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ProductivityDesktop

Curated, categorised collection of high-quality macOS software.

FreeFree plan

Official website

Category: Productivity · Desktop
Pricing: Free
Free plan: Yes
Platforms: macOS
Founded: 2016
Website: github.com

Best for: Operations

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