Browse All Smart Devices by the Programs, Apps and Games supported.
Are you looking for a gaming rig capable to run No Man's Sky? Or are you more of a Photoshop kind of person?
If you want to select your next smart device based on how it runs that piece of software, you're at the right place! below you'll find a list of popular programs, apps, and games. Each of them offers 3 options based on how hardcore your needs are:
Compatibility ratings
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This means the software will run but it might get slow when tasks grow in complexity.
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This is what most people will need.
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This leaves some headroom for things such as mods, plug-ins or simply to complete tasks of uncommon complexity.
Different companies have different performance expectation for minimum and recommended specs. As a result, there can be quite a bit of variation in performance from one program to the next but this should still be a good reference point.
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Web & Communication
Netflix
Platforms:
Popular premium video streaming service for movies and TV programs.
results: 100
starting US$100
results: 100
starting US$100
results: 100
starting US$100Texts & Numbers
Aptana Studio
Platforms:
A Programming tool specialized in web development with built-in support for HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, Ruby and more.
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 87
starting US$530
results: 73
starting US$530Brackets
Platforms:
A free and open source text editor specialized in creating websites using HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP. With live preview and hints to help you code more efficiently.
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 87
starting US$530
results: 73
starting US$530LibreOffice
Platforms:
The free, open-source, productivity suite.
results: 100
starting US$102
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 95
starting US$530Microsoft Access 2019
Platforms:
The professional standard for operations database.
results: 92
starting US$345
results: 69
starting US$530
results: 63
starting US$600Microsoft Excel 2019
Platforms:
The professional standard for spreadsheets.
results: 100
starting US$200
results: 77
starting US$530
results: 63
starting US$600Microsoft Project 2019
Platforms:
Microsoft's project management utility.
results: 92
starting US$345
results: 81
starting US$530
results: 72
starting US$530Microsoft Word 2019
Platforms:
The professional standard for word processing.
results: 100
starting US$200
results: 77
starting US$530
results: 63
starting US$600QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Platforms:
If you need an accounting program for individuals and businesses of any size, QuickBooks is pretty much the industry standard.
results: 77
starting US$400
results: 71
starting US$530
results: 20
starting US$950Visual Studio Code
Platforms:
Based on Open Source Technology, this development suite works on all platforms form most popular programming languages.
results: 100
starting US$345
results: 76
starting US$530
results: 70
starting US$600Drawing and Illustrations
Adobe Illustrator CC 2018
Platforms:
Adobe's industry-standard for vector drawings.
results: 92
starting US$530
results: 40
starting US$639
results: 16
starting US$1361ArtRage 5
Platforms:
Great natural media drawing program.
results: 100
starting US$200
results: 80
starting US$530
results: 19
starting US$950Clip Studio Paint
Platforms:
Previously known as Manga Studio, Clip Studio Paint is popular among anime-style illustrators.
results: 90
starting US$313
results: 51
starting US$530
results: 18
starting US$1300Corel Painter 2019
Platforms:
The industry standard for organic-feeling digital illustrations.
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 70
starting US$530
results: 18
starting US$1300FireAlpaca
Platforms:
FireAlpaca comes in two editions, free with ads or you can pay to get rid of the ads (making the program a bit more efficient while still supporting the developer). It's a worthwhile alternative to fully-priced drawing programs which includes a mode for traditional animation.
results: 100
starting US$345
results: 89
starting US$530
results: 18
starting US$1300Inkscape
Platforms:
Open source vectorial illustration software.
results: 90
starting US$400
results: 83
starting US$530
results: 20
starting US$950Krita
Platforms:
A free sketching / painting program.
results: 97
starting US$400
results: 42
starting US$639
results: 42
starting US$639Microsoft Visio 2019
Platforms:
The professional standard for chart creation.
results: 92
starting US$345
results: 75
starting US$530
results: 68
starting US$600PaintTool SAI
Platforms:
A well-known, battle-tested and lightweight painting program.
results: 90
starting US$400
results: 83
starting US$530
results: 41
starting US$690Procreate for iPad
Platforms:
A drawing program for the iPad with an impressive array of features.
results: 4
starting US$313
results: 3
starting US$529Audio & Visual medias
Adobe InDesign CC 2018
Platforms:
Adobe's for professional page layout.
