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SOFTWARE

  • blender | windows, macOS, linux

    • a free, open source 3D creation suite. model, rig, animate, and more!

  • firealpaca | windows, macOS

    • a free, complete alternative to paid drawing/painting programs like paint tool sai!

  • gimp | windows, macOS, linux

    • a very sexy, free, open source alternative to paid image editing/manipulation programs like photoshop!

  • krita | windows, macOS, linux

    • a free alternative to paid drawing/painting programs like paint tool sai, with some photoshop-y elements to it! it's not a completealternative, but close from what i've heard.

  • paint.net | windows

    • a great free image editor! if you want something more sophisticated than ms paint but less complicated than photoshop, this program is the shit. i've been using it for over a decade and i use it often---i even made my site buttons with it!

WEBSITE CREATOR

AI Website generation:

Chat AIs:

Note takers / Transcribers:

Automations:

Organization / Project Management:

Asset / References Management:

Discounts:

Student Discounts (need university credentials):

Code

Layouts

widgets

Graphics

Other

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(Free) Blogging Platforms, Engines & Static-Site Generators

Hosted Services for Websites

(Free) Webhosts

HTML & Webweaving Utilities

Image & Art Utilities

Social Media Utilities

Retro Utilities & Programs

Typefaces & Fonts

Password Managers

Other Software & Utilities

Independent Web Alternatives

These are alternative projects, web services, and replacements for the corporate web, corporate services, or Big Tech.

Staff Note: selfh.st has a giant directory of active self-hosted (typically free) apps that is a good resource to use.

Creativity Tools & Programs

eCommerce Alternatives

  • Artisans Cooperative, an Etsy alternative

  • Ecwid, a free Shopify alternative

  • Mushroomy, a cute, by-artists, for-artists storefront platform & Etsy alternative

  • Snipcart, a JS shopping cart and checkout system that works with any website or page

  • Thirty Bees, a free, open-source Shopify alternative

Email Newsletter Software

  • Beehiiv, free tier up to 2,500 subscribers

  • Plunk, free tier up to 1,000 emails/mo or free self-hosting

  • Keila, free self-hosted option

  • Letterloop, $5/mo and friends- and family-focused

  • Listmonk, free and self-hosted

  • Mailtrain, free and self-hosted

  • SendPortal, free self-hosted email marketing/newsletter management

Productivity Tools & Programs

Search Engines

Other Service Alternatives

Service Proxies and Frontends

  • BreezeWiki, allows you to view Fandom wiki pages without the bloat or ads

  • FreeTube, a privacy-focused desktop client for YouTube

  • Invidious, a lighter-weight YouTube frontend; self-hostable and accessible through various public instances

  • LibRedirect, a web extension that redirects YouTube, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok and other websites to alternative privacy-friendly frontends

  • NewPipe, an alternative mobile YouTube client for Android

  • Piped, an alternative YouTube frontend

  • Redlib, a private front-end for Reddit; self-hostable and accessible through various public instances

  • Scribe, a Medium link alternative

Zines

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  • Etekcity Food Nutrition Scale, Digital Grams and Ounces for Food --- Etekcity

  • Eva NYC Kweeen Silver Glitter Spray for Hair & Body --- Eva NYC

  • Eyesoul Custom Pink America Flag Tapestry --- Eyesoul-Tapestry

  • Jiyu Korean Skincare Anti-Aging, Dark Spot & Wrinkle Minimizer --- Jiyuskin

  • Olight Ostation X Battery Charger for NiMH AA Recharge --- OLIGHTIMG_7319.jpg

  • Pacific Arc, LayFlat Sketchbook: 64 Sheets, Thick 100gsm Paper --- Pacific Arc

  • Peach Slices Smoothing Solution --- Peach Slices

  • Portable Pet Cat Playpen, Cat Cages Indoor Collapsible Dog Playpen --- KROG Direct

  • Retro Sour Tins - Hard Tangy Candy - Tangerine Flavored --- Nestworthy

  • Retro Stage 1950s Color-Block Plaid Halter Sleeveless One-Piece --- Retro Stage Shop

