Free Startup Ideas

2 years ago

A tool for online booking of flight, train and bus tickets in India, with a free mobile app.

3,051

3 years ago

A free library of “crowd sourced” electronics repair instructions, with a database of more than 100,000 step-by-step guides for common problems with over a million unique parts.

712

5 months ago

This startup wants to be a free app for keeping track of your expenses and helping you to understand your cash flow.

703

2 years ago

A startup for tracking your home energy efficiency for free.

701

6 months ago

A platform for scheduling and managing freelance work. They say their platform reduces the time it takes for a company to get help by about 50%.

623

2 years ago

Advertise your business online in 20 different languages, for free, in your local market.

554

2 years ago

A collection of online educational materials available for free.

492

3 years ago

A female-focused, non-sexualized virtual reality platform where women can connect with other women in a safe and judgement-free environment to discuss and learn about sexual health and wellness.

400

2 years ago

SaaS business that helps small companies in India create paper-free operating procedures.

391

2 years ago

An algorithm that tells you how to play games like Solitaire: FreeCell, Spider Solitaire, and Hearts

351

2 years ago

Allows people to book free trips on flights, trains, and buses.

290

2 years ago

A startup that lets users “check-in” to any retail location and receive a discount or free gift. The company has raised $1.5 million in seed funding.

284

2 years ago

A “social network for influencers”, a platform for those who have large social media followings to connect with brands and offer free content.

280

2 years ago

Social network for entrepreneurs, allowing them to share ideas and get feedback for their business ideas. The startup is free for businesses with fewer than 5 employees.

261

2 years ago

A startup that helps people find new places to work by aggregating job openings from its network of freelancers.

261

2 years ago

A way to help people file tax returns for free.

252

2 years ago

A free car valuing tool that gives sellers a price for their vehicle and tools to find buyers.

231

3 years ago

Chatty is a free service to help people make more friends via group chat.

228

2 years ago

A B2B startup that aims to help companies find and hire freelancers, and helps freelancers find work, as well.

228

1 month ago

A platform that allows companies to automate the process of hiring freelancers and contractors. They claim to be able to reduce the time it takes to find and hire talent through automation.

228

2 years ago

A startup that connects developers with freelancers willing to do work for brands.

223

2 years ago

They want to build a platform where employers and freelance workers can “communicate, connect and collaborate”. They have raised $1.1M in seed funding as of September 2019.

223

1 month ago

A collaboration platform where users can log into Slack and create and manage their own private channels. The service is free for up to 10 people at a time.

221

2 years ago

A tool that helps you find free Wi-Fi hotspots.

220

2 years ago

A freelance platform where contractors can build websites, mobile apps, and other digital products.

220

1 month ago

A startup that offers a way for freelancers to manage their work day and bills. The service helps freelancers submit invoices and pay their bills automatically, as well as schedule and reschedule their work.

219

2 years ago

A startup for the growing number of people who want to do freelance work, but don’t know how.

218

3 years ago

A software tool for managing and monitoring relationships with freelance contractors.

212

2 years ago

A startup for connecting freelancers with projects.

211

5 months ago

A startup that connects companies with qualified freelance IT workers to help them complete projects and stay on-task. It’s “a digital concierge for your business.”

209

2 years ago

A company that offers free, unlimited public Wi-Fi

205

2 years ago

A free-to-play multiplayer game that takes the concept of the game of chess, and applies it to social networking.

205

2 years ago

A brain training app for people who want to improve their focus and memory. The app is currently free for users in the US, UK, and Germany.

203

2 years ago

A platform for small businesses to create campaigns and get free marketing from influencers and media companies

200

2 years ago

A startup that aims to help freelancers communicate and coordinate with clients.

200

2 years ago

A startup that wants to make the web more social and connect people. The company is building an ad-free platform to give users more control over how they use the web.

198

2 years ago

A free web-based platform for creating and sharing 3D models of objects.

196

3 years ago

A startup that hopes to help people save money by getting them to share their unused parking spots with strangers with the goal of getting more free parking spots for more people.

195

1 year ago

A company that wants to help freelancers with their invoicing, payments, and overall financial management.

195

3 years ago

A startup that makes it easier for people to find out if a product is vegan, gluten free, etc

194

3 years ago

A startup that is building a platform for onboarding new talent at small- and medium-sized businesses. The startup looks to make the hiring process much easier and more efficient by connecting employers with freelancers via an online marketplace.

193

3 years ago

This startup’s algorithm is designed to find and cancel fraudulent payments, automatically. It’s free for merchants to use, and they’re aiming to partner with processors and banks.

192

2 years ago

A tool to help you find and share free music online, with the help of music industry insiders

192

3 years ago

A digital bank from Italy that gives customers free checking with no monthly fees.

189

2 years ago

Emoor is a startup focused on helping freelancers manage their content.

