Software Alternatives, honestly compared
We test the popular tools and their best alternatives, then rate them on pricing, functionality, ease of use and support — so you can pick the right one faster.
Best Free CapCut Alternatives (2026)
CapCut's great until a feature you used yesterday is suddenly behind a paywall. Here are four genuinely free video editors that won't hold your timeline hostage.
Best Figma Alternatives (2026)
Figma is the standard, but it isn't the only option — and not everyone needs a full product-design suite. Three alternatives, from beginner-friendly to open-source.
Best Zendesk Alternatives (2026)
Zendesk is powerful but can feel heavy (and pricey) for smaller teams. Three alternatives — from conversational to refreshingly simple — and who each one fits.
Best HubSpot Alternatives (2026)
HubSpot is slick until the bill arrives. Three alternatives — from a sales-first pipeline to an enterprise giant to a value all-rounder — and who each one fits.
Best Shopify Alternatives (2026)
Shopify is the default for a reason, but it isn't the only way to sell online. Three alternatives — from no-fee scaling to total control to design-first — and who each suits.
Best Notion Alternatives (2026)
Notion is powerful, but 'powerful' can mean 'a second job.' Here are three alternatives — from dead-simple to local-first — and exactly who each one suits.
Best Semrush Alternatives (2026)
Semrush does everything, and charges like it. Three alternatives that are cheaper, simpler, or just better at the part of SEO you actually care about.
Best ChatGPT Alternatives (2026)
ChatGPT is the default, not the law. Three alternatives that beat it at specific jobs — and exactly which jobs those are.
Best Claude Alternatives (2026)
Claude is brilliant, but it isn't the only brilliant assistant in town. Here are three alternatives worth your tokens — and who each one actually suits.