-level ad blocking, no client software needed. Features a web interface, query logging, whitelist/blacklist, and privacy controls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Raspberry Pi
    The Web interface shows how many ads were blocked, a query log, and more.
    Domains can be whitelisted and blacklisted using either the web interface or the command line.
    The settings page lets you control and configure your Pi-hole.
    +2
    Pi-hole screenshot 3
    41 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent18 reviews
  5. Nmap icon
     337 likes

    Free, open-source utility for network security auditing and exploration with capabilities for OS detection, service identification, and large network scans.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main Window
    Profile Editor
    61 alternatives
  6. OpenSSH icon
     390 likes

    OpenSSH is a free version of the SSH connectivity tools that technical users rely on. OpenSSH encrypts all traffic (including passwords) to effectively eliminate eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other attacks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
    61 alternatives
  7. Remmina icon
     227 likes

    Open source client for Linux and BSD with support for RDP, VNC, and more, ideal for system administrators using remote desktops effectively.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Remmina screenshot 1
    Remmina screenshot 1
    Remmina screenshot 2
    +1
    Remmina screenshot 3
    145 alternatives
  8. Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 1
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 1
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 2
    +6
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 3
    106 alternatives
    3.6
    Good12 reviews
  9. VMware Workstation Pro Lets You Run Multiple Operating Systems as Virtual Machines (including Windows VMs) on a Single Windows or Linux PC. VMware Workstation Pro is the industry standard for running multiple operating systems as virtual machines (VMs) on a single Linux or...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VMware Workstation Pro screenshot 1
    VMware Workstation Pro screenshot 1
    37 alternatives
    3.6
    Good9 reviews
  10. OpenWrt icon
     146 likes

    OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management. This frees you from the application selection and configuration provided by the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    OpenWrt screenshot 1
    OpenWrt screenshot 1
    OpenWrt screenshot 2
    +6
    OpenWrt screenshot 3
    21 alternatives
  11. MobaXterm icon
     229 likes

    MobaXterm is an enhanced terminal app that brings the advanced features of a Unix-like command-line to Windows. It takes the power of Cygwin and wraps it in a sleek, visual interface that's super easy to use, lightweight and portable.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MobaXterm tabbed terminal
    Graphical SFTP browser
    Multi-execution
    +7
    Remote Unix desktop (XDMCP)
    123 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good11 reviews
  12. Cloudflare icon
     153 likes

    Protects websites with front-end proxy, dynamic DNS, CDN, and firewall; blocks DDoS and targeted attacks, optimizes traffic, and analyzes threats.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    CloudFlare Homepage
    CloudFlare Dashboard
    CloudFlare Register Domains
    +9
    CloudFlare DNS Records
    83 alternatives
    3.2
    Fair11 reviews
  13. DNS4EU icon
     22 likes

    Join DNS4EU, an EU initiative providing secure, private, and reliable DNS services for users across Europe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    DNS4EU screenshot 1
    50 alternatives
  14. Angry IP Scanner icon
     131 likes

    Open-source, cross-platform network scanner for fast, simple IP and port scanning. Lightweight with no installation needed, extensible via plugins.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
    Angry IP Scanner screenshot 1
    Angry IP Scanner screenshot 1
    Angry IP Scanner screenshot 2
    60 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good6 reviews
  15. AdGuard DNS icon
     43 likes

    Cloud-based DNS for blocking ads, trackers, and malicious domains, offering real-time stats, parental controls, and customizable filtering for every device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    AdGuard DNS screenshot 1
    AdGuard DNS screenshot 1
    AdGuard DNS screenshot 2
    34 alternatives
  16. Shelter icon
     68 likes

    Shelter is a Free and Open-Source (FOSS) app that leverages the “Work Profile” feature of Android to provide an isolated space that you can install or clone apps into.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Shelter screenshot 1
    Shelter screenshot 1
    14 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent10 reviews
  17. TightVNC icon
     264 likes

    TightVNC is a free remote desktop application. With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access Control
    Administration
    112 alternatives
  18. UltraVNC icon
     279 likes

    Free remote desktop access for Windows, enabling screen sharing, remote control, file transfer, secure connections, helpdesk, and IT support use cases.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Server Property Page
    File Transfer
    Remote Desktop
    +1
    UltraVNC screenshot 3
    108 alternatives
    3.4
    Fair7 reviews
  19. GlassWire icon
     153 likes

    Visualizes network activity, alerts on suspicious behavior, manages firewall rules, reports new app connections, and identifies potential threats.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    GlassWire screenshot 1
    GlassWire screenshot 1
    GlassWire screenshot 2
    +10
    GlassWire screenshot 3
    68 alternatives
    3.0
    Fair19 reviews