In this current era of vibe coding — using AI to create mobile and desktop apps — it was probably only a matter of time until someone made free versions of popular apps. That happened this month when a Reddit user announced that he did so with popular but expensive Adobe and Microsoft programs.
AI platforms are transforming many industries. But perhaps none more so than software development. “Vibe coding” was only coined as a term in February 2025. Yet just a few months later, one report suggested 84% of developers were using or planning to use AI tools for work.
