Softpedia is an ok site but there is still alot of junk on there (spyware etc.) My suggestion would be Free Software Downloads and Software Reviews - Download.com run by CNet....there are always lots of reviews so you can be sure what you are getting is legit...
yeah cnet`s download.com is the BEST website for downloading legit softwares both trial and full versions. without any risk of getting adware or spyware
agreed download.com of CNet is a very good software site wher we can get all the demos trials and freeware softwares without risk of any adwares and spywares
I myself am a torrent person. I find all of their downloads to be safe and precise. Unlike those in downloaders like limewire and morpheus where they usually have viruses in some files as well.
I love downloads.com! Mostly because when you search you get so many results you actually can decide which one to try. They also have reviews for many of the programs which is pretty nice.