9 Free Open-Source Alternatives That Can Replace Your Paid Productivity Apps
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Summary
Open source software affords users greater control over their data, along with increased privacy and more flexible options than subscription-based software.
Nextcloud is a platform that can be self-hosted to provide a Dropbox, Google Drive or Onedrive alternative, with the benefit of self-hosting meaning users retain full control over their data.
Thunderbird is an open-source email client, offering tabbed email, a unified inbox, extensive add-on possibilities and an integrated RSS reader.
Zotero is a research and citation management tool, which can be integrated with browsers or used as a mobile app, and offers a range of storage options.
Joplin is an open-source note-taking app, which can sync across devices and is Markdown-enabled for a fast, minimalist writing experience.
Cal.com is an open-source alternative to Calendly, offering greater flexibility in calendar management.
Screenity is an open-source screen recorder extension for Chromium-based browsers, which boasts an in-built video editor.
ShareX is another open-source screen capture tool, featuring an integrated GIF maker and image editor.
