"Lowkey broke, but highkey resourceful: Looking for cheap or free access to paid software & tools"

[bev78]

"Hey fellow broke but resourceful folks, I'm looking for ways to access paid software and tools without breaking the bank. I've heard of some devs and designers using cloud accounts or student discounts, but I'm open to suggestions - is there anything I'm missing? Does anyone have any tricks up their sleeve?"

 

[UpoPa]

"LOL, been there. You should check out some alternatives like Blender for 3D modeling instead of Adobe Suite, and LibreOffice for word processing instead of Microsoft Office. Also, CyberGhost VPN offers a free plan, might be useful for some of you."

 

[Mark_KA]

"Lol, I feel you. I've been looking for free alternatives to Adobe Photoshop and found GIMP, it's actually pretty dope. If you're also looking for a free office suite, give LibreOffice a try."

 

[Utcha]

Making money with Runway

 

[pesahn]

Is Claude worth the hype?

 

[VitaBelya]

How to use Gemini for content marketing?

 

[makbeyn]

"Hey OP, I feel you. I've been using LibreOffice for free and it's not too shabby for word processing and spreadsheets. Also, have you checked out the Microsoft Developer Program for free access to some of their software?"

 

[taha_gh]

"Lol gotta love the resourceful vibes! For me, it's all about Open Source Software - we've got some pretty solid alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud, like GIMP and Inkscape. Also, some universities offer free software to students; might want to look into those if you're a student"

 

[Verkor]

"Hey guys, I used to use a Chrome extension called 'Tech in Motion' to get free trials of paid software like Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. It's a legit way to test out the tools without shelling out cash. Has anyone else used it or have other recommendations?"