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 45
starting US$639
results: 18
starting US$1300CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019
Platforms:
A creative suite capable of handling all aspects of 2D graphics, from illustrations, photos and page layout. It's even available for perpetual purchase or as a subscription if you prefer.
results: 96
starting US$530
results: 49
starting US$530
results: 18
starting US$1300Microsoft Publisher 2019
Platforms:
Microsoft's entry-level page layout program.
results: 92
starting US$345
results: 69
starting US$530
results: 63
starting US$6003D and CAD
AutoCAD 2019
Platforms:
The industry standard for Computer-Assisted Drawing.
results: 36
starting US$799
results: 16
starting US$1435
results: 15
starting US$1500Autodesk 3ds Max 2019
Platforms:
3D Studio Max is one of the premium 3D software suites used in big-budget projects like movies and games. It handles modeling, materials, animating and rendering and a plethora of plug-ins are available to add even more features.
results: 26
starting US$850
results: 21
starting US$1100
results: 5
starting US$1600Autodesk Maya 2018
Platforms:
Maya is a total solution for professional 3D creation.
results: 35
starting US$799
results: 16
starting US$1500Blender
Platforms:
An impressive and free 3D modeling, animation and video editing program. A great choice to get acquainted with 3D or if you can't afford the standard options.
results: 85
starting US$530
results: 36
starting US$799
results: 11
starting US$1500KeyShot
Platforms:
Keyshot is a specialized renderer helping to visually iterate as you experiment with materials and volumes.
results: 96
starting US$530
results: 68
starting US$530
results: 13
starting US$1500SketchUp
Platforms:
Learning 3D modeling can be complicated, but SketchUp offers an easy-to-learn alternative to create models, plans, etc. A useful tool for the budding 3D modeler or if you need to prototype something in digital form before starting building.
results: 91
starting US$400
results: 37
starting US$799
results: 17
starting US$950Substance Painter 2018
Platforms:
Once 3D modelling is done, it's necessary to apply materials and textures. And substance painter allows you to edit and preview those in real time for games and movies.
results: 43
starting US$740
results: 12
starting US$1500
results: 5
starting US$1600ZBrush 2018
Platforms:
This renowned sculpting program excels at detailing 3D objects, including organic subjects.
results: 82
starting US$530
results: 21
starting US$950Music Production
Ableton Live 10
Platforms:
Professional music sequencer and audio editor.
results: 100
starting US$345
results: 80
starting US$530
results: 18
starting US$1300Adobe Audition CC 2018
Platforms:
Adobe's suite for audio edition, composition and recording.
results: 90
starting US$400
results: 52
starting US$530
results: 19
starting US$1300Audacity
Platforms:
Open-source audio recording and editing suite.
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 88
starting US$400
results: 74
starting US$530FL Studio 20
Platforms:
A highly customizable and extensible music creation suite with lifetime free updates.
results: 88
starting US$530
results: 71
starting US$600
results: 13
starting US$1500GarageBand
Platforms:
Apple's App for starting musicians.
results: 12
starting US$600
results: 11
starting US$1000
results: 11
starting US$1000GarageBand for iOS
Platforms:
The mobile version of Apple's music creation app.
results: 10
starting US$313
results: 10
starting US$313
results: 4
starting US$313LMMS
Platforms:
A free multi-platform program to produce music. Using recordings, synthesizers and digital instruments.
results: 94
starting US$248
results: 83
starting US$530
results: 70
starting US$600Logic Pro X
Platforms:
Pro Audio recording and music production software by Apple.
results: 10
starting US$600
results: 9
starting US$1200StudioOne 4
Platforms:
Multi-platform software to record and master audio.
