As computer users we need different software to meet to meet our requirements. Over the years various software companies and a lot of talented developers and programmers have created some awesome programs which are available for download online.

It’s not always easy to find the perfect software that we really need and which would get the job done for us. This is where the software download websites come in handy.

 Lets look at a few sites which have made their mark on the internet with their huge collection of software and easy navigation options.

1.   Download.com is the a great website to download softwares. It’s the oldest of its type and was established about 14 years ago. This site is owned by CNet, one of the biggest names in Technology News and Products reviews on the Internet.It has huge repository of computer software for all platforms like Windows, Mac and Linux as well as Mobile applications. They also cover web-based applications and services.  The Software section includes over 100,000 freeware, shareware, and try-first downloads.

2.               FileHippo is one my favorite freeware download website. It offers freeware as well as shareware.

3.      ZDNet’s Software Directory is the Web’s largest library of software downloads. Covering software for Windows, Mac, and Mobile systems

4.      Softpedia is a Romanian website that indexes information and provides downloads for software. The site also indexes major technology, science, health, and entertainment news.

5.      Tucows (originally an acronym for The Ultimate Collection Of Winsock  Software, a name which has long since been dropped) . It has a popular website directory of shareware, freeware, and demo  software packages available to download.