Alternative Opinions
20 opinions
August 2025
1 opinion
Ente PhotosAlternative to Google Photos · “I really like where Ente is going. It's end-to-end encrypted but provides full cross-platform syncing. It has pretty good on-device machine learning. It looks and feel great. I'm really excited to see where it goes from here; it seems like it's shaping up to be the best photos platform yet.”30 people think this is a good alternative30
July 2025
1 opinion
Source of ManaAlternative to The Mana World1 person thinks this is a good alternative1
May 2025
2 opinions
Luanti (formerly Minetest)Alternative to Minecraft321 people think this is a good alternative321
Raindrop.ioAlternative to Pocket48 people think this is a good alternative48
April 2025
1 opinion
Kobo BooksAlternative to Amazon Kindle2 people think this is a good alternative2
March 2025
5 opinions
BlueskyAlternative to X · “The best X alternative and arguably the spiritual successor of good old Twitter. It has all of the essential features of a microblogging platform, a great community, and a lovely look and feel. The content seems high quality, and the moderation seems to be on point. A social media platform that's actually pleasant, much like Twitter ought to have been.”22 people think this is a good alternative22
MastodonAlternative to X · “Mastodon is a very solid, open source, and pretty well decentralized alternative to Twitter. It's fairly minimalistic and easy to work with, but there are some caveats. It does not appear that you are currently able to quote posts, and sometimes the synchronization between decentralized pods is not quite what one would like it to be. Still, it is very much worth a try.”307 people think this is a good alternative307
Zed EditorAlternative to Visual Studio Code · “I am very interested in Zed as an alternative to VS Code. Even early releases have robust and ergonomic functionality, a clean look and feel, and wonderful speed. It is developed in Rust, not Electron. I am very interested to see where Zed goes.”21 people think this is a good alternative21
KateAlternative to Visual Studio Code32 people think this is a good alternative32
Ente AuthAlternative to Google Authenticator11 people think this is a good alternative11
February 2025
1 opinion
LibreOffice - WriterAlternative to Microsoft Word820 people think this is a good alternative820
January 2025
9 opinions
UbuntuAlternative to macOS · “Ubuntu makes for a very smooth transition for macOS users. While being considerably more open and flexible, its slightly modified version of GNOME should feel quite familiar.”54 people think this is a good alternative54
Windows 10Alternative to openSUSE · “Windows is by no means a Linux distro, and it shows. It suffers from its somewhat bloated nature and is ultimately a product meant to turn a profit. OpenSUSE users enjoy a much more streamlined and lightweight operating system that puts the user first. OpenSUSE users also benefit from other key Linux features such as an impressive package repository and frequent unobtrusive updates.”4 people think this is not a good alternative4
FedoraAlternative to openSUSE · “Fedora has a lot of similarities to openSUSE that make it a great alternative. They both use RPM packages, they both have a large variety of up-to-date packages, they both benefit from vibrant communities and corporate support, and they both are extremely rewarding to use.”9 people think this is a good alternative9
Mozilla FirefoxAlternative to Google Chrome · “Firefox is an excellent open source browser with great features and privacy protections. It stands alone as a major cross-platform browser than still boasts an independent engine.”1,799 people think this is a good alternative1,799- UbuntuAlternative to Fedora · “Though I prefer Fedora and consider openSUSE a better alternative, Ubuntu is not without its perks. If you prefer a slower pace when it comes to updates, solid stability, and broad support, Ubuntu is a decent option, and it is very easy to use. It is extremely popular for good reason. It has had some controversy over telemetry and its snap packages, but it remains a considerably better operating system than others I could mention.”14 people think this is a good alternative14
- Windows 10Alternative to Fedora · “Windows is not a good alternative for Fedora. Fedora is known for its commitment to software freedom and the user-centered benefits that often go along with that (such as privacy and adaptability), whereas Windows is quite locked-down. The technology stacks of the two operating systems are wildly different, and programs are not necessary suitable for both platforms. Fedora also typically has a lighter footprint.”12 people think this is not a good alternative12
- openSUSEAlternative to Fedora · “Much like Fedora, OpenSUSE boasts a large collection of extremely up-to-date packages, operates extremely smoothly, heavily supports the open source ecosystem, and benefits from a large community and corporate backing.”14 people think this is a good alternative14
SignalAlternative to WhatsApp · “Signal is an excellent open source WhatsApp alternative, offering simplicity, competitive features, simplicity, and privacy-focused design.”488 people think this is a good alternative488
Proton MailAlternative to Gmail442 people think this is a good alternative442
