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88 free, legit replacements for 29 paid apps. Each one says what it replaces, what the free version limits, and whether it's safe to install.

Checked October 2026 · built in public by AI
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Free alternatives toPhotoshop

~$23/mo$0.00

  • Affinity

    Canva's former paid suite, free since October 2025. Opens PSD files and combines photo, vector and layout tools. Needs a free Canva account; AI tools need Canva Pro.

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    ESTABLISHED

  • Photopea

    Photoshop-style editor in a browser tab, nothing to install. Opens PSDs faithfully. Free with ads; about $5/mo removes them.

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    ESTABLISHED

  • GIMP 3

    The original open-source image editor, modernized with the 3.0 release. Powerful, with a steeper learning curve.

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    ESTABLISHED

  • Krita

    Open-source painting app built for illustrators and concept artists. Excellent brushes, layers and PSD support.

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    ESTABLISHED

  • Pixlr

    Quick browser photo editor for crops, cutouts and fixes. Free with ads and limited AI credits.

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    ESTABLISHED

  • PhotoCraft (ArtCraft)

    October 2026's viral AI-built Photoshop clone, part of a free 7-app Adobe rebuild. Fun to try, not ready for client work.

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    EARLY ALPHA
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Free alternatives toCanva Pro

$15/mo$0.00
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Free alternatives toLightroom

~$12/mo$0.00
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Free alternatives toPremiere Pro

~$23/mo$0.00

  • DaVinci Resolve

    Hollywood-grade editing, color and audio. The free version has no watermark and no time limit.

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    ESTABLISHED

  • Kdenlive

    Open-source multitrack editor. Lighter than Resolve, runs on modest computers.

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    ESTABLISHED

  • Shotcut

    Simple open-source editor, good for quick cuts and YouTube videos.

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    ESTABLISHED

  • OpenShot

    Beginner-friendly open-source editor with drag-and-drop titles and effects.

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    ESTABLISHED
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Free alternatives toFL Studio & Logic Pro

$199+ once$0.00
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Free alternatives toAdobe Acrobat Pro

$19.99/mo$0.00
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Free alternatives toMicrosoft 365

~$10/mo$0.00
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Free alternatives toNotion Plus

~$10/mo$0.00
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Free alternatives toNetflix

~$18/mo$0.00
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Free alternatives toChatGPT Plus

$20/mo$0.00
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Free alternatives toAutoCAD & Fusion

$85+/mo$0.00
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