Although many people associate Linux with free software, this is not always the case. In this post We are going to list some paid application titles for Linux.
It is necessary to understand that terms like free or open have nothing to do with price. but with the possibility of accessing, modifying or distributing the code. An open source program can be paid for and a proprietary one free.
Why pay for a Linux program?
It must be taken into account that software development is a very resource-demanding process. Not just in terms of money, but in terms of personnel and time. The more time and personnel you can devote to a project, the better it will turn out. Both things can be bought with money. In general, the reasons why a user might prefer paid software are:
- Advanced functions: These are features that are not available in free versions, such as integration with Artificial Intelligence services.
- Technical support: If an application is critical to the development of an activity, you cannot wait to find the answer on Google. Having technical support that responds immediately is essential.
- Maintenance and updates. To prevent problems and adapt to new needs, it is important to know that security fixes and updates are available.
- Quality and Stability: Paid apps are supposed to go through strict quality checks which ensures their stability.
- Compatibility: Some paid apps offer better support for proprietary file formats
- Commercial use: Some programs require a license fee to use them for commercial activities
Paid Applications for Linux
Softmaker Office NX
This office suite It is truly cross-platform as it not only works on the three desktop operating systems (Windows, Mac and Linux) but also on iOS and Android. This is a monthly subscription version that has as its strong points its integration with ChatGPT (No API contract required) and the DeepL translation service.
The great advantage of Softmaker Office NX is that it works natively with Microsoft Office formats and also with LibreOffice. It also exports to EPUB and PDF formats.
The suite includes a word processor, a spreadsheet and a presentation program. Since no files are shared in the cloud, all of them comply with European privacy regulations.
Payment is by monthly or annual subscription.
Crossover Software
If you've been around Linux for a while, you're probably familiar with Wine, the application that tricks Windows applications into thinking they're running on Windows so they run on Linux. One of the main contributors to the Wine project is the company CodeWeavers. CodeWeavers is developing an improved version called Crossover.
Crossover It has a much more elaborate and user-friendly interface than Wine, as well as include automated wizards to make installing Windows software easier. Also complete technical support.
The cost is $64 for 12 months or $494 for the lifetime version.
Lightworks
Is a video editor to a free version and two subscription options. The free version is like any basic open source video editor. It includes:
- Timeline based editor.
- Export in the only HD 720p format
- Automatic saving
- Using advanced transitions.
- Simple tax effects.
The two paid versions include, with a few exceptions, the same features as the Windows and Mac versions. Limitations are due to licensing issues.
Create version (13.99 euros per month)
- Export videos in 4K formats.
- Social media templates.
- 3D Title Creator.
- Dynamic animated graphics.
- Color controls.
- Audio equalizer.
- High resolution proxy edition.
- Fast LUT support.
- High resolution timeline rendering.
Pro Plan (27,99 euros per month)
- Support for 10 bits.
- Audio and video plugin support.
- Support for more file formats.
- Advanced special effects.
- Advanced color controls.
- Support for NewBlue TotalFX