| Name | Type | Compare To | Description | Operating Systems | Free or Open Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip | Utility | WinZip | Feature-rich compression utility to zip and unzip files of nearly every file extension. | Windows, Linux, Mac OS | Open Source and Free |
| Open Office | Office Productivity | Microsoft Office | Suite of productivity software for documents, spreadsheets, databases, and more. | Windows, Linux, Mac OS | Open Source and Free |
| VLC Media Player | Utility | Windows Media Player | VLC is a lightweight, yet powerfull media player that can play almost anything without the need for finding codecs. Also has a good playlist feature for audio or videos. A must-have for playing video. | Windows, Linux, Mac OS | Open Source and Free |
| FileZilla | Utility | CuteFTP | Powerfull and easy-to-use FTP solution for uploading and download files from a server. | Windows, Linux, Mac OS | Open Source and Free |
| Microsoft Security Essentials | Antivirus | Norton Antivirus | A trusted tool to keep your Windows computer safe from viruses and spyware. Updates frequently and is rated equal to competing paid products. | Windows | Free |
| Windows Live Movie Maker | Video Editor | Adobe Premiere | Lightweight and easy-to-use movie creation and video editor already installed on Windows machines. Easily slice clips, add transitions, create DVDs, and more. | Windows | Free |
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