Download Web Tools - Best Software & Apps

  • uTorrent

    3.5.3.44396

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Android
    Mac

    Compact BitTorrent free client with expansive capabilities

    7
    43867 votes
    • PROS: Simple, easy to use interface, Handy connection test for faster set-up, Extensive torrent download information, Small footprint on drive space and system resources, Free
    • CONS: No built-in player, Limited search options
  • UC Browser

    10.8.8

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    Windows
    iPhone
    Java
    Symbian

    Hit and miss browser for Android

    8
    4785 votes
    • PROS: Tabbed browsing, Download manager, Free and fast
    • CONS: Ugly display
  • iPadian

    3.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Make your Windows desktop look like an iPad

    6
    903 votes
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    • PROS: Includes lots of interesting web applications, Customizable interface, App Store-style sidebar, Includes Facebook notification widgets
    • CONS: Rather basic iPad imitation, Performance is somewhat slow
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CC

    2017

    License
    buy Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    The industry standard for web design

    7
    2242 votes
    • PROS: Packed with powerful tools , Excellent multimedia integration, Support for many coding languages, Improved CSS inspection, Integration with WordPress, Joomla! etc, Writes good clean code
    • CONS: Lengthy installation process , Takes a while for beginners to get to grips with, Requires Creative Suite subscription
  • Epic Browser

    39.0.2171.99

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Free Web Browser for Security Fans

    7
    423 votes
    • PROS: Offers Enhanced Security, Suitable for people of all ages, Blocks ads and scripts
    • CONS: Not as fast as standard web browsers
  • BlackBerry Link

    1.2.0.52

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Connect BlackBerry 10 to your PC for content synchronization

    7
    233 votes
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    • PROS: Attractive and modern design, Very comfortable web surfing, Supports iTunes and WMP, Very easy to use, Backup copies, Lets you manage several devices
    • CONS: Only works on BlackBerry 10
  • Free Online TV

    1.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Watch live TV streams from across the world

    7
    303 votes
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    • PROS: Tons of channels from across the web, YouTube integration
    • CONS: Many streams won't load, Difficult to search for type of channel
  • CM Free VPN

    1.0.5

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    A Fantastic Free VPN Service For Your Smartphone

    9
    9 votes
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    • PROS: Increase the security of your web browsing sessions, Fast web browsing when you consider the average speed of free VPN services
    • CONS: If you complete VIP tasks you only get VIP credit and not permanent VIP use, The service would be far more valuable if they had more servers and IP addresses
  • Unity Web Player

    5.0.1

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Plug-in for amazing 3d graphics on the web

    7
    2747 votes
    • PROS: Really impressive online graphics, Lets you play lots of cool free games
    • CONS: For fast use, needs a good internet connection
  • FireBug

    1.9.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Web debugging made easy in Firefox

    7
    162 votes
    • PROS: Debugs instantly , FireBug icon tells you when code is broken, Much easier than scanning through your JavaScript console
    • CONS: Only supports a limited amount of languages, Only works with Firefox
  • UC BrowserHD

    varies-with-device

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    A browser for a web that's on the move

    8
    59 votes
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    • PROS: Fast browsing, Slick user interface
    • CONS: Average user experience, Lacks advanced options
  • Adobe ShockWave Player

    12.2.4.194

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Browser plug-in for rich multimedia content

    7
    1618 votes
    • PROS: Allows you to play action games on the web, Easy to install
    • CONS: Inefficient, Still necessary to install v.10 for some things
  • AOL

    9.6

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    A full AOL web browsing experience

    6
    148 votes
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    • PROS: All-in-one internet browsing, Great, bright graphics
    • CONS: Installation can be tricky, Program crashes and freezes often, Requires many personal details upon start-up
  • Google Chromium OS

    (32516) 4.0.253.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Web-based operating system developed by Google

    7
    705 votes
    • PROS: Completely different from other OS, No learning curve: it's all a web browser, Takes seconds to boot, Perfect OS for netbooks
    • CONS: Only available as source code at the moment, Very early stage of development
  • Adblock Plus for Internet Explorer

    1.5

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Unlock the Web with a Free Adblocking Service

    5
    293 votes
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    • PROS: Improved browsing all round, White-list service to support favourite sites, More security
    • CONS: Can be harmful to sites' revenue
  • Microsoft Lync 2013

    15.0.4420.1017

    License
    buy Download
    Platform
    Windows

    One of the best web conferencing apps out there

    6
    141 votes
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    • PROS: Easy to use interface, Tons of features, Excellent video and collaboration tools, Well thought out ecosystem
    • CONS: Chat feature could be more fleshed out, Only available with certain versions of Office
  • Opera Neon

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    A new way to browse with Opera Neon

    8
    35 votes
    • PROS: Strong Web standards compliance, Fresh browser interface with familiar browsing tools
    • CONS: Relatively unstable compared to existing browsers, A somewhat rigid interface that is counterintuitive
  • CometBird

    3.6.16

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Lightweight web browser with extra tools

    8
    305 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Light on resources, Online bookmarking service, Lets you download embedded videos and Flash files
    • CONS: Only imports data from Internet Explorer, Translation tool doesn't work
  • Macromedia FlashPaper

    2.01

    License
    buy Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Convert files into web-ready Flash documents or PDFs

    7
    60 votes
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    • Chrome OS Linux

      1.9.1077_

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Fast and lightweight operating system built around Google Chrome web browser

      8
      85 votes
      Download
      • PROS: The best web browser, blazing fast and secure
      • CONS: Some hardware may not be fully supported
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