Top 10 Free Download Sites

Here is our list of the top 10 free download sites for software on the Web. These sites focus on shareware and freeware but offer trial downloads as well. Our list is based on popularity, software selection, and history of the sites we have evaluated.

	1. Download.com Download.com is probably the largest source of freeware and shareware on the Web with a large selection of everything.
	2. Tucows The original software download site, Tucows hosts more than 40000 free software titles.
	3. Brothersoft Free software downloads and a large software directory for freeware and shareware programs at Brothersoft.
	4. ZDNet Downloads ZDNet’s Software Directory is the a large library of software downloads including software for Windows, Mac, and Mobile applications.
	5. Download3k Download 3k is a free download source for Windows based games, applications, and other software.
	6. Softpedia Softpedia offers a well rounded selection of Windows and Mac freeware, shareware, and trials as well as many mobile applications.
	7. FileHippo FileHippo offers a nice clean interface to download all types of software in all categories including shareware, demo, and freeware apps and more.
	8. Soft32 At Soft32 you can download more than 10000 software applictions and games with full information and screen shots.
	9. Major Geeks Major Geeks focuses on freeware and shareware computer utilities.
	10. Freeware Files Freeware Files mainly has freeware applications, games, and utilities for computer users to download.

Downloading Software Tips

Is freeware and shareware as good as commercial software? Generally there is software for different applications that can work just as good as the expensive ‘name brand’ version but it’s always best to test and see if the software will work for your needs. Also, many of the download sites above offer trials to some of the more expensive software so you can test before you buy.