Discover 200+ essential startup tools and software with $500K+ in free credits and discounts. Everything you need to build, market, and scale your startup efficiently.
Essential tools for building and deploying your product
Code hosting and version control
Code editor and IDE
Cloud infrastructure credits
Platform as a service
Cloud hosting
Database as a service
Design tools for UI/UX and marketing materials
Design and prototyping
Professional design tools
Graphic design platform
Mac design tool
Design collaboration
Animation and interaction
Tools for customer acquisition and brand building
CRM and marketing automation
Email marketing
Web analytics
Product analytics
Social media management
Forms and surveys
Customer relationship and sales management tools
Sales CRM
Enterprise CRM
Customer messaging
Meeting scheduling
Electronic signatures
Video conferencing
Financial management and payment processing
Payment processing
Accounting software
Corporate credit card
Banking for startups
Cap table management
Subscription analytics
Team collaboration and workflow management
Team communication
All-in-one workspace
Business email and docs
Office productivity suite
Project management
Password management
Cloud computing credits, technical support, and training resources
Google Cloud credits, Workspace, and AI/ML platform access
Azure credits, Office 365, and technical mentorship
CRM, marketing automation, and sales tools with training
Focus on free tiers: GitHub, Figma, Google Analytics, Slack, Notion
Add paid tools: CRM, email marketing, customer support, accounting
Enterprise tools: Advanced analytics, automation, security, HR systems
Our startup tools database covers 15 essential categories: Development & Engineering (GitHub, VS Code, AWS), Design & Prototyping (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite), Marketing & Growth (HubSpot, Mailchimp, Google Analytics), Sales & CRM (Salesforce, Pipedrive, Intercom), Finance & Accounting (QuickBooks, Stripe, Brex), Operations & Productivity (Slack, Notion, Zoom), Analytics & Data (Mixpanel, Amplitude, Tableau), Customer Support (Zendesk, Freshdesk), HR & Recruiting (BambooHR, Lever), Legal & Compliance (DocuSign, PandaDoc), Cloud & Infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean), Communication (Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams), Project Management (Asana, Monday.com, Trello), Security & Privacy (LastPass, 1Password), and Specialized Industry Tools.
Startups can save $500,000+ in their first few years by leveraging free tiers, startup discounts, and accelerator programs. Major savings include AWS Activate ($100K in cloud credits), Google for Startups ($200K in Google Cloud and Workspace credits), Microsoft for Startups ($120K in Azure credits), HubSpot for Startups ($50K in CRM and marketing tools), and dozens of other programs offering $1K-25K each in software credits and discounts.
Yes, we highlight tools with generous free tiers perfect for bootstrapped startups: GitHub (unlimited public repositories), Figma (free for small teams), Google Workspace (free Gmail and basic features), Slack (10K message history), Notion (unlimited personal use), Canva (free design tools), Mailchimp (2K contacts free), and many others that scale with your growth without upfront costs.
Most tools offer startup programs with specific eligibility criteria. Common requirements include being less than 5 years old, having raised less than $5M in funding, and being a first-time customer. Apply through accelerator partnerships (Y Combinator, Techstars), direct startup programs, or third-party platforms like AWS Activate, Google for Startups, and Microsoft for Startups. We provide direct links and application instructions for each program.
Focus on tools with strong free tiers and immediate ROI: Essential infrastructure (GitHub, Google Workspace, AWS free tier), design and prototyping (Figma, Canva), basic analytics (Google Analytics, Hotjar free), communication (Slack, Zoom basic), project management (Notion, Trello), and customer feedback (Typeform, Google Forms). Avoid expensive enterprise tools until you have revenue and specific needs.
We provide integration guides and recommended tool stacks for common startup workflows. Popular stacks include: Development (GitHub + VS Code + AWS + Slack), Marketing (HubSpot + Mailchimp + Google Analytics + Canva), Sales (Pipedrive + Calendly + DocuSign + Zoom), and Operations (Notion + Slack + Google Workspace + Zoom). Most modern tools offer API integrations and work with platforms like Zapier for workflow automation.
Yes, we provide specialized tool recommendations for different startup types: SaaS startups need development, analytics, and customer success tools; E-commerce requires inventory management, payment processing, and fulfillment tools; Content creators need design, video editing, and social media management tools; B2B companies focus on CRM, sales enablement, and marketing automation; while B2C startups prioritize user analytics, A/B testing, and customer acquisition tools.
We update our startup tools database weekly with new tool launches, pricing changes, startup program updates, and user feedback. Our team monitors product launches on Product Hunt, AngelList, and startup communities, tracks funding announcements for emerging tools, and maintains relationships with major tool providers to stay informed about new startup programs and features.