The collection of apps available for Windows is bigger & better than on Linux but with the help of Snap & Flatpak some awesome apps from Windows have made their way to the Linux world.
Today, we bring you a list of famous Windows applications that you don’t need to find alternatives for because they are already available on Linux.
Popular Windows Apps That Are Also Available On Linux
1. Skype
Arguably the world’s most loved VoIP application, Skype provides excellent video and voice call quality coupled with other features like the option to make local and international calls, landline calls, instant messaging, emojis, etc.
sudo snap install skype --classic
2. Spotify
Spotify is the most popular music streaming platform and for a long time, Linux users needed to use scripts and techy hacks to set up the app on their machines, Thanks to snap tech, installing and using Spotify is as easy as clicking a button.
sudo snap install spotify
3. Minecraft
Minecraft is a game that has proven to be awesome irrespective of the year. What’s cooler about it is the fact that it is consistently maintained. If you don’t know Minecraft, it is an adventure game that allows you to use building blocks to create virtually anything you can craft in an infinite and unbounded virtual world.
sudo snap install minecraft
4. JetBrains Dev Suite
JetBrains is well-known for its premium suite of development IDEs and their most popular app titles are available for use on Linux without any hassle.
Install IDEA Community – Java IDE
sudo snap install intellij-idea-community --classic
Install PyCharm EDU – Python IDE
sudo snap install pycharm-educational --classic
Install PhpStorm – PHP IDE
sudo snap install phpstorm --classic
Install WebStorm – JavaScript IDE
sudo snap install webstorm --classic
Install RubyMine – Ruby and Rails IDE
sudo snap install rubymine --classic
5. PowerShell
PowerShell is a platform for managing PC automation and configurations and it offers a command-line shell with relevant scripting languages. If you thought that it was available on only Windows then think again.
sudo snap install powershell --classic
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6. Ghost
Ghost is a modern desktop app that enables users to manage multiple Ghost blogs, magazines, online publications, etc. in a distraction-free environment.
sudo snap install ghost-desktop
7. MySQL Workbench
MySQL Workbench is a GUI app for designing and managing databases with integrated SQL functionalities.
8. Adobe App Suite via PlayOnLinux
PlayOnLinux is basically an improved implementation of wine that allows users to install Adobe’s creative cloud apps more easily. Mind you, the trial and subscription limits still apply.
9. Slack
Reportedly the most used team communication software among developers and project managers, Slack offers workspaces with various document and messages management functionalities that everybody can’t seem to get enough of.
sudo snap install slack --classic
10. Blender
Blender is among the most popular application for 3D creation. It is free, open-source, and has support for the entirety of the 3D pipeline.
sudo snap install blender --classic
That’s it! We know the ultimate list goes on but we can only list so much. Did we omit any applications you think should have made it to the list? Add your suggestions in the comments section below.
