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Adobe Reader18.011.20040

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac; iPhone; Palm OS

Adobe Reader 11: the essential PDF viewer

9433 votes

PROS: Increased security, Send files by e-mail, Sticky notes and highlight options, Full-screen reading, Accessibility options
CONS: Memory use

Microsoft Office 2010Home and Business 2010

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

The quintessential productivity suite

30351 votes

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PROS: Enhanced design in the 'ribbon' interface, Support for videos in PowerPoint, Lots of improvements in Outlook, Translation and screen capturing tools, Faster and lighter on system resources, Lets you share documents online in SkyDrive
CONS: None so far

Skype7.41.0.101

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac; iPhone; Windows Phone

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

28049 votes

PROS: Group videoconferencing, Talk-chat-type, Excellent audiovisual quality, Calls to mobile, Integration with Facebook
CONS: Requires a good connection, High consumption of resources, Some features are extra

Microsoft Office 201315.0.5031.1000

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Platform: Windows

13642 votes

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PROS: Edit PDFs, Advanced multimedia features, Good touch navigation, Helpful new assistant
CONS: Almost forces the user to adopt cloud usage, Working on tablets is only possible up to a point

Microsoft Word2010

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Platform: Windows

Microsoft's excellent word processor

28104 votes

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PROS: Works with all popular formats, Support for saving to PDF, Spell checking and translating tools, Downloadable templates, Special set of image tools
CONS: Heavy on resources, The toolbar takes up too much space, Still no support for video

Free PDF Reader1.1.3

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

No surprises

1767 votes

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PROS: It works as intended, It is free
CONS: Adobe Reader is better, Advertising is a pain, Looks dated

Microsoft Excel 201315.0.5031.1000

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Smarter and easier workbooks

3413 votes

PROS: Quick analysis suggests best way to present data, Redesigned interface makes it easier to use, Insert photos from online sources, Automatic pivot table creation, Helpful error messages
CONS: Still intimidating to the novice

Microsoft Excel2010

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Platform: Windows

Microsoft's killer spreadsheet application

4766 votes

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PROS: Better usability and presentation, New graphics, Easy sharing and group work
CONS: Remains challenging for beginners

Microsoft Excel 2016

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

An excellent choice for all of your data processing needs

293 votes

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PROS: Familiar and easy to use, Suggestion features improve productivity, Collaboration
CONS: Not too many new features

Microsoft Powerpoint 20162016

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Presentation software gets an update with Microsoft Powerpoint 2016

897 votes

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PROS: Improved help menu, New design features, Simple, easy-to-use basic tools
CONS: Some users find design suggestions intrusive

Free Word to PDF Converter3.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Organize your documents with Free Word to PDF Converter

1109 votes

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PROS: Converts with minimal fuss, Bulk convert several files, Minimal, easy to use interface, Free to use
CONS: Superseded by later versions of Word

SPSS24.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Powerful tool for managing and using your SPSS data

2792 votes

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PROS: Hundreds of graphical options, Powerful analytical features, Microsoft Office integration, Multilingual options, Excellent sharing options
CONS: Takes a while to get to grips with, Firmly aimed at professional users, Incredibly complicated website

Google Translate4.4.0.RC01

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Web Apps

Your pocket translator

398 votes

PROS: Translates from text, picture, voice, and SMS, 60 supported languages, Functions to translate offline, Good voice recognition, You can hear the pronunciation
CONS: The translations are not always perfect

PDF To Word Converter Free2.25

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Convert PDF file to office Word document for free

1581 votes

PROS: Free, Easy to use, Does what it says
CONS: Installation has too many 'offers', Pro version installs automatically

Viber8.2.0.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone; Mac; Windows Phone

Free phone calls via VoIP, chat and messages to your friends!

3619 votes

PROS: Free calls via VoIP to friends, Great call quality, Supports video calls, Notificatios in system tray, Contacts and messages sync between devices
CONS: Few advanced features, App required for PC client to work

Free PDF reader1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

A PDF program that also converts your content

209 votes

PROS: Great if you are stuck trying to convert your PDF, A simple interface makes it very easy to use
CONS: It is ugly looking when compared to modern app GUIs, The software is slowly going out of date

Telegram4.8.9

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Mac; Web Apps

Fast and secure messaging app

465 votes

PROS: Supports group chats, Share videos up to 1GB, Send batches of photos, "Snapchat" style Secret Chat, Higher level of privacy compared to WhatsApp
CONS: Voice messages supported but no voice calling, Small user base compared to WhatsApp

Foxit Reader9.0.1.1049

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac; Symbian

Foxit Reader

2999 votes

PROS: Small file size, Much quicker than Adobe Reader, Allows you to annotate documents
CONS: Doesn't allow you to edit files, User manual is only available online

Avro Keyboard5.5.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The First ANSI- and Unicode-Compliant Bangla Keyboard

131 votes

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PROS: Inbuilt Bangla spell-checker , Floating preview window
CONS: Word suggestion needs improvement, Sporadic hanging issues

Prezi desktop5.2.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Make great presentations, even without PowerPoint

2259 votes

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PROS: Prezis look good, Very easy to edit and customize, Minimal skills needed to create a prezi
CONS: Certain tasks are a bit slow, Export and sharing options are not very varied, Automatic trial of Pro muddies the water

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Skype	7.41.0.101	28049	7.2	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
2	Adobe Reader	18.011.20040	9433	7.2	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
3	Microsoft Office 2010	Home and Business 2010	30351	6.5	Windows
4	Microsoft Word	2010	28104	6.4	Windows
5	Microsoft Office 2013	15.0.5031.1000	13642	6.2	Windows

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Skype

7.41.0.101

28049

7.2

Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone

Adobe Reader

18.011.20040

9433