ArtCraft, Get Craft Apps, and the New Open-Source Beat in Creative Software
For years, creative professionals and hobbyists alike have chosen established, paid suites for design, illustration, audio, and motion work. Lately, a new class of open-source “get craft” apps — exemplified by projects like ArtCraft — has begun to shift that balance. These tools are not just affordable alternatives; they are changing workflows, challenging licensing models, and proving that community-driven software can deliver the polish and interoperability pros expect. This piece…