Free Productivity tools

Toggl Track

Simple time tracker with one-click timer and project insights

Notion

Organize projects, clients, and tasks in one flexible workspace

Clockify

Free time tracking for unlimited projects and team billing

ChatGPT

AI assistant for writing, coding, analysis and brainstorming

Claude

AI assistant for analyzing long documents and complex writing

Grammarly

AI grammar and style checker for polished client-ready writing

Fireflies

AI transcription and summaries for client calls

Zapier

Connect 9,000+ apps to automate repetitive tasks without coding

Calendly

Share your booking link once, clients pick their slot, done

TidyCal

Appointment scheduling with free plan, cheaper than Calendly

Harvest

Time tracking with invoicing and expense reports for freelancers

Hubstaff

Track billable hours with automatic screenshots and GPS proof

TimeCamp

Time tracking with project profitability insights

Happy Scribe

Transcription & subtitles in 150+ languages, AI or human

Cal.com

Self-host your scheduling tool free or use their cloud option

WebCatalog

Run web apps as isolated desktop apps with separate accounts

Kimai

Open-source time tracker with invoicing and team collaboration

Jibble

Free time tracking for unlimited users — clock-in, GPS, face kiosk

F The Hours

UK only: log hours, send invoices, see what the tax year owes

Simplenote

Plain-text notes sync across devices instantly and free

BrandBird

Design branded social cards from screenshots and code snippets

Notion Calendar

Calendar with meeting booking, overlay views and team scheduling

Dropbox

Store files securely and share with teams instantly

FlowCV

Free resume builder with clean templates and instant PDF export

Google Calendar

Free calendar with team sharing, meeting links and mobile access

Google Docs

Real-time document collaboration with built-in commenting

Google Drive

Store files and collaborate on documents in real time

Google Forms

Collect client feedback and responses without paying

Google Sheets

Free spreadsheets with real-time collaboration and formulas

Granola

AI converts scattered notes into complete meeting transcripts

HandBrake

Convert and compress videos across Mac, Windows and Linux

ImageOptim

Lossless image compression for PNG, JPEG and GIF files on Mac

JSON Resume

Build a standardized resume recruiters can parse instantly

Koalendar

Schedule client appointments with your personal booking link

Medium

Publish articles to millions and build your freelance brand

Open Resume

Open-source resume builder that stores nothing on servers

Otter.ai

Transcribe meetings and extract action items automatically

Reactive Resume

Free resume builder with customizable themes and self-hosting

Smallpdf

Convert, compress, merge and sign PDFs without leaving one tool

Standard Resume

Build a professional resume

Typeform

Engaging forms that feel like conversations boost completion

WeTransfer

Send large files up to 2 GB via shareable links instantly

Cloudflare

DDoS protection and DNS security for websites with a free plan

Mistral

Open-source AI model with privacy controls and GDPR compliance

NextDNS

Block trackers and malware at DNS level with GDPR compliance

Proton Mail

Encrypted email with GDPR compliance, no Big Tech tracking

Tuta

End-to-end encrypted email and calendar with zero tracking

Rytr

AI writing assistant for emails, blogs, and social media copy

Avast

Antivirus, ransomware shield and secure online banking — free tier available

Heev

Time tracking, invoicing and accounting combined for freelancers

MyBusinessCard.digital

Digital business card on your own link — no paid tier at all

Zencaptcha

Block spam while keeping your forms frictionless