"Blender, for those who don't know, is an open-source 3D modeling and animation tool currently sitting near the tipy top of its category. It's used by world-class VFX studios all over the world and, as of 2020, had over 14 million downloads, a number that continues to grow year over year. It's an incredibly successful project and believe it or not you don't have to pay the low-price of $12.99 a month to get a subscription to it."
"But there are more examples than you'd think of technology that has stayed open, portable, and most importantly put people over profit! I'll be sharing the stories of three of my favourites: Blender, OBS, and Penpot. One uniting thread across all these apps is these tools were built out of necessity, born from frustration, and carried forward by creators who wanted something better for themselves and others."
Much consumer technology now relies on ads, deceptive design patterns, and privacy erosion engineered to maximize user engagement. Many users have become accustomed to poor treatment from tech providers and assume it is inevitable. Alternatives exist that prioritize openness, portability, and people over profit. Examples include Blender, OBS, and Penpot, which were created out of necessity and sustained by communities aiming for better tools. Blender is a free, fully open-source 3D modeling and animation application used by world-class VFX studios and boasting millions of downloads. Blender offers powerful features without subscriptions, upsells, trial limitations, or marketing funnels.
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