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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Censr

Top Pick
Developer Tools · 4.0 (0)

Hide secrets on your screen before they hit your stream

Easy to use Effective for privacy Limited to macOS
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Censr Read full review
122 RANK 122

Caesura

New
Health & Productivity · 4.0 (0)

Health break reminders for Mac - based on science.

Scientifically backed reminders User-friendly interface Limited to Mac users
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Caesura Read full review
123 RANK 123

SpellType

Trending
Mac Productivity Tool · 4.0 (0)

Private Mac autocomplete you don’t have to learn or manage

User-friendly interface No learning curve Limited to Mac only
75
HARDTECH SCORE
From $10 /month (Pro)
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124 RANK 124

Iwan Dock

New
Productivity Tool · 4.2 (0)

Floating app panels to replace your Dock & Launchpad

Intuitive interface Customizable app panels Limited to macOS
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Iwan Dock Read full review
125 RANK 125

Cooldock

New
Menu Bar App · 4.0 (0)

Your smart second Dock with live widgets for macOS

Customizable interface Live information widgets Limited to macOS
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Cooldock Read full review
126 RANK 126

Soulver 4

Trending
Productivity Tool · 4.0 (0)

Notepad, meet calculator for quick calculations and notes.

Easy to use interface Combines notes and calculations Limited integrations
75
HARDTECH SCORE
From $12 /month (Pro)
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127 RANK 127

Glaze by Raycast

Best for Developers
AI Mac App Creator · 4.2 (0)

Create your own Mac apps by chatting with AI

User-friendly AI interface Rapid app development Limited to Mac OS
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See Glaze by Raycast Read full review
128 RANK 128

Snippety

New
Text Expander · 4.0 (0)

Text expander and snippet manager for Mac users to boost productivity.

User-friendly interface Customizable shortcuts No cloud sync feature
75
HARDTECH SCORE
From $5 /month (Pro)
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129 RANK 129

clipBoar

Popular
Clipboard Manager · 4.0 (0)

Ten clipboard slots your fingers already know

User-friendly interface Multiple clipboard slots Limited to Mac only
75
HARDTECH SCORE
From $5 /month (Pro)
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130 RANK 130

MacWrapped

New
Menu Bar Analytics · 4.0 (0)

Spotify Wrapped, but for your Mac users to analyze their usage.

User-friendly interface Provides detailed insights Limited integrations
75
HARDTECH SCORE
Free tier See MacWrapped 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.