unsubs.org is a catalog of alternatives to subscription software. It lists tools that bill per use, sell a one-time license, are free, or are open source, grouped by the subscription product they replace.
Why it's an Editorial pick
Look up a subscription you're tired of paying for, like Calendly, Dropbox or ChatGPT Plus, and get replacements labelled pay per use, buy once, free or open source. A cost calculator estimates what your own usage would run. Prices are checked by hand, so confirm them on the vendor's site.
Unsubs at a glance
- Platforms
- Web
- Free plan
- Yes
What is Unsubs?
Each popular subscription product has its own alternatives page. Examples named on the site include Calendly, Dropbox, ChatGPT Plus, Adobe Photoshop, Notion and 1Password. The page lists replacement tools and labels each by pricing model: pay per use, buy once, free, or open source and self-hostable. Subscription-only products are never listed as alternatives.
Tools are also grouped into twelve categories, including AI and chat, email and newsletters, storage and backup, hosting, analytics, scheduling and passwords. A cost calculator estimates what a given level of usage would cost under a usage-based plan. Prices are checked by hand and the site tells readers to confirm terms with the vendor. A blog covers topics such as Calendly alternatives and paying per token instead of ChatGPT Plus.
Who is Unsubs for?
Suited to individuals, freelancers and small teams who want to cancel a monthly plan and look for a tool that charges by usage or a single purchase. It also helps people who prefer free or self-hosted software. It is a comparison starting point, so prices still need checking on each vendor's site.
Highlights
- Lists only pay-per-use, buy-once, free and open-source options
- Alternatives pages for products such as Calendly, Dropbox and ChatGPT Plus
- Twelve categories, from AI and chat to monitoring and scheduling
- Cost calculator for estimating what your own usage would cost
- Prices checked by hand, with a reminder to confirm on the vendor site
- Blog guides on switching away from monthly plans
How much does Unsubs cost?
Free. The site does not state any charge for browsing. It earns money through some affiliate links and one labelled sponsored placement per alternatives page.
