Multimedia (1104 programs)

Pros: Brings FL Studio to your Mac. Powerful music editing features. Lots of plugins. Supports multiple MIDI imputs.

Cons: Ported to Mac - not a native version. Some Windows functionality missing.

Pros: Fixes a variety of issues in Photoshop 7.0.1.

Cons: None.

Pros: Supports tons of popular video site. Smart Mode feature. Stream in highest definition you wish. Download game streams.

Cons: No ability to download simultaneously.

Pros: Free, open source, and multi-platform. In continuous improvement by the community. Imports data such as JPEG, PNG, and Postscript. Exports PNG to multiple vector-based formats.

Cons: Some tools and functions are limited. Compatibility issues with some files.

Pros: Allows different applications to access soundcard at the same time. Supports 2 and 64 channel audio. Fairly simple to use once configured. Wide range of applications. Very low latency and CPU usage. Quick and elegant — works directly with Mac audio architecture.

Cons: Installation is not straightforward. Sound may have interference at first. Fist-time configuration may be tricky. Captures all sounds coming out of a Mac's speakers whether you want it to or not. You cannot hear audio when it is channeled through Soundflower. Users will need to find useful tutorials and articles themselves online.

Pros: Straightforward, easy-to-use interface. Syncs across various devices. Generous range of content available.

Cons: Synced playlists may overlap. Will be phased out soon.

Pros: High-end editing tool. Good control over handling. Fast file exports. Expansive feature set.

Cons: Heavy on system resources. Needs steep learning.

Pros: Cross-platform. Curated playlists. Intuitive user interface. Real-time friend activity. Podcast and music libraries.

Cons: Limited features in the free version.

Pros: Lightweight program. Free to use. Open source. Great community support.

Cons: Needs bug fixes. Limited mixing capabilities.

Pros: Free to use. Wide range of tools for editing and manipulation. Extensive support for importing and exporting projects.

Cons: Questionable long-term support.

Pros: Free to download and use. Quality music production. Limitless loops and samples to experiment with. Impressive drumming program.

Cons: Not ideal for simple to complex audio editing. Not available for other OS.

Pros: User-friendly interface. Good option for beginners. Organized layout design. Lots of templates to choose from. Share videos directly from within the software. Integration with iTunes and iPhoto. Makes your raw footage look professional.

Cons: No tutorials or wizards for total beginners. Fussy when importing formats. Periodically freezes up. Limited storage available. YouTube uploader can be temperamental. Limited functionality for advanced users.

Pros: Constantly monitors the clipboard. Works with multiple websites. Supports a search function. Supports video to audio file conversions.

Cons: Slow download speed.

Pros: Watermark-free video output. Wide selection of editing tools. Multi-track editing. Subtitle styles to choose from.

Cons: Effects are limited to presets. Transition can sometimes cause gaps between audio and video.

Pros: Supports a wide variety of video formats. Streaming and plug-in support. Easy-to-use. Allows screen recording.

Cons: Limited functionality. Requires third-party codecs. Resource-hungry. Only works on Mac operating systems.

Pros: Supports over 300 controllers. Easy-to-use interface. Smooth real-time remixing. Offers access to an extensive catalog of songs.

Cons: The lack of native hardware won’t bring out its full potential.

Pros: Delivers EA games instantly. Large selection of games. Easy to use.

Cons: Game selection smaller than PC version. Interface inspired by PC version.