Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Powerful Open Source Creative Softwares
Nijigenerate is an open source editor for the nijilive puppet format, which is derived from Inochi2D (v0.8) technology. This application allows you to rig models for use in games or for other real-time applications such as VTubing.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
Portable BSD-licensed image editor for Windows offering multi-layer support, batch processing, extensive filters, macro recording, and broad file compatibility.
JuiceFX alternative.
Also similar to 
Pixel Composer, but it's not node-based approach and it's not as powerful.Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
OSSIA Score is an interactive sequencer for intermedia authoring. It allows to create flexible and interactive scenarios and is especially designed for live performance, art installations, museography or any context requiring a precise and interactive execution of timed events.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
+7
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
A free, open-source music composition tool for beat-making, loops, and arrangements — built with Web Audio, WASM, and modern web tech.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Docker
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Self-Hosted
+4
Open-source DAW for GNU/Linux with MIDI and audio sequencing, LV2, VST, DSSI plugin support, multitrack recording, and non-destructive editing.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
+3
RAWGraphs is an open source app built with the goal of making the visualization of complex data easy for everyone. Born as tool for designers and vis geeks, RAWGraphs aims at providing a missing link between spreadsheets and vector graphics editors.
Open-source editor for vector and interface designs with AI-powered creation, Figma file support, real-time peer-to-peer collaboration, code export, and advanced programmability.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Homebrew
Helio is a cross-platform lightweight music speed-painting tool. It features linear-based sequencer with clean UI, integrated version control to sync the projects between devices, export to midi and more.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Flathub
- F-Droid
- Flatpak
+3
Pyrite64 is a visual editor + runtime-engine to create 3D games that can run on a real N64 console or accurate emulators like Mupen64Plus.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- Windows
+1
Still in early development
Canva alternative (soon).Still in early prototype. Not fully usable for productive usage.
According to the official statement: "Aktivisda meets some of the same needs as the proprietary software Canva but does not aim to be a real alternative to it.
Where Canva offers a wide range of functions and a large gallery of graphic elements, Aktivisda concentrates on the functions and graphic elements that are essential to an organisation."
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
Primitive-based 3D modeling with shape combining, 2D blueprint editing, freehand drawing, STL export for 3D printing, easy snapping, and boolean holes.
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