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

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 18 points 6 months ago (3 children)

            
              Digital wallets (for things like cc, ID, coupons)
Map apps (like google maps)
Dating apps

[–] [email protected] 18 points 6 months ago (2 children)

For maps, there is already OpenStreetMap and its ecosystem. I particularly like OrganicMaps which is available for Android, iOS and Linux (beta).

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

OrganicMaps works really well even with Apple Carplay. I’m now a 100% relying on it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

OsmAnd

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Catima for a digital wallet

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

That doesn't seem to support credit cards

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (2 children)

"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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I like your "the glass is half full" attitude, however their signup seems to be broken.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Ah, rip, that may be an issue😆

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

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