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Tool Finder
Tool Finder is a productivity software directory founded by Francesco D'Alessio. Since 2012, the team has tested more than 1,000 tools and publishes reviews, rankings, and deal pages for categories like project management, note-taking, email, calendars, and team collaboration.
The site tracks over 1,300 tools and groups them into best-of lists, comparison pages, and alternative guides. Visitors can browse public deal listings, read how each tool is tested on the about page, and follow video walkthroughs on a YouTube channel with more than 450,000 subscribers.
A Deals Pass membership unlocks 225+ negotiated software discounts for $49 per year. Free access still covers tool discovery, editorial rankings, and newsletter updates aimed at professionals and teams building a productivity stack.
Directory of 1,300+ tracked productivity tools with sortable listings and category filters
Best-of guides and alternative pages for popular apps like Todoist, Notion, and Obsidian
Public deal board with 200+ vendor discounts plus a Deals Pass for exclusive member pricing
Hands-on review process with a one-week testing workflow per tool covered on the about page
YouTube channel with 450,000+ subscribers for video walkthroughs of featured software
Large catalog spanning 1,300+ productivity tools with curated best-of lists
Reviews come from a documented week-long hands-on testing process
Mix of public deals and negotiated member-only discounts through Deals Pass
Head-to-head comparisons and alternative guides for common software switches
Active YouTube presence with 450,000+ subscribers for video walkthroughs
Free browsing and newsletter access without a paid account
Exclusive deal rates require a $49 per year Deals Pass membership
Third-party tool pricing is not hosted directly on Tool Finder
Contact replies may take up to 48 hours because of the small team
Does not accept crypto, finance, or NSFW tool listings per site policy
Is Tool Finder free to use?
Yes. You can browse tool listings, best-of guides, comparisons, and public deals without paying. The Deals Pass is an optional $49 per year membership for exclusive negotiated discounts.
What is the Deals Pass?
Deals Pass is Tool Finder's paid membership. It costs $49 per year, can be canceled anytime, and unlocks a growing library of 225+ member-only software discounts negotiated with vendors.
How does Tool Finder review tools?
Each covered tool goes through about a week of hands-on testing focused on safety, suitability, reliability, and who it is built for. Many reviews are also published as video walkthroughs on the Tool Finder YouTube channel.
Can I submit my tool to Tool Finder?
Yes. Vendors can submit tools for listing or review through the advertise and submit pages linked from the contact section of the site.
How does Tool Finder make money?
Tool Finder earns through affiliate partnerships with some featured tools, Deals Pass memberships, and clearly marked sponsored placements. The about page states that reviews are not influenced by those relationships.