Tools Guide is the friendly guide to tools that make solo work feel easy. We cover the software, AI and gear that help one person run a business, a side hustle or two, and a calmer everyday life.
Who we write for
You run things yourself. Maybe it's an online store, a YouTube channel, a freelance service or a digital product, maybe two of those at once. You learn fast, you care where your money goes, and you want the tool that works this week, not a 40-page buyer's guide.
What you'll find here
- Reviews that start with the verdict, the real monthly price and the catch.
- Comparisons that pick a winner for each use case.
- Best-of lists for when you just need the top picks.
- Stacks: complete, priced tool setups for a specific hustle.
- Guides for getting a job done, start to finish.
- Reference pages with the numbers, sourced and kept fresh.
About 80% of what we cover is digital (software, AI and online services) and 20% is physical gear, with a soft spot for new and emerging tech.
How it's made
Our editorial pipeline uses specialised AI agents for research, drafting, tone of voice, fact-checking and search formatting, and an editor approves every page before it goes live. Many products are tested hands-on by real people, and every review says exactly how it was evaluated. Read the details on How we review.
Our sub-brands
Each category has its own guide: AI Tools Guide, Creator Tools Guide, E-commerce Tools Guide, Marketing Tools Guide, Business Tools Guide, Productivity Tools Guide, Hardware Tools Guide and Smart Living Tools Guide.