Best Free Software Alternatives, by Category
You don’t always need a paid subscription. Every tool here is either free to use or has a free plan. Limits vary, so check what each free plan includes. We list 691 of them across 25 categories; each category shows the most-recommended first.
Free notes & docs tools
- NotionNotes, docs and databases in one workspace — more structured than Evernote.Alternative to Evernote, Confluence, Monday.com
- ObsidianMarkdown notes stored as plain files on your own device, with backlinks, a graph view and a large plugin ecosystem.Alternative to Notion, Evernote, OneNote
- JoplinAn open-source note app with a web clipper, Markdown notes and end-to-end encrypted sync.Alternative to Evernote, OneNote, Obsidian
- Standard NotesAn end-to-end encrypted notes app focused on privacy and longevity.Alternative to Evernote, OneNote, Google Keep
- AnytypeA local-first, encrypted workspace for notes and objects that syncs peer-to-peer.Alternative to Notion, Obsidian
- Apple NotesFree notes app built into Apple devices, synced with iCloud.Alternative to OneNote, Google Keep
- BookStackA free, self-hosted wiki organised as shelves, books and pages.Alternative to Confluence, SharePoint
- CodaDocs that behave like apps: tables, formulas, buttons and integrations inside a document.Alternative to Notion, Confluence
- ConfluenceAtlassian’s team wiki, a natural fit for companies already using Jira.Alternative to Notion, SharePoint
- CraftBeautifully designed docs and notes with a strong native experience on Apple devices.Alternative to Notion, Google Docs
- LogseqAn open-source outliner for networked notes, journals and tasks, stored locally.Alternative to Notion, Obsidian
- Microsoft OneNoteA free notebook-style note app with sections and pages, included with Microsoft 365.Alternative to Evernote, Google Keep
- SimplenotePlain, fast, free notes synced across devices.Alternative to Evernote, Google Keep
- TodoistPopular to-do list for individuals and teams.Alternative to Google Keep, Microsoft Planner
- BearA fast, elegant Markdown note app for Apple devices with tags instead of folders.Alternative to Evernote
- CapacitiesObject-based notes for organising ideas, people and books.Alternative to Obsidian
- EvernoteLong-running note-taking app with web clipping and search.Alternative to OneNote
- GitBookDocumentation for technical teams and products, with Git sync.Alternative to Confluence
Free project management tools
- ClickUpAn everything-app for work: tasks, docs, goals and many views in one place.Alternative to Trello, Asana, Monday.com
- AsanaProject management with lists, boards, timelines and workload views for growing teams.Alternative to Trello, Monday.com, ClickUp
- Monday.comColourful, highly customisable boards and dashboards for teams of any kind.Alternative to Trello, Asana, ClickUp
- AirtableA spreadsheet-database hybrid for building custom workflows.Alternative to Monday.com, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
- LinearFast issue tracking and project planning built for software teams.Alternative to Trello, Asana, ClickUp
- TrelloSimple kanban boards for teams who don’t need much more.Alternative to Asana, ClickUp, Microsoft Planner
- FigJamFigma’s whiteboard, ideal for teams already designing in Figma.Alternative to Miro, Padlet, Lucidchart
- GristA relational spreadsheet with Python formulas, available open source.Alternative to Airtable, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
- WhimsicalFlowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs with a clean interface.Alternative to Miro, Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio
- WrikeProject management with strong resource planning for larger teams.Alternative to Asana, Monday.com, Microsoft Project
- Google SheetsThe free, familiar spreadsheet — enough for many simple trackers.Alternative to Airtable, Microsoft Excel
- MeisterTaskSimple, visual kanban boards with automations.Alternative to Trello, Microsoft Planner
- Teamwork.comProject management built for client work and agencies.Alternative to Wrike, Basecamp
- Any.doTo-dos, a planner and reminders across devices.Alternative to Todoist
- BaserowAn open-source no-code database with a familiar spreadsheet interface.Alternative to Airtable
- ExcalidrawA free, open-source whiteboard with a hand-drawn look.Alternative to Miro
- GanttProjectFree desktop Gantt chart software.Alternative to Microsoft Project
- GitHub ProjectsIssues and project boards right next to your code.Alternative to Jira
Free design tools
- FramerDesign and publish production websites from the same canvas.Alternative to Figma, WordPress, Webflow
- CanvaFor quick marketing graphics rather than detailed photo editing.Alternative to Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, Google Slides
- CreatelyVisual workspace for diagrams and planning.Alternative to Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio