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 73
starting US$530
results: 21
starting US$950Photo Editing
Affinity Photo
Platforms:
A fully-featured photo editing software available without a subscription.
results: 96
starting US$530
results: 50
starting US$530
results: 18
starting US$1300GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)
Platforms:
The open-source photo edition program.
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 83
starting US$530Paint Shop Pro 2019
Platforms:
A powerful photo edition program.
results: 85
starting US$530
results: 72
starting US$530
results: 19
starting US$950Photopea
Platforms:
Similar to Photoshop, Photopea can even work with PSD files; with the major exception that is is free and that it runs from inside the browser, making it accessible to most of us.
results: 100
starting US$100
results: 74
starting US$530
results: 20
starting US$950Photoshop CC 2018
Platforms:
The industry standard for Photo manipulation and more.
results: 96
starting US$400
results: 38
starting US$639
results: 13
starting US$1500Video Editing
Adobe After Effects CC 2018
Platforms:
Adobe's professional video animation and special effects program.
results: 45
starting US$799
results: 17
starting US$1361
results: 5
starting US$1600Adobe Animate CC
Platforms:
Aptly named, this animation software handles 2d animations of all sorts, from cartoons, video game sprites, and more.
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 71
starting US$530
results: 18
starting US$1300Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018
Platforms:
Adobe's video editing software.
results: 50
starting US$530
results: 16
starting US$1500DaVinci Resolve 16
Platforms:
A professional video editing suite with a special affinity for colour grading.
results: 36
starting US$799
results: 4
starting US$1600
results: 4
starting US$1600Final Cut Pro X
Platforms:
Apple's professional video editing solution.
results: 10
starting US$1000
results: 3
starting US$1400HitFilm Express 12
Platforms:
Here's a capable but mostly free video editing software. For free, it provides a solid base, and it lets you buy new features as you grow as an editor.
results: 48
starting US$530
results: 34
starting US$799
results: 12
starting US$1500iMovie
Platforms:
For simple movie editing. Perfect for home movies.
results: 21
starting US$313
results: 5
starting US$1400
results: 4
starting US$1400Kdenlive
Platforms:
A free and open-source video editor with advanced features.
results: 85
starting US$530
results: 63
starting US$600
results: 17
starting US$1300OpenShot
Platforms:
Open source video editing program
results: 89
starting US$400
results: 71
starting US$530
results: 14
starting US$1300Shotcut
Platforms:
For a free video editing program, Shotcut is surprising powerful and has plenty of features. A good pick if you're doing more than just trimming home videos but aren't ready to spend a lot of money on video editing software.
results: 97
starting US$400
results: 38
starting US$799
results: 16
starting US$1361VEGAS Pro 16
Platforms:
Popular professional video editing suite previously published by Sony and Sonic Foundry before that.
results: 61
starting US$530
results: 9
starting US$1100Video Games
A Hat in Time
Platforms:
This family-friendly 3D platformer offers fun little challenges spread in 5 massive worlds. It's very well received by the community and should keep you occupied for quite a while.
results: 95
starting US$289
results: 49
starting US$378
results: 20
starting US$950Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Platforms:
Create the perfect campsite for your animal friends.
results: 33
starting US$200
results: 16
starting US$313
results: 15
starting US$313Clash Royale
Platforms:
A popular multiplayer game combining of tower defence and collectible card game elements.
results: 25
starting US$220
results: 14
starting US$313
results: 7
starting US$529Cultist Simulator
Platforms:
Being a cultist is hard work; you have to contend with your mundane activities and needs while heeding the call of the occult.
results: 100
starting US$200
results: 100
starting US$313
results: 63
starting US$313Enter the Gungeon
Platforms:
Rogue-like Shoot-em-up.
results: 100
starting US$289
results: 48
starting US$289
results: 42
starting US$378Factorio
Platforms:
Create the optimal factory in this puzzle game.
results: 83
starting US$400
results: 71
starting US$530
results: 34
starting US$799Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft
Platforms:
Collectible Cards Game for your smart device of choice.
