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Software directory for those who don’t want to rebuild, own the updates, the bugs, the support.

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  • Docparser

    Pulls data out of invoices, orders, statements and other documents and sends it to spreadsheets and other apps.

    Since 2016

    Free trial · Data and spreadsheets

  • hdoc

    Generates searchable API docs from C++ code and Markdown pages, with optional hosting, for C++ teams.

    Since 2021

    Developer tools · Developers

  • Docsumo

    Pulls and checks data from bank statements, invoices and insurance forms for lenders, insurers and finance teams.

    Since 2019

    Free trial · Documents and e-signature · Health and clinics

  • NotePlan

    Daily notes app that puts project notes, tasks, Apple Calendar events and Reminders side by side for planning each day.

    Since 2020

    Subscription · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • lmno.lol

    Simple blog hosting with no ads or tracking: write in markdown and drag files in to publish, for a small monthly fee.

    Since 2024

    Subscription · Website builders · Individuals and families

  • Xnapper

    Mac screenshot tool that adds backgrounds, hides private details and pulls out text, for people sharing screenshots online.

    Since 2024

    Free · Design and images · Creators and writers

  • Text Capture

    Mac menu bar app that grabs text from any part of the screen, including images and videos, using local OCR.

    Since 2024

    One-off payment · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families

  • LedgerBox

    Pulls transactions out of PDF bank statements into Excel, CSV or QBO and flags totals that do not add up.

    Since 2023

    Subscription · Bookkeeping and accounting · Accountants and bookkeepers

  • bonbox

    Swiss freelancers snap receipts, send QR bills and get a yearly tax summary for their accountant.

    Free plan · Invoicing and billing · Freelancers

  • EZFurigana

    Shows hiragana readings over kanji in Japanese text, PDFs, ebooks, subtitles and photos so learners can read it.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Courses and learning · Individuals and families

  • Auto-Install Free SSL

    Gets and renews free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates on cPanel shared hosting without command line work.

    Free plan · Security and passwords

  • Appenate

    Build mobile forms and simple apps without code so field staff can record inspections, jobs and data on their phones.

    Free trial · Forms and surveys · Trades and home services

  • Parseur

    Pulls data out of emails, PDFs and invoices and sends it on to your other apps, through a web app or an API.

    Since 2017

    Free plan · Data and spreadsheets

  • PDFSail

    Browser based PDF tools that merge, split, compress and edit files locally, with a paid plan for OCR and conversion.

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature

  • Nyckel

    An API that lets developers train custom classifiers and detectors for images and text from a few labelled examples.

    Since 2022

    Developer tools · Developers

  • Capty

    Mac app that captures stills and video of your Mac, iPhone or iPad screen, then lets you mark up and add backgrounds before sharing.

    One-off payment · Design and images · Creators and writers

  • Notenik

    A Mac notes app that keeps notes as plain Markdown text files in folders you choose, with links between notes.

    Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • Shottr

    A small Mac app for taking, marking up and measuring screenshots, with text recognition, built for designers and developers.

    Free plan · Design and images · Individuals and families

  • Outstatic

    An editing dashboard for Markdown and MDX kept in your GitHub repo, so clients can update static sites without Git.

    Since 2022

    Free plan · Website builders · Agencies

  • Tot

    Small text app for jotting and keeping short notes, synced via iCloud to iPhone, iPad, Watch and Mac.

    Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • Reducto

    An API that reads PDFs and scanned documents, including tables and complex layouts, and turns them into structured data for AI apps.

    Since 2024

    Pay as you go · Documents and e-signature · Developers

  • Extracta LABS

    Pulls fields like totals, dates and names out of invoices, CVs, receipts and contracts and returns them as structured data.

    Since 2024

    Documents and e-signature

  • Invofox

    API that reads invoices, payslips, bank statements and other documents and returns checked fields as JSON for your software.

    Since 2024

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature · Accountants and bookkeepers

  • An Otter Wiki

    A simple self-hosted wiki that stores markdown pages in git, with file attachments and full page history.

    Free · Notes and knowledge

  • Bookmory

    Phone app for readers to log books and reading time, set reading goals and keep notes and quotes from each book.

    Since 2022

    Free plan · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • html-to-markdown

    Paste or upload HTML and get clean Markdown back, in the browser or through an API.

    Since 2024

    Developer tools · Creators and writers

  • DataFuel

    An API that crawls whole websites and returns tidy markdown for teams feeding RAG systems or training models.

    Since 2024

    Free plan · Developer tools · Developers

  • BillOver

    Scans receipts and invoices, sorts expenses into tax categories and sends them to Xero or QuickBooks, for accountants.

    Since 2024

    Free plan · Bookkeeping and accounting · Accountants and bookkeepers

  • MWeb

    Markdown app for Mac and iOS to write, keep notes and publish them as a static blog.

    One-off payment · Website builders · Individuals and families

  • Parsio

    Pulls fields out of emails, PDFs, invoices and receipts and sends the data to spreadsheets, accounting tools and other apps.

    Free plan · Data and spreadsheets

  • Snapzy

    Free open-source Mac app for screenshots and screen recordings, with markup, OCR and a GIF editor.

    Free · Design and images · Individuals and families

  • Typemill

    Write product documentation and user manuals in Markdown and publish them as a website, PDF or eBook.

    Free plan · Website builders · Software companies

  • VisionParser

    Pulls structured data out of invoices, receipts and other business documents through an API, with human review.

    Since 2024

    Subscription · Documents and e-signature

  • Quincy

    A Mac PDF reader for studying hard documents: ask questions about the page, get summaries and quizzes, and have passages read aloud.

    Since 2026

    Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • OCR Buddy

    Free Chrome extension that pulls text, code, math and tables from part of a page offline and saves pages as Markdown for LLMs.

    Since 2026

    Free · Developer tools · Individuals and families

  • TeXposit

    Browser LaTeX and Markdown editor where researchers write papers together, manage references and track AI help.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature · Individuals and families

  • SnapOtter

    Self-hosted tools to convert, compress, OCR and transcribe images, video, audio and PDFs on servers you own.

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature

  • LocalPDF

    Edit, merge, split, compress and OCR PDF files inside your browser, with documents kept on your own device.

    Since 2025

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature

  • HTML Drive

    Edit HTML and Markdown files stored in Google Drive and put them on a public web address in one step.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Website builders

  • Readox

    Chrome extension that speaks articles, PDFs and chosen passages, marking each word as it reads, using voices processed locally.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families

  • PDF to Markdown

    Turns PDFs, including scans, into Markdown in the browser and shows the original next to the output to check it.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature · Individuals and families

  • redirs

    Point any domain at any URL with automatic HTTPS, path rules and hit analytics, no server to run.

    Free plan · Website builders

  • SSL Insecure Content Fixer

    Fixes the mixed content and insecure content warnings a WordPress site shows after it moves to HTTPS.

    Website builders

  • Free PDF Editor

    Edit, sign, merge, split and convert PDF files in the browser without signing up, with files kept on your device.

    Since 2026

    Free · Documents and e-signature

  • iA Writer

    Focused writing app with a clean Markdown editor, for writers who want fewer distractions.

    Free trial · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • Raneto

    A self-hosted knowledge base that serves Markdown files as searchable, editable docs for teams.

    Free · Notes and knowledge

  • Memos

    A self-hosted place to jot quick markdown notes in a personal timeline, keeping each private or shared.

    Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • ExpenseSpy

    Phone app for iOS and Android that scans receipt photos, pulls out totals and line items, and saves them as spreadsheets or PDFs.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Bookkeeping and accounting · Individuals and families