- draw.ioFree, open-source diagramming in the browser or desktop.Alternative to Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio
- FigmaProfessional interface and graphic design with real-time collaboration.Alternative to Canva, Adobe Illustrator
- PhotopeaA free, browser-based photo editor that opens PSD files.Alternative to Canva, Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe ExpressAdobe’s quick-design app with templates, fonts and Adobe Stock assets.Alternative to Canva
- Autodesk FusionCloud CAD/CAM/CAE with a free personal-use license.Alternative to AutoCAD
- FreeCADFree, open-source parametric 3D CAD.Alternative to AutoCAD
- GIMPThe best-known free, open-source image editor for Windows, Mac and Linux.Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
- InkscapeFree, open-source vector graphics editor.Alternative to Adobe Illustrator
- KittlA design tool with strong typography and text effects for logos, merch and posters.Alternative to Canva
- KritaFree, open-source software focused on digital painting and illustration.Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
- LibreCADFree, open-source 2D CAD.Alternative to AutoCAD
- Linearity CurveVector design for Mac and iPad (formerly Vectornator).Alternative to Adobe Illustrator
- LucidchartOnline diagramming for flowcharts, org charts and architecture.Alternative to Microsoft Visio
- LunacyA free design app that works offline and includes built-in graphics.Alternative to Figma
- PenpotOpen-source design and prototyping built on open web standards; self-hostable.Alternative to Figma
Free SEO tools
- UbersuggestKeyword ideas and site audits with a limited free tier.Alternative to Ahrefs, Similarweb, Mangools
- LaunchStall Domain Rating CheckerFree tool to check any site’s Domain Rating, backlinks and referring domains.Alternative to SpyFu, Mangools
- SimilarwebTraffic and market intelligence for any website.Alternative to Semrush, SpyFu
- AnswerThePublicVisualises the questions people search for.Alternative to Google Trends
- Exploding TopicsSpot fast-growing trends before they take off.Alternative to Google Trends
- GlimpseTrend data and search volumes layered on Google Trends.Alternative to Google Trends
- Google Search ConsoleGoogle’s own free data on your site’s search performance and indexing.Alternative to Ahrefs
- MarketMuseAI content strategy and planning.Alternative to Surfer SEO
- Screaming Frog SEO SpiderA desktop crawler for technical SEO audits.Alternative to Moz
- TreendlyDiscover rising trends across topics.Alternative to Google Trends
Free email & social media tools
- BrevoEmail, SMS and marketing automation, priced by emails sent rather than contacts.Alternative to Mailchimp, HubSpot, MailerLite
- MailchimpEmail marketing and automation from Intuit.Alternative to MailerLite, ActiveCampaign, AWeber
- HubSpotCRM platform with marketing, sales and service hubs.Alternative to ActiveCampaign, Outreach, Salesloft
- beehiivA newsletter platform with growth tools, a referral program and an ad network.Alternative to Mailchimp, MailerLite, Kit (ConvertKit)
- ButtondownA simple, developer-friendly newsletter tool.Alternative to Mailchimp, MailerLite, Kit (ConvertKit)
- Kit (formerly ConvertKit)Email marketing for creators, with automations and paid newsletters.Alternative to Mailchimp, MailerLite, ActiveCampaign
- MailerLiteSimple, affordable email marketing with landing pages.Alternative to Mailchimp, AWeber, Kit (ConvertKit)
- BufferSimple social scheduling and analytics for small teams.Alternative to Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Agorapulse
- PublerAffordable scheduling across many networks.Alternative to Hootsuite, Buffer, Agorapulse
- AgorapulseSocial inbox, publishing and reporting.Alternative to Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Loomly
- GetResponseEmail marketing, automation and webinars.Alternative to ActiveCampaign, AWeber, Constant Contact
- KlaviyoEmail and SMS marketing built for e-commerce stores.Alternative to Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Omnisend
- SubstackNewsletters and paid subscriptions with a built-in network.Alternative to Kit (ConvertKit), Ghost, Patreon
- AWeberLong-running email marketing for small businesses.Alternative to MailerLite, Constant Contact
- MetricoolScheduling plus analytics for social, ads and your website.Alternative to Hootsuite, Buffer
- DubOpen-source link management and attribution.Alternative to Bitly
- KuttFree, open-source URL shortener.Alternative to Bitly
- ListmonkA free, open-source, self-hosted newsletter and mailing-list manager.Alternative to Mailchimp
Free sales & CRM tools
- Apollo.ioB2B contact database with sales engagement.Alternative to ZoomInfo, Cognism, Outreach
- AttioA flexible, data-driven CRM that builds itself from your email and calendar.Alternative to HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive
- Zoho CRMA feature-rich CRM at small-business prices.Alternative to HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive
