15 Great Open Source Applications for macOS

As someone who has made the switch from Linux to macOS, I can attest that it's still possible to find great open source applications for this platform. In fact, even much of MacOS' core is open source! With my Linux background, I found it easy to get comfortable with the macOS command line and use utilities like cat, tac, more, less, and tail. But when I started exploring the world of open source software on macOS, I was surprised by how many nuances there were.

One challenge I faced was that some applications required dependencies and installations that were more difficult than what I was accustomed to with Linux. Without tools like yum, DNF, and APT, which are staples in the Linux world, I had to learn new methods for installing software on my MacBook Pro. But through this process, I learned a lot about the ins and outs of macOS and discovered many great open source applications that worked seamlessly.

What struck me most was how impressed my classmates were when I shared information about these open source tools with them. As future leaders in school districts, they were amazed by the possibility of providing their students with world-class applications at little cost. And as someone who values freedom and goodwill, I believe that's what open source software is all about.

So, if you're looking for great open source applications on your MacBook Pro or other macOS device, here are 15 options to get you started:

'Photoshop Open Source Mac'

Photoshop open source mac