  • Rohto Skin Aqua Super Moisture Gel Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ --- Fair Oak's Group (out of stock)

  • Soursop & Black Seed Bitters Bundle --- Organic Herbal Detox --- HerbalBlessings

  • The Friendship Deck - A Fun Conversation Card Game For Deeper Connections --- Blake Blankenbuehler (out of stock)

  • Women's Floral Vegan Mushroom Leather Wallet --- Elyse Breanne Design

  • Sacred Pampering Principles: An African-American Woman's Guide

  • What We Knew

  • Colored Pens, Shuttle Art 30 Colors Cute Journal Pens 0.6mm by Shuttle Art ($16.99)

  • 260 Pack Vintage Scrapbooking Stickers and Paper, DIY Nature by HATONE INC ($9.99)

  • Homestead Hearts Maxi Dress by Dolls Kill ($89.00, Out of stock)

  • Comfort Long Handle Shampoo Brush, Scalp Massage Comb --- Sndyi

  • Gramms Clear Whey Protein --- gramms

  • Etekcity Food Nutrition Scale, Digital Grams and Ounces for Food --- Etekcity

  • Dexter Unisex T-shirt --- Five Stars Studio

  • 260 Pack Vintage Scrapbooking Stickers and Paper --- HATONE INC

  • FourCandies 25pcs Art Mechanical Pencil Set with Case --- PenTrace --- $21.17 (Out of stock)

  • From the Ashes of Angels --- Andrew Collins

  • Grabie Premium Acrylic Paint Set Of 48 -- 22ml Tubes, canvas --- grabieshop --- $49.99

  • Gramms Clear Whey Protein --- gramms

  • Women's Floral Vegan Mushroom Leather Wallet --- Elyse Breanne Design --- $18.00

  • Retro Stage 1950s Color-Block Plaid Halter Sleeveless One-Piece --- RETRO STAGE SHOP --- $28.99

  • Soursop & Black Seed Bitters Bundle --- Organic Herbal Detox --- HerbalBlessings --- $48.75

  • The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common... --- The Lost Skills --- $30.62 ($2.68 cheaper since added)

  • Etekcity Food Nutrition Scale, Digital Grams and Ounces for Food --- Etekcity --- From $37.99 ($2.00 cheaper since added)

  • 260 Pack Vintage Scrapbooking Stickers and Paper, DIY Nature --- HATONE INC --- $9.99

  • 260 Pack Vintage Scrapbooking Stickers and Paper, DIY Nature by HATONE INC ($9.99)

  • 39pcs Bible Study Supplies Set --- theZhaostationeryShop

  • 39Pcs Bible Study Supplies Set with Large Capacity Pencil Case --- Zhehaostationeryshop --- From $17.49 ($9.50 cheaper since added)

  • 39Pcs Bible Study Supplies Set with Large Capacity Pencil Case by Zhehaostationeryshop (From $17.49, $9.50 cheaper since added)

  • 4-Pcs Paw Print Kit + 2 Photo Frame, Larfiel Inkless Hand and Footprint Kit --- Larfiel

  • [Snailup] Perfume Hair Oil 2 in 1 --- Avocado Oil, Collagen Hair Treatment --- Snailup

  • Annotation Kit and Supplies with Book or Pencil Case | Highlight... --- johnnystationeryshop

  • BeeTamer's Beeseeved Raw Creamed Honey Health and Wellness --- BeeTamer

  • Comfort Long Handle Shampoo Brush, Scalp Massage Comb --- Sndyi

  • Colored Pens, Shuttle Art 30 Colors Cute Journal Pens 0.6mm --- Shuttle Art

  • Custom License plate wallet for big mama --- DeanandI Custom Bag

  • Dexter Unisex T-shirt --- Five Stars Studio

  • FourCandies 25pcs Art Mechanical Pencil Set with Cases --- penTrace

  • URO - Boric Acid Vaginal Suppository --- Sold by pH Positivity

  • Neuro Energy Caffeine Nootropics for Energy & Focus --- NeuroGum

  • From the New World: A Collection of Comments on Modernity --- Yuval Levin

  • Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner --- The Ordinary Store

  • Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner --- The Ordinary Store --- From $8.70

