r/software is a subreddit with 381k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses software, built, looking, windows, and free, and they frequently recommend/review pdf editor, payroll software, and password manager.
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Popular Themes in r/software
#1
Solution Requests
: "Looking for CorelDRAW open-source alternative"
18 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Whats the best business savings account for a lean team?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/software
#1
Software
25 posts
#2
Built
16 posts
#3
Looking
15 posts
#4
Windows
13 posts
#5
Free
13 posts
#6
Tired
12 posts
#7
Tool
11 posts
#8
Open Source
9 posts
#9
7 posts
#10
Looking For
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/software
Pdf Editor
117 reviews
#1
PDF-XChange
4.6★ from 18 reviews
#2
Foxit
4.0★ from 9 reviews
#3
PDFgear
4.0★ from 8 reviews
Payroll Software
67 reviews
#1
Gusto
4.8★ from 31 reviews
#2
ADP
3.1★ from 10 reviews
#3
Paychex
4.0★ from 7 reviews
Password Manager
52 reviews
#1
Bitwarden
4.9★ from 11 reviews
#2
1Password
5.0★ from 11 reviews
#3
KeePass
4.0★ from 7 reviews
Flair Used in r/software
#1
Release :Windows::upvote:
: "Wedge: a free, open-source file shelf for Windows that slides out of the screen edge while you drag (like Yoink/Dropover on Mac)"
26 posts
#2
Discussion :Chat:
: "Ill cheer and dance when software companies stop hiding basic software behind so many hoops."
22 posts
#3
Looking for software :Windows: :Searching:
: "Looking for CorelDRAW open-source alternative"
20 posts
#4
Other :Other:
: "I wrote a WinForms GUI for robocopy /MT in PowerShell, then ported it to a portable exe"
7 posts
#5
Software support :Windows: :Support:
: "Need help disabling norton family as of the latest update"
4 posts
#6
Release :Linux::upvote:
: "Plasma 6.8: 30th Anniversary Edition"
4 posts
#7
Release :Other::upvote:
: "Firefox 157’s redesign brings back Compact Mode and adds New Tab customisation"
3 posts
#8
Release :Android::upvote:
: "Made an app that can remove background from any video. Wanna try out?"
3 posts
#9
News :Shoutout:
: "ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors 10.0 released with optional AI tools, PDF redaction updates and a redesigned start window"
2 posts
#10
Self-Promotion Wednesdays
: "AccSwap - free, open-source account switcher for game launchers (Steam,Epic and more)"
2 posts
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Last updated: October 19, 2026