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Free And Cheap Software That Kills The Big Guys

Here are 15 applications (mostly free), that can credibly replace big bucks software.

  •     PRODUCT NAME
    DATE ADDED
    LICENSE
  • Soulseek
      86,254
    Mar 11, 2008
    Free

    Soulseek not only figures out what song you'd like from the ones you've already downloaded, but it has a few secrets for anyone who bothers to read the documentaton on how to get faster and more complete downloads.

     
  • ClamWin Free Antivirus
      33,266
    Jul 29, 2009
    Free

    This open-source antivirus software fails to get the job done, with disappointing malware detection and no real-time scanning.

     
  • AbiWord
      30,913
    Jul 8, 2009
    Free

    Replace Word with this multiplatform, free alternative that covers the basics.

     
  • Pegasus Mail
      29,862
    Mar 10, 2008
    Free

    An email program with all the convenience and versatility that you wish you could get in Outlook and Outlook Express.

     
  • AutoStitch
      26,208
    Mar 10, 2008
    Free

    If you're on a budget and want to stitch together a panaromic photo, give this a shot.

     
  • PDF Suite
      22,473
    Mar 11, 2008
    Shareware

    Create professional-quality PDF documents for free.

     
  • The Fifth Element
      16,180
    May 29, 2009
    Free

    The Fifth Element is one of several suites from Ssuite (The double S is correct.) It aggresively tried to outdo Office with more features, simpler interface, and, of course, by being free

     
  • PhotoFiltre
      11,289
    Mar 10, 2008
    Free

    Picture editor makes up for the few Photoshop features it doesn?t have by being easier to use.

     
  • Maya Personal Learning Edition
      7,784
    Mar 10, 2008
    Free

    Award winning Autodesk Maya software is a powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solution.

     
  • Blender 3D
      6,461
    Mar 11, 2008
    Free

    Blender is the first and only fully integrated 3D graphics creation suite allowing modeling, animation, rendering, post‑production, realtime interactive 3D and game creation and playback with cross‑platform compatibility.

     
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