Show HN: I made a site for finding cheaper alternatives to pricey software
OnlyFewDollars offers budget-friendly alternatives to pricey software. GIMP, Pixlr, and Blender are highlighted as free, open-source options for photo editing, design, and 3D animation, rivaling expensive industry-standard software.
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Affordable Alternatives to Overpriced Products - OnlyFewDollars provides cost-effective alternatives to expensive software products. In the category of photo editing, GIMP is highlighted as a free and open-source raster graphics editor suitable for tasks like image retouching and graphic creation, serving as an alternative to commercial software such as Adobe Photoshop. Pixlr is also mentioned as a web-based suite for creative photo and design editing needs. For 3D and animation, Blender is recommended as a free and open-source 3D creation suite supporting various aspects of the 3D pipeline, offering an alternative to software like Autodesk 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, and Autodesk Maya. These alternatives aim to provide users with quality tools without the high costs associated with mainstream software options.
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5 commentsSome popular products are way overpriced. There are cheaper and sometimes even more functional, convenient alternatives out there.
That's why I created this website—to make it easier to find those alternatives.
Anyone can request to add a product, but I'll only add it to the site after careful moderation
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