I also feel the same thing, the current pragmatic is different from the previous pragmatic one. Now pragmatics are more brutal and it is very difficult to get big wins and perhaps this is felt by many people so that other slot machine providers are starting to become popular and played.
I have long since started avoiding pragmatic slot machines, although I still play them but less frequently than before. However I haven't found another provider I'm comfortable with, but I quite like Play'N Go for now
For the last few games I prefer spin slots for machines from Pragmatic Play. I haven't really explored all the slot machines from Pragmatic Play or Play N Go, because I don't just play slots on one machine.
My biggest win to date is still from Pragmatic Play a few days ago. I'm still trying to explore other slot machines from Pragmatic Play to try my luck a little. Especially with machines that have a higher maximum multiplier.
BTW, is it normal to bet x200 spins and not get any free spins at all (the game I played today was Viking Forge)?