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60 apps, each with the big app it replaces and what a year really costs.

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listmonkSelf-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager.instead of Kit · Open sourceFreesaves $468/yrButtondownSimple, privacy-first newsletter tool with Markdown writing.instead of Kit · Small teamFree planpaid $108/yrEmailOctopusAffordable email newsletters with a generous free plan.instead of Kit · Small teamFree planpaid $108/yrWriting ToolsHotkey AI proofreading and rewriting in any app, free and open source.instead of Grammarly · Open sourceFreesaves $360/yrHemingway EditorHighlights hard-to-read sentences, passive voice and wordy phrasing.instead of Grammarly · Small team$20 oncesaves $340/yriA WriterFocused writing app whose Style Check flags filler, clichés and clutter.instead of Grammarly · Independent company$50 oncesaves $310/yrJanDesktop AI chat that runs open models offline on your computer.instead of ChatGPT · Open sourceFreesaves $240/yrProWritingAidGrammar and style checker with in-depth writing reports.instead of Grammarly · Independent company$120/yrsaves $240/yrOpenNutriTrackerOpen-source calorie and macro tracker that keeps data on your phone.instead of MyFitnessPal · Open sourceFreesaves $240/yrKdenliveFree open-source multitrack video editor from the KDE community.instead of CapCut · Open sourceFreesaves $240/yrShotcutFree open-source desktop video editor.instead of CapCut · Open sourceFreesaves $240/yrYouformTypeform-style forms with unlimited responses on the free plan.instead of Typeform · Small teamFree planpaid $240/yrInkscapeFree desktop vector editor for logos, illustrations and print layouts.instead of Canva · Open sourceFreesaves $216/yrPenpotOpen-source browser design tool for graphics, layouts and prototypes.instead of Canva · Open sourceFreesaves $216/yrPhotopeaFree browser photo and graphics editor that opens PSD files.instead of Canva · Solo makerFreesaves $216/yrLumaFusionPro multitrack video editor for phones and tablets, bought once.instead of CapCut · Independent company$30 oncesaves $210/yrLinkStackSelf-hosted open-source link-in-bio page with themes and analytics.instead of Linktree · Open sourceFreesaves $204/yrLittleLinkOpen-source DIY link page you host yourself for free.instead of Linktree · Open sourceFreesaves $204/yrTypingMindChat interface for GPT, Claude and other models, using your API key.instead of ChatGPT · Solo maker$39 oncesaves $201/yrCarrdSimple one-page site builder, often used as a link-in-bio page.instead of Linktree · Small team$19/yrsaves $185/yrCronometerDetailed nutrition tracker covering vitamins and minerals.instead of MyFitnessPal · Independent companyFree planpaid $60/yrActual BudgetLocal-first envelope budgeting app, free and open source.instead of YNAB · Open sourceFreesaves $180/yrAikoOn-device transcription for meetings, lectures and voice memos.instead of Otter.ai · Solo maker$24 oncesaves $180/yrTallyDocument-style form builder with unlimited free forms and responses.instead of Typeform · Small teamFree planpaid $290/yrOpnFormForm builder you can use hosted or self-host; part of the code is open source.instead of Typeform · Independent companyFree planpaid $299/yrMacroFactorMacro tracker with calorie targets that adapt to your trend.instead of MyFitnessPal · Small team$72/yrsaves $168/yrBoltAIMac app that chats with many AI models using your own API keys.instead of ChatGPT · Solo maker$79 oncesaves $161/yrAppFlowyOpen-source Notion-style workspace for docs, databases and wikis.instead of Notion · Open sourceFreesaves $144/yrJoplinFree open-source notes and to-do app with encrypted sync.instead of Notion · Open sourceFreesaves $144/yrObsidianPrivate notes app storing plain Markdown files on your device.instead of Notion · Small teamFreesaves $144/yrEasy!AppointmentsSelf-hosted open-source appointment booking system.instead of Calendly · Open sourceFreesaves $144/yrRawTherapeeFree, open-source raw photo processor with detailed controls.instead of Adobe Lightroom · Open sourceFreesaves $144/yrdarktableOpen-source raw photo developer and library, Lightroom Classic-style.instead of Adobe Lightroom · Open sourceFreesaves $144/yrCapLoom alternative with instant share links; part of the code is open source.instead of Loom · Independent companyFree planpaid $98/yrBucketsPrivate envelope budgeting app you pay for once.instead of YNAB · Small team$64 oncesaves $116/yrDarkroomPhoto and video editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac.instead of Adobe Lightroom · Independent companyFree planpaid $40/yrGoodbudgetEnvelope budgeting you can share with a partner.instead of YNAB · Independent companyFree planpaid $80/yrMsty StudioDesktop app for chatting with local and cloud AI models privately.instead of ChatGPT · Small teamFree planpaid $149/yrSuper ProductivityFree open-source task list with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer.instead of Todoist · Open sourceFreesaves $84/yrIVPNPrivacy VPN with no-email signup and open-source apps.instead of NordVPN · Small team$60/yrsaves $79/yrMullvad VPNPrivacy-focused VPN with one flat price and anonymous accounts.instead of NordVPN · Independent company$67/yrsaves $72/yrWindscribeVPN with a 10 GB/month free plan and paid unlimited plans.instead of NordVPN · Independent companyFree planpaid $69/yrTellaScreen recorder with built-in editing for polished demo videos.instead of Loom · Small team$156/yrsaves $60/yrAliasVaultOpen-source password manager that also creates email aliases.instead of 1Password · Solo makerFreesaves $60/yrKeePassXCOffline password manager that keeps everything in an encrypted file.instead of 1Password · Open sourceFreesaves $60/yrProton VPNSwiss VPN with an unlimited-data free plan and a paid Plus tier.instead of NordVPN · Independent companyFree planpaid $84/yrKeePassiumKeePass-compatible password manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac.instead of 1Password · Solo makerFree planpaid $20/yrThings 3Polished personal task manager for Apple devices, bought once.instead of Todoist · Small team$50 oncesaves $34/yrProton PassEncrypted password manager with email aliases and a generous free tier.instead of 1Password · Independent companyFree planpaid $36/yrSavvyCalScheduling links where invitees can overlay their own calendar.instead of Calendly · Small team$120/yrsaves $24/yrExcalidrawHand-drawn style whiteboard for sketches and diagrams.instead of Miro · Open sourceFree planpaid $72/yrpCloudSwiss cloud file storage with sync apps and a lifetime option.instead of Google One 2 TB · Independent company$100/yrsaves $20/yrZiteboardLightweight zoomable online whiteboard, popular for tutoring.instead of Miro · Small teamFree planpaid $85/yrAmazing MarvinHighly customizable planner built around procrastination research.instead of Todoist · Small team$96/yr$12 more/yrSync.comCanadian end-to-end encrypted cloud storage for files and sharing.instead of Google One 2 TB · Independent company$144/yr$24 more/yrEnte PhotosEnd-to-end encrypted, open-source photo and video backup.instead of Google One 2 TB · Small teamFree planpaid $240/yrAnkiSpaced-repetition flashcards for memorizing vocabulary and anything else.instead of Super Duolingo · Open sourceFreeClozemasterLearn vocabulary in context by filling gaps in real sentences.instead of Super Duolingo · Small team$80/yrLanguage TransferFree audio courses that teach you to think in a language.instead of Super Duolingo · Solo makerFreeKoalendarFree booking page with an optional paid Pro tier.instead of Calendly · Small team · price unverifiedFree planprice unverified