Browse creator-used tools
35 tools ranked by receipt-backed creator mentions. Organic usage signals count more than paid placement.
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35 tracked tools
- ClaudeAI AssistantsFree + paidAnthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and agentic work, available on web, desktop and mobile plus an API. Known for long context windows, Artifacts and the Claude Code terminal agent.17 creators43 receipts100% organic
- GitHubDeveloper ToolsFree + paidGit hosting and collaboration platform for source code, issues, pull requests and CI.23 creators80 receipts95% organic
- ChatGPTAI AssistantsFree + paidOpenAI's conversational AI assistant for text, images, voice and code, with custom GPTs, web browsing and data analysis. The most widely used consumer AI chat product; paid tiers unlock newer models and higher limits.17 creators39 receipts100% organic
- beehiivEmail & NewslettersFree + paidNewsletter platform built by former Morning Brew engineers: publishing, referral program, recommendations network, ad marketplace and paid subscriptions without revenue cut. Focused on growth tooling for media-style newsletters.2 creators28 receipts93% organic
- NotionNote-taking & PKMFree + paidConnected workspace combining notes, documents, wikis and databases. Pages are built from blocks and can embed tables, boards and calendars; teams and solo creators use it for planning, documentation and content pipelines. Includes the Notion AI add-on.11 creators25 receipts92% organic
- FigmaDesignFree + paidCollaborative, browser-based interface design tool: vector editing, components, variables, prototyping and multiplayer editing in one canvas. FigJam adds whiteboarding. The de facto standard for product design teams and design-focused creators.4 creators10 receipts100% organic
- Wispr FlowAI AssistantsFree + paidAI voice dictation that transcribes natural speech into text across any app, faster than typing.4 creators14 receipts100% organic
- CursorDeveloper ToolsFree + paidAI-first code editor (a VS Code fork) with built-in chat, codebase-aware edits and agentic coding.7 creators11 receipts100% organic
- CodePenDeveloper ToolsFree + paidOnline front-end playground for writing and sharing HTML, CSS and JavaScript demos in the browser.2 creators18 receipts100% organic
- PerplexityAI AssistantsFree + paidAI answer engine that responds to questions with cited sources, combining web search with large language models. Pro adds more powerful models, file uploads and the Comet browser; positioned as a research-first alternative to classic search.8 creators10 receipts50% organic
- LinearProject ManagementFree + paidFast, keyboard-driven issue tracker and project management tool for software teams. Covers issues, cycles, roadmaps and triage with opinionated defaults and deep Git integrations; widely adopted by startups and indie product teams.1 creators2 receipts100% organic
- CanvaDesignFree + paidTemplate-driven online design platform for social graphics, presentations, video and print. Drag-and-drop editing, a large asset library and brand kits make it the default for non-designers producing thumbnails, carousels and marketing assets.2 creators3 receipts100% organic
- ElevenLabsAI Image & AudioFree + paidAI voice platform: text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and conversational voice agents with highly natural output in many languages. Creators use it for narration, audio versions of posts and localized dubs.3 creators4 receipts100% organic
- CoderabbitDeveloper ToolsFree + paidAI code-review assistant that posts line-by-line feedback and summaries on pull requests.5 creators8 receipts38% organic
- ClerkDeveloper ToolsFree + paidDrop-in authentication, user management and session handling for web and mobile apps.3 creators4 receipts75% organic
- DescriptVideo EditingFree + paidText-based audio and video editor: edit recordings by editing the transcript. Includes multitrack editing, screen recording, filler-word removal, AI voice cloning (Overdub) and Studio Sound cleanup. Widely used by podcasters and YouTubers.2 creators4 receipts100% organic
- MomentumProject ManagementFree + paidBrowser new-tab dashboard with a daily focus, to-do list, weather and a photo backdrop.1 creators3 receipts100% organic
- VoicepalAI AssistantsFree + paidVoice-first app that turns spoken thoughts into structured notes, posts and outlines.1 creators3 receipts100% organic
