Stage 1: Worth it · Productivity

They compete to offer a good deal—features, trust, generosity—so people pile in.

LibreOffice
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The free, open-source office suite from a nonprofit, now chosen by governments leaving Microsoft.

Productivity Tool Since 2011
Obsidian
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Local-first note-taking app; files stay on your device in plain Markdown, sync and publish are optional paid add-ons, and the core product is free for personal use with no VC pressure.

Productivity Tool Since 2020