Firework Alternative
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Why do you think Sketch or XD are not good? Too old to learn new stuff? Change is normal. Try both of them. Do 2-3 projects or smaller projects and then see what works for you the best.
I have used Fireworks in the past however I didn't use it much and can't remember any good tricks. As far as I remember save quality vs file size was good.
However.
Sketch:
Not hard to learn. Symbols and libraries are good if you like to organise things and work with bigger projects.
Does weird things sometimes. Specially when you try to build complex nested symbols and use auto-layout plugin.XD
Auto animate is great specially if you work with mobile apps. Haven't checked last versions however symbols weren't as advanced as in Sketch. Otherwise for landing pages or smaller mobile applications I liked it a lot.Invision studio - don't know much. I had high hopes however first version was slow and buggy. Didn't see why I should choose this instead of Sketch so I give it a year and if they are still live check it again.
Figma - lots of guys like it. It is strong option.
Framer - some nice things there. Haven't checked new versions yet however I am planing to do if I find proper project.
Adiniti
Anyhow I don't understand about the whining what is happening. Adobe is expensive - not. You pay like 0.5 of your hourly rate and get full list of programs. Each program has its positive and negative sides. Same time I believe it is pretty much impossible to build perfect design software.
And to finish it off. I am not sure maybe I am the only one however my workflow is pretty much like this.
Background photos, hero images, product photos etc = Photoshop
Vector icons, background patterns etc = Illustrator
Build final UI views = Sketch/XD
Prototype = AE, Invision, XD, Principle