Adobe Creative Cloud

ArtCraft Launches Free AI-Built Clones of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

ArtCraft, the startup behind free Adobe Creative Cloud alternatives built using Anthropic's Claude AI, has released open-source clones of Microsoft Office apps called GridCraft, DeckCraft and WordCraft. The tools are available as free downloads on ArtCraft's website, with optional paid AI image and video generation credits powered by Google's Nano Banana Pro.

futurism.com · 2026-10-14

Developer Uses AI Coding Tools to Rebuild Adobe Creative Cloud Features

A programmer has built clean-room, AI-assisted ('vibe-coded') alternatives to Adobe's Creative Cloud apps, addressing complaints like high subscription costs, lack of platform flexibility, and unresponsive design. The project reportedly appeals to users frustrated with Adobe's pricing changes, cross-platform limitations, and perceived focus on large enterprise licensing deals over individual creatives.

tedium.co · 2026-10-08