DaVinci Resolve is an incredible editing package. I’d pick it over Premiere Pro any day.
openCanvas6 still hanging in there for me, unloved and forgotten long ago, but still working just fine lol
Related to finding program alternatives for creatives, here's a thread that has some alte for text/writing bsky.app/profile/akel...
Adobe has gone full in with AI integration, and now they are advertising directly to people who DO NOT make art. Full prompt, exactly what digital artists have been trying to convince people doesn't happen with digital (push button and magically it's done). Adobe is no longer for artists.
One painting program that isn't on this list is ArtRage Vitae. It's been around for many years, yet still is rather obscure. It runs on PC and Mac and has a specific tablet version for iOS and Android. One time payment, and no mention of AI yet. I hope the devs don't jump on that train too. 😬
This list is no good. Every alternative to lightroom I looked up boasted AI use front and center on their homepage.
I can't recommend Krita enough as a drawing program. There is a bit of a learning curve, as it does quite a few things a bit differently/ names them differently But theyve been publicly anti-AI, and the entire program is free with no ads.