eGigFree productivity software worth installing
A sensible free setup is LibreOffice for documents, Joplin for notes, Super Productivity for tasks, KeePassXC or Bitwarden for passwords, and Jitsi Meet for calls. Licences and dates read from each project’s public code page on 31 Oct 2026.
A free starter set
| Software | Good for | Licence | Last code change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LibreOffice | Documents, sheets and slides | GPL-3.0 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Joplin | Notes across your devices | AGPL-3.0 or later | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Super Productivity | Tasks and time tracking in one app | MIT | 31 Oct 2026 |
| KeePassXC | Password vault on your own device | GPL | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Bitwarden | Password manager with sync | Mixed: GPL-3.0 by default | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Jitsi Meet | Video calls with no account | Apache-2.0 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Before you switch
- Install from each project’s own site only. Download sites can bundle unwanted software with free tools.
- Fewer tools work better than many. Add one, use it for two weeks, and keep it only if it saves you time.
- A password manager is a single point of failure, so set a strong main password and keep a safe backup.
Questions people ask
What is the best free productivity app?
There is no single best one. Tools you will really open each day do more than the best-rated one. Start with notes and tasks, because those give the quickest return.
Are open-source apps safe?
Public code lets people check it, but it is no guarantee. Choose projects that are still active, install from the official site, and keep them updated.
How we check this page
eGig has no paid placements here and does not make these products. A licence shown as “mixed” means the project’s licence file puts parts of it under different terms, so read that file before you rely on it, especially for business use. Check each project’s own site before you install anything, and download only from there. How we check facts.