Categories | SoftHelp

3D Modeling

1

Modeling, animation, and CAD alternatives to Maya, Cinema 4D, and SolidWorks.

1 tool

Audio Editing

1

Recording and mixing tools instead of Audition, Logic, and other DAWs.

1 tool

Code Editors

3

Editors and IDEs for writing software without paid licenses.

3 tools

Communication

1

Email, chat, and calling tools that replace Outlook and paid team messengers.

1 tool

Design & Prototyping

1

UI and product-design tools as alternatives to Figma and Sketch.

1 tool

Digital Painting

1

Painting and comic-art studios that stand in for Photoshop, Clip Studio, and Painter.

1 tool

File Compression

1

Archivers that replace WinRAR and other paid compression tools.

1 tool

Note Taking

1

Notebooks and knowledge bases instead of Evernote, OneNote, or Notion paid plans.

1 tool

Office Suites

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Documents, spreadsheets, and presentations without a Microsoft 365 subscription.

1 tool

PDF Tools

2

Readers and assemblers that cover everyday Acrobat workflows.

2 tools

Password Managers

2

Self-hostable or open-source vaults instead of paid password managers.

2 tools

Photo Editing

1

Free and open-source editors for retouching, RAW development, and graphic design.

1 tool

Trading & Charting

1

Charting, stock-scanning and market-research tools for traders and investors. Alternatives to paid platforms such as TradingView, for technical analysis, watchlists, alerts and backtesting.

1 tool

Vector Graphics

2

Illustration and desktop-publishing tools as alternatives to Illustrator and InDesign.

2 tools

Video Editing

2

Non-linear editors and players that replace Premiere, Final Cut, and paid media suites.

2 tools

Web Browsers

1

Independent browsers with clear licenses and no paywalled features.

1 tool