This is a good example of why I’ll always pay for maintainable software instead of switching to an open‑source personal alternative, which I don’t think will be maintained at all. Most of these "personal software" projects feel like attention farming, not long‑term products.
I’m not just paying for the app, I’m paying for the team I trust to fix bugs, maintain it, and keep improving the tool I work with every day.
I got tired of CleanShot, so I built my own Mac screenshot app.
It's called Matte. More backgrounds, better customization, automatic hiding of sensitive info, and all the little features I personally wanted.
We're entering the age of personal software.