Collection · 9 tools
Tools with useful free plans or free open source versions, so a small team can get organised without adding monthly bills. Paid plans are there when you grow.
Calm, threaded team messaging for async work
Best for Remote teams tired of constant pings
Calm, threaded chat on the free plan.
twist.com ↗Free plan, paid plans
Threaded team chat built for focus
Best for Async teams with lots of conversations
zulip.com ↗GitHub ↗Free self-hosted, paid cloud plans
Real-time kanban boards you can self-host
Best for Small teams who like Trello's simplicity
planka.app ↗GitHub ↗Free and open source
Hand-drawn style whiteboard for sketching ideas
Best for Quick diagrams and brainstorming
Quick shared diagrams with no sign-up.
excalidraw.com ↗GitHub ↗Free and open source, paid Plus
Forms that work like a doc, with a generous free plan
Best for Makers who need forms without limits
tally.so ↗Free plan, paid Pro
Live chat and a shared inbox for customer support
Best for Small teams chatting with customers
crisp.chat ↗Free plan, paid plans
Simple CRM for contacts and sales pipelines
Best for Small businesses that find big CRMs too much
capsulecrm.com ↗Free plan, paid plans
Fast team wiki and knowledge base
Best for Teams documenting how they work
getoutline.com ↗GitHub ↗Free self-hosted, paid cloud plans
Password manager for individuals and teams
Best for Anyone replacing 1Password
Free password sharing for small teams.
bitwarden.com ↗GitHub ↗Free plan, paid premium
