I have been trying out alternatives for a few years now. I prefer EU software because USA is too nosy and pushy. I also prefer something I demo and the can buy once at reasonable value. I would also consider updates with a reasonable costs attached. I also prefer download to a cloud service.
I have been advocating alternatives in my workplace for maybe 4-5 years now, but TBH most places pick adobe for convenience. My last project was happy to follow my lead and saved the $$ so I was happy with that.
Inkscape has worked on windows and Linux for me pretty fine for years.
I have used Gimp and Blender years ago with students. Didn’t mind them, I will likely have a look at PhotoGimp. but I rarely do photo editing or webcontent anymore.
I do miss a layout alternative. InDesign is my last problem to solve. I prefer it to word/libreOffice and often use it even when just planning out recipes etc (I have recently made an effort to go back to analogue and i am in the process documenting them) .
I tried Scribus and found it very messy, and a hard learning curve.
I have also tried VivaDesigner which is OK but I have Linux which causes issues. It is also a subscription (European) and a bit on the pricey side. It more intuitive than Scribus but still has limitations in terms of text setting. I also find the export options in particular optimization is clunky. It does a good job at importing native InDesign files, 98% of content is intact.
I have been trying out alternatives for a few years now. I prefer EU software because USA is too nosy and pushy. I also prefer something I demo and the can buy once at reasonable value. I would also consider updates with a reasonable costs attached. I also prefer download to a cloud service.
I have been advocating alternatives in my workplace for maybe 4-5 years now, but TBH most places pick adobe for convenience. My last project was happy to follow my lead and saved the $$ so I was happy with that.
Inkscape has worked on windows and Linux for me pretty fine for years. I have used Gimp and Blender years ago with students. Didn’t mind them, I will likely have a look at PhotoGimp. but I rarely do photo editing or webcontent anymore.
I do miss a layout alternative. InDesign is my last problem to solve. I prefer it to word/libreOffice and often use it even when just planning out recipes etc (I have recently made an effort to go back to analogue and i am in the process documenting them) . I tried Scribus and found it very messy, and a hard learning curve. I have also tried VivaDesigner which is OK but I have Linux which causes issues. It is also a subscription (European) and a bit on the pricey side. It more intuitive than Scribus but still has limitations in terms of text setting. I also find the export options in particular optimization is clunky. It does a good job at importing native InDesign files, 98% of content is intact.