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What apps would you love to have open-source alternatives for? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by ClearCutCoconut@lemmy.world to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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It seems like the FOSS community is continuing to grow, and FOSS apps keep getting better (Immich reallh blew my mind recently), which is a big win 😎 but there are still many apps I use that I would kill for an open source alternative. I am curious what you guys think? Are there any apps you'd love alternatives for?

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[-] techognito@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

"Maps": as others have suggested: OsmAnd and OrganicMaps (I use OsmAnd as it covers my needs better than Google Maps or other apps)

"Dating Apps": There is Alovoa

but the problem is who you will find on there, as everyone is on other apps

[-] PropaGandalf@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

I know them all but they can't hold up with their proprietary counterparts both by userbase and features.

[-] BlastboomStrice@mander.xyz 2 points 8 months ago

Haven't tried Alovoa, but think of it differently; if someone is on Alovoa, they maybe are more similar-minded to you, because they too probably like open source stuff.