The latest articles on DEV Community by Jason (@qibbsqqcom_11921560c963). https://dev.to/qibbsqqcom_11921560c963 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3938345%2F16c81af4-b414-416c-b604-a761dd77c93d.png https://dev.to/qibbsqqcom_11921560c963 en Jason Mon, 18 May 2026 14:31:51 +0000 https://dev.to/qibbsqqcom_11921560c963/i-built-a-curated-directory-of-367-free-open-source-apps-4np2 https://dev.to/qibbsqqcom_11921560c963/i-built-a-curated-directory-of-367-free-open-source-apps-4np2 <h1> I Built a Curated Directory of 367+ Free Open-Source Apps </h1> <p>Let's be honest — finding good open-source software shouldn't be this hard.</p> <p>Most "free software" directories are filled with freemium tools labeled as "free," outdated abandonware, and SEO spam with affiliate links.</p> <p>That's why I built <a href="https://soft.navbox.me" rel="noopener noreferrer">OpenSoft</a> — a handpicked directory of genuinely free, open-source applications.</p> <h2> What Makes It Different </h2> <h3> 1. Manual Curation </h3> <p>Every app is reviewed before listing. No bots, no automated submissions.</p> <h3> 2. Open Source Only </h3> <p>No freemium, no "free trial," no "free with limitations." Just 100% open-source software.</p> <h3> 3. Clean &amp; Fast </h3> <p>No ads, no popups, no cookie banners. Just a search bar and categories.</p> <h2> The Numbers </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>367+</strong> apps</li> <li> <strong>10</strong> categories</li> <li> <strong>6</strong> platforms</li> <li> <strong>100%</strong> free and open</li> </ul> <h2> Popular Categories </h2> <div class="table-wrapper-paragraph"><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Category</th> <th>Highlights</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dev Tools</td> <td>Code editors, terminals, Git clients</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Productivity</td> <td>Note-taking, task management, office suites</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Media</td> <td>Video editors, image tools, music players</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Security</td> <td>Password managers, VPNs, encryption tools</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Communication</td> <td>Chat apps, email clients, video conferencing</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> <h2> Check It Out </h2> <p>👉 <a href="https://soft.navbox.me" rel="noopener noreferrer">soft.navbox.me</a></p> <p>What's your favorite open-source tool that more people should know about? Drop it in the comments!</p> opensource resources showdev sideprojects