Free Software for macOS
CodeLite
CodeLite is a free and open source, cross-platform code editor. With CodeLite you can write C, C++, PHP, and JavaScript applications. CodeLite is used mainly bybackend developers using Node.js.
Discord
A VoIP application and platform designed for creating communities and connecting gamers, and people rallying around specific causes. The Discord client is a free to use and can handle text, image, video and audio communication between users in a chat channel. Currently over 250 million users use the software to connect with others across the globe.
PyCharm
PyCharm is an integrated development environment (IDE) designed and developed by JetBrains specifically for the programming language Python. With PyCharm you can boost code quality and write maintainable code while maintain standards with PEP8 checks, testing assistance and smart refactoring. PyCharm also provides thorough intellisense with smart code completion, code inspection and real-time error highlighting. PyCharm is released as a commercial software but can be obtained for free as PyCharm Community Edition with a minimal limited feature set that close resembles the commercial version.
Turtl
Turtl is a note taking application that uses high-end cryptography to protect your data. Whether you're worried about information leaks, competitive advantage, or blanket government surveillance, Turtl works hard to make sure only you, and those you choose, can see your data.
Mumble
Mumble is a free and open-source voice over IP application primarily designed for gamers. The application features a customizable in game overlay, application skins, conversation recording, and advanced voice activity detection. Anyone can download and use Mumble for free, but if you want your own server, you can rent a managed solution from the company behind Mumble, or host your own.
Eclipse
Eclipse IDE is a leading open platform for professional developers. With the Eclipse IDE you can write applications in your favorite programming language with confidence.
Blender
Blender is a free and open-source 3D model software released under the GNU General Public License. The software can be used for 3D modeling, 3D animation, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, skinning, rendering, particle generation, water simulation and much more.
Apple Notes
Apple Notes is an application that allows you to quickly right down your thoughts and save checklists, images, web links, scanned documents, handwritten notes, or sketches. Apple Notes integrates with iCloud, allowing you to save your important documents to the cloud and keep your files in sync across devices.
Zettlr
Zettlr is a web-based MarkDown editor built for the 21st century. As writing has become an essential part of our everyday life, Zettlr has made it its mission to redefine what writing means. The slim, fast, and versatile MarkDown editor let's you focus on whats important, to write and publish.
SparkleShare
SparkleShare is a free and open-source cloud storage and file synchronization software. By default SparkleShare uses Git as a storage backend and creates a special folder on your computer that you can add remotely hosted folders (directories). Projects in this folder will automatically stay synced with the host and its peers. When someone add, remove or edit files within a project, syncronization happens across peers. SparkleShare can be used with hosted services such as GitHub, but can also be hosted on your own server for more control.