Free Software Downloading Sites

1) Download.com

Download.Com is the mother of all software download websites. It’s the oldest of its type and was established about 14 years ago. This site is owned by cnet, one of the biggest names in technology news and products reviews on the internet.It has huge repository of computer software for all platforms like windows, mac and linux as well as mobile applications. They also cover web-based applications and services.  The software section includes over 100,000 freeware, shareware, and try-first downloads.

Downloads are often rated and reviewed by editors and contain a summary of the file from the software publisher. Registered users may also write reviews and rate the product.

2) FileHippo.com

FileHippo is one my favorite freeware download website. It offers freeware as well as shareware.

It also offers the FileHippo Update Checker, a small program that scans your computer for installed software from the FileHippo site and suggests available updates for it. Keeping computer software updated is an important step in keeping your computer secure. The FileHippo update checker helps you helps you do that with ease.

3) FZDNet.com

ZDNet’s Software Directory is the Web’s largest library of software downloads. Covering software for Windows, Mac, and Mobile systems, ZDNet’s Software Directory is the best source for technical software. They list both Freeware and Shareware downloads.