Great software does not have to be expensive. These are the free and low-cost tools we genuinely use and recommend to clients:
- Malwarebytes: malwarebytes.com, still the fastest second-opinion malware scanner for Windows and Mac.
- Bitwarden: bitwarden.com, open-source password management for individuals and teams.
- HandBrake: handbrake.fr, the standard for video transcoding.
- Cyberduck: cyberduck.io, clean SFTP/cloud storage browser for Mac and Windows.
- FileZilla: filezilla-project.org, reliable cross-platform FTP/SFTP.
- Tailscale: tailscale.com, zero-config private networking; free tier covers most small teams.
A note of caution: “free” security tools downloaded from the wrong place are a leading source of malware. Always download from the vendor’s official site, or ask us first.