- 🟢 License type (Free, Open‑Source, Paid upgradable)
- 💻 Target OS (Windows, macOS, Linux, cross-platform)
1. System Monitoring, Benchmarkingu & Diagnostics
Tools to monitor hardware health, performance, and system stability.
| Tool | License | OS | Description |
| AMD Ryzen Master | 🟢 Free | Windows | Ryzen CPU overclocking & monitoring |
| HWiNFO | 🟢 Free | Windows | Detailed hardware monitoring & reporting |
| HWMonitor | 🟢 Free | Windows | Reads PC health sensors |
| Open Hardware Monitor | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Monitor temps, voltages, fans |
| CPU‑Z | 🟢 Free | Windows | CPU, RAM, motherboard info |
| GPU‑Z | 🟢 Free | Windows | GPU information utility |
| GPU Shark | 🟢 Free | Windows | Simplified GPU status monitor |
| CoreTemp | 🟢 Free | Windows | Lightweight CPU temperature monitor |
| RealTemp | 🟢 Free | Windows | Intel CPU thermal monitor |
| Intel Power Gadget | 🟢 Free | Windows/macOS | Intel CPU power & frequency monitoring |
| MSI Afterburner | 🟢 Free | Windows | GPU overclocking + hardware stats |
| RivaTuner Statistics Server | 🟢 Free | Windows | On-screen display for GPU/CPU data |
| Cinebench | 🟢 Free | Windows/macOS | CPU & GPU rendering benchmark |
| LuxMark | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | GPU OpenCL benchmarking |
| UserBenchmark | 🟢 Free | Windows | Online PC performance comparison |
| FRAPS | 🟢 Free | Windows | FPS counter & video capture |
| OCCT | 🟢 Free (🔵 Paid) | Windows | Stress test for CPU, GPU, PSU |
| 3DMark | 🟡 Paid (demo free) | Windows | Gaming GPU benchmark |
| Heaven Benchmark | 🟡 Paid (demo free) | Windows | GPU stress test |
| Superposition | 🟢 Free | Windows/macOS | Advanced GPU test |
| Sandra Lite | 🟢 Free (limited) | Windows | Hardware diagnostics |
| AIDA64 Extreme | 🟡 Paid | Windows | System diagnostics/benchmarking |
| LatencyMon | 🟢 Free | Windows | Tests real-time audio latency |
| DPC Latency Checker | 🟢 Free | Windows | Diagnoses latency issues |
| RAMMap | 🟢 Free | Windows | Physical RAM usage viewer |
| BatteryMon | 🟢 Free | Windows | Laptop battery wear monitor |
| BatteryInfoView | 🟢 Free | Windows | Laptop battery details |
| BlueScreenView | 🟢 Free | Windows | Analyzes crash dumps |
| WhoCrashed | 🟢 Free | Windows | Crash dump analysis |
| DrvView | 🟢 Free | Windows | Shows loaded device drivers |
| Intel Extreme Tuning Utility | 🟢 Free | Windows | Intel CPU tuning & stress test |
2. Disk, Backup & File Utilities
Tools to manage storage, perform backups, partition drives, and recover files.
| Tool | License | OS | Description |
| Macrium Reflect Free | 🟢 Free | Windows | Disk imaging & backup |
| Clonezilla | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Partition/disk cloning |
| GParted Live | 🔵 Open Source | Linux Live | Partition editor |
| CrystalDiskInfo | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | HDD/SSD health monitoring |
| CrystalDiskMark | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Storage performance testing |
| Rufus | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Bootable USB creator |
| Ventoy | 🔵 Open Source | Windows/Linux | Multi‑ISO USB booting |
| WinDirStat | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Disk usage visualization |
| TreeSize Free | 🟢 Free | Windows | Folder size analysis |
| TestDisk / PhotoRec | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Data and partition recovery |
| FastCopy | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | High-speed file copy |
| FreeFileSync | 🔵 Open Source | Windows/macOS/Linux | Folder sync & backup |
| TeraCopy | 🟢 Free | Windows | Fast file transfer |
| HD Tune | 🟡 Paid (free basic) | Windows | Disk benchmark & health |
| ImDisk Toolkit | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Virtual disk creator |
| Paragon HDM | 🟡 Paid | Windows | Disk management suite |
| R‑Studio | 🟡 Paid | Windows/macOS/Linux | Pro data recovery |
| EaseUS Todo Backup | 🟡 Paid | Windows | Backup and recovery |
| MiniTool Partition Wizard | 🟡 Paid | Windows | Partition management |
| SpinRite | 🟡 Paid | DOS/Windows | Low-level disk repair |
| Drive Snapshot | 🟡 Paid | Windows | Create live disk images |
| CloneApp | 🟢 Free | Windows | Backup program settings |
| Macrorit Partition Expert | 🟡 Paid | Windows | Fast partition manager |
| SeaTools | 🟢 Free | Windows | Seagate drive diagnostic |
| Parkdale | 🟢 Free | Windows | Disk read/write benchmarking |
| Belvedere | 🟢 Free | Windows | File-automation tool |
3. Utility & Maintenance
Apps that help tweak settings, optimize systems, clear clutter, and enhance productivity.
