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The tools freelancers
actually use.

A curated directory of third-party tools for the business side of freelancing. The 9am tools live under Product; this is everything else you might need.

85 tools

  • Tool

    Multi‑purpose platform for freelancers offering a meta-search for jobs, AI-matching and solutions to win more projects.

    • Job Boards
    • Community
  • Tool

    All‑in‑one finance app for self‑employed professionals with integrated bookkeeping, invoicing and tax support

    • Accounting & Tax
    • Bank
  • Tool

    Free time tracking tool for logging work hours, generating reports and tracking productivity

    • Time Tracker
  • ToolPartner offer: 10% in the first yearly fee

    Insurance solution tailored for freelancers offering professional indemnity and liability coverage

    • Insurance
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    Collaborative design tool that helps teams create, test, and ship better designs.

    • Design
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    Commission‑free job board connecting IT freelancers with projects in the DACH region

    • Job Boards
  • Tool

    Online invoicing platform for creating professional invoices, estimates and expense tracking

    • Invoicing
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    Modern freelance marketplace connecting young professionals with companies through personalized matching

    • Job Boards
  • Tool

    Cloud‑based bookkeeping and invoicing tool tailored for freelancers and small businesses in Germany

    • Accounting & Tax
    • Invoicing
  • Tool

    All‑in‑one workspace combining notes, tasks and databases to organize projects and collaborate

    • Collaboration
  • Tool

    Digital business bank offering streamlined online account management and expense tracking for freelancers

    • Bank
    • Invoicing
  • Tool

    Team messaging platform for real‑time communication and collaboration

    • Collaboration
  • Tool

    All‑in‑one website builder for creating professional portfolios and business sites

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    Versatile time tracking tool that combines automatic usage tracking with manual entry for billing

    • Time Tracker
  • Tool

    Elite freelance network that rigorously vets professionals to connect them with high‑end global projects

    • Job Boards
    • Community
  • Tool

    Invite‑only network providing IT freelancers with exclusive projects and community events

    • Community
    • Job Boards
  • Tool

    Website builder that lets freelancers design and launch responsive sites visually

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    Website builder for creatives to design and host personalized portfolio sites, integrated with Adobe tools

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    Online legal tool providing preliminary advice and contract reviews for freelancers

    • Legal
  • Tool

    Flexible project management tool for organizing tasks, projects and timelines to boost productivity

    • Collaboration
  • Tool

    Creative portfolio platform for designers and artists to display work and connect with clients

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    German cloud invoicing and accounting solution ensuring compliance and professional billing

    • Invoicing
  • Tool

    All‑in‑one client management platform that streamlines proposals, contracts, invoicing and time tracking

    • Contract Management
  • Tool

    Simple calendar tool for scheduling and managing appointments and meetings

    • Calendar
  • Tool

    Scheduling tool that simplifies booking meetings based on your availability

    • Calendar
  • Tool

    Design software for creating marketing materials, social media graphics and presentations

    • Marketing
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    Global marketplace connecting companies with elite business consultants for on‑demand project work

    • Job Boards
  • Tool

    All‑in‑one productivity platform combining project management, docs and time tracking

    • Collaboration
    • Project Management
  • Tool

    Selective talent matching platform for freelance developers and designers with community support

    • Job Boards
    • Community
  • Tool

    Platform combining freelancer communities and job board functions for networking and matching

    • Job Boards
  • Tool

    Platform for showcasing freelance portfolios and connecting with potential clients

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    Job board focused on creative and design opportunities primarily in Germany

    • Job Boards
  • Tool

    Online community and portfolio platform for designers to showcase work and gain exposure

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    E‑signature solution enabling secure online contract signing

    • Contract Management
  • Tool

    Client management system handling CRM, invoicing and payment processing for freelancers

    • CRM
  • Tool

    Time tracking solution integrated with project management tools for detailed reports and invoicing

    • Time Tracker
  • Tool

    Exclusive job board connecting IT and engineering freelancers with high‑quality projects

    • Job Boards
  • Tool

    Simplifies tax reporting for freelancers with guided accounting and automatic tax form generation