- LushaB2B contact data with a browser extension.Alternative to ZoomInfo, Apollo.io, Cognism
- FreshsalesAI-powered CRM from Freshworks.Alternative to Pipedrive, Insightly
- RocketReachFind emails and phone numbers for professionals.Alternative to ZoomInfo, Apollo.io
- Seamless.AIReal-time B2B contact search.Alternative to ZoomInfo, Apollo.io
- TracxnStartup and private company tracking.Alternative to Crunchbase, PitchBook
- UpLeadB2B leads with verified emails.Alternative to ZoomInfo, Cognism
- AvomaAI meeting assistant and conversation intelligence.Alternative to Gong
- CrunchbaseCompany and funding data on startups.Alternative to PitchBook
- HubSpot CRMAn easy-to-adopt CRM with a free tier and marketing tools.Alternative to Salesforce
- HunterFind and verify professional email addresses.Alternative to Apollo.io
- KasprB2B contact data from LinkedIn, popular in Europe.Alternative to Cognism
- MixmaxSales engagement inside Gmail.Alternative to Salesloft
- OwlerCrowdsourced company insights and news alerts.Alternative to Crunchbase
- RB2BPerson-level website visitor identification for US traffic.Alternative to Leadfeeder
Free analytics tools
- PostHogProduct analytics, session replay, feature flags and experiments in one open-source platform.Alternative to Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel
- PendoProduct analytics with in-app guides and feedback.Alternative to Mixpanel, PostHog, Amplitude
- HeapAutocapture analytics that records events without manual tracking.Alternative to Mixpanel, PostHog, Amplitude
- AmplitudeProduct analytics with strong behavioural cohorts.Alternative to Mixpanel, PostHog
- Google AnalyticsFree event-based analytics for web and apps.Alternative to Mixpanel, Amplitude
- MixpanelEvent-based product analytics.Alternative to PostHog, Amplitude
- Cloudflare Web AnalyticsFree, privacy-first traffic analytics without client-side cookies.Alternative to Google Analytics
- Lucky OrangeHeatmaps, recordings and live chat for conversion optimisation.Alternative to Hotjar
- Microsoft ClarityFree heatmaps and session recordings from Microsoft.Alternative to Hotjar
- MouseflowHeatmaps, recordings, funnels and form analytics.Alternative to Hotjar
Free developer & hosting tools
- WindsurfAn AI-native code editor with an agent that works across your codebase.Alternative to Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot
- GitHub CopilotAI pair programming inside VS Code, JetBrains IDEs and more.Alternative to Cursor, Claude Code, Replit
- .NET MAUIMicrosoft’s cross-platform native UI framework for .NET.Alternative to Flutter, React Native
- AppwriteAn open-source backend platform for web and mobile apps.Alternative to Firebase, Supabase
- CapacitorRun web apps natively on iOS and Android.Alternative to Flutter, React Native
- ConvexA reactive backend with TypeScript functions and realtime sync.Alternative to Firebase, Supabase
- IonicBuild mobile apps with web technologies.Alternative to Flutter, React Native
- Kotlin MultiplatformShare Kotlin code across Android, iOS, web and desktop.Alternative to Flutter, React Native
- NhostPostgres, GraphQL, auth and storage as a service.Alternative to Firebase, Supabase
- PocketBaseAn open-source backend in a single file: database, auth and file storage.Alternative to Firebase, Supabase
- RenderWeb services, databases, cron jobs and static sites with Git deploys.Alternative to Heroku, Vercel
- SupabaseAn open-source Firebase alternative built on Postgres, with auth, storage and realtime.Alternative to Firebase, Replit
- ZedA fast, open-source code editor with built-in AI features.Alternative to Cursor, Visual Studio Code
- AngularGoogle’s full-featured TypeScript framework.Alternative to React
- ApidogAPI design, testing, mocking and documentation in one tool.Alternative to Postman
- BitbucketAtlassian’s Git hosting, integrated with Jira.Alternative to GitHub
- BootstrapThe classic CSS framework with ready-made components.Alternative to Tailwind CSS
- BrowserlingInteractive cross-browser testing in your browser.Alternative to BrowserStack
Free automation tools
- Make (formerly Integromat)Visual, branching automation scenarios at lower prices per operation.Alternative to Zapier, n8n, IFTTT
- ZapierConnect thousands of apps and automate workflows without code.Alternative to n8n, IFTTT, Power Automate
- n8nWorkflow automation with code when you need it; self-hostable.Alternative to Zapier, IFTTT, Power Automate
- PipedreamDeveloper-friendly workflows with code steps and many integrations.Alternative to Zapier, n8n
- Apple ShortcutsFree automations built into iPhone, iPad and Mac.Alternative to IFTTT
- Home AssistantOpen-source smart-home automation that runs locally.Alternative to IFTTT
- IFTTTSimple applets for personal apps and smart-home devices.Alternative to Zapier
- Node-REDOpen-source flow-based programming for automations and IoT.Alternative to n8n
Free AI tools
- CursorAn AI-first code editor built on VS Code.Alternative to Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Replit
