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Which proprietary software do you prefer over their open-source alternatives, and why? (lemmy.ml)
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[โ€“] Veritas@lemmy.ml 21 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

  1. Discord (proprietary) vs. Matrix (open-source)

    • Reason: for its search functionality.

  2. Steam (proprietary) vs. GameVault (open-source)

    • Reason: Steam offers a polished user experience, a large library of games, and a well-established community.

  3. Spotify (proprietary) vs. Funkwhale (open-source)

    • Reason: Spotify offers a more polished user interface, a larger library of music, and personalized recommendations.

  4. Strong or Hevy (proprietary) vs. ? (open-source)

    • Reason: offers a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features for tracking workouts.

  5. Moon+ Reader Pro (proprietary) vs. FBReader (open-source)

    • Reason: for its intuitive interface and customizable reading experience.

  6. Sleep as Android (proprietary) vs. ? (open-source)

    • Reason: for the variety of features and integrations with other devices.

  7. Google Maps (proprietary) vs. OpenStreetMap (open-source)

    • Reason: for its accurate maps, real-time traffic updates, and extensive points of interest.
[โ€“] racketlauncher831@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Try KOReader as well.