Best Tools

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.

Interested in specific categories? Check out the best email tools ✉️, the best platforms to build your business on, the best accounting tools, and more:

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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

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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

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productivity tools ➜

A cloud-based set of proprietary team collaboration tools and services. Learn more ➜

687 successful founders are using Slack

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productivity tools ➜

Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams track their work. Learn more ➜

224 successful founders are using Asana

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Microsoft Office 365

productivity tools ➜

Collaborate for free with online versions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote. Learn more ➜

153 successful founders are using Microsoft Office 365

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shipping tools ➜

EasyPost Shipping API that solves complex logistics problems for online merchants, enabling the delivery of an online shopping experience that delights customers. Learn more ➜

8 successful founders are using EasyPost

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shipping tools ➜

100% free shipping software. Always get the best shipping rate in the world. Learn more ➜

2 successful founders are using XPS Shipping

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payments tools ➜

A fast, safe way to send money, make an online payment, receive money or set up a merchant account. Learn more ➜

656 successful founders are using Paypal

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Shopify Payments

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Easily accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit cards on the go, or in your retail store. Learn more ➜

250 successful founders are using Shopify Payments

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payments tools ➜

Online payment processing for internet businesses. Learn more ➜

508 successful founders are using Stripe

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payments tools ➜

Payments sync to Shopify Orders. Orders are updated so you can fulfill them directly from Shopify. Learn more ➜

35 successful founders are using ReCharge

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Amazon Payments

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Accept online and mobile payments on your ecommerce site securely. Learn more ➜

153 successful founders are using Amazon Payments

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payments tools ➜

Get paid faster with Square. Learn more ➜

158 successful founders are using Square

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payments tools ➜

Transfer money abroad easily and quickly with our low cost money transfers. Learn more ➜

65 successful founders are using TransferWise

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customer service tools ➜

Customer service software and support ticketing system. Learn more ➜

120 successful founders are using Zendesk

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Free and open-source content management system based on PHP and MySQL. Learn more ➜

480 successful founders are using WordPress

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accounting tools ➜

Manage your accounting, get invoices paid on time, accept payments & much more. Learn more ➜

438 successful founders are using Quickbooks

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accounting tools ➜

QuickBooks alternative. Use Xero accounting software to manage invoicing, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping & more. Learn more ➜

118 successful founders are using Xero

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accounting tools ➜

Business management software subscription-based product published by Sage Group and sold in the United States. Learn more ➜

16 successful founders are using Sage

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Inventory Planner

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Daily planning tool for reducing overstock and understock in your inventory. Learn more ➜

8 successful founders are using Inventory Planner

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email tools ➜

Email marketing & automation suite allowing organizations to communicate directly with clients by email or SMS. Learn more ➜

22 successful founders are using SendinBlue

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other tools ➜

Comprehensive sales functionality will ensure you never lose another sale. Learn more ➜

5 successful founders are using DEAR Inventory

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other tools ➜

Connect the apps you use everyday to automate your work. 1000+ apps and easy integrations. Learn more ➜

207 successful founders are using Zapier

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other tools ➜

Reach new customers from all around the world by translating your shop into any number of languages. Learn more ➜

2 successful founders are using Langify

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Crisp Messaging

Reach new customers from all around the world by translating your shop into any number of languages. Learn more ➜

9 successful founders are using Crisp Messaging

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