Free Software Download Site comparison and links.

The best software download sites offer a mix of paid, trial and free software. Only limited downloads are available from an exclusively free software download site.

So check below for a list of download sites that offer a comprehensive selection of titles. You will usually find an option at the top of the page that allows you to search for software under different licenses. Example:

Be aware that some freeware is given away specifically to build a user base; once this freeware is fully developed it becomes paid software. The free software you downloaded becomes dated over time and because you enjoy using it, you don't mind paying for the up-to-date commercial version. A smart alternative to the "shareware" concept - and everybody wins.

If you are looking for software that will always stay free, look for "open source" type licenses. This software is written by a developer community who give their time freely. Examples of Open Source projects are the Linux Operating system, OpenOffice and Firefox (competing mainly with Microsoft's Windows, Office and Explorer).


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Download.com

Our favorite site for software downloads is CNet's Download.com
Download.com is strong in the three r's: reviews, ratings and recommendations.

Download.com

Tucows.com

Tucows.com is a large software download site characterized by its easy navigation and clear layout. It gives an editorial rating (in cows!) for all software and its clear topic titles and rich graphics make finding what you want a breeze. We give it five cows....

Tucows.com

ZDNet.com

ZDNet's Software Directory is the Web's largest library of software downloads. Covering software for Windows, Mac, and Mobile systems.

ZDNet.com

Topdownloads.net

Topdownloads.net is a good no-frills source for free music files, games, desktop themes, screen savers and computer software. At ten years old, it is one of the earliest software download sites on the net.

Topdownloads.net

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