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On average, founders use 37 tools to run the day to day operations of their business. There are thousands of tools out there, but what are the best ones?

In all of our interviews, we survey what tools founders are actually using. Here is the data.

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One app to replace them all. It's the future of work. More than just task management - ClickUp offers docs, reminders, goals, calendars, and even an inbox. Learn more ➜
51 successful founders are using ClickUp
#2 most used in productivity tools
A brand of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products developed by Google. Learn more ➜
673 successful founders are using Google Suite
#3 most used in productivity tools
A modern workspace designed to reduce busywork-so you can focus on the things that matter. Learn more ➜
441 successful founders are using Dropbox
#1 most used in productivity tools
A cloud-based set of proprietary team collaboration tools and services. Learn more ➜
687 successful founders are using Slack
#5 most used in productivity tools
Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams track their work. Learn more ➜
224 successful founders are using Asana
Collaborate for free with online versions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote. Learn more ➜
153 successful founders are using Microsoft Office 365
The easy, free way to get your apps and devices working together. Learn more ➜
36 successful founders are using IFTTT
Drive repeatable innovation, employee engagement, and team collaboration. Learn more ➜
Mind mapping tool. Learn more ➜
2 successful founders are using X-Mind
The all-in-one workspace - for notes, tasks, wikis, and databases. Learn more ➜
139 successful founders are using Notion
Create and manage your teams workflows and business processes all in one system. Learn more ➜
60 successful founders are using Monday.com
An app to help curb phone addiction. Learn more ➜
Measure profitability, employee productivity and for accurate client billing. Learn more ➜
27 successful founders are using Toggl
The smart to-do app for busy people. Learn more ➜
3 successful founders are using Remember the Milk
Works like a spreadsheet but gives you the power of a database to organize anything. Learn more ➜
83 successful founders are using Airtable
Secure cloud storage, where you can store, share and work on all your files. Learn more ➜
Collaborative productivity software suite for mobile and the web. Learn more ➜
2 successful founders are using Quip
Organize your ideas and tasks in simple lists. Learn more ➜
3 successful founders are using Dynalist