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7 open-source apps worth paying for in 2026
A new roundup from ZDNET highlights seven open-source applications that the outlet argues deserve paid support in 2026. The piece makes the case that while the software is free to download, paying developers sustains updates, security fixes and long-term maintenance. It reflects a broader push to move beyond treating open-source tools as automatically free labor.
Why now: Growing awareness that free open-source software relies on underfunded developers, prompting renewed debate about paying for it.
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