- DescriptEdit audio and video by editing the transcript.Alternative to Otter.ai, Loom, CapCut
- GeminiGoogle’s AI assistant, integrated with Gmail, Docs and Search.Alternative to ChatGPT, Character.AI, Claude
- PerplexityAn AI answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources.Alternative to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
- ChatGPTOpenAI’s assistant for writing, research, coding and analysis.Alternative to Character.AI, Claude, Grok
- ClaudeAnthropic’s AI assistant, known for writing, coding and working with long documents.Alternative to ChatGPT, Character.AI, Grok
- DeepSeekAn AI assistant built on DeepSeek’s openly released models.Alternative to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
- Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft’s AI assistant across Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365.Alternative to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
- FathomA free AI notetaker for Zoom, Google Meet and Teams.Alternative to Otter.ai, Gong
- Fireflies.aiAn AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes and searches conversations.Alternative to Otter.ai, Gong
- GrokxAI’s assistant, with access to posts on X.Alternative to ChatGPT, Claude
- GroqVery fast inference for open models on Groq’s own chips.Alternative to OpenAI API, OpenRouter
- Le Chat by MistralMistral AI’s assistant from Europe.Alternative to ChatGPT, Claude
- Meta AIMeta’s assistant inside WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.Alternative to Claude, Grok
- Adobe FireflyAdobe’s image generator, designed to be safe for commercial use.Alternative to Midjourney
- AiderOpen-source AI pair programming in your terminal, working with your git repo.Alternative to Claude Code
- Amazon Q DeveloperAWS’s AI assistant for coding, debugging and cloud tasks.Alternative to GitHub Copilot
- BalabolkaFree text-to-speech program for Windows.Alternative to Speechify
Free support & forms tools
- Google FormsFree, simple forms saved straight to Google Sheets.Alternative to Typeform, SurveyMonkey, Jotform
- Help ScoutA shared inbox, help center and live chat focused on human support.Alternative to Intercom, Zendesk, Freshdesk
- TallyA document-like form builder with a very generous free plan.Alternative to Typeform, Google Forms, SurveyMonkey
- TypeformConversational, one-question-at-a-time forms and surveys.Alternative to Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, Jotform
- FilloutPowerful forms that connect to Airtable, Notion and more.Alternative to Typeform, Google Forms, Jotform
- JotformA huge library of form templates, widgets and payment integrations.Alternative to Typeform, Google Forms, SurveyMonkey
- CrispLive chat, a shared inbox and a knowledge base at startup-friendly prices.Alternative to Intercom, Drift
- HubSpot Service HubHelp desk connected to HubSpot CRM.Alternative to Zendesk, Freshdesk
- SurveyMonkeyThe well-known online survey platform.Alternative to Google Forms, Qualtrics
- SurveySparrowConversational surveys and feedback with automations.Alternative to SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics
- Zoho DeskContext-aware helpdesk software.Alternative to Zendesk, Freshdesk
- Cognito FormsForm builder with calculations and repeating sections.Alternative to Jotform
- FreshdeskTicketing and helpdesk with a free tier for small teams.Alternative to Zendesk
- Microsoft FormsSurveys and quizzes included with Microsoft 365.Alternative to Google Forms
- MissiveTeam inbox and chat for email collaboration.Alternative to Front
- tawk.toFree live chat for your website.Alternative to Intercom
- TidioLive chat and AI chatbots for small businesses.Alternative to Drift
Free communication & scheduling tools
- DiscordFree voice, video and text — popular for communities and small teams.Alternative to Slack, Zoom, Reddit
- Microsoft TeamsChat, meetings and files, included with Microsoft 365.Alternative to Slack, Zoom, Skype
- ZulipOpen-source chat organised by topic-based threads.Alternative to Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams
- Cal.comOpen-source scheduling infrastructure with a generous free plan.Alternative to Calendly, Doodle
- Google MeetBrowser-based video meetings built into Google Workspace.Alternative to Zoom, Skype
- Jitsi MeetFree, open-source video meetings with no account required.Alternative to Zoom, Skype
- Proton MailEnd-to-end encrypted email based in Switzerland.Alternative to Gmail, Outlook
- VidyardVideo messaging for sales teams.Alternative to Loom, Vimeo
- WherebySimple browser-based meeting rooms with a permanent link.Alternative to Zoom, Skype
- Zoho MailAd-free business email with a free tier.Alternative to Gmail, Outlook
- ZoomVideo meetings, webinars and team chat.Alternative to Skype, Microsoft Teams
- Apple MailThe free mail app built into Mac, iPhone and iPad.Alternative to Outlook
- CalendlyScheduling links that let people book time on your calendar.Alternative to Doodle
