10 Expensive Apps You Should Delete Right Now

You’re paying for Norton, Adobe, Microsoft 365, AutoCAD, and a dozen other subscriptions — but you don’t have to. In this video, Cool Dude Explains breaks down 10 free apps that replace expensive paid software in 2026. Windows Security, ShareX, HandBrake, Inkscape, Darktable, Paint.NET, Shotcut, SketchUp Free, FreeCAD, and WPS Office. No subscriptions. No credit cards. No monthly fees. If you’ve been searching for free Adobe alternatives, free Microsoft Office alternative, free video editor, free photo editor, free CAD software, or free screen recorder, this list will save you hundreds — even thousands — every year. 🔹10 Free Apps Covered: • Windows Security + Bitdefender Free + Malwarebytes – Free antivirus protection • ShareX – Free screen recorder & screenshot tool (better than Snagit) • HandBrake – Free video converter & compressor (replaces Wondershare) • Inkscape – Free vector design tool (replaces Adobe Illustrator) • Darktable – Free photo editing & library (replaces Adobe Lightroom) • Paint.NET – Free image editor for Windows (replaces basic Photoshop use) • Shotcut – Free video editor (replaces Adobe Premiere Pro) • SketchUp Free – Browser-based 3D modeling (replaces expensive Maya) • FreeCAD – Free 2D/3D CAD design (replaces AutoCAD) • WPS Office – Free office suite (replaces Microsoft 365) ⚠️ Honest Notes: • WPS Office free version has ads; some features require premium. • Open-source tools like Inkscape, Darktable, FreeCAD have a learning curve. • Free antivirus is good, but safe browsing habits still matter. • ShareX and Paint.NET are Windows-only. • SketchUp Free is browser-based; advanced features need paid versions. • HandBrake’s interface looks old, but it works extremely well. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Windows Security: Free Antivirus That Works 01:09 – ShareX: Free Screen Recorder & Screenshots 02:09 – HandBrake: Free Video Converter 03:11 – Inkscape: Free Adobe Illustrator Alternative 04:13 – Darktable: Free Lightroom Alternative 05:14 – Paint.NET: Free Photoshop Alternative for Windows 06:17 – Shotcut: Free Premiere Pro Alternative 07:08 – SketchUp Free: 3D Modeling in Your Browser 08:05 – FreeCAD: Free AutoCAD Alternative 09:00 – WPS Office: Free Microsoft 365 Alternative 📚 Watch the full Cool Dude Explains playlist here: Playlist [1] https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLINq0yDosF-c&si=CgcRwJ8uxkYSLuWY Playlist [2] https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjnvO9sL8wo&si=xtwCoyypn6Hpy_bC Playlist [3] https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAewQWjVFnMU&si=EHXBp1gayJ50JgDz 🔔 Subscribe to Cool Dude Explains for more free apps, tech tips, and money-saving breakdowns: https://youtube.com/@CoolDudeExplainsReal?si=ZRt6nUdBjBmXdhdB #CoolDudeExplains #FreeSoftware #FreeAlternatives #AdobeAlternative #MicrosoftOfficeAlternative #OpenSource #NoSubscription #FreeApps #TechTips #SaveMoney #Windows #FreeTools #Software