Software
Desktop & cross-platform software. Scored on feature depth, UX, pricing, integrations, security, and learning curve.
325
Ranked
2026
Edition
2026-09-04
Updated
#51
Craft
Docs and Notes for Teams
Free
83
#52
Setapp
App Subscription Service
Free
83
#53
Fantastical
Calendar and Tasks
Free
83
#54
Breva
Health & Productivity
Popular
User Favorite
Free
83
#55
Penpot
Open-Source Design Tool
Free
82
#56
Bear
Markdown Notes App
Free
82
#57
iA Writer
Distraction-Free Writing
Free
82
#58
Portia
Developer Tools
Featured
Free
82
#59
Hexel Editor
Hex Editor
Product of the…
Free
82
#60
Keymap
Productivity Tool
Product of the…
Free
82
#61
CleanMyMac
Mac Optimizer
Free
81
#62
Listmonk
Self-Hosted Email Newsletter
Free
80
#63
Sketch
Mac Design Tool
Free
80
#64
MOTHER
Developer Tools
Top Product
Free
78
#65
Trama
Automation Tool
Product of the…
Free
78
#66
QuackScreen
Menu Bar App
Trending
Free
75
#67
Typerino
Screenwriting Tool
Product of the…
Free
75
#68
Amnesia
Productivity Tool
New
Free
75
#69
Speed Reader
Reading Productivity Tool
Trending
Free
75
#70
Unfurl
Safari Extension
Product of the…
Free
75
#71
ScreenPlace 2.0
Menu Bar Apps
New
Free
75
#72
Echo
Media Player
Featured
Free
75
#73
MacCleaner
Mac Cleaning Tool
Free
Free
75
#74
Arco
AI Model Comparison
Trending
Free
75
#75
ScreenOtter
Screen Recording
New
Free
75
#76
Sven
Developer Tools
Free Forever
Free
75
#77
Paste Formatter
Productivity Tool
New
Free
75
#78
Helm
Productivity Tool
Productivity
Free
75
#79
Censr
Developer Tools
Top Pick
Free
75
#80
Caesura
Health & Productivity
New
Free
75
#81
Iwan Dock
Productivity Tool
New
Free
75
#82
Cooldock
Menu Bar App
New
Free
75
#83
Glaze by Raycast
AI Mac App Creator
Best for Developers
Innovative
Free
75
#84
MacWrapped
Menu Bar Analytics
New
Free
75
#85
Loopty
Productivity Tool
New
Free
75
#86
CamHeard
Video Sync Tool
Best for Mac…
Free
75
#87
WindowHopper
Window Management
Popular
Free
75
#88
Aurora: Safari Dark Mode
Safari Extensions
New
Free
75
#89
Hidy
Privacy Tool
New
Free
75
#90
ColorSlurp 4
Design Tools
Popular
User-Friendly
Free
75
#91
Jot
Productivity Tool
New
Free
75
#92
Pure IPTV for Mac
IPTV Player
User Favorite
Free
75
#93
Tasks.txt
Task Management
Popular
Free
Free
75
#94
TidyDisk
Disk Management
Popular
Free
75
#95
Reclips
Clipboard Manager
Product Hunt
Free
75
#96
CleanerMac
Mac Optimization Tool
Best for Mac…
Free
75
#97
Unzipr
Archive Management
Popular
Mac Exclusive
Free
75
#98
DropLink
File Transfer
Privacy-focused
No account required
Free
75
#99
Juicy
Mac Battery App
Popular
User Favorite
Free
75
#100
Markd.ly
Markdown Editor
Popular
User Friendly
Free
75
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Frequently asked
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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: 2026-09-04. 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.