Starter Tools for Founders, Small Teams, and Early Workflows
My Start Tools is a software tools directory for founders, small teams, and early-stage workflow setup with practical startup software.
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Budgetpixel AI
Create and edit AI images, videos, music, and designs in one workspace, with multiple models, reusable characters, and API access.
BuildingNow Podcast
BuildingNow shares founder conversations and practical lessons on building products, finding customers, and growing a business.
Shoptimity
Boost sales, increase AOV, and replace costly apps with Shoptimity. Mobile-first Shopify theme built for speed, conversions, and growth.
@fuck.it - email with attitude
Private email. Pure. Secure. Exclusive. No ads, no tracking, no data selling. GDPR compliant, EU-hosted.
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LightScreen
Free light screen tool online. Turn any display into a flashlight, ambient light, or solid-color screen. No download or sign-up.
Globwall
A wall of 300 animated globs founders claim to show off their product
CloneWebsite
Clone any webpage pixel-perfect, export HTML/CSS/ZIP or React/Vue components.
Adobe Alternatives
Explore open-source creative software by workflow, platform and development stage, with comparisons and official project links.
GenX
All-in-one AI workspace to generate images, videos, and audio with multiple leading AI models.
Uniclip
Clip pages, take full-page screenshots and batch-capture list data to Notion, Feishu, Obsidian, Markdown, CSV or JSON.
TroveKey
Search tabs, Chrome bookmarks and history, run browser commands, and save webpages and social posts locally—no account.
Foreman
See every app and what it's using in plain English, and end or slow down the one that's hogging your Mac.
Dot & Dash
Learn Morse code on a machine you can press. Write and send messages, turn Morse into text and back, and key Morse in any app on your Mac.
Todowing
Chrome extension for Todoist that shows sub-tasks nested inline in Today, Upcoming, Filter, and Label views instead of a flat list.
Bloom
An adaptive AI tutor that turns topics or your materials into courses, lessons, and answers tailored to how you learn.
AiAgeFilter
Free AI age filter: upload an adult portrait, add 10-40 years, meet your older self. No app needed.
AppIconGenerator
Generate iOS and Android app icons from any image and export all platform sizes for free.
Typebar
Every key you press lights up on an on-screen keyboard, and each shortcut is named as you press it.
LightScreen
Free light screen tool online. Turn any display into a flashlight, ambient light, or solid-color screen. No download or sign-up.
LiveGameShow
A game show board for the TV, with real buzzers on every player's phone
LivePartyGames
Most likely to, would you rather and more: the TV shows it, every phone votes
TypeFire
Free text expander, Markdown notes app and clipboard manager for Mac and Chrome
LivePoll
Create a free live poll, share a QR code, and watch the votes come in live.
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About My Start Tools
My Start Tools focuses on the first wave of software founders and small teams usually need to set up how work gets done. The directory covers essential starter tools across project management, team communication, email marketing, invoicing, CRM, website building, and analytics so early-stage teams can compare and choose foundational software with confidence.
Whether you are a solo founder selecting your first tech stack, a small team choosing between project management platforms, or an early-stage startup evaluating affordable CRM and marketing tools, My Start Tools organizes your options by category, pricing, and practical fit for teams that are just getting started.
My Start Tools helps early-stage users compare practical starting tools with a clear view of what supports small teams best. Use it to find the right software foundation for your first workflows, team coordination, and early business operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of tools does My Start Tools cover?
My Start Tools covers software tools across starter workflows for founders, small teams, and early operations.
How do I compare tools on My Start Tools?
Use category and pricing filters to narrow the field, then compare listings that support the same workflow or team need.
Who is My Start Tools for?
The directory is useful for people who want a more structured way to evaluate work software with clearer categories and comparison context.
Can I submit my own tool?
Yes. You can submit your own tool through the submission page, and it will be reviewed before it is added to the directory.
Is My Start Tools free to use?
Yes. Browsing the directory, viewing listings, and comparing tools is completely free. Individual tools listed in the directory may have their own pricing models, but using My Start Tools to discover and evaluate them costs nothing.
How often is the directory updated?
We add new tools and update existing listings multiple times per week. Our editorial team continuously monitors the market to keep the directory current, accurate, and comprehensive.