∞ "One Finger Discount" encourages people to support developers

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MacHeist began its newest software bundle deal this week with a twist — free software. In response to the deal, some developers have banded together to encourage people to pay for software and support developers.

RedSweaterLogoOrganized by Red Sweater Software founder, Daniel Jalkut, “One Finger Discount” is a way for consumers to save 20 percent on software not provided in the current MacHeist bundle. More importantly for the companies involved, it’s a way for people to support indie developers.

It’s hard to argue with free software, like the current deal at MacHeist, but it’s important to remember that there are people behind the applications making a living. While Jalkut has been critical of MacHeist in the past, he said this isn’t anything against MacHeist.

“Everybody loves a deal,” said Jalkut. “We’re banding together to give customers a price break and to spread the word about Mac software they may not have heard about.”

As of this writing, there are 26 companies involved in the One Finger Discount including Red Sweater Software, Centrix, Riverfold, Stunt, Second Gear, Calf Trail, Made by Rocket, Dejal Systems, Watchmac, Mindnode, KennettNet, Quixpace, Helium Foot, Open Planet, Black Cat Systems, Electric Peel, M Cubed, Conceited, Kerlmax, Lucerne Systems, Outer Level, Smile On My Mac, Gaucho, Hashbang Industries, SecureMac, and Pocket Sevens.

Links to the discounted software are available from the One Finger Discount Web site. The promotion runs until Friday, November 13.


  • Frank

    If MacHeist gives the software out for free, they must have spent some $$ to acquire the licenses no? So whether MH pays for it or the end-user with 1FD the bottom line remains the same. I’m so missing something here aren’t I? :D

  • http://www.thegraphicmac.com Jim

    I don’t see any discounts through the OneFingerDiscount site. I see an ugly site, with a long unruly list of developer web sites; the links for which don’t even take you to a specific application page.

    Apparently the idea that the design of the site is what entices people to MacHeist almost as much as the apps has escaped them at 1FD. LOL!

  • http://www.thegraphicmac.com Jim

    I’m shocked. Upon trying the “coupon code” on several of these vendor sites, it doesn’t work!

    Granted, I’m assuming that “onefingerdiscount” IS the coupon code – which isn’t really that apparent, by the way.

    I’ve now lost all respect for Red Sweater Software, and a little respect for every last developer listed on that site – because apparently not one of them had the common sense to ask them to fix the stupid site, and clarify how the promo works.

  • Frank

    Me thinks the site will soon be renamed, “One Finger Salute”.
    I’d be curious to know if each and every single developer listed is aware of this sha..errr…promotion. Already in tough times they don’t need another swipe at their business.

    And on an unrelated note: good christ spring has arrived in Montreal!!! :D

  • http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/ Daniel Jalkut

    Jim – really sorry to hear you’ve lost all respect for my company. Hopefully I can earn it back some day.

    Really, I’m just trying my best to do a good thing here, and there are flaws with the site but it’s just me volunteering my time to list a bunch of companies who claim to support the coupon code.

    Hopefully if you consider that what I’m trying to do is all well-intentioned, and it’s helping a lot of customers get a good deal, you will regain some respect for me.

    Daniel