Best Free and Open Source Software

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Nov 17, 2025

• zeptofetch - ultra-minimal system information tool - LinuxLinks

  zeptofetch delivers system information in under 2ms* with a 28KB binary*. No scripts, no bloat, just pure C doing exactly what you need.

  While tools like neofetch take over 400ms and fastfetch needs 200KB+ binaries, zeptofetch gives you information 200x faster* with a fraction of the size.

  This is free and open source software.

• RsMixer - PulseAudio volume mixer - LinuxLinks

  RsMixer is a PulseAudio volume mixer.

  This is free and open source software.

• Fjira - fuzzy finder and TUI application for Jira - LinuxLinks

  Fjira is a powerful command-line tool designed to simplify your interactions with Jira.

  Whether you’re a developer, project manager, or just a Jira enthusiast, Fjira streamlines your workflow, making Jira tasks more efficient than ever before.

  This is free and open source software.

• Lyvoxa Stellar - Linux system monitor - LinuxLinks

  Lyvoxa is a system monitoring tool for Linux.

  Built from the ground up in Rust, it delivers an intuitive Terminal User Interface (TUI) with advanced features for modern system administration.

  This is free and open source software.

• 4 Best Free and Open Source Matrix Servers - LinuxLinks

  Matrix is an open standard for interoperable, decentralised, real-time communication over IP.

  It can be used to power Instant Messaging, VoIP/WebRTC signalling, Internet of Things communication – or anywhere you need a standard HTTP API for publishing and subscribing to data whilst tracking the conversation history.

  The standard can integrate with standard web services via WebRTC, facilitating browser-to-browser applications.

• Picsort - tool for sorting images into folders - LinuxLinks

  Picsort is not a replacement for general-purpose gallery or photo management tools. Its sole mission is to make the sorting process as fast and ergonomic as possible.

  This is free and open source software.

• shiny-mirrors - find the best mirrors for Arch-based distros - LinuxLinks

  shiny-mirrors is an alternative to Manjaro’s pacman-mirrors and Arch’s reflector, written in Rust.

  It’s a tool to find the best mirrors for you.

  This is free and open source software.

• Pagume - Ethiopian calendar - LinuxLinks

  Pagume (ጳጉሜ) is the 13th month in the Ethiopian Calendar. The app is named after this unique month, symbolizing Ethiopia’s distinct and rich timekeeping tradition.

  This is free and open source software.