5 open-source tools that made me ditch my expensive subscriptions

As a freelance tech blogger, I’m constantly experimenting with tools that help me work faster, think more clearly, and stay focused for longer stretches. Over time, I’ve realized that higher productivity rarely comes from flashy features or expensive subscriptions. It comes from tools that feel calm, reliable, and stay out of the way. Surprisingly, many open-source apps now deliver a more polished experience than their paid rivals. Here are a few open-source tools that genuinely improved my daily workflow and made “premium” software feel unnecessary.

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