results: 100
starting US$100
results: 55
starting US$550
results: 39
starting US$799MAME
Platforms:
Open Source emulator for the retro games aficionado.
results: 100
starting US$220
results: 100
starting US$530
results: 35
starting US$799Minecraft
Platforms:
Famous Indie mining, building and survival game.
results: 100
starting US$100
results: 69
starting US$220
results: 29
starting US$799Return of the Obra Dinn
Platforms:
Investigate the mysteries of the Obra Dinn, lost at sea for five years before mysteriously appearing near Falmouth in early 1807. With a striking monochrome aesthetic, this adventure game is worth a look.
results: 96
starting US$530
results: 76
starting US$600
results: 20
starting US$950Stardew Valley
Platforms:
Enjoy the simple life, in a video game.
results: 100
starting US$289
results: 100
starting US$289
results: 43
starting US$639Stranger Things 3: The Game
Platforms:
A game to accompany the 3rd season of Stranger Things. Explore Hawkins and uncover mysteries beyond the story included in the Netflix Originals show.
results: 100
starting US$220
results: 100
starting US$289
results: 53
starting US$378Terraria
Platforms:
A famous sidescrolling game about exploration, resource collection, and Crafting.
results: 100
starting US$102
results: 81
starting US$474
results: 40
starting US$639The Battle of Polytopia
Platforms:
A mobile turn-based strategy game with a colourful polygonal aesthetic.
results: 100
starting US$220
results: 100
starting US$220
results: 61
starting US$529The Sims 4
Platforms:
The classic life simulator.
results: 100
starting US$289
results: 46
starting US$289
results: 19
starting US$950Enthusiast Games
7 Days to Die
Platforms:
Set in the Zombie Apocalypse, this survival game requires you to scavenge, hunt and build through increasingly unforgiving undead hordes.
results: 100
starting US$289
results: 22
starting US$474
results: 18
starting US$1300Amid Evil
Platforms:
This retro-inspired FPS combines some of the best elements from Heretic and Hexen into a game with modern specs and sensibilities.
results: 79
starting US$400
results: 33
starting US$799
results: 17
starting US$950ARK: Survival Evolved
Platforms:
Stranded on a mysterious island, it's up to you to survive by building your base, forming a tribe as well as capture, train and breed dinosaurs to help you navigate this strange world.
results: 29
starting US$289
results: 21
starting US$289
results: 5
starting US$1600Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins
Platforms:
The remake of Men of War, the WWII-themed Real-Time Strategy Game.
results: 84
starting US$400
results: 36
starting US$799
results: 33
starting US$799Astroneer
Platforms:
Be a space pioneer. Explore distant worlds, extract their resources to craft new equipment and research new technologies.
results: 40
starting US$289
results: 37
starting US$289
results: 18
starting US$509Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Platforms:
Play one of the most beloved classic CRPG with updated graphics and now easier to run on modern systems including mobiles.
results: 100
starting US$200
results: 100
starting US$530
results: 46
starting US$690Battlefleet Gothic: Armada II
Platforms:
This sequel to the space strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe put you through another black crusade and this time, Cadia might be in for an even tougher time than usual...
results: 26
starting US$850
results: 12
starting US$1500
results: 11
starting US$1500Black Desert Online
Platforms:
A gorgeous Massively Multiplayer Online RPG featuring real-time combat, guild competing over territory and rewarding crafting; and each of these paths allow you to progress through the game. There are no monthly fees, but expect micro-transactions.
results: 38
starting US$799
results: 17
starting US$1100
results: 5
starting US$1600Blazing Chrome
Platforms:
Bringing back classic run-and-gun gameplay reminiscent of Contra, this retro-infused sidescroller is an over-the-top run through a world taken over by killer machines.
results: 89
starting US$289
results: 54
starting US$289
results: 42
starting US$378Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Platforms:
By the maker of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, this Metroidvania promises to revive the beloved formula in a new, updated format.
