Free tier

Use a plan without paying, which may be limited by features, usage or number of users.

What it is

A free tier is a plan that costs nothing to use, usually with limits. The limit might be the number of users, projects, contacts or records, the available features, or how long data is kept. It is different from a free trial, which ends after a set period. For example, a form tool may allow unlimited forms but cap the number of responses each month. Many tools in the library list a free tier, including Airtable, Notion and Slack.

Why it matters

A free plan lets you test a tool on real work and keep small needs at no cost. It also shows what you will hit as you grow, so you can see how the paid plans compare. The risk is building something important on a plan that is too limited, or one that the vendor may change later. For serious use, you will probably need a paid plan.

What to check

  • Which limits apply, and how soon would your team reach them?
  • Are key features, such as integrations or exports, missing from the free plan?
  • Does the vendor offer a clear way to upgrade without losing your data?
  • Can you export everything if you leave?

Tools with Free tier

  • Airtable logo
    Tool
    Combines spreadsheet simplicity with database structure so teams build custom workflows, trackers and apps without code.

    Tech stack

    From $20/mo yearlyFree planAffiliate link
  • Coda logo
    Tool
    Combines documents, spreadsheets, and databases into one workspace for building custom trackers and internal tools.

    Tech stack

    From $10/moFree plan
  • Perplexity logo
    Tool
    Get instant answers to questions backed by live web search results and inline source citations.

    Tech stack

    From $20/moFree plan
  • RudderStack logo
    Tool
    Collects event data and routes it to your warehouse and 200+ business tools with open-source infrastructure.

    Tech stack

    From $265/moFree plan
  • Segment logo
    Tool
    Collect customer data from every touchpoint and route it to all your business tools.

    Tech stack

    From $120/moFree plan
  • LastPass logo
    Tool
    Stores passwords, passkeys, and encrypted credentials in a shared vault your team can access securely.

    Tech stack

    Free planAffiliate link
  • Supabase logo
    Tool
    Backend platform built on managed Postgres with auth, APIs, realtime subscriptions, and file storage.

    Tech stack

    From $25/moFree plan
  • WordPress logo
    Tool
    Hosts content-driven websites, blogs and online stores on the WordPress platform with thousands of themes.

    Tech stack

    From $4/mo yearlyFree planAffiliate link
  • Google Forms logo
    Tool
    Create and collect responses with free online forms, surveys, and quizzes for feedback.

    Tech stack

    From €6.80/moFree plan
  • Mermaid logo
    Tool
    Write flowcharts, sequence diagrams and twenty other diagram types as text, then render them instantly.

    Tech stack

    From $10/mo yearlyFree plan
  • Google Tag Manager logo
    Tool
    Deploy and update tracking tags and pixels on websites and apps without editing code.

    Tech stack

    Free plan
  • Microsoft Forms logo
    Tool
    Build surveys, quizzes and polls that collect responses in real time through a web browser.

    Tech stack

    From $6/moFree plan
  • Clay logo
    Tool
    Enriches prospect lists by combining a spreadsheet with data from 100+ providers, AI research and custom logic.

    Tech stack

    From $185/moFree plan
  • Gmail logo
    Tool
    Sends, receives and organises team email on custom domains with strong search and spam filtering.

    Tech stack

    From €6.80/moFree plan
  • Google Contacts logo
    Tool
    Store, organise, and sync contact records across Gmail, mobile devices, and the web for free.

    Tech stack

    From €6.80/moFree plan
  • Notion logo
    Tool
    Workspace for documents, wikis, databases and project management with flexible customisation for teams.

    Tech stack

    From €9.50/mo yearlyFree plan
  • Trello logo
    Tool
    Organises tasks visually on Kanban boards, with lists and cards for simple project tracking.

    Tech stack

    From $5/mo yearlyFree planAffiliate link
  • Cookiebot logo
    Tool
    Scans your website for cookies and trackers, shows a consent banner, and blocks non-essential tracking until approved.

    Tech stack

    From €7/moFree planAffiliate link
  • Memberstack logo
    Tool
    Add user accounts, paywalls and Stripe billing to any Webflow, WordPress or custom-coded site.

    Tech stack

    From $25/mo yearly

In Tech stack ranking order; the number is each tool's place. Some of this is collected from public sources and not yet checked by us.

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