- CapAn open-source Loom alternative for recording and sharing screen videos.Alternative to Loom
- GmailGoogle’s free email with powerful search and filters.Alternative to Outlook
- Google Calendar appointment schedulesBooking pages built into Google Calendar.Alternative to Calendly
- Google VoiceA free US phone number for calls, texts and voicemail.Alternative to RingCentral
- iCloud MailFree email with your Apple account.Alternative to Gmail
Free files & documents tools
- DropboxCloud storage and file sync with sharing and transfers.Alternative to Google Drive, OneDrive, WeTransfer
- Google DriveCloud storage with Docs, Sheets and Slides built in.Alternative to Dropbox, OneDrive, WeTransfer
- pCloudCloud storage that also offers lifetime plans.Alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive
- Dropbox SignSimple e-signatures and an API, formerly HelloSign.Alternative to DocuSign, PandaDoc, Adobe Acrobat Sign
- Microsoft OneDriveStorage integrated with Windows and Microsoft 365.Alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, Box
- Proton DriveEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the makers of Proton Mail.Alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive
- Sync.comZero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage.Alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive
- BoxSecure content management for businesses.Alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive
- DocumensoAn open-source DocuSign alternative you can self-host.Alternative to DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat Sign
- iCloud DriveApple’s cloud storage for files across your Apple devices.Alternative to Google Drive, OneDrive
- PandaDocProposals, quotes and contracts with e-signatures.Alternative to DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat Sign
- Zoho SignAffordable digital signatures for businesses.Alternative to DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat Sign
- FilemailSend very large files quickly, with a free tier.Alternative to WeTransfer
- Google SitesFree, simple intranet and team sites from Google.Alternative to SharePoint
- iLovePDFA popular set of online PDF tools.Alternative to Adobe Acrobat
- PDF24 ToolsFree online and desktop PDF tools.Alternative to Adobe Acrobat
- PDFgearA free PDF editor and converter with AI features.Alternative to Adobe Acrobat
- Send AnywhereShare files across devices with a 6-digit key.Alternative to WeTransfer
Free websites & commerce tools
- WordPressThe open-source CMS with countless themes and plugins.Alternative to Webflow, Wix, Squarespace
- CarrdSimple, low-cost one-page websites.Alternative to Webflow, Linktree, Leadpages
- WebflowVisual web design with a built-in CMS and hosting.Alternative to WordPress, Carrd, Wix
- WixA drag-and-drop website builder for small businesses.Alternative to WordPress, Carrd, Squarespace
- AstroAn open-source framework for fast, content-focused sites.Alternative to WordPress, Next.js
- GelatoPrint-on-demand with local production in 30+ countries.Alternative to Printify, Printful
- Judge.meAffordable product reviews for Shopify.Alternative to Trustpilot, Yotpo
- Ko-fiTips, memberships and a shop for creators.Alternative to Gumroad, Patreon
- MediumBlogging platform with a large built-in readership.Alternative to Ghost, Substack
- systeme.ioAll-in-one funnels, email and courses with a free plan.Alternative to Leadpages, Kajabi
- BeaconsLink in bio with a store, media kit and email tools for creators.Alternative to Linktree
- bio.linkA free, simple link-in-bio page.Alternative to Linktree
- ContentfulEnterprise headless content platform.Alternative to Drupal
- Craft CMSFlexible content-first CMS.Alternative to Drupal
- EasyshipGlobal shipping software with courier comparison.Alternative to ShipStation
- EcwidAdd a store to any existing website.Alternative to Shopify
- GoDaddy Website BuilderSimple site builder from GoDaddy.Alternative to Wix
- Google Business ProfileFree profile and reviews on Google Search and Maps.Alternative to Trustpilot
Free security tools
- BitwardenAn open-source password manager with a generous free plan.Alternative to LastPass, NordPass
- KeePassXCA free, open-source, offline password manager.Alternative to LastPass, NordPass
- KeycloakOpen-source identity and access management.Alternative to Auth0, Okta
- Proton PassAn end-to-end encrypted password manager with email aliases.Alternative to LastPass, NordPass
- Proton VPNSwiss, open-source VPN with a genuinely free plan.Alternative to NordVPN, Surfshark
- Amazon CognitoUser sign-up and sign-in on AWS.Alternative to Auth0
- Auth0Okta’s developer-focused identity platform.Alternative to Okta
- ClerkDrop-in authentication and user management for React apps.Alternative to Auth0
- DopplerCentralised secrets management for teams.Alternative to HashiCorp Vault
- Firebase AuthenticationGoogle’s hosted auth with social and phone sign-in.Alternative to Auth0
