109 tools reviewed for small business owners

Writing & Content
Make your writing bold and clear
Hemingway Editor highlights complex sentences, passive voice, and hard-to-read passages, helping anyone write cleaner content. The free web version is widely used; the desktop app is a one-time purchase. Particularly useful for non-native English writers.

Design & Creative
Free online photo editor with AI tools
Pixlr offers a free browser-based photo editor comparable to Photoshop for basic tasks, plus AI tools for background removal and enhancement. Very accessible for SMBs that occasionally need photo editing without a subscription.

Scheduling & Admin
Free time tracking for teams
Clockify is a completely free time tracking tool with unlimited users, supporting timesheet management, project tracking, and reporting. Paid plans add invoicing and scheduling. One of the best free tools for SMBs with billable hours.

E-commerce
Print-on-demand drop shipping for your store
Printful handles printing, packing, and shipping of custom merchandise on demand, integrating with Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, and more. No upfront inventory costs. Free to use โ pay only when you sell.

HR & Hiring
Scheduling, time tracking, and HR for hourly teams
Homebase is built for businesses with hourly workers, offering free scheduling, time tracking, hiring, and team messaging. Very popular with restaurants, retail, and service businesses with shift workers. Free plan supports one location.