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Every tool here is described as free, or has a free version, on its own site. Free plans change, so check before you build a workflow on one.
14 picks, chosen by hand
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DaVinci Resolve
Monthly editing fees add up. Pro editing, color and audio tools with a capable free version.
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Wave
Bookkeeping feels like a second job. Free accounting and invoicing built for small businesses and solo creators.
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whisper.cpp
Transcript services charge by the minute. Run OpenAI's Whisper on your own computer for free.
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Google Fonts
Font licenses are a trap. Free fonts that are safe to use anywhere.
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Meta Business Suite
Posting to Instagram and Facebook separately is double the work. Schedule both and see your stats for free.
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OBS Studio
Paid recording software is one more bill. Free, open-source recording and streaming.
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Pexels
Stock footage costs add up. Free photos and videos you can use in your work.
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Photopea
A Photoshop license stings. A Photoshop-style editor that runs free in your browser.
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Pinterest Trends
Pinning without knowing what people search for wastes your effort. See what is rising, free.
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Podtrac
Sponsors want proof of your numbers. Free download measurement and public rankings.
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Spotify for Creators
Hosting fees should not block your first episode. Free hosting and distribution to the big podcast apps.
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Tally
Guessing what your audience wants gets expensive. Build a free survey in minutes and just ask them.
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TikTok Creative Center
Guessing what is trending is a coin flip. See the popular hashtags, songs and videos right now, free.
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Unsplash
Boring stock photos make posts look cheap. Free, high-quality photos.
Free here means the tool says so on its own site, as of the date this list was last built.
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