I ditched my proprietary productivity apps and relied solely on open source alternatives on Android and desktop. This is the story of that experiment, and the surprising lessons it taught me.

I will explore more such apps and services as my workflow and needs evolve. If you want to enhance your Android experience and boost your efficiency, try these open source alternatives.

If you're a fan of open-source software, you'll be glad to know that there's plenty of FOSS software available for Android. Here are my favorite six apps.