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