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Is there a market for desktop applications?

Hey all!
Wanted to ask if some of you have run successful business with desktop applications? I am particularly interested in develop an app for OSX but the question aims at any operating system (including Linux).

Thanks !

on April 4, 2020
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    I didn't, but there certainly are successful business sticking to native applications for the desktop.

    See Sketch, jetbrains with their brilliant tools for coders.

    I can only think of tools for artists and developers where a desktop app can compete with online software. I guess the collaborative aspect coupled with no install is a big plus. But it's certainly doable.

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      Well, yes, but i meant something more indie than Sketch or JetBrains. I was aiming at productivity tools, which as far i have researched was one of the main categories for the AppStore. But i will pass this time as it it seems discouraging and with lots of disadvantages if you compare it against a traditional saas application.

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