188

2 years ago

This startup wants to replace the traditional broker model with a commission-free, network-based system that brings together buyers and sellers. The startup says it already has several dozen clients.

188

2 years ago

This startup is building a global network of local legal aid attorneys to help low income people in the US access legal aid, from free legal clinics to pro bono legal services.

186

1 year ago

A free software service that lets anyone use the same platform to create and host custom video ads on Facebook.

186

2 years ago

A search engine for ideas and ideas. The startup’s premise is to make sure you find the best ideas, and do it all for free.

185

1 month ago

A tool for freelancers looking to manage work on the go. The company says it’s managed $6 million of projects over the last two years.

185

3 years ago

A company that helps freelancers and consultants manage their work. It’s currently in private beta, with plans to launch out of beta in 2019.

183

2 years ago

A “boutique” loyalty program that offers extra perks like free flights, hotel stays, spa visits, concert tickets, and more to frequent shoppers. The company is currently profitable and has a $7 million valuation.

183

1 year ago

This startup is aiming to bring an app with a social feed into the workplace. It’s like a Slack, only with the news and is free.

183

3 years ago

A digital payments app for merchants in India. It aims to connect merchants with their customers via a mobile-first and friction-free interface.

182

3 years ago

A startup that helps teams build and market their products, with free tools to get started.

181

2 years ago

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181

1 month ago

A company that creates software for scheduling tasks and time tracking for freelancers.

180

2 years ago

A free, open-source portfolio app for designers.

177

2 years ago

A SaaS solution for companies needing to hire contractors such as freelancers or consultants. It allows companies to post jobs, hire freelancers, and manage them all online.

174

1 year ago

A startup designed to help freelancers manage their invoices, track their payments, and automatically do taxes.

174

2 years ago

A free SaaS service to help build a brand. Independent artists can use the app to generate custom content to promote their work, and publishers can use it to sell books and merchandise. The app is designed to be simple and intuitive.

173

3 years ago

A digital platform for freelancers to find and bid on jobs.

169

3 years ago

A tool that helps freelancers price their work in a way that makes sense for different types of jobs, and helps the freelancers offer those packages to potential clients.

169

3 years ago

A mobile app that connects students with free tutoring.

169

3 years ago

A free, online dating service for very short-term relationships.

168

1 year ago

A startup that lets people hire freelance professionals, like lawyers, accountants and other professionals, to help them out.

168

2 years ago

Seed funding for a free online course on investing in Chinese stock markets and investing in Chinese businesses.

167

1 year ago

A startup for freelance work that connects project managers with developers, designers, and marketers.

167

1 year ago

Web and mobile app for freelancers and small businesses to manage projects and invoicing quickly.

167

3 years ago

A web-based SaaS that helps businesses sell products with coupon codes, through the company’s own network of retailers. The startup sells coupons via a monthly subscription program, and will offer a “freemium” model to startups and small businesses who want to use the tool without it costing them.

166

1 year ago

A startup for freelancers to offer their services, with everything from programming to writing.

166

1 year ago

A company that makes a machine that prints food without food, and then makes it into a gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly product.

165

3 years ago

A student health-care startup that offers a free student health-insurance plan to individual students, that covers co-pays and deductibles but doesn’t cover in-network hospital visits.

164

1 year ago

Free-to-play game that’s essentially a “Neverwinter Nights” clone, allowing players to create their own character and craft their own story. Their goal is to allow players to create entirely unique experiences. The game will launch on Steam later this year.

164

3 years ago

A startup that provides a “free and sustainable” alternative to plastic bags

163

3 years ago

A free and open-source app for finding, managing and sharing files

163

3 years ago

A company that helps small businesses create a mobile website using an app, with a free plan and paid plans that include features like analytics and storage.

163

3 years ago

A platform for outsourcing work to freelancers in the UK. The startup helps businesses and professionals find freelance workers for different jobs. The company is based in London, and has offices in Berlin and New York.

163

2 years ago

A startup that is building a “sharing economy” platform for home rentals, where people can post their homes for free and offer them for short-term rentals.

163

8 months ago

A startup that offers an online marketplace for freelance workers to work on projects together.

163

3 years ago

A company that connects customers with work from contractors and freelancers.

162

3 years ago

A free database of all consumer credit cards, available online and allowing users to search for cards, compare them, and see where they’re used.

162

3 years ago

A startup that provides a service where people can get a free haircut because they need a confidence boost

161

1 month ago

A slate of real-time, ad-free video podcasts with an emphasis on storytelling.

161

1 year ago

A digital currency for freelancers and small business owners to transact in person, billable software for independent contractors to manage their invoices, and a market for people to buy and sell freelance services.

160

3 years ago

A startup that connects freelance designers with companies who need branding work done

159

3 years ago

A startup that helps freelancers connect to other freelancers by letting them post their work and find others who need tasks.

