What are some good alternatives to 3ds Max and Photoshop?

I want to try out making some custom assets and I am unable to afford either of the programs. Was wondering what some alternate programs are that you think work well.
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Brickrail782 wrote:I want to try out making some custom assets and I am unable to afford either of the programs. Was wondering what some alternate programs are that you think work well.
Brickrail782 wrote:I want to try out making some custom assets and I am unable to afford either of the programs. Was wondering what some alternate programs are that you think work well.