# Since there was a recent post about software everyone should know... what are some lesser-known gems you're actually willing to pay for?
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I recently came across a post asking: > It got me thinking... What are some lesser-known applications that you think deserve way more recognition? They don't have to be open source. Free, paid, or commercial, anything goes. I would start first: Potplayer >> VLC. I'm also curious if there are any paid apps that you genuinely feel are worth every penny because they're just that good. Would love to discover some hidden gems that most people haven't heard about.