  • GNC Women's 30+ Vitapak, Multivitamin for Daily Vitamin --- GNC Live Well

  • Grabie Foldable Watercolor Of 5B with Water Brush --- GrabieShop

  • Manic Pixie Egirl: a tarot-themed adventure novel for jumping timelines --- N.L. Mystic Books (out of stock)

  • Grabie Premium Acrylic Paint Set Of 48 --- GrabieShop

  • Gramms Clear Whey Protein - 100% Grass Fed Whey Protein --- gramms --- $55.00

  • Freedom Is a Constant Struggle --- Angela Y. Davis

  • Homestead Hearts Maxi Dress --- Dolls Kill

  • Homestead Hearts Maxi Dress --- Dolls Kill --- $89.00 (Out of stock)

  • Homestead Hearts Maxi Dress by Dolls Kill ($89.00, Out of stock)

  • LEAFER Her Juicy Feminine Probiotics Gummies --- All In One Daily Probiotic --- Leafer US

  • Loosey Goosey All Natural Calming Pouches with Ashwagandha --- Loosey Goosey Co (out of stock)

  • ladybedazzledhannah lore

  • lisa love at the met gala 2024 outfits

  • STAUD

  • Isabel Marant

  • isabel marant outfit zara

  • vogue college of fashion

  • Lauren Santo Domingo

  • White tank and jeans

  • seb brown ring

  • Navy blue one piece

  • Henri Bendel makeup bags

  • Rainbow flip flops

  • olga bag

  • Becca Bloom

  • boudoir

  • Alana Champion

  • dragon diffusion rosanna

  • Eva Meloche

  • Liscio

  • prettyweirdg0rl

  • shopping!!!

  • Converse [customized]

  • Levi's

  • Urban

  • Sweatshirt

  • TNA hoodie

  • Timberlands black

  • Fjållraven Kånken backpack

  • Nike sweatpants

  • Locket necklace

  • Lululemon black leggings

  • iPhone 5SE black case

  • Black beanie from Eddie Bauer

  • Urban Outfitters scrunchies

  • Champion hoodie (grey or black)

  • I Am Gia Pixie coat in light brown

  • Jewelry

  • Hat

  • Winter clothes/shoes

  • My white slippers

  • Some lipgloss

  • Glossier Boy Brow in dark brown

  • Gift certificate to get my eyebrows done

  • Shampoo

  • Makeup remover (Garnier Micellar Water)

  • Razors

  • Makeup bags and boxes for storage

  • Pads (shop)

  • Toiletries

  • My shower things

  • Baby wipes

  • $25 Urban Outfitters gift card

  • $25 Brandy Melville gift card

  • $15 F21 gift card

  • $20 Visa gift card

  • $10 Lush gift card

  • Gift certificate to get my eyebrows done

  • Muji colored gel pens pack

  • Book tabs, foam board

  • Linen for foam board

  • Staples

  • School supplies (5 notebooks)

  • School supplies

  • Use to store my stationery

  • Tackle box from Big Red brand

  • Bedside table

  • Good pillows

  • The thing you put on top of the mattress

  • Mini vacuum

  • Mirror

  • Storage containers

  • Rolling cart

  • Trash can

  • Room decor

  • Pill box (x2 merged into one entry)

  • Hangers

  • Over-the-door hangers (singles)

  • Over-the-door single hanger hook (SayHi2U, Silver, 4-pack)

  • Command strips

  • Cord extension

  • Ziplock bags

  • Compression cubes

  • Extra tote bags/purses

  • Wires/cables with zip ties

  • Chocolate candy

  • Coffee creamer (vanilla)

  • Popcorn

  • Gatorade

  • Ginger ale cans

  • Saltines

  • Dish soap

  • Snacks for road

  • Celsius powder

  • New AirTag

  • Tech screen wipes

  • Emergency kit

  • Glasses kit (wipes, cleaners, etc.)

  • Door insulation strip (for bottom of door)

  • Miscellaneous / Seasonal

  • Meal prep

  • Packing

  • Halloween stuff

  • Shower shoes

  • Vitamins

  • A few books for fun

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