Awesome apps for less

Save hundreds of pounds a year with our selection of tools

MacOS is blessed with awesome built-in apps that won’t cost you a bean, but what about all the other things you might want to do? If you are strapped for cash, the good news is there are plenty of free or low-cost alternatives to just about every expensive product out there – a godsend in these current times where an increasing number of programs are switching to a subscription model (meaning you’re constantly shelling out for the privilege of using them).

All our alternative apps (below and opposite) are free or cost a lot less than the apps they replace. And even with the ones that cost money, you’ll often find this one-off price works out less than the annual – or even monthly – cost of subscribing to the original product.

If you’re looking for a specific app to move from, visit alternativeto.net – enter the name of the app and use the filters to narrow down your search to uncover a tool offering all the functionality you need for as little outlay as possible.