I don’t know either, and that’s the problem. Open source projects can justify being free, even if some of the business models are a bit questionable (e.g. open core). What I do know is companies behind proprietary software has proven time and time again that we’re the product.

I thought for-profit companies were supposed to make a profit…

I stumbled upon them years ago when I discovered they had online colour tools. However, they’ve gradually leaned into AI and seem to be racking up a portfolio to rival Adobe.

They used to be anti-Adobe and claimed they’d never stoop to their level. This new free version offers Canva Premium plan, which unlocks cloud content. It’s only going to get worse from here.

Krita is also another good alternative, imo.

Lovely. \s They got brought by Canva and went down the Adobe rabbit hole.

I still remember all those Apple Maps memes.