159

3 years ago

A company providing a free online platform for live music, planning concerts, selling tickets, and collecting royalties.

159

3 years ago

A company focused on doing the same thing as Freshbooks, but for freelancers.

159

1 year ago

A startup that helps freelancers make money doing freelance design work.

159

3 years ago

A business that will help people make the most out of their kitchen’s free-form surfaces, like cutting boards and cutting boards with built-in shelves.

158

3 years ago

A startup that provides online freelance services to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

158

3 years ago

A company that aims to bring employees and freelancers together for projects, via a platform known as the "Freelancer's Network".

158

3 years ago

A company that makes it easy for brands to build and launch their own social media accounts, for free. They charge brands for the pages they create rather than charging a fixed subscription fee.

158

1 year ago

A “freemium” site for sending money to friends and family

158

1 year ago

A tool for small- and medium-sized businesses to identify and correct errors in their invoices. It’s a simple, free tool for businesses to use.

158

3 years ago

A platform that helps small businesses manage their coffee orders online. It’s free to use for customers, but the company hopes to make money by turning the system into a recurring subscription.

157

3 years ago

A San Francisco startup aiming to become the first credit union to offer free checking and savings accounts to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces.

157

3 years ago

A bank account that the founders say is “like a personal investment account with 100x the transparency of other accounts and no fees.” The account is meant to be a savings account for small businesses or freelancers.

156

3 years ago

A job board for freelancers, or people who work on their own terms, with a focus on design and marketing work.

156

3 years ago

A startup that is helping companies and individuals get debit cards for free when they have banked with their bank for the last 3 years.

156

3 years ago

A startup that helps freelancers get paid up front, then moves that money to a business account if they don’t get enough gigs booked in a given period of time. Today it has paying customers in the US, UK, and Australia, and is profitable.

156

3 years ago

A company that makes and sells an “unhackable” router. It’s free if users agree to a one-time data security checkup.

155

3 years ago

The company uses AI to detect and block spam images and comments. Its service is free for social media users.

155

3 years ago

A startup that helps the kinds of freelancers that build websites for clients, by getting them money upfront for their work.

155

3 years ago

A tool for finding and managing freelance contracts. The company recently raised $2.6 million.

155

3 years ago

A company that aims to be the Uber of freelance services by connecting service providers with customers.

155

3 years ago

A startup that pairs freelance designers with clients to create logos, websites, and more

154

3 years ago

A system that helps connect people across the world who are interested in doing freelance work, such as writing, editing, and design. The startup was founded in March and is looking to raise seed funding.

154

3 years ago

A startup for students that promises discounts on textbooks, access to free online content, study groups, and more.

154

3 years ago

A portfolio website for freelancers, where people can comment on each other's work, hire one another with a single click, and get paid in bitcoin.

154

1 year ago

A startup where people can create and share their own videos to be used as a free marketing tool. The startup is working on a video series called Inside the Box, which follows a different startup every month as they grow.

154

3 years ago

A video platform that chooses the best pieces of footage from a video to create a GIF. The startup, which was founded in May 2014, says it has been offering GIFs for free since last year.

153

3 years ago

A platform that connects companies to freelancers via a web app. The startup accepts payments via PayPal and credit card.

153

3 years ago

They’re the modern version of a “grocery store”, with a storehouse of over 400 in-demand items that can be added to a wish list. They’re free for consumers, but can have a fee for businesses with 500 or more items in stock.

152

3 years ago

A startup that wants to make it easy to find, hire, and work with freelance designers and developers.

152

3 years ago

A platform that helps you quickly build a team of freelancers to help you with different areas of your business.

152

3 years ago

Mixer is a dating app for people who want to meet others in a more social setting. It’s an app like Tinder, but it’s free to use and allows users to pay to chat with others.

152

1 year ago

A startup building a platform to help companies find people to build websites for them. Sites staffed by freelancers are easier to scale than the companies that build them.

152

1 year ago

A startup that lets you buy a lifetime membership to a community of people who share your interests. It’s a subscription based site so you pay a set amount over time, but there’s a free version for non-members.

152

3 years ago

A free and open source data visualization tool for business intelligence and analytics.

151

3 years ago

A $1 cloud-based platform for sharing your music, where friends can listen to it for free. The app is already on the Apple Store, and the company is looking to expand to Android and Windows.

150

3 years ago

A platform for finding and hiring freelance developers, with a marketplace where developers can find work.

150

3 years ago

This startup focuses on the monetary value of freelance work.

150

3 years ago

The Startup is building out a free, open-source toolset for managing your GitHub project.

150

1 year ago

A platform that connects freelance developers with clients. Customers are able to upload their code snippets, and designers are able to login to review code, set budgets, and see the background of the developer.