    • Accounting & Tax
  • Tool

    Free website builder integrated with Google Workspace for simple, collaborative sites

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    Time tracking and invoicing tool that simplifies billing and expense logging

    • Time Tracker
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    Insurance provider offering professional liability and business insurance solutions for freelancers

    • Insurance
  • Tool

    Client management tool for creative freelancers that streamlines proposals, contracts and payments

    • Accounting & Tax
    • CRM
    • Website & Portfolio
    • Invoicing
  • Tool

    Comprehensive CRM platform offering free core tools to manage leads, deals and client communications

    • Marketing
    • Website & Portfolio
    • CRM
  • Tool

    Website builder for creating simple portfolios and business sites with an easy‑to‑use interface

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    Digital bank tailored for freelancers that integrates tax calculation with business banking

    • Invoicing
    • Bank
  • Tool

    Marketing automation platform and email marketing service.

    • Marketing
  • Tool

    Leading European freelance marketplace connecting businesses with skilled freelancers across various fields

    • Job Boards
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    Payment platform for seamless processing and financial management for freelancers

    • Invoicing
  • Tool

    Comprehensive office suite with Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams for productivity and collaboration

    • Marketing
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    Highly customizable work OS that uses visual boards to manage projects and workflows

    • Project Management
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    AI‑powered scheduling tool that automatically organizes tasks into your calendar for optimal productivity

    • Calendar
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    Tool that streamlines CRM and invoicing processes to manage client relationships efficiently

    • Invoicing
    • CRM
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    Modern mobile bank with intuitive app features ideal for managing finances and budgeting

    • Bank
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    Offline time tracking and expense management app available as a one‑time purchase

    • Time Tracker
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    Document automation tool for creating and managing proposals, contracts and e‑signatures

    • Contract Management
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    Global payment platform enabling freelancers to receive international payments with multi‑currency support

    • Payments
  • Tool

    Platform for creating, sending and tracking professional proposals and contracts

    • Contract Management
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    Comprehensive accounting software offering robust bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll for small businesses

    • Invoicing
    • Accounting & Tax
  • Tool

    Personal productivity tool that automatically tracks digital activity to offer work habit insights

    • Time Tracker
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    Financial super‑app providing multi‑currency accounts, budgeting tools and global spending options

    • Bank
  • Tool

    Cloud‑based accounting software that simplifies invoicing and bookkeeping for freelancers

    • Invoicing
    • Accounting & Tax
  • Tool

    E‑commerce platform for building and managing online stores with robust sales tools

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    Legal tech platform offering automated contracts and document solutions for freelancers and SMEs

    • Legal
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    Payment processing platform for internet businesses.

    • Finance
    • Payments
  • Tool

    Mobile invoicing solution that lets freelancers create and send invoices on the go

    • Payments
  • Tool

    Marketplace for independent management consultants offering high‑level project engagements

    • Job Boards
  • Tool

    Intuitive time tracker with flexible reporting and project categorization

    • Time Tracker
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    Visual project management tool using boards, lists and cards to organize tasks efficiently

    • Time Tracker
    • Project Management
  • Tool

    Free accounting and invoicing tool offering comprehensive bookkeeping with no monthly fees

    • Invoicing
    • Accounting & Tax
  • Tool

    Simple website builder offering drag‑and‑drop tools to create and host personal portfolios

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    Multi‑currency banking platform that offers low‑cost international transfers and global payment reception

    • Bank
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    User‑friendly website builder with customizable templates and drag‑and‑drop design

    • Website & Portfolio
  • Tool

    E‑signature platform for streamlined contract signing and document management

    • Contract Management
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    Curated freelance marketplace for creative and tech professionals in the UK advertising and media sectors

    • Job Boards
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    Online accounting solution for managing invoices, expenses and multi‑currency finances

    • Accounting & Tax
    • Invoicing
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    Cost‑effective CRM with extensive customization for managing client relationships and sales pipelines

    • CRM
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    Reliable video conferencing tool for online meetings, webinars and virtual collaboration

    • Collaboration

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