- InfisicalOpen-source secrets management platform.Alternative to HashiCorp Vault
- NordPassA password manager from the makers of NordVPN.Alternative to LastPass
- OpenBaoOpen-source secrets management fork of Vault.Alternative to HashiCorp Vault
- OpteryData broker removal with before-and-after screenshots.Alternative to Incogni
- RoboFormLong-running password manager and form filler.Alternative to NordPass
- SemgrepFast static analysis with custom rules.Alternative to Snyk
- SonarQubeCode quality and security analysis.Alternative to Snyk
- StytchAuthentication and fraud prevention APIs.Alternative to Auth0
Free launch platforms
- Hacker News (Show HN)Show something people can try right now to a large, candid technical audience.Alternative to Product Hunt, Reddit
- Indie HackersShare your story and numbers with a community of bootstrapped founders.Alternative to Product Hunt, BetaList
- AlternativeToList your product as an alternative to well-known tools people already search for.Alternative to Product Hunt
- Product HuntThe best-known daily launch platform.Alternative to BetaList
Free office & productivity tools
- LibreOfficeFree, open-source office suite: Writer, Calc, Impress and more.Alternative to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
- Apple KeynoteApple’s free presentation app with polished animations.Alternative to PowerPoint, Google Slides
- GammaAI-powered presentations, documents and web pages.Alternative to PowerPoint, Google Slides
- LoomQuick screen-and-camera recordings shared with a link.Alternative to Scribe, Vimeo
- PitchCollaborative presentation software for modern teams.Alternative to PowerPoint, Google Slides
- PreziZooming, non-linear presentations and video.Alternative to PowerPoint, Google Slides
- RowsA modern spreadsheet with built-in integrations and AI analysis.Alternative to Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
- Zoho SheetFree online spreadsheet from Zoho.Alternative to Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
- Zoho WriterOnline word processor in the Zoho suite.Alternative to Microsoft Word, Google Docs
- Apple NumbersApple’s free spreadsheet app with a canvas-style layout.Alternative to Microsoft Excel
- Apple PagesApple’s free word processor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.Alternative to Microsoft Word
- Google DocsFree, real-time collaborative documents in the browser.Alternative to Microsoft Word
- Google SlidesFree collaborative presentations in the browser.Alternative to PowerPoint
- GuiddeAI-generated video documentation and how-to guides.Alternative to Scribe
- InstapaperSave articles to read later in a clean, distraction-free view.Alternative to Pocket
- MatterA beautiful read-later app with text-to-speech.Alternative to Pocket
- Microsoft ExcelThe industry-standard spreadsheet.Alternative to Google Sheets
- Microsoft PowerPointThe standard presentation app, free in the browser.Alternative to Google Slides
Free social & messaging tools
- BeRealDaily, unfiltered photos shared with friends at the same moment.Alternative to Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat
- SignalEnd-to-end encrypted messaging and calls from a non-profit foundation.Alternative to WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat
- TelegramFast messaging with large groups, channels, bots and cloud sync.Alternative to Discord, WhatsApp, Snapchat
- WhatsAppEncrypted messaging and calls used by billions of people.Alternative to Telegram, Skype, Snapchat
- FlickrPhoto hosting and community for photographers.Alternative to Instagram, Pinterest
- InstagramPhotos, Reels and Stories from Meta.Alternative to TikTok, Snapchat
- MastodonOpen-source, ad-free microblogging across thousands of independent servers.Alternative to X (Twitter), Reddit
- SlackTeam messaging with channels, threads, huddles and thousands of integrations.Alternative to Discord, Microsoft Teams
- TikTokShort-form video with a powerful recommendation feed.Alternative to Instagram, YouTube
- TumblrBlogging and social media for fandoms, art and creative communities.Alternative to X (Twitter), Pinterest
- TwitchLive streaming for gaming, music and creators.Alternative to TikTok, YouTube
- ViberEncrypted messaging and free calls, popular across Europe and Asia.Alternative to WhatsApp, Telegram
- Are.naCollect and connect ideas, images and links in channels — no ads or algorithms.Alternative to Pinterest
- BehanceAdobe’s showcase for creative portfolios and inspiration.Alternative to Pinterest
- BlueskyA decentralised social network with custom feeds and an open protocol.Alternative to X (Twitter)
- BumbleDating where women make the first move.Alternative to Tinder
- Coffee Meets BagelA few curated matches a day.Alternative to Tinder
- CosmosA calm, ad-free place to collect and organise visual inspiration.Alternative to Pinterest
Free music, video & creative tools
- DaVinci ResolveProfessional editing, colour, VFX and audio — with a powerful free version.Alternative to After Effects, CapCut, Clipchamp
