which is better chess or li chesss

they offer different experiences and cater to different preferences. 

1. Cost and Accessibility: Lichess is free and open-source with all features available, while Chess.com offers free and premium memberships.
2. Features and Functionality: Lichess provides free, unlimited access to core features like analysis and puzzles, while Chess.com has more features, including lessons, with some restricted for free users.
3. Interface and Design: Lichess features a minimalist and fast design, whereas Chess.com has a more professional interface that some find cluttered.
4. Community and Player Base: Chess.com has a larger player base, while Lichess has a dedicated community, including strong players who prefer its free and open-source nature. 

There are pros and cons to both. To your points:

1. I'm fine throwing some money chess.com's way each year. Running this site can't be cheap and overall they are doing a lot for the chess community. And if you don't have the extra money to give, you're not forced to.

2. Sure, if you aren't a paid chess.com member, you're not going to get unlimited puzzles or full access to game reviews, but there are other online resources out there for you to use. I like the convenience of it all being on this website, but it's not like you have no other options.

3. I really like chess.com's interface - it doesn't look cluttered to me, it looks modern. I also enjoy being able to have user icons and a nice looking profile page. Even if some people add backgrounds to it that make it impossible to read.

4. The community here is great. Yeah, there's some bad apples but that's going to happen anywhere.