Best Free and Open Source Software: March 2025 Updates

Here are the latest updates to our compilation of recommended software. Another hectic month to say the least.

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The tables below show all of our software roundups published in March 2025.

March 2025CategoryArticle
Internet RadioAudioGuitar Tools
Vulnerability detectionSecurityGUI File Encryption Tools
System AdministrationSystem AdminRestic Front-Ends
Web BrowsersInternetTerminal-Based News Aggregators
StockmarketFinanceStock Tickers
GamesGamesPlay the Worlde Game
StockmarketFinanceAccountancy
Genome Browsers - Web BasedScienceBioinformatics Tools
Programming BooksBooksDeep Learning Books
Web DeliveryWeb AppsGoogle Analytics Alternatives
Replacements for duUtilitiesFont Viewers
Object Relational MappingCodingLightweight Markup Languages
Programming BooksBooksMachine Learning Books
Replacements for duUtilitiesClipboard Managers
Web BrowsersInternetDNS Servers
DocksDesktopGNOME Shell Extensions
Web BrowsersInternetBluetooth Tools
Object Relational MappingCodingPHP Microframeworks
Document ManagementDocumentsLinting Tools
Web BrowsersInternetGraphical Email Clients
Web BrowsersInternetAnti-Spam Tools
ProductivityProductivityVisual Automation Tools
Replacements for duUtilitiesSnippet Tools
YouTube ToolsVideoIPTV Players
ProductivityProductivityClocks
Object Relational MappingCodingSelf-Hosted Pastebin Alternatives
Web BrowsersInternetFile Sharing Tools
Web BrowsersInternetDiscord Clients
GraphicsColor Pickers
Replacements for duUtilities3D Printer Tools
Replacements for duUtilitiesHome Automation
Document ManagementDocumentsConsole Hex Editors
Object Relational MappingCodingLua Web Frameworks
Object Relational MappingCodingJavaScript Web Frameworks
Document ManagementDocumentsGUI Hex Editors
System AdministrationSystem AdminSystem Monitoring Tools
EducationEducationEducational Music
GraphicsGraphical Image Viewers
Replacements for duUtilitiesTerminal Multiplexers
Object Relational MappingCodingTypeScript Object-Relational Mapping
Web DeliveryWeb AppsKotlin Static Site Generators
EducationEducationLibrary Management Systems
Replacements for duUtilitiesBoot Utilities

For our entire collection, check out the categories below. This is the largest compilation of recommended software. The collection includes hundreds of articles, with comprehensive sections on internet, graphics, games, programming, science, office, utilities, and more. Almost all of the software is free and open source.

Document Management Systems
Documents - Explore our recommended software for businesses including office suites, databases, and business intelligence tools. There's also comprehensive coverage of text editors.
Web Browsers
Internet - A huge section looking at all the essential internet and networking software. Areas covered include as web browsers, email clients and servers, instant messaging, remote desktop, network servers, VoIP and more.
Education
Education - Linux makes a stable and reliable platform for educational purposes. There's software here perfectly crafted for students, teachers, and educational institutions.
Internet Radio
Audio - We cover everything audio related here such as music players, music servers, internet radio, synthesizers, scorewriters, Digital Audio Workstations, and audio editors.
YouTube Tools
Video - Another field where open source is particularly strong. We examine video players, editors, and converters. YouTube tools feature together with subtitle downloaders and editors.
Paint Palette
Graphics - Creative people will be in their element here. Explore great open source image viewers, camera tools, animation, HDR imaging, photo management, ray tracing, fractals, and much more.
System Administration
System Admin - The software featured here plays an essential role in the maintenance and operation of Linux computer systems and networks. Backup software is also explored in detail.
Docks
Desktop - Explore the best desktop environments, as well as extensions/widgets which extend GNOME and KDE, the gamut of window managers, application launchers, and docks.
Productivity
Productivity - Improve your workflow with sublime file managers, diary, e-book, collection managers, clocks, calendars, calculators, mind-mapping, note-taking, sticky notes, task managers, terminal emulators, and more.
Genome Browsers - Web Based
Science - Linux is the top choice for data scientists worldwide. Explore the finest software in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Astronomy, and more.
Games
Games - Play great free and open source games spanning all the different types of games including first-person shooters, 2D shooters, educational, racing, simulation, and much more.
Vulnerability detection
Security - Security has always been a cornerstone of Linux but no operating system is totally secure. Look to harden your system with a firewall, use encryption, as well as monitoring networks, detect anti-malware, and more.
Replacements for du
Utilities - A kind of system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize and maintain the computer. Review this section in conjunction with the System Admin section.
Object Relational Mapping
Coding - Linux provides everything a developer could want in the coding department. We feature the finest compilers, debuggers, CD/CI, IDEs, prototyping, object-relational mapping, web frameworks, and more.
Stockmarket
Finance - Explore a wide spectrum of financial software including personal finance, stock trading, investment analysis, accounting, stock market, economics, business solutions, and microfinance.
Web Delivery
Web Apps - Learn about the finest free and open source applications that are accessed via a web browser over a network. We also cover software that's reliant on a web browser to run.
Crafting
Other - There's something here if you're looking for help in tracing your ancestry, or help with handicraft. We also explore the lighter side of Linux with candy and humor. Raise a smile!
Programming Books
Books - Do you want to master a programming language? We cover all bases here. Learn C, C++, Java, Python, R, or whatever takes your fancy with awesome free books and tutorials.

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