- DailymotionVideo platform with news, sports and entertainment.Alternative to YouTube, Vimeo
- iMovieApple’s free, easy video editor.Alternative to CapCut, Clipchamp
- KapwingCollaborative online video editor with AI tools.Alternative to CapCut, Clipchamp
- YouTube MusicMusic streaming with official tracks, covers and live versions.Alternative to Spotify, SoundCloud
- Amazon MusicMusic and podcasts, included in some form with Prime.Alternative to Spotify
- AudiomackFree music streaming popular for hip-hop and Afrobeats.Alternative to SoundCloud
- BandcampBuy music directly from artists and labels.Alternative to SoundCloud
- BandLabFree music-making app and social platform for creators.Alternative to SoundCloud
- BlenderFree, open-source 3D suite for modelling, animation, VFX and rendering.Alternative to After Effects
- BookWyrmOpen-source, federated social reading and reviewing.Alternative to Goodreads
- CapCutVideo editor with templates, effects and auto-captions.Alternative to Clipchamp
- CavalryProcedural 2D animation software.Alternative to After Effects
- ClipchampMicrosoft’s browser-based video editor.Alternative to CapCut
- darktableFree, open-source RAW photo workflow.Alternative to Lightroom
- DeezerMusic streaming with Flow, a personalised endless mix.Alternative to Spotify
- EmbyPersonal media server for movies, TV and music.Alternative to Plex
- GarageBandApple’s free music studio for Mac and iOS.Alternative to FL Studio
Free finance & payments tools
- RevolutBanking app with multi-currency accounts.Alternative to PayPal, Wise, Payoneer
- EmpowerFree net-worth and investment tracking dashboard.Alternative to Quicken, Mint, YNAB
- RampCorporate cards, expenses and bill pay.Alternative to Expensify, BILL, Tipalti
- Rocket MoneyBudgeting and subscription cancellation.Alternative to Quicken, Mint, YNAB
- Apple CashSend and receive money in Messages and Wallet.Alternative to Venmo, Cash App
- KoyfinMarket data and dashboards — a lighter Bloomberg alternative.Alternative to TradingView, Bloomberg Terminal
- OdooOpen-source suite of business apps: ERP, CRM, accounting and more.Alternative to QuickBooks, NetSuite
- WaveFree invoicing and accounting for very small businesses.Alternative to QuickBooks, FreshBooks
- ZelleBank-to-bank transfers built into most US banking apps.Alternative to Venmo, Cash App
- Actual BudgetFree, open-source, local-first envelope budgeting.Alternative to YNAB
- BILL Spend & ExpenseFree corporate cards and expenses from BILL (formerly Divvy).Alternative to Expensify
- Cash AppSend money, invest and bank from one app.Alternative to Venmo
- Cash App TaxesFree federal and state tax filing in Cash App.Alternative to TurboTax
- ChimeUS banking app with no monthly fees.Alternative to Cash App
- DonorboxDonation forms and fundraising for nonprofits.Alternative to GoFundMe
- EveryDollarZero-based budgeting from Ramsey Solutions.Alternative to YNAB
- FinvizStock screener and market maps.Alternative to TradingView
- FreeTaxUSAFree federal filing with low-cost state returns.Alternative to TurboTax
Free HR & operations tools
- 7shiftsRestaurant team scheduling.Alternative to When I Work
- ConnecteamAll-in-one app for managing deskless teams.Alternative to When I Work
- DolibarrOpen-source ERP and CRM for small businesses.Alternative to Odoo
- ERPNextFree, open-source ERP.Alternative to Odoo
- HomebaseScheduling, time clock and payroll for hourly teams.Alternative to When I Work
- Jira Service ManagementAtlassian’s IT service management.Alternative to ServiceNow
- SlingFree employee scheduling and communication.Alternative to When I Work
- Zoho PeopleHR management with a free plan.Alternative to BambooHR
Free data & BI tools
- Apache SupersetOpen-source data exploration and dashboards.Alternative to Tableau, Power BI, Looker
- Power BIMicrosoft’s business intelligence with a free desktop app.Alternative to Tableau, Looker, Metabase
- DataboxKPI dashboards that pull from many marketing tools.Alternative to Looker Studio, AgencyAnalytics
- Estuary FlowReal-time ETL and change data capture.Alternative to Fivetran, Airbyte
- Hevo DataNo-code data pipelines into warehouses.Alternative to Fivetran, Airbyte
- Looker StudioFree dashboards and reports from Google (formerly Data Studio).Alternative to Databox, AgencyAnalytics
- MeltanoOpen-source, code-first ELT built on Singer.Alternative to Fivetran, Airbyte
- DataformSQL transformation workflows in BigQuery.Alternative to dbt
- dltOpen-source Python library for loading data.Alternative to Airbyte
- EvidenceOpen-source BI as code with SQL and markdown.Alternative to Metabase
- FivetranFully managed ELT connectors.Alternative to Airbyte
- Google BigQueryServerless data warehouse on Google Cloud.Alternative to Databricks
- GrafanaOpen-source dashboards for metrics, logs and traces.Alternative to Metabase
- KibanaVisualise and explore data in Elasticsearch.Alternative to Grafana
- KlipfolioDashboards and metrics for teams.Alternative to Databox
