The Anti-Subscription Catalogue unites 110 non-subscription, free, open-source, and one-time fee software in 16 categories — 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.
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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 | ✓ YES | ✓ 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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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Ardour↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
Cakewalk↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
Garageband↗ | ½ ISH | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
Logic Pro↗ | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
Live by Ableton↗ | ½ ISH | ✕ 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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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 | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
Visual Studio Code↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
Ravelry↗ | ✓ YES | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
QGIS (NEW) | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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Draftoola↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
Figma↗ | ½ ISH | ✕ 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↗ | ½ ISH | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✕ NO |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
Paged.js↗(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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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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 |
SOFTWARE | ||||||||
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BitFont Maker↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
Cables↗ | ✓ 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↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
Metaflop↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
p5↗ | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
Photomosh↗ | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
Space Type Generator↗(NEW) | ✓ YES | ✕ NO | ✕ NO | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |