This website is a catalogue of 105 non-subscription, free, open-source, and one-time fee software — which can provide relief from monopolized and financialized platforms. Why? The subscription cost can rise at any time, implement region-based barriers, and use deceptive design interactions to entice with tiered features. Say no to creative rent! Just A-S-C instead.
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| Bezel↗ (NEW) | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Blender↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| FreeCAD↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| OnShape↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| Spline↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| Audacity↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Beepbox↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Davinci Fairlight↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Izotope RX↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Ocenaudio↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Pure Data↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| Sound Visualizer↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| Ardour↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Cakewalk↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Garageband↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Logic Pro↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Live by Ableton↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| FL Studio↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Tracktion↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Reaper↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| LMMS↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| Brackets↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Eclipse↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Emacs↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Gedit↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Netbeans↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| SlickEdit↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Sublime Text↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| TextMate↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Vim↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Visual Studio Code↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| Affinity Designer↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Inkscape↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Procreate↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| Vector Magic↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| Cavalry↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Fable↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Jitter↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Natron↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Procreate Dreams↗(NEW) | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| Rive↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Synfig↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| Artstudio Pro↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| Clip Studio Paint↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Firealpaca↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| IbisPaint↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Krita↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Medibang↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES |
| Paint tool SAI↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Paintstorm↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Procreate↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| Sketchbook↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
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| Affinity Photo↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| GIMP↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Photoline↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Photopea↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Pixelmator Pro↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| Pixlr↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Sumo Paint↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
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| Aurora↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Capture One↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| Darktable↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| DigiKam↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| DxO Photolab↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| FastRawViewer↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Luminar↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| On1↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| RawTherapee↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| Draftoola↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Figma↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Lunacy↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Penpot↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Principle↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO |
| Sketch↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| Affinity Publisher↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Bindery.js↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| LibreOffice↗(NEW) | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Scribus↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Spectrolite↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| Birdfont↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Glyphs↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Glyphr Studio↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| FontForge↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| FontStruct↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| FontLab↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Fontographer↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Robofont↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| Blender↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Davinci Fusion↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Enve↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Kdenlive↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Hitfilm↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Olive↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Natron↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
| Shotcut↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
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| BitFont Maker↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Cables↗(NEW) | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Collage Maker↗(NEW) | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Dither Me This↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Fable↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Halftone Maker↗(NEW) | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Metaflop↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| p5↗(NEW) | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Photomosh↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |