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Independent · Updated October 2026

Pay less for the apps you actually use.

App.Deals finds the legitimate ways to get software free or cheaper: perks for students, startups and nonprofits, free and open-source replacements, the best times to buy, and calculators that show whether a deal is really a deal.

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59perks & programmes
40paid apps with free alternatives
14in-depth guides
7free calculators
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Start with who you are

The biggest savings come from programmes you already qualify for. Pick your path.

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I'm a student or teacher

Free IDEs, design tools, Office, cloud credits and the GitHub Student Developer Pack.
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I'm building a startup

Cloud credits and discounted SaaS from AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft and more.
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I run a nonprofit

Donated software, free workspace tools and ad grants after one validation.
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I just want to spend less

Audit your subscriptions, share purchases with family and switch to free tools.

Perks worth claiming today

Hand-picked programmes with the biggest value for the least effort. Every listing explains eligibility and links to the official page.

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GitHub Student Developer Pack

by GitHub
FreeStudents

Free GitHub Pro, Copilot access and dozens of partner offers while you are a verified student

The single most valuable bundle for anyone learning to code. One verification unlocks GitHub Pro, AI coding help and partner credits for hosting, domains, design and learning platforms.

Eligibility and how to claim

Who qualifies: Students aged 13+ enrolled in a degree or diploma-granting course, verified through GitHub Education.

  1. Sign in to GitHub and open GitHub Education
  2. Apply with your school email or proof of enrolment
  3. Once approved, claim partner offers one by one from the pack page
Listed October 2026 Official page

JetBrains Educational Licenses

by JetBrains
FreeStudentsEducators

Free access to JetBrains professional IDEs for students and teachers

Professional IDEs such as IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm and WebStorm at no cost for coursework and personal learning projects.

Eligibility and how to claim

Who qualifies: Students and teachers at accredited institutions; renew each year while you remain eligible.

  1. Open the JetBrains education page
  2. Apply with a university email, ISIC card or official document
  3. Activate the licence in any JetBrains IDE
Listed October 2026 Official page

AWS Activate

by Amazon Web Services
CreditsStartups

AWS credits, technical support and training for eligible startups

The default cloud credit programme. Self-funded founders can apply directly; larger tiers come through accelerators and investors.

Eligibility and how to claim

Who qualifies: Early-stage startups that meet the programme rules (for example funding stage and company age).

  1. Create or use an AWS account
  2. Apply to AWS Activate with company details
  3. Ask your accelerator or investor for a provider ID for higher tiers
Listed October 2026 Official page

Google for Nonprofits

by Google
FreeNonprofits

Free Google Workspace for Nonprofits, Ad Grants and YouTube Nonprofit Program

Email, documents and free search advertising in one programme. Ad Grants alone can drive meaningful traffic.

Eligibility and how to claim

Who qualifies: Eligible registered nonprofits; excluded entity types are listed by Google.

  1. Check eligibility
  2. Verify your organisation
  3. Activate each product separately
Listed October 2026 Official page

Apple Family Sharing

by Apple
FreeEveryone

Share eligible App Store purchases and subscriptions with up to five family members

Stop buying the same paid app twice in one household.

Eligibility and how to claim

Who qualifies: Apple account holders who set up a family group.

  1. Open Settings and your name, then Family
  2. Invite family members
  3. Turn on purchase sharing
Listed October 2026 Official page

Libby

by OverDrive
FreeEveryone

Free ebooks, audiobooks and magazines with a public library card

Many people pay for audiobooks they could borrow free from their local library.

Eligibility and how to claim

Who qualifies: Anyone with a card from a participating library.

  1. Install Libby
  2. Add your library card
  3. Place holds on popular titles
Listed October 2026 Official page

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Stop paying for software that has a free twin

Professionals use these free and open-source tools every day.

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Instead of Photoshop

GIMP, Krita, Photopea

Photo editing, digital painting and PSD files in the browser.

 Instead of Microsoft Office

LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE

Full desktop office suites with strong file compatibility.

 Instead of Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve, Kdenlive

Professional editing and colour grading at no cost.

 Instead of a paid password manager

Bitwarden, KeePassXC

Unlimited devices on a free plan, or an offline vault.

 Instead of Maya or 3ds Max

Blender

Modelling, animation, rendering and VFX in one free app.

 Instead of Zapier

n8n, Node-RED

Visual automation you can run on your own server.

Guides from the deal desk

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Deal skills

How to spot a fake discount

Inflated 'was' prices, fake timers and grey-market keys, and the two-minute checks that expose them.

 Subscriptions

Cancel app subscriptions on any device

iPhone, Android, Mac and the web: exactly where the cancel button lives.

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The complete student software guide

What to claim first, how verification works, and why applications get rejected.

 Deal skills

Lifetime deals: a buyer's checklist

Company risk, plan limits, refund windows and the break-even maths.

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The startup credits playbook

Stack cloud credits without building a cost cliff for the day they expire.

 Subscriptions

Annual vs monthly billing

The break-even month, and when "two months free" is a bad bet.
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Does App.Deals sell software?

No. App.Deals is an independent guide. We research programmes and offers, explain who qualifies and link to the official page. You buy or apply directly with the provider.

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