If you are like me, you hate to pay for software. Why pay hundreds of dollars for a software that has tons of alternatives and replacements? However, not everybody knows how to find good quality free software on the web. That is why we have put together a list of some excellent resources that will help you find your next favorite freeware:

Osalt:

Osalt is a free resource that lets you find Open Source software as alternative to popular commercial software. Simply search for the commercial software you want to use and Osalt would display open source alternatives for it. Each open source software is rated by users and includes comments by actual users so you know which software will work best for you.

OSLiving:

OSLiving is all about finding open source software for your daily needs. Just browse through various categories to find the software you need. Each software listing includes user reviews, list of supported platforms and the type of license software is distributed under.

LinuxAppFinder:

If you are a Linux fan, you’ll love this website. LinuxAppFinder indexes hundreds of free linux software that you can download without any hassle. You can find software by browsing through different categories or simply searching for it. Each listing includes software screenshots and user reviews to help you choose a software.

OldVersion:

Hate that new version of the software you just updated? Most of the software don’t let you go back to an old version easily but here’s something that would help. OldVersion contains thousands of older versions for hundreds of popular software. So whether its an older version of iTunes you are looking for or you simply want to get your hands on an earlier version of Yahoo! Messenger, you can get it easily on OldVersion.

AlternativeTo:

AlternativeTo has a simple philosophy. It lets you find alternatives to popular Windows, Mac, Linux and even online software. Each alternative includes user comments and can be rated up or down by users. You can also filter your results by platform or type of license.

SourceForge:

SourceForge One of the earliest and largest repositories of open source software. Each software is hosted on multiple mirrors so it is easy for you to download. You can also check out user reviews and ratings and get involved in an open source project.

Softpedia:

Softpedia hosts a large collection of free software and scripts. Each software listing includes detailed reviews, screenshots and information about the author. Softpedia also includes a large number of drivers, add-ons and trial software.

App Donkey:

Love Mac, but hate to pay for software? App Donkey has a large collection of Mac freeware for you to download. It covers everything from multimedia tools, games and system utilities.

OldApps:

If you can’t find an older version on OldVersion.com, try OldApps. OldApps is another large collection of older versions of software for free download.

PortableApps:

Want to carry the world in your USB drive? PortableApps lists thousands of software that are portable. You can use this software on your USB drive, iPod and portable hard drives.

Softonic:

Softonic is another great resource for free software with millions of downloads daily. Browse through categories of platforms to find the right software.

Wakoopa:

In addition to offering free software for download, Wakoopa also lets you track software usage and recommend best web apps and software. You can also share new software finds with your friends and see what they have been using.