25 Free Software Tools and Resources for Solo Business Owners
“Innovation is the specific instrument of entrepreneurship…the act that endows resources with a new capacity to create wealth.”
– Peter Drucker
– Peter Drucker
In this post, you’ll find 25 free software tools and resources for solo business owners. We believe that you can benefit from these resources even if you’re running a big and well-established company, taking advantage of its community driven features and free updates. The tools include categories from Python Programming, C++ Programming, Video editing, Sound Editing, 3D Printing, Spreadsheets and Documents, Image Editing, Screen Recording, Gif-Making, Free-Form 3D Modeling, Game Maker, Printed Circuit Boards, Quick Code Viewer and Editor, Embroidery, Making Phone Apps and Making Windows Executables / Programs from Python Scripts.
25 Free Software Tools and Resources for Solo Business Owners
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01
Anaconda
Python Programming
Windows, MacOS, Linux
The easiest way to perform Python/R data science and machine learning on a single machine. The toolkit that equips you to work with thousands of open-source packages and libraries.
02
PyCharm
Python Programming
Windows, MacOS, Linux
Access the command line, connect to a database, create a virtual environment, and manage your version control system all in one place, saving time by avoiding constantly switching between windows.
03
Visual Studio Code
C++ Programming
Windows, MacOS, Linux
Features include support for debugging, syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, snippets, code refactoring, and embedded Git. Free. Built on open source. Runs everywhere.
04
Arduino IDE
C++ Programming
Windows, MacOS, Linux
A cross-platform application that is written in functions from C and C++. It is used to write and upload programs to Arduino compatible boards.
05
PlatformIO
C++ Programming
Windows, MacOS, Linux
A user-friendly and extensible integrated development environment with a set of professional development instruments, providing modern and powerful features to speed up yet simplify the creation and delivery of embedded products.
06
DaVinci Resolve
Video editing
Windows, MacOS, Linux
The world’s only solution that combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production all in one software tool! Its elegant, modern interface is fast to learn and easy enough for new users, yet powerful for professionals.
07
Audacity
Sound Editing
Windows, MacOS (10.7+), Linux
An easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Developed by a group of volunteers as open source.
08
Cura (FDM)
3D Printing
Windows, MacOS, Linux
Prepare prints with a few clicks, integrate with CAD software for an easier workflow, or dive into custom settings for in-depth control.
09
Chitubox (MSLA/resin)
3D Printing
Windows, MacOS, Linux
A full-featured 3D printing preparation tool, is designed to edit and slice your models with only a few mouse clicks. Runs on all systems.
10
Google Docs Editors
Spreadsheets and Documents
Online
A web-based productivity office suite offered by Google within its Google Drive service. The suite includes Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Drawings, Google Forms, Google Sites, and Google Keep. Collaborative features included.
11
Apache OpenOffice
Spreadsheets and Documents
Windows, MacOS, Linux
An open-source office productivity software suite. It is a close cousin of LibreOffice and NeoOffice.
12
Libreoffice
Spreadsheets and Documents
Windows, MacOS (10.10+), Linux
A free and open-source office productivity software suite, a project of The Document Foundation. It was forked in 2010 from OpenOffice.org, which was an open-sourced version of the earlier StarOffice.
13
Inkscape (vector)
Image Editing
Windows, MacOS (10.11-10.15), Linux
It offers a rich set of features and is widely used for both artistic and technical illustrations such as cartoons, clip art, logos, typography, diagramming and flowcharting.
14
Gimp (raster)
Image Editing
Windows, MacOS, Linux
Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done.
15
OBS Studio
Screen Recording
Windows, MacOS 10.13+, Linux
Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. OBS supports all your favorite streaming platforms and more.
16
ScreenToGif
Gif-Making
Windows
Use ScreenToGif to record your screen, your webcam feed or sketch board drawings.
17
Blender
Free-Form 3D Modeling
Windows, MacOS 10.13+, Linux
Free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline-modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, video editing and 2D animation pipeline.
18
Godot
Game Maker
Windows, MacOS 10.13+, Linux
Godot provides a huge set of common tools, so you can just focus on making your game without reinventing the wheel. Completely free and open-source, no strings attached, no royalties, nothing. Your game is yours, down to the last line of engine code.
19
KiCAD
Printed Circuit Boards
Windows, MacOS 10.13+, Linux
An official library for schematic symbols and a built-in schematic symbol editor help you get started quickly with your designs.
20
Notepad++
Quick Code Viewer and Editor
Windows
A free source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. It ensures a higher execution speed and smaller program size.
21
Sublime Text
Quick Code Viewer and Editor
Windows, MacOS 10.13+, Linux
A cross-platform source code editor with a Python application programming interface. It natively supports many programming languages and markup languages, and functions can be added by users with plugins.
22
Atom
Quick Code Viewer and Editor
Windows, MacOS 10.13+, Linux
Atom is a ‘hackable’ text editor. This means it is customizable. Cross-platform editing, built-in package manager, smart autocompletion, file system browser, multiple panes.
23
Inkscape + Ink/Stitch
Embroidery
Windows, MacOS 10.13+, Linux
An open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape. Created for for hobbyists while also providing the power needed by professional digitizers.
24
MIT App Inventor
Making Phone Apps
Online (Mobile or Tablet required)
An intuitive, visual programming environment that allows everyone – even children – to build fully functional apps for smartphones and tablets.
25
PyInstaller + Qt Designer
Making Windows Executables/Programs from Python Scripts
Windows, MacOS 10.13+, Linux
PyInstaller lets you freeze your python application into a stand-alone executable. This installer supports Linux, macOS, Windows, and more; and is also compatible with 3rd-party Python modules, such as PySide6.
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