tools Startup Ideas
33 startup ideas tagged “tools”
AsyncVideo
A tool for recording and sharing short video messages as an alternative to meetings.
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BookmarkBrain
A smart bookmark manager that auto-categorizes, summarizes, and resurfaces your saved links when relevant.
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Based on Pocket / Raindrop.io
AI resurfaces old bookmarks when you're searching or reading related topics
CashFlowPulse
A cash flow forecasting tool for small businesses that predicts when you'll run out of money.
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ClipSave
A universal clipboard manager that syncs copied text, images, and links across all your devices.
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CompetitorWatch
A tool that monitors your competitors' websites, pricing, and social media for changes.
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ContextSwitch
A desktop app that saves and restores your entire workspace context (tabs, apps, files) per project.
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DecisionJar
A decision-making tool that structures pros/cons, applies weighted criteria, and helps groups reach consensus.
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Based on Loomio / Decision Matrix
Structured decision framework with weighted scoring, not just pro/con lists
EmailZero
An email client add-on that auto-drafts replies based on your writing style and past responses.
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Based on Superhuman / SaneBox
Draft replies in YOUR voice based on your email history, not generic templates
FocusForest
A Pomodoro timer that grows a virtual forest as you focus and dies when you pick up your phone.
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FocusPlaylist
An app that generates work playlists timed to your Pomodoro sessions with energy-appropriate music.
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FontFinder
An app that identifies fonts from photos and suggests similar free alternatives.
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Based on WhatTheFont / Adobe Fonts
Identifies the font AND suggests free alternatives you can actually use
FormAnalytics
A form analytics tool that shows where users abandon your forms and why.
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FreelanceRate
A market rate calculator for freelancers based on skill, location, experience, and project type.
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InboxBatch
An email tool that batches your incoming emails and delivers them at scheduled times instead of real-time.
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MailMerge
A simple mail merge tool that sends personalized emails from your Gmail with tracking and follow-ups.
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Based on Mailchimp / Yet Another Mail Merge
Sends from YOUR Gmail (better deliverability), not a marketing platform — feels personal
MeetingPrep
An AI that researches meeting attendees and creates a one-page brief with their background, recent activity, and talking points.
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Based on LinkedIn Sales Navigator / Crystal
Auto-research from a calendar invite, not manual LinkedIn stalking
MovingChecklist
A comprehensive moving checklist app with timelines, utility transfer reminders, and address change tracking.
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Based on Sortly / Moving Planner
All-in-one moving command center — utilities, address changes, and logistics in one place
NamePronounce
A tool that lets people record how to pronounce their own name and attach it to their email signature.
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Based on NameShouts / Forvo
Self-recorded pronunciations embedded in email signatures — hear the person say their own name
PasswordAudit
A tool that checks all your saved passwords against known breaches and rates their strength.
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Based on Have I Been Pwned / 1Password
Actionable audit with specific fix instructions, not just 'your password was found in a breach'
PricePerUnit
A grocery shopping app that calculates the true price-per-unit to compare deals across different package sizes.
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QRMenu
A tool for restaurants to create digital menus accessible via QR code with real-time pricing and photos.
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ReviewReply
An AI tool that drafts professional responses to online reviews (Google, Yelp, etc.) for businesses.
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SmartBookmark
A bookmarking tool that auto-archives web pages so your saved content survives even if the original site goes down.
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Based on Pocket / Wayback Machine
Auto-archiving ensures bookmarked content is always available, even if the site dies
SurveyReward
A survey platform that incentivizes responses with charity donations instead of gift cards.
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Based on SurveyMonkey / Prolific
Charitable incentive drives higher quality responses from intrinsically motivated people
TabZen
A browser extension that groups, saves, and hibernates tabs to reduce memory usage and tab overload.
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TestimonialBox
A tool that collects and displays customer testimonials on your website with video, text, and star ratings.
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Based on Testimonial.to / TrustPilot
Simple collection and embedding in one tool — video testimonials without a production crew
TextExpand
A text expansion tool that replaces short abbreviations with full paragraphs across all your apps.
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Based on TextExpander / Alfred
Cross-platform (works in any app) with dynamic variables like dates and names
ToneCheck
An email assistant that analyzes the tone of your message and warns if it might come across wrong.
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UnitConvert
A smart unit converter that remembers your frequent conversions and handles unusual units.
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Based on Google unit converter / ConvertPad
Learns your frequent conversions and puts them first — no re-entering common ones
VoiceMemo+
A voice memo app that auto-transcribes, tags, and makes your voice notes searchable.
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Based on Otter.ai / Apple Voice Memos
Searchable, auto-tagged voice notes — find any idea by keyword
WebsiteGrader
A free tool that scores your website on performance, SEO, mobile-friendliness, and security in 30 seconds.
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Based on HubSpot Website Grader / GTmetrix
Plain-English recommendations a non-technical person can understand and act on
WeddingSpeech
An AI that helps write personalized wedding speeches, toasts, and vows based on your relationship stories.
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Based on ChatGPT / SpeechBuddy
Purpose-built for wedding speeches — captures the right tone, structure, and personal details
WifiTest
A speed test app that tracks your internet performance over time and alerts you when you're not getting what you pay for.
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Based on Speedtest by Ookla / Fast.com
Historical tracking with ISP plan comparison — proof when you're being shortchanged