For side hustlers and bootstrappers

The book of software for small budgets

A curated directory of free plans, lifetime deals and startup credits, picked for people building something on their own dime.

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FlexClip

FlexClip

Browser video editor with templates, stock media, 1080p export and AI tools, for one payment.

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#Video Editing #AI
Deal Type
Lifetime Deal
Deal Price
99
Normal Price
Plus $19.99/mo billed monthly
Deal Platform
AppSumo
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD
beehiiv

beehiiv

Free newsletter platform for up to 2,500 subscribers, with unlimited sends, a website and landing pages. Upgrade to add paid subscriptions.

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#Newsletter #Paid Subscriptions
Deal Type
Free Plan
Deal Price
0
Normal Price
Lite $49/mo (yearly billing)
Deal Platform
Direct
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD
Substack

Substack

Start a newsletter free and turn on paid subscriptions when you're ready. No plan fees: Substack takes 10% of paid revenue.

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#Newsletter #Paid Subscriptions
Deal Type
Free Plan
Deal Price
0
Normal Price
10% of paid subscription revenue
Deal Platform
Direct
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD
Figma

Figma

Free Starter plan with limited access to Figma's tools, unlimited drafts, UI kits and daily AI credits.

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#Design #Prototyping
Deal Type
Free Plan
Deal Price
0
Normal Price
Professional Full seat $16/mo
Deal Platform
Direct
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD
Descript

Descript

Edit video and podcasts like a doc; annual billing cuts Hobbyist from $24 to $16 a month, with a free plan to start.

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#Video Editing #Podcasting #AI
Deal Type
Discount
Deal Price
$16/mo (billed annually)
Normal Price
Hobbyist $24/mo (monthly)
Deal Platform
Direct
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD
Kit

Kit

Free newsletter platform for up to 10,000 subscribers, with landing pages and digital product sales.

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#Founder Pick #Newsletter #Creators
Deal Type
Free Plan
Deal Price
0
Normal Price
Creator $33/mo (1,000 subscribers)
Deal Platform
Direct
Deal Status
Verified
Currency
USD