- SQLMeshOpen-source data transformation framework.Alternative to dbt
- ZabbixOpen-source infrastructure monitoring.Alternative to Grafana
- Zoho AnalyticsSelf-service BI at small-business prices.Alternative to Power BI
Free infrastructure & DevOps tools
- New RelicFull-stack observability with a generous free tier.Alternative to Datadog, Grafana, Splunk
- Azure PipelinesCI/CD for any language and platform from Microsoft.Alternative to GitHub Actions, Jenkins
- Bitbucket PipelinesCI/CD built into Bitbucket.Alternative to GitHub Actions, Jenkins
- Chrome Remote DesktopFree remote access from Google, in the browser.Alternative to TeamViewer, AnyDesk
- CircleCIHosted CI/CD with fast builds and caching.Alternative to GitHub Actions, Jenkins
- GitLab CI/CDCI/CD built into GitLab, self-hostable.Alternative to GitHub Actions, Jenkins
- ParsecLow-latency remote desktop built for games and creative work.Alternative to TeamViewer, AnyDesk
- RustDeskOpen-source remote desktop you can self-host.Alternative to TeamViewer, AnyDesk
- XCP-ngOpen-source Xen-based virtualisation platform.Alternative to Proxmox, VMware
- AlgoliaHosted search and discovery API.Alternative to Elasticsearch
- AnsibleAgentless automation and configuration management.Alternative to Terraform
- AnyDeskFast remote desktop software.Alternative to TeamViewer
- Apache PulsarDistributed messaging and streaming with multi-tenancy.Alternative to Apache Kafka
- Apache SolrMature open-source enterprise search platform.Alternative to Elasticsearch
- AWS CloudFormationAWS’s native infrastructure as code.Alternative to Terraform
- Better StackUptime monitoring, on-call, logs and status pages.Alternative to PagerDuty
- CephOpen-source distributed object, block and file storage.Alternative to MinIO
- Cloudflare R2S3-compatible object storage with no egress fees.Alternative to MinIO
Free education & learning tools
- MiroOnline whiteboard for brainstorming, diagrams and workshops.Alternative to Padlet, Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio
- AhaSlidesInteractive slides with polls, quizzes and spinner wheels.Alternative to Mentimeter, Kahoot!
- TeachableCreate and sell online courses.Alternative to Thinkific, Kajabi
- ThinkificOnline course platform with a free plan.Alternative to Teachable, Kajabi
- WooclapInteractive questions to engage students during class.Alternative to Mentimeter, Kahoot!
- AnkiFree, open-source flashcards with spaced repetition.Alternative to Quizlet
- BlooketGame-based review for classrooms with many game modes.Alternative to Kahoot!
- BrainscapeFlashcards with confidence-based spaced repetition.Alternative to Quizlet
- BusuuLanguage lessons with feedback from native speakers.Alternative to Duolingo
- CodeSignalCoding assessments and interview practice.Alternative to LeetCode
- CodewarsCoding kata ranked by difficulty, solved in many languages.Alternative to LeetCode
- CourseraUniversity and industry courses and certificates.Alternative to Udemy
- edXCourses from leading universities.Alternative to Udemy
- ExercismFree coding exercises with human mentoring in 70+ languages.Alternative to LeetCode
- GimkitClassroom quiz games designed by a student.Alternative to Kahoot!
- HackerRankCoding challenges and technical hiring.Alternative to LeetCode
- Kahoot!Game-based quizzes for classrooms and events.Alternative to Mentimeter
- KnowtFree flashcards and AI study notes — popular with students.Alternative to Quizlet
Free marketplaces & web tools
- LumaBeautiful event pages, invites and ticketing.Alternative to Eventbrite, Meetup, Evite
- PartifulFun, free party invites and RSVPs.Alternative to Eventbrite, Meetup, Evite
- ContraCommission-free freelance marketplace and portfolios.Alternative to Fiverr, Upwork
- Facebook MarketplaceBuy and sell locally on Facebook.Alternative to eBay, Craigslist
- OfferUpLocal buying and selling app.Alternative to eBay, Craigslist
- Apple MapsApple’s maps, much improved in recent years.Alternative to Google Maps
- archive.todaySave a snapshot of any web page on demand.Alternative to Wayback Machine
- Big CartelSimple online stores for artists and makers.Alternative to Etsy
- BingMicrosoft’s search engine with Copilot built in.Alternative to Google Search
- BraveFast browser that blocks ads and trackers by default.Alternative to Google Chrome
- Brave SearchIndependent, private search index.Alternative to Google Search
- Buy Me a CoffeeSimple support and memberships for creators.Alternative to Patreon
- DiceJob board for tech professionals.Alternative to Indeed
- DuckDuckGoPrivate search that doesn’t track you.Alternative to Google Search
- EcosiaSearch engine that uses its profits to plant trees.Alternative to Google Search
- EventbriteEvent ticketing and discovery.Alternative to Meetup
- Facebook EventsEvent pages and invites on Facebook.Alternative to Meetup
- Find My (Apple)Share locations with family on Apple devices.Alternative to Life360
Plans and licences change, so check each tool’s site for current details.