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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
  • ClamWin Free Antivirus
      33,043
    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
      30,805
    Jul 8, 2009
    Free

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

     
  • The Fifth Element
      16,103
    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

     
  • Blender 3D
      6,418
    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.

     
  • Dia
      5,166
    Mar 11, 2008
    Free

    Dia can be used to draw many different kinds of diagrams. It currently has special objects to help draw entity relationship diagrams, UML diagrams, flowcharts, network diagrams, and simple circuits.

     
  • Money Manager Ex
      5,133
    Mar 11, 2008
    Free

    Money Manager Ex is an easy to use, money management application. It is a personal finance manager. It can be used to track your net worth, income vs expenses etc.

     
  • PDF Suite
      22,421
    Mar 11, 2008
    Shareware

    Create professional-quality PDF documents for free.

     
  • Soulseek
      86,104
    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.

     
  • AutoStitch
      26,096
    Mar 10, 2008
    Free

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

     
  • Gnumeric
      2,209
    Mar 10, 2008
    Free

    An Excel competitor that won't put a dent in your wallet.

     
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