| Tool | License | OS | Description |
| NirLauncher | 🟢 Free | Windows | Suite of NirSoft utilities |
| Autoruns | 🟢 Free | Windows | Advanced startup manager |
| Process Explorer | 🟢 Free | Windows | Enhanced Task Manager |
| Sysinternals Suite | 🟢 Free | Windows | Microsoft utility collection |
| Revo Uninstaller | 🟡 Paid | Windows | Thorough app uninstaller |
| CCleaner | 🟡 Paid | Windows | System cleaner & optimizer |
| Everything | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Instant file search |
| Everything Toolbar | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Taskbar search extension |
| Unlocker | 🟢 Free | Windows | Deletes locked files |
| Bulk Rename Utility | 🟢 Free | Windows | Advanced file renamer |
| Launchy | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Quick-launch utility |
| PowerToys | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Microsoft productivity tools |
| Winaero Tweaker | 🟢 Free | Windows | Windows appearance tweaks |
| Open Shell | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Classic Start menu return |
| TranslucentTB | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Taskbar customization |
| WinMerge | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | File/folder diff and merge |
| Czkawka | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Duplicate/unwanted files remover |
| BleachBit | 🔵 Open Source | Windows/Linux | System privacy cleaner |
| LockHunter | 🟢 Free | Windows | Unlocks blocked files |
| Ninite | 🟢 Free | Windows | Batch installer/updater |
| Multi Commander | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Dual-pane file manager |
| RAMMap | 🟢 Free | Windows | Detailed memory usage monitor |
| HomeBank | 🔵 Open Source | Windows/Linux | Personal finance manager |
4. Creative Tools (Image, Video, Audio, 3D, Design)
| Tool | License | OS | Description |
| GIMP | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Image editor |
| Inkscape | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Vector graphics editor |
| Krita | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Digital painting tool |
| Paint.NET | 🟢 Free | Windows | Image editing software |
| IrfanView | 🟢 Free | Windows | Image viewer & converter |
| Darktable | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | RAW photo workflow |
| RawTherapee | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | RAW photo processor |
| Blender | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | 3D modeling and animation suite |
| MagicaVoxel | 🟢 Free | Windows | Voxel art tool |
| Piskel | 🔵 Open Source | Web/Desktop | Pixel art sprite editor |
| Pixelorama | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Pixel art animator |
| OpenToonz | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | 2D animation software |
| Olive | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Non‑linear video editor |
| Kdenlive | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Video editing application |
| Shotcut | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Video editor |
| HandBrake | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Video transcoder |
| OBS Studio | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Streaming & recording |
| ShareX | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Screen capture and file sharing |
| Greenshot | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Screenshot tool |
| Wallpaper Engine | 🟡 Paid | Windows | Interactive live wallpapers |
| DaVinci Resolve | 🟢 Free | Windows/macOS/Linux | Pro video editor |
| HitFilm Express | 🟢 Free | Windows/macOS | VFX/video editing |
| LottieFiles Editor | 🟢 Free | Web | Vector animation editor |
| Photofiltre | 🟢 Free | Windows | Lightweight image editor |
| ArmorPaint | 🔵 Open Source | Windows/Linux | PBR texture painting |
| PixaTool | 🟢 Free | Windows | Pixelation and art effect tool |
| Natron | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | VFX compositor |
| VidCutter | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Video trimming tool |
| Rive | 🟢 Free | Web/Desktop | Interactive animation tool |
5. Audio Tools
| Tool | License | OS | Description |
| Audacity | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Audio editing |
| Ardour | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) |
| Ocenaudio | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Lightweight audio editor |
| Equalizer APO | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | System-wide audio equalizer |
| Voicemeeter Banana | 🟢 Free | Windows | Audio mixing software |
| ASIO4ALL | 🟢 Free | Windows | Generic audio driver |
| Sonic Visualiser | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Audio analysis tool |
| Wavosaur | 🟢 Free | Windows | Audio editing |
| Spek | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Acoustic spectrum viewer |
| Cakewalk by BandLab | 🟢 Free | Windows | Full-featured DAW |
| FL Studio | 🟡 Paid | Windows/macOS | Music production DAW (bass‑trial available) |
| Reaper | 🟡 Paid | Windows/macOS/Linux | Affordable DAW trial |
| VSTHost | 🟢 Free | Windows | Plugin host for VST instruments/effects |
6. Gaming & Modding Tools
| Tool | License | OS | Description |
| Nvidia NIF Editor | 🟢 Free | Windows | Mod tool for Bethesda games |
| Mod Organizer 2 | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Mod manager for Bethesda titles |
| LOOT | 🔵 Open Source | Cross‑platform | Mod order optimization |
| xEdit | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Plugin editing for Bethesda games |
| Wabbajack | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Automated modlist installer |
| ReShade | 🟢 Free | Windows | Custom post-processing injector |
| DS4Windows | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | PS4 controller support |
| Playnite | 🔵 Open Source | Windows | Game library manager |