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AlternativeTo is turning 18 today 🥳 A huge thank you to both our longtime community members who have supported the site, contributed, and helped shape this amazing community over the years, and to all the new friends who have joined us more recently. Cheers to all of you! 🍻 Here’s a little something: alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/we…

Inoreader has updated its web-based content and RSS feed reader, bringing shared dashboards, uploadable team file archives, intelligence reports, and an improved sidebar for teams, expanding collaboration and streamlining navigation. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/in…

🧸 Bear 2.7 for Mac and iOS features visual updates and improved tag management, including redesigned TagCons and enhanced tag visibility in notes, with a new Edit Tag panel for macOS users and improved tag management. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/ma…

🎮🐧 Opera GX, the gaming-focused web browser, is now available on Linux. It lets you set resource limits, tweak settings with GX Mods, enjoy ad & tracker blockers, customize the interface entirely, and access Discord and Twitch in the sidebar. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/op…

Vivaldi 7.9 has been released, introducing UI Auto-hide for a cleaner full-screen interface, Follower Tab for keeping track of related links more easily, and Mail improvements for better email management and better performance. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/vi…

Immich 2.6 introduces idToken authentication, asset viewer improvements, map side panel, enhanced search results on mobile, better shared link slugs & presets, an improved video player, and a schema-check tool for better management. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/im…

Signal's latest update adds group member labels for Android, desktop, and iOS, allowing users to add descriptive labels next to their names in group chats. These labels are end-to-end encrypted, and can be turned off by group admins if needed. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/si…

GNOME 50 “Tokyo” has been released, adding screen time and parental controls, enhanced accessibility features, performance updates, core app improvements, user interface refinements, remote desktop & display handling enhancements, and much more. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/gn…

Kagi's human-only Small Web initiative gains browser extensions and mobile apps for Chrome, Firefox, iOS, and Android, with improvements like curated categories, content saving, a distraction-free reader mode, and accessibility enhancements. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/ka…

☕ Oracle has released Java/JDK 26, offering 10 JDK Enhancement Proposals, including preview and incubator features. Highlights include improved language uniformity, enhanced G1 garbage collector, HTTP/3 support, and performance boosts. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/ja…

Blocs 6.4 for Mac introduces over 60 new features for visual website creation, including new carousel transition styles, form enhancements, improved workflow with media integration, icons in text links, and an enhanced preview mode. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/bl…

Déjà vu

🦊 Firefox 149, releasing March 24, will offer a free built-in VPN with 50 GB monthly data, split views, tab notes, and optional AI “smart” windows. It will also include usability improvements, refreshed themes & icons, and a new mascot, named Kit. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/fi…

Mistral's Forge allows enterprises to build and train AI models using internal data, aligning with unique organizational needs. It supports flexible model architectures and continuous adaptation, keeping models under enterprise control. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/mi…

Google is expanding Personal Intelligence in the United States, integrating it with AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and Gemini in Chrome, enhancing user-specific responses by connecting Google apps like Gmail and Photos. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/go…

Mistral has released Mistral Small 4, a unified AI model with reasoning, multimodal, and coding capabilities. Mistral Small 4 is open source, supports text/image input, and is available via the Mistral API, AI Studio, and Hugging Face. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/mi…

FFmpeg “Hoare” 8.1 introduces xHE-AAC, Mps212, ProRes for Vulkan, D3D12 and Rockchip encoding, EXIF metadata parsing, and LCEVC metadata support. Additionally, internal changes set stage for future updates. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/ff…

OpenAI has released GPT-5.4 mini and nano, its latest small, cost-efficient language models for rapid AI tasks and workloads. They excel in coding, reasoning, and real-time analysis, offering speed and affordability for developers. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/op…

CXO-based prioritization framework

Blender 5.1, an open-source 3D creation suite, has been released, focusing on refining features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. Key updates include Grease Pencil's fill system, improved geometry nodes, and updated core libraries. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/3d…

📅 Fantastical's calendar app now integrates with Claude via an MCP connector, allowing users to manage calendars in AI chats. Users can perform calendar tasks using natural language, enhancing scheduling efficiency. alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/fa…