Running a small business doesn't require a $1000/month software budget. Here are 20+ tools that cover every business function — all with free tiers or affordable pricing.
Content & SEO
- SEO Spark — AI blog writer with built-in SEO scoring. Free tier: 3 articles
- Google Search Console — Free keyword and ranking data
- Ubersuggest — Free keyword research (3 searches/day)
Email & Marketing
- Mailchimp — Free email marketing up to 500 contacts
- Buffer — Free social media scheduling (3 channels)
- Canva — Free graphic design with AI features
Productivity
- Notion — Free wiki, docs, and project management
- Zapier — Free workflow automation (100 tasks/month)
- Google Workspace — Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive — all free