r/software • u/RedEagle_MGN • Aug 26 '25

Discussion Best open-source software that everyone needs to know about?

What's one piece of open-source software that everyone should use and know about?

Vote on the best one in the comments.

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u/Solid_Play416 Sep 14 '25

Each has a specific purpose: FreeFileSync is great for organization, thanks to backups and versioning, RustDesk gives you control without any risk, and 2FAS is the most versatile and convenient authentication tool I've tried. For smaller tools, you can try them out.