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The Index · 32 swaps

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Every entry is a swap we would actually make — cheaper, healthier, more local, more open.

32 matching swaps
AI & SoftwareBudget pick
From
ChatGPT Plus
Switch to
DeepSeek / Qwen

Comparable reasoning, free tier, no card needed.

Save · ৳2,400/mo
AI & SoftwareEditor's pick
From
Canva Pro
Switch to
Penpot

Open-source design, self-hostable, real teams.

Save · ৳1,400/mo
AI & SoftwareEditor's pick
From
Notion
Switch to
Anytype

Local-first, encrypted, no vendor lock-in.

Save · ৳1,200/mo
AI & SoftwareBudget pick
From
MS Office 365
Switch to
LibreOffice / OnlyOffice

Same .docx / .xlsx, zero subscription.

Save · ৳8,900/yr
AI & SoftwareBudget pick
From
Adobe Photoshop
Switch to
Photopea

Runs in browser, opens .psd, free.

Save · ৳2,900/mo
AI & SoftwareBudget pick
From
Midjourney
Switch to
Flux / SDXL local

Run on your GPU, no monthly fee.

Save · ৳1,200/mo
Tech & GadgetsEditor's pick
From
iPhone 16 Pro
Switch to
Pixel 9 / Nothing Phone 3

Clean Android, half the price, equal camera.

Save · ৳80,000
Tech & GadgetsEco pick
From
MacBook Pro M4
Switch to
Framework Laptop 13

Repairable, upgradeable, Linux-ready.

Save · ৳60,000
Tech & GadgetsBudget pick
From
AirPods Pro 2
Switch to
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC

Active noise cancel, 1/3 the price.

Save · ৳18,000
Tech & GadgetsEditor's pick
From
Kindle
Switch to
Kobo / KOReader

Open .epub, sideload, no Amazon DRM.

Save · ৳3,000
FoodHealth pick
From
Broiler chicken
Switch to
Sonali / Deshi murgi

Slower-grown, less feed-residue, real flavor.

Save · Health gain
FoodLocal pick
From
Imported honey
Switch to
Sundarban mou

Single-origin, traceable beekeeper.

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FoodHealth pick
From
Soybean oil
Switch to
Cold-press mustard / rice bran

No solvent extraction, traditional Bangla.

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FoodHealth pick
From
White bread
Switch to
Whole-wheat atta ruti

More fiber, glycemic-friendly.

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FoodHealth pick
From
Instant noodles
Switch to
Chitoi / bhapa pitha

Real grain, no MSG palm-oil block.

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Local ProductLocal pick
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Zara / H&M kurta
Switch to
Aarong / Jatra

Handloom, Bangla designers, fair wage.

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Local ProductLocal pick
From
IKEA furniture
Switch to
Hatil / Otobi

Sourced shorea wood, lifetime service.

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Local ProductLocal pick
From
Lush soap
Switch to
Mayer Sona / Bengal Soap

Coconut + neem, cottage-made.

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Local ProductLocal pick
From
Starbucks beans
Switch to
North End / Crimson Cup BD

Roasted in Dhaka, fresher arrival.

Save · ৳600/250g
HealthierHealth pick
From
Soft drinks
Switch to
Tok doi / lassi (no sugar)

Probiotic, low sugar, real cooling.

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HealthierHealth pick
From
White polished rice
Switch to
Kalijira / red rice

Lower GI, more zinc and B-vitamins.

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HealthierHealth pick
From
Non-stick teflon pan
Switch to
Clay / cast-iron

No PFAS coating, iron supplementation.

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HealthierHealth pick
From
Energy drink
Switch to
Daab / lemon-salt water

Real electrolytes, zero taurine.

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BudgetBudget pick
From
Uber rides
Switch to
Pathao bike / public bus

1/4 the fare for short distance.

Save · 70% per ride
BudgetBudget pick
From
Netflix Premium
Switch to
MUBI / public library

Curated cinema, lower monthly.

Save · ৳700/mo
BudgetBudget pick
From
Gym membership
Switch to
Bodyweight + park

Same results in 12 weeks, ৳0.

Save · ৳3,000/mo
Eco-friendlyEco pick
From
Plastic bag
Switch to
Jute / cloth bag

Bangladesh-made, decomposes, banned-list safe.

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Eco-friendlyEco pick
From
Paper tissue
Switch to
Gamcha / cotton napkin

Reusable, ancestral, washes hot.

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Eco-friendlyEco pick
From
Bottled water
Switch to
Filter pitcher + steel bottle

Cuts 200 bottles/year per person.

Save · ৳4,500/yr
ServicesBudget pick
From
Costly coaching
Switch to
Khan Academy + 10 Min School

Same syllabus, taught in Bangla, free.

Save · ৳5,000/mo
ServicesBudget pick
From
NordVPN
Switch to
Mullvad / Proton

No logs, anonymous account, flat ৳5/day.

Save · ৳700/mo
ServicesLocal pick
From
AliExpress import
Switch to
Daraz BD / local FB seller

Faster, returnable, supports SME.

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