(cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/19917523)
Basically, what the title says. Do you use any app, that is proprietary, but either has no OSS alternatives or they're all not good enough? If there is an alternative, what keeps you from switching?
I'm going for the hot take and say Obsidian, the note writing app.
There are many alternatives but since Obsidian works well, has tons of plugins, you can use it for free and it stores your notes in nonproprietary markdown format (unless you use some specific features), it has been hard to switch.
I tried nearly all the good alternatives but they either don't let me use folder structures or use proprietary formats stored inside databases.
I can't understand why there is nothing like it... Trilium would be perfect but I need my files in freely usable markdown...
I saw some time ago on the Joplin github that they might add the option of saving the notes in markdown somehow, but not sure that's implemented or even progressing.
Adobe Lightroom. I haven't yet found a good alternative to edit single photos and series of photos
Samsung SmartThings and all related apps/frameworks.
Any kind of app that will let me interact with my "Samsung" branded accessories without using a Samsung Device; without the limitations caused by not using a Samsung device
