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Excalidraw
OfflineCollaborative virtual whiteboard with a hand-drawn feel. Open-source Miro/Figma FigJam alternative — real-time collaboration, offline support, and end-to-end encrypted rooms.
Penpot
Open-source design and prototyping tool — the Figma alternative that you can self-host. Vector editor, component system, interactive prototypes. Based on SVG standards, not proprietary formats.
Photopea
OfflineFull-featured photo editor in your browser — opens and saves PSD, XCF, Sketch files. Layers, masks, filters, blend modes. A genuinely free Photoshop replacement that needs no install.
DevDocs
OfflineOffline API documentation browser with 100+ languages and frameworks. Combines MDN, React, Node.js, Python docs into one fast, searchable interface. Works completely offline.
Lichess
OfflineOpen-source chess server — completely free, no ads, no premium paywalls. Play online, study tactics, analyze games with a strong engine. The best chess site on the web.
CryptPad
OfflineEnd-to-end encrypted office suite — docs, spreadsheets, kanban, code pads. No account needed for guest use. Hosted in France, GDPR-native. The privacy-first Google Docs alternative.
Element
Matrix-based secure messaging — the open-source Slack/Discord alternative. Decentralized, self-hostable, end-to-end encrypted. Your messages are never locked in a corporate server.
Squoosh
OfflineGoogle's image compression tool — compare formats (WebP, AVIF, MozJPEG) side by side with live quality sliders. All processing is client-side. A must-have for web developers.
SVGOMG
OfflineDrag-drop SVG optimizer with live preview. Uses SVGO under the hood — remove metadata, clean paths, reduce file size by 30-80%. Essential for frontend developers.
Regex101
The best regex debugger on the web. Real-time explanation, match highlighting, test strings, and a library of saved patterns. Supports PCRE2, JavaScript, Python, Golang regex.
Wormhole
Share files up to 10GB with end-to-end encryption. Files are never stored permanently — they vanish after download or 24 hours. No account, no tracking. Faster than WeTransfer.
OpenCut
Open-source CapCut alternative — video editing in your browser. Timeline editor, cuts, transitions, text overlays. No watermarks, no account, no TikTok data harvesting.
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Progressive Web Apps run natively in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Samsung Internet. No app store approval. No forced updates. Just open and use.
PWA Frequently Asked Questions
The basics of Progressive Web Apps. Full FAQ →
What is a Progressive Web App?
A PWA is a website that behaves like a native app — installable to your home screen, works offline, sends push notifications, runs in its own window. No app store required. Built with the same web tech as any other site, but with a manifest and service worker on top.
How do I install a PWA from this directory?
Open the PWA's site (the green 'Open App' button on each detail page). Then in Chrome/Edge: menu (⋮) → Install. In Safari (iOS): Share (↑) → Add to Home Screen. In Firefox: menu → Install. The install option only appears for sites that ship a valid PWA manifest.
Are all PWAs free?
Most listings are free or have a free tier. We tag every entry with a 'Free' badge when the app costs nothing for normal use. Some PWAs are paid software — clearly indicated.
Why use a PWA instead of an app from the App Store?
No 30% revenue cut to Apple/Google, instant updates (no review queue), one codebase across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux, and no install required if the user just wants to try it. Modern PWAs match native app UX for most use cases.
Do PWAs work offline?
Many do. Offline support depends on the app — those that explicitly cache for offline use are flagged with the 'Offline' badge in the directory. Apps that need a live connection (multiplayer, streaming) won't work offline even if installed.
How does PWA Directory pick what to list?
Every listing is human-reviewed against four criteria: real PWA (manifest + service worker), genuine value, HTTPS and currently working, honest behaviour. We reject ~30% of standard submissions. No paid placement without a 'Sponsored' label.
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