2026 RANKING Updated 2026-07-04

The Best Software of 2026, ranked.

Desktop & cross-platform software. Scored on feature depth, UX, pricing, integrations, security, and learning curve.

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Echo

Featured
Media Player · 4.5 (0)

A media player that resumes every song, podcast and video.

Seamless playback User-friendly interface Limited to macOS
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Echo Read full review
112 RANK 112

DropItDown

Product of the Day
AI File Management · 4.2 (0)

Drop a file → Markdown your AI agent can read

User-friendly interface Seamless GitHub integration Limited to macOS
75
HARDTECH SCORE
From $10 /month (Pro)
Free tier See DropItDown Read full review
113 RANK 113

Crest

Trending
Design Tools · 4.2 (0)

System stats and translation on your Mac's notch

Real-time system stats Convenient notch integration Limited to Mac
75
HARDTECH SCORE
From $10 /month (Pro)
See Crest Read full review
114 RANK 114

MacCleaner

Free
Mac Cleaning Tool · 4.0 (0)

Free Mac cleaner with Apple Intelligence, no subscription

No subscription required Easy to use Limited advanced features
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See MacCleaner Read full review
115 RANK 115

Arco

Trending
AI Model Comparison · 4.0 (0)

Choose from 400+ AI models & compare side by side on Mac

Wide variety of models User-friendly interface Limited to Mac users
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Arco Read full review
116 RANK 116

ScreenOtter

New
Screen Recording · 4.0 (0)

Cinematic Screen Recordings, Without the Editing

High-quality video output User-friendly interface Limited to macOS
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See ScreenOtter Read full review
117 RANK 117

Sven

Free Forever
Developer Tools · 4.0 (0)

SVN for WordPress developers, no terminal, free forever.

User-friendly interface No terminal required Limited to WordPress
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Sven Read full review
118 RANK 118

Paste Formatter

New
Productivity Tool · 4.0 (0)

Paste without losing links, lists, or paragraph breaks.

Easy to use interface Maintains formatting Limited to macOS
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Paste Formatter Read full review
119 RANK 119

Window Switcher for macOS

Open Source
macOS Utility · 4.0 (0)

A native macOS utility for same-app window switching.

Native macOS integration User-friendly interface Limited to macOS
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Window Switcher for macOS Read full review
120 RANK 120

Helm

Productivity
Productivity Tool · 4.0 (0)

One click. Every app, tab, and window in position.

Easy to use Streamlines workflow Limited to macOS
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Helm Read full review

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Editor's verdict

If you can only try one this quarter, make it OpenHuman.

The top three are within four points of each other on the rubric — meaning the right choice depends more on your use case than on the absolute score. Use the table or the side-by-side compare to sanity-check.

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How do you rank these products?
Every product in the Software category is scored on a weighted rubric covering performance, value, build quality, support, and ecosystem strength. Scores are recalculated every 90 days as new versions ship and new data lands.
Do affiliate links influence the rankings?
No. Rankings are produced by our editorial panel independent of any partnership. We disclose every affiliate relationship inline; the order on this page would be identical with affiliates removed.
When was this list last updated?
Last refresh: 2026-07-04. Major scoring updates happen quarterly; pricing and feature changes are refreshed weekly by our research team.
Where can I see the full spec comparison?
A side-by-side spec table for the top picks lives on the dedicated comparison page. We also publish a methodology page that explains the exact weights of every rubric dimension.