Pay for BeerSmith, or BrewTarget for free?

[thunderwagn]

I use brew target on my Linux laptop. I had stability issues with BeerSmith. I would've bought it if it wasn't crashing. In my opinion, brew target is ok, but BeerSmith is more widely used. Others I have spoken to are really happy with it.

I've paid for and use Brewers Friend (my go to) and Beersmith. I'm using beersmith on my Linux laptop through Wine (when I can muster up the will to tinker with it). I just recently downloaded and installed Brewtarget on my Linux. What a breeze to run compared to BS! I'd almost lean toward throwing some coin to the Brewtarget team for the Linux support and ease of use on that system alone. There are some hiccups that I have found with the software and it still needs some polishing for sure, but it looks to be a contender in my book. Especially if it continues Linux support.

 

[doug293cz]

I've paid for and use Brewers Friend (my go to) and Beersmith. I'm using beersmith on my Linux laptop through Wine (when I can muster up the will to tinker with it). I just recently downloaded and installed Brewtarget on my Linux. What a breeze to run compared to BS! I'd almost lean toward throwing some coin to the Brewtarget team for the Linux support and ease of use on that system alone. There are some hiccups that I have found with the software and it still needs some polishing for sure, but it looks to be a contender in my book. Especially if it continues Linux support.

Are you aware that there is a version of BeerSmith that runs natively Linux? It's what I use.

Brew on

 

[thunderwagn]

Are you aware that there is a version of BeerSmith that runs natively Linux? It's what I use.

Brew on

Yes, but for some reason I could never get it to run or install properly except running through wine...I don't know why lol?