results: 31
starting US$289
results: 29
starting US$289
results: 18
starting US$378Conan Exiles
Platforms:
Set in the fantasy world of Conan, this games pits you against a hostile environment with nothing but your wits. But overcome the harsh environment and your enemies and your home will grow into a settlement, then a kingdom.
results: 41
starting US$289
results: 20
starting US$289
results: 4
starting US$1600Cuphead
Platforms:
This run-and-gun side-scroller brings the 30s back to life with intense action and challenging boss fights.
results: 84
starting US$289
results: 52
starting US$289
results: 41
starting US$509Darkest Dungeon
Platforms:
The toll of adventuring is immense; can your heroes survive the darkness, let alone remain sane in the process?
results: 99
starting US$289
results: 80
starting US$378
results: 68
starting US$600Dauntless
Platforms:
An online co-op, Free-To-Play RPG focussed on hunting down gigantic creatures called Behemoths threatening the fractured land.
results: 31
starting US$289
results: 22
starting US$289
results: 7
starting US$474Dead by Daylight
Platforms:
4 vs. 1 Multiplayer where one player plays the killer and the others try to escape.
results: 39
starting US$289
results: 28
starting US$289
results: 17
starting US$474Elite Dangerous
Platforms:
Space privateering simulator.
results: 41
starting US$289
results: 24
starting US$474
results: 12
starting US$1435Farming Simulator 17
Platforms:
Drive realistic farming equipment and manage a farm in this simulation.
results: 45
starting US$289
results: 44
starting US$289
results: 36
starting US$474Farming Simulator 19
Platforms:
First, to include realistic John Deere vehicles, this game attempts to recreate life on the farm.
results: 39
starting US$299
results: 30
starting US$500
results: 13
starting US$950Fortnite
Platforms:
There are three Fortnite modes; the most popular is the Free-to-Play Battle Royale edition, but there's also the original "Save the World" edition focussed on cooperative sandbox survival and Creative mode where players are free to build worlds together.
results: 100
starting US$220
results: 32
starting US$289
results: 15
starting US$1435Frostpunk
Platforms:
With humanity on the brink of extinction, you make challenging decisions to keep your people alive.
results: 33
starting US$799
results: 23
starting US$950
results: 15
starting US$1435Graveyard Keeper
Platforms:
A little bit like one of those farming games like Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley; except it's about managing a graveyard and involves a few unsavoury decisions... potentially.
results: 67
starting US$289
results: 56
starting US$289
results: 39
starting US$799Grim Dawn
Platforms:
A top-down ARPG in a world where humanity is on the brink of extinction.
results: 82
starting US$530
results: 37
starting US$799
results: 19
starting US$950Guild Wars 2
Platforms:
Fantasy Massively Multiplayer Online Game without a monthly fee.
results: 89
starting US$530
results: 44
starting US$639
results: 20
starting US$950Hades
Platforms:
Battle your way out of the underworld in this rogue-lite from the creators of Bastion and Transistor.
results: 74
starting US$530
results: 40
starting US$639
results: 18
starting US$950Heroes of the Storm
Platforms:
Multiplayer competitive MOBA, featuring famous characters from Starcraft, Diablo, Warcraft and other Blizzard games...
results: 96
starting US$530
results: 40
starting US$799
results: 34
starting US$799Hollow Knight
Platforms:
An atmospheric Metroidvania set in a decaying world.
results: 58
starting US$289
results: 45
starting US$289
results: 22
starting US$378Katana ZERO
Platforms:
Combining fast and brutal combat with neon noir aesthetics, Katana Zero oozes retro style.
results: 52
starting US$378
results: 46
starting US$378
results: 41
starting US$378Kenshi
Platforms:
Survive in a harsh world filled with cannibals, slavers and other perils, or assemble a team and carve a portion of this land for yourself.
results: 84
starting US$490
results: 17
starting US$1300
results: 17
starting US$1300Kerbal Space Program
Platforms:
Dreaming of leading your own Space Program? This game has you covered!
