The 20% of software tools that do 80% of the work.
We cover every major software category, but only recommend the tools you actually need. No exhaustive lists. No SEO sludge. Just an opinionated 80/20 verdict for every category.
Core picks across categories
Beehiiv
Newsletter platform built by ex-Morning Brew founders, optimized for growing and monetizing an audience.
Freemium · from $39/mo
Cal.com
Open-source scheduling with the polish of Calendly and the ownership of self-hostable software.
Freemium · from $12/mo
Cursor
The AI-native code editor that put VS Code into autocomplete-on-steroids mode.
Freemium · from $20/mo
Figma
The collaborative design tool that won the category. Browser-first, multi-player editing, deep plugin ecosystem.
Freemium · from $12/mo
Linear
Modern issue tracker built around speed and keyboard shortcuts for product engineering teams.
Freemium · from $8/mo
Notion
All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, and lightweight project tracking.
Freemium · from $10/mo