linux-productivity

Running Tips & Open-Source Alternatives for Closed-Source Productivity Apps on Linux

These are Linux open-source alternatives for productivity, along with commands to install applications and mixes of applications to mimic closed-source suites.

Logo	App	Best Method for Running	Usable Webapp	Best Open Alternative
	Visual Studio	WinApps	❌	KDevelop for C, C++, Python, QML/JavaScript, and PHP; MonoDevelop for C#, F#, Visual Basic .NET, and Vala
	Microsoft Teams	teams-for-linux	✅	Signal
	Microsoft Office	WinApps	✅	OnlyOffice for Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Kontact or Thunderbird for Outlook
	Fusion 360	Autodesk-Fusion-360-for-Linux	✅	FreeCAD
	Logic Pro	Docker-OSX	❌	Ardour
	Photoshop	WinApps	⚠ Use Lightroom	GIMP with PhotoGIMP for photos; Krita for painting; Pixelorama for pixel art
	Premiere	WinApps (GPU acceleration requires GPU passthrough)	❌	Kdenlive (requires Freeworld drivers on Fedora)
	Illustrator	WinApps	❌	Inkscape for general; SVGcode for live trace
	InDesign	WinApps	❌	Scribus
	Substance	WinApps	❌	Material Maker for design; ArmorPaint for painting
	Audition	WinApps	❌	Tenacity for general; Ardour for DAW
	Animate	WinApps	❌	Tahoma2D
	Lightroom	WinApps	❌	ART
	After Effects	WinApps	❌	Natron for compositing & FX; Bforartists for motion graphics
	Dreamweaver	WinApps	❌	NetBeans
	XD	WinApps	❌	Penpot
	Acrobat	WinApps	❌	OnlyOffice