results: 86
starting US$289
results: 41
starting US$474
results: 19
starting US$950Killing Floor 2
Platforms:
Team up with your friends to survive wave after wave of gruesome zombies; unless you'd rather play the zeds.
results: 41
starting US$289
results: 27
starting US$289
results: 9
starting US$474Killsquad
Platforms:
Combining elements from Diablo and Helldivers, this Action RPG lets you team up with up to 3 friends in daring raids to recover valuable relics from wastelands overrun with hostiles.
results: 26
starting US$850
results: 13
starting US$1100
results: 5
starting US$1600MechWarrior Online
Platforms:
Free-To-Play team-based combat game where everyone pilots giant robots.
results: 46
starting US$530
results: 26
starting US$850
results: 13
starting US$1435Outer Wilds
Platforms:
With the local star about to go supernova, you find yourself stuck in a time loop in an unknowingly doomed system. Manage your time right and investigate the clues, and you might find a way out of this predicament.
results: 39
starting US$289
results: 13
starting US$289
results: 6
starting US$509Oxygen Not Included
Platforms:
Can you keep your colony of space miners alive, happy and productive?
results: 55
starting US$530
results: 48
starting US$690
results: 41
starting US$740Paladins, Champions of the Realm
Platforms:
Free-to-Play competitive game of point capturing and payload delivering with a unique collectible ability system to customize your character.
results: 46
starting US$289
results: 32
starting US$289
results: 19
starting US$378Path of Exile: Legion
Platforms:
Free-to-Play multiplayer Action RPG.
results: 41
starting US$289
results: 26
starting US$289
results: 16
starting US$509Pathfinder: Kingmaker
Platforms:
A CRPG inspired by the classics like Baldur's Gate, this game uses the rules and world of Pathfinder 3.5 for a rich story-driven adventure.
results: 96
starting US$530
results: 37
starting US$799
results: 18
starting US$950Planet Coaster
Platforms:
Build your own Coaster Park Empire in this new coaster simulator.
results: 31
starting US$799
results: 13
starting US$950
results: 4
starting US$1600RimWorld
Platforms:
This space colony simulator with an AI storyteller. Try to keep your colony together through the hardship and adversity.
results: 90
starting US$400
results: 78
starting US$530
results: 47
starting US$690Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Platforms:
For the hardcore competitive FPS player. This Vietnam War-themed game features massive 64 players battles on huge maps dotted with multiple objectives for you to take or defend.
results: 36
starting US$799
results: 23
starting US$950
results: 21
starting US$1100Risk of Rain 2
Platforms:
Sequel to the original Risk of Rain, the sequel takes the multiplayer roguelike action to the 3rd dimension and allows you to play with up to 3 friends via Steam.
results: 26
starting US$850
results: 23
starting US$950
results: 15
starting US$1100Rocket League
Platforms:
What if race cars played soccer? Give it a try yourself in this hit multiplayer game.
results: 51
starting US$289
results: 45
starting US$289
results: 39
starting US$378SMITE
Platforms:
Hop into the arena of the gods.
results: 48
starting US$289
results: 44
starting US$289
results: 37
starting US$378Space Engineers
Platforms:
A sandbox game where you get to build space crafts, mine asteroids and discover new planets, alone or with your friends.
results: 34
starting US$799
results: 2
starting US$2780
results: 2
starting US$2780Squad
Platforms:
With a focus on realism and large-scale combined arms combat, Squad is a game about communication and teamwork.
results: 22
starting US$1100
results: 8
starting US$1600
results: 5
starting US$1600Star Traders: Frontiers
Platforms:
With new space travel routes freshly open, new opportunities abound to a captain such as yourself. Lead your crew in an ever-changing galaxy rife with conflict.
results: 100
starting US$220
results: 100
starting US$220
results: 73
starting US$600Starbound
Platforms:
A side-scrolling sandbox where you explore strange planets, overcome their hazards and exploit their resources in order to move on to better worlds.
results: 100
starting US$400
results: 44
starting US$639
results: 38
starting US$799Stellaris
Platforms:
Space-themed grand strategy game