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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

  • 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

  • Reader Mode

    A Chrome extension that strips clutter from web pages and adds reading rulers, text to speech and PDF tools for easier reading.

    Since 2019

    Focus and productivity · Individuals and families

  • WebsiteVoice

    Adds a text-to-speech player to blogs and publisher sites so visitors can listen to articles.

    Since 2019

    Free plan · Video and audio · Creators and writers

  • BaitBlock

    An iPhone text filter that spots unwanted business loan pitches from unknown senders and moves them out of your inbox.

    Since 2020

    Free · Security and passwords

  • Dial-a-Podcast

    Gives you a phone number your audience can call to hear your podcast or sermons, no internet or apps needed.

    Since 2020

    Subscription · Podcasting · Creators and writers

  • 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

  • Roads

    A phone app where friends and family swap voice memos and reply to specific moments, without booking a call.

    Free · Something else · Individuals and families

  • Button visually impaired

    Adds a panel so low-vision visitors can change font size, colours and images, meeting Russian GOST accessibility rules.

    Free · Website builders

  • 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

  • AltText.ai

    Writes alt text for website images in over 130 languages and finds images missing descriptions, for accessibility and SEO.

    Free plan · SEO

  • MLJAR Studio

    Desktop data analysis app where you ask about your data in plain English and get Python code, charts and notebooks run on your computer.

    Since 2017

    Data and spreadsheets

  • 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

  • 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

  • ALTCHA

    CAPTCHA that blocks bot sign-ups and form spam without cookies or tracking, available as a WordPress plugin, self-hosted or managed.

    Free plan · Security and passwords

  • 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

  • Quadratic

    Spreadsheet that links to databases and files and lets AI write the formulas, Python and charts for you.

    Since 2023

    Data and spreadsheets

  • 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

  • Bionic Reading

    Apps, fonts and a keyboard that bold the start of words so people can read text faster and with more focus.

    One-off payment · Focus and productivity · 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

  • AtlasVoice Text To Speech

    WordPress plugin that adds a listen button so visitors can hear posts read aloud in natural voices.

    Free plan · Video and audio · Creators and writers

  • Fix Contrast

    A browser extension that checks text on any site you visit and boosts contrast so it is easier to read.

    Free · Something else · Individuals and families

  • 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

  • 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

  • Voice Aloud Reader

    A phone app that reads ebooks, documents, websites and printed pages aloud in 40 languages, useful for busy or visually impaired readers.

    Video and audio · Individuals and families

  • Handy

    A free desktop app where you hold a shortcut, speak, and your words are typed into whatever text field you are in.

    Free · Focus and productivity · 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Speechmark

    A Mac menu bar app that records meetings, transcribes them by speaker and writes notes, all kept on your computer.

    Since 2026

    One-off payment · Notes and knowledge

  • Lisorto

    A Mac app that reads your files, gives them clear names, moves them into folders you approve, and finds them by their contents.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families

  • Orate

    A Mac menu bar app that turns any highlighted text into on-device speech and keeps it in a queue you can listen to later.

    Since 2026

    One-off payment · Video and audio · Individuals and families

  • Alt Text Generator

    Writes descriptive alt text for uploaded images or image links, helping sites rank better and work for screen reader users.

    Since 2025

    Subscription · SEO · Online sellers

  • EdgeWhisper

    Dictate into any Mac app and get clean, punctuated text, with speech processed entirely on your own computer.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families

  • SwiftBiu

    Mac and Windows app that lets you translate, run OCR, call AI or use plugins on selected text and files without switching apps.

    Free plan · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families

  • mosparo

    Self-hosted, open-source spam filter for website forms that blocks bots without puzzles or cookies.

    Free · Forms and surveys

  • AccessLumens

    Scans websites and PDFs for WCAG accessibility problems, scores them, and can tag PDFs to fix issues.

    Since 2026

    Website builders

  • VLM Run

    An API that reads documents and videos and returns structured JSON that developers and AI agents can act on.

    Since 2026

    Developer tools · Health and clinics

  • Sygal

    Mac and Windows app that turns PDFs, Office files, scans and web pages into tidy Markdown or JSON without sending them anywhere.

    Since 2026

    One-off payment · Documents and e-signature · Individuals and families

  • Paperless-home

    Managed hosting of paperless-ngx so people can scan, store and search their paperwork from the web or phone.

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

  • NarrateNow

    Add one script tag to a site and each article gets an audio player that reads it aloud.

    Video and audio · Creators and writers

  • 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

  • Anonymize my ID

    Phone app that makes a redacted, watermarked copy of your passport or ID card to send to landlords, hosts or buyers.

    Since 2026

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

  • JEXXA

    Hold one key and speak to type into any Mac app, with speech turned into text offline on your own machine.

    Since 2026

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

  • Xnip

    Mac screenshot app for scrolling and window captures, quick markup, text recognition and pinning images on screen.

    Design and images · Individuals and families

  • OpenParser

    An API that turns PDFs and images into text and JSON fields and links each value back to its place on the source page.

    Since 2026

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