Free software alternatives

I am happy to pay for quality software. More software companies are changing from a one-time purchase to a subscription-based payment approach that costs more over the long-term. There are many free alternatives available for well-known tools that provide 95% of the functionality. Since most people rarely use more complicated features, free software usually will meet their needs.

Free Alternative	Paid Software	MAC/PC/Linux/ Chromebook
Google Drive	Microsoft Word Powerpoint Excel	Mac/PC/Linux/ Chromebook	Libre Office if you want to install on the computer
Draw.io	Microsoft Visio	Mac/PC/Linux/ Chromebook	Inkscape if you want to install on the computer
darktable	Adobe Lightroom	Mac & Linux
GIMP	Adobe Photoshop	Mac/PC/Linux
DaVinci Resolve	Final Cut Pro	Mac/PC/Linux	Requires registration

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