- ObsidianNote-taking & PKMFree + paidLocal-first Markdown note app built around bidirectional links and a graph view. Notes are plain files on disk, extended by thousands of community plugins. Optional paid services add end-to-end-encrypted sync and web publishing.4 creators5 receipts100% organic
- vidIQAnalytics & PerformanceFree + paidYouTube growth toolkit — keyword and SEO research, competitor tracking, daily ideas and channel analytics to grow views.1 creators1 receipts100% organic
- ZapierAutomationFree + paidThe largest no-code automation platform, connecting 7,000+ apps with trigger-action workflows (Zaps), multi-step paths, filters, tables and AI steps. The default choice for marketing and ops automations without engineering.2 creators3 receipts33% organic
- WebflowWebsite Builders & PublishingFree + paidProfessional no-code website platform: a visual designer that outputs clean HTML/CSS, a structured CMS, ecommerce and hosting. Favored by freelancers and agencies building client sites and complex marketing systems.1 creators1 receipts100% organic
- AsanaProject ManagementFree + paidWork management platform for teams: tasks, projects, timelines, goals and workload views. Strong templates and reporting make it common in marketing and operations teams; integrates with Slack, Google Workspace and hundreds of other apps.1 creators1 receipts100% organic
- FramerWebsite Builders & PublishingFree + paidVisual website builder that publishes production sites directly from a Figma-like canvas. Components, CMS collections, animations and localization without code; popular for portfolios, landing pages and marketing sites.1 creators1 receipts8% organic
- CapCutVideo EditingFree + paidByteDance's video editor for mobile and desktop, built for short-form content: auto-captions, templates, effects and direct TikTok export. The Pro tier unlocks premium effects, higher exports and cloud space.1 creators1 receipts100% organic
- AirtableProject ManagementFree + paidSpreadsheet-database hybrid for structured data: tables with rich field types, linked records, multiple views (grid, kanban, calendar) and automations. Creators use it for content calendars, sponsorship trackers and lightweight internal tools.1 creators1 receipts100% organic
- KitEmail & NewslettersFree + paidEmail marketing platform for creators, formerly ConvertKit, rebranded to Kit in 2024. Visual automations, tagging, paid newsletters, a creator network for cross-promotion and built-in commerce for digital products.0 creators0 receipts8% organic
- LoomScreen Recording & Live ProductionFree + paidAsync video messaging: record screen, camera and mic in one click, get an instantly shareable link with viewer insights, transcripts and AI summaries. Acquired by Atlassian in 2023; standard for async team communication and quick tutorials.0 creators0 receipts8% organic
- MailchimpEmail & NewslettersFree + paidIntuit's email marketing and automation platform: campaigns, customer journeys, segmentation, landing pages and ecommerce integrations. A long-standing default for small businesses, with pricing that scales by contact count.0 creators0 receipts8% organic
- MakeAutomationFree + paidVisual automation platform (formerly Integromat) where workflows are built as scenario diagrams with branching, iteration and error handling. Cheaper per operation than most rivals and favored for complex multi-step automations.0 creators0 receipts8% organic
- RaycastAutomationFree + paidExtensible launcher for macOS (and Windows) that replaces Spotlight: app launching, clipboard history, snippets, window management and a large extension store. Raycast Pro adds AI chat, cloud sync and custom themes.0 creators0 receipts8% organic
- RiversidePodcastingFree + paidBrowser-based remote recording studio that captures local, uncompressed audio and up-to-4K video per participant, then uploads progressively. Includes AI transcription, clips and text-based editing; standard kit for remote podcasts and interview shows.0 creators0 receipts8% organic
- Social BladeAnalytics & PerformanceFree + paidPublic stats and growth tracking across YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok and more — historical charts and projections.0 creators0 receipts8% organic
- TrelloProject ManagementFree + paidKanban-board project tool from Atlassian. Cards move across lists to track work, extended by Power-Ups, automation rules and templates. Its simplicity keeps it popular with solo creators, small teams and personal planning.0 creators0 receipts8% organic
- TubeBuddyAnalytics & PerformanceFree + paidBrowser extension for YouTube creators — keyword tags, A/B thumbnail and title tests, bulk tools and channel analytics.0 creators0 receipts8% organic