Alternatives to Paid Software

Generous Free Tiers for Individuals

UX Design

PenPot

If you're using a free tier on Figma, for instance, you might feel frustrated by some basic features being locked behind the paid pro membership.

One-Time Cost Options Without a Subscription

Digital Art

Procreate

  • Cost: One-Time $12.99
  • Platforms: iPadOS

Image & Photo Editing

Pixelmator Pro

  • Cost: One-Time $49.99
  • Platforms: macOS

Photopea

  • Cost: Free
  • Platform: Web Browser-Only

Free

Vector Program

Affinity

  • Cost: Free
  • Dependencies: Free Canva Account
  • Platforms: Windows and macOS (iPadOS soon).