Essential Tools Guide for Solopreneurs
Solopreneur
Solopreneur
Productivity Tools
Notion
All-in-one workspace.
- Use: Notes, databases, project management
- Price: Free for individuals, $10/month for teams
- Site: notion.so
Linear
Issue tracking tool.
- Use: Product development management
- Price: Free - $10/month
- Site: linear.app
Design Tools
Figma
Standard tool for UI/UX design.
- Use: Web/app design, prototyping
- Price: Free (personal), $15/month for teams
- Site: figma.com
Canva
Graphic tool for non-designers.
- Use: SNS images, presentations
- Price: Free, Pro $12.99/month
- Site: canva.com
Development/No-Code
Vercel
Frontend deployment platform.
- Use: Website/app hosting
- Price: Free - $20/month
- Site: vercel.com
Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative.
- Use: Database, authentication
- Price: Free - $25/month
- Site: supabase.com
Marketing
ConvertKit
Email marketing platform.
- Use: Newsletters, automation
- Price: Free (1,000 subscribers) - $29/month
- Site: convertkit.com
Buffer
SNS scheduling tool.
- Use: Social media management
- Price: Free - $6/month
- Site: buffer.com
Payments
Stripe
Online payment processing service.
- Use: Payments, subscriptions
- Fee: 2.9% + 30c
- Site: stripe.com
Lemon Squeezy
Digital product selling platform.
- Use: Selling digital products
- Fee: 5% + 50c
- Site: lemonsqueezy.com
Tool Selection Criteria
- Free plan - Minimize initial costs
- Integration - Connect with other tools
- Learning curve - Can start quickly
- Scalability - Can respond to growth
Note
Each tool's pricing and features may change. Check the official website for the latest information.