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A public index of software you can stop renting
The free version already exists.
A cross-referenced index of free and open-source tools that replace paid software. No trials, no seats, no card required.
20 tools, reviewed by hand. No accounts, no tracking, no affiliate links.
Cross-reference
USD list price| Renting | Free replacement |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4Dfrom $109/mo | BlenderGPL-3.0 |
| Adobe Photoshop$22.99/mo | GIMPGPL-3.0 |
| Microsoft 365$12.50/user/mo | LibreOfficeMPL-2.0 |
| Figma Professional$16/mo | PenpotMPL-2.0 |
List prices for one seat, checked October 24, 2026. The index keeps the paid name visible so you know what is being replaced.
The index
Replacements, not trials.
20 tools / 12 categories
Each row names the paid product, its list price, and the free tool that does the job. Every entry is committed to the repository as JSON and validated before the site is built.
AppFlowy
Local-first workspace for notes, docs, and project boards.
productivityAGPL-3.0Replaces
Notion$10/user/mo
Trello$5/user/mo
Audacity
Multi-track audio recorder and editor for podcasts and music.
mediaGPL-3.0Replaces
Adobe Audition$22.99/mo
Bitwarden
Password manager with sync, sharing, and a self-hosted option.
securityAGPL-3.0Replaces
1Password Families$4.99/mo
LastPass Premium$3/mo
Blender
3D modelling, animation, rendering, and video editing in one suite.
mediaGPL-3.0Replaces
Cinema 4Dfrom $109/mo
Autodesk Mayafrom $235/mo
Cal.com
Scheduling links and team booking without per-seat fees.
productivityAGPL-3.0Replaces
Calendly Standard$10/seat/mo
DaVinci Resolve
Colour grading, editing, visual effects, and audio in one app.
mediaFree tierReplaces
Adobe Premiere Pro$22.99/mo
FreeCAD
Parametric 3D CAD for product design and mechanical parts.
engineeringLGPL-2.1Replaces
AutoCAD LT$60/mo
SolidWorksfrom $4,000
GIMP
Raster image editor for photo retouching and compositing.
designGPL-3.0Replaces
Adobe Photoshop$22.99/mo
Godot
2D and 3D game engine with no royalties or seat licences.
developmentMITReplaces
Unity Pro$183/mo
Immich
Self-hosted photo and video library with mobile backup.
storageAGPL-3.0Replaces
Google Photos$9.99/mo
iCloud+ 2 TB$9.99/mo
Inkscape
Vector editor for logos, icons, diagrams, and print artwork.
designGPL-3.0Replaces
Adobe Illustrator$22.99/mo
Joplin
Encrypted note-taking with markdown and sync you control.
productivityAGPL-3.0Replaces
Evernote Personal$10.83/mo
KeePassXC
Offline password vault stored in a local encrypted database.
securityGPL-3.0Replaces
1Password Families$4.99/mo
LibreOffice
Documents, spreadsheets, slides, and drawings on your desktop.
officeMPL-2.0Replaces
Microsoft 365$12.50/user/mo
Google Workspace$7.20/user/mo
n8n
Workflow automation with 400+ integrations and self-hosting.
automationSustainable UseReplaces
Zapier Professional$29.99/mo
Make Core$10.59/mo
Nextcloud
File sync, sharing, calendars, and office tools you host yourself.
storageAGPL-3.0Replaces
Dropbox Plus$11.99/mo
Google One 2 TB$9.99/mo
Penpot
Open-source design and prototyping for product teams.
designMPL-2.0Replaces
Figma Professional$16/mo
Sketch$10/mo
Thunderbird
Desktop email, calendar, and contacts with no account lock-in.
communicationMPL-2.0Replaces
Microsoft Outlook$12.50/user/mo
Umami
Privacy-first web analytics you can run on a single server.
analyticsMITReplaces
Fathom Analytics$15/mo
Plausible Business$9/mo
Zotero
Reference manager for collecting, citing, and sharing sources.
educationAGPL-3.0Replaces
EndNotefrom $249.95
Constraints
Free to host. Free to run.
Documented in the repository
The data is public
The catalog is one JSON file in the repository. Every entry, price, and licence can be read without an account.
Refreshed on a schedule
A scheduled job updates public repository metadata and commits it back. No paid API runs when you browse.
If a feature needs a paid service at runtime, it does not ship.