150

1 year ago

A digital library of Latin American stories that’s available online for free.

150

3 years ago

An electronic cigarette company that makes and sells 100% organic, vegan, and gluten-free e-liquids. The company is working with the FDA to get its products approved, and is already selling $1 million in products.

149

3 years ago

A startup that makes it easy for small businesses to collect payments from their customers. The startup offers free accounts for small businesses and is looking to eventually offer a freemium model.

149

3 years ago

A startup that provides merchants with a secure, spam-free e-commerce platform to sell their products and access marketplaces in the US and around the world.

149

3 years ago

A startup for project management on the blockchain, where freelancers can find clients and employers can find projects they want to fill.

149

3 years ago

Founded in 2015, Flyfree is an SEO agency based in London. They provide digital marketing services and run their own SEO training academy.

148

3 years ago

A startup that connects people with free parking spots in their neighborhoods

147

3 years ago

This startup is building a free, secure, and encrypted messaging platform with end-to-end encryption.

147

3 years ago

A way to hook up with a freelance designer for in-house design, build a site, and then manage it all from one app. The company says it has $6 million in funding and has been profitable since 2014.

147

3 years ago

A company that makes it easy for startups to sell online. The startup is offering free service to startups for one year in exchange for equity.

147

3 years ago

This startup is building a B2B platform that connects freelancers and agencies with manufacturing manufacturers.

147

2 years ago

A startup that will take any video and allow its creators to port it to any of the top 30 mobile phone manufacturers, using a digital-rights-management-free model. The company has already built an app that allows anyone to convert any video to any phone.

147

1 year ago

A new kind of financial tool for freelancers and people who work on-demand. It’s a way for people to run their finances and see where their money is going.

147

3 years ago

A software platform that helps small businesses, freelancers, and independent contractors obtain loans and invoice financing. They have a $50,000 seed round with a 4x growth rate since their launch in May 2019.

146

1 year ago

A cloud storage product that will allow mobile developers to continue building apps and distribute them for free. All of the data will be stored in the cloud and accessed via an iOS and Android app.

146

1 year ago

This startup is building a website for people who are in the process of hiring a freelancer, contractor, or consultant. It’s meant to be a place for people to search for the right person for the job, and also for freelance workers to find gigs.

146

1 month ago

A free service that connects travelers to local hairdressers who can give them a scalp massage and style.

146

3 years ago

A micro-insurance company that insures the risk of non-payment for vendors and freelancers.

145

3 years ago

A Chinese-focused ecommerce platform that was built on the idea that China's economy is less of a free market and more of a controlled economic system. The company is working on a solution to let individuals buy goods without a bank account and without a traditional credit card.

145

2 years ago

A free service that makes it easy for businesses to use the government’s services, like Medicare and Medicaid.

145

1 year ago

A startup that allows companies to build a DIY system for payments, offering a free turnkey solution that can be built quickly and inexpensively.

145

1 year ago

The startup aims to make all transactions on the Internet free by 2020, and is building a platform that will use the blockchain to do so.

145

3 years ago

A startup for freelance designers and developers, helping them find the right job for them, and helping clients find the right freelancer.

144

3 years ago

A startup from a company called Popcorn Time, which allows users to stream free movies and TV shows. It's now a part of Netflix.

144

3 years ago

A free mobile app that helps you find things to do in your neighborhood for free, offering nearby events, nearby restaurants, nearby bars, and more.

144

3 years ago

A voice-activated, speaker-free assistant for your smart home

144

3 years ago

A tool to help teams effectively manage freelancers, with features like payment tracking and invoicing.

144

2 years ago

A consumer app that pairs with a free service that helps consumers track their spending.

144

3 years ago

Helps members of a school community get access to free local yoga.

143

3 years ago

An online marketplace for freelance talent. They’re building a pool of talent, via an online marketplace, for brands to use.

143

3 years ago

A startup for hiring and retaining freelancers that allows businesses to find, hire and pay people from anywhere in the world.

143

3 years ago

A startup that helps small businesses build their own custom calendars from a free, online template

142

3 years ago

Celadon is making a platform that helps companies recruit, hire and pay for freelancers.

142

3 years ago

A platform for companies to hire, manage, and engage their freelancers. They are looking to introduce a marketplace of sorts that allows companies to post and search for the service of a specific individual. They are also looking to launch a marketplace-style app for freelancers and clients to find each other.

142

3 years ago

A podcast network with a focus on “unscripted” storytelling, by people who are not professional journalists. It’s designed to free creative people from the pressure of telling stories they’ve been told to tell.

142

3 years ago

A new type of event registration system, which is a hybrid of Google Apps and Eventbrite. The company’s founder says that while it currently is free, it will be a subscription model in the future. The startup was founded in June.

142

3 years ago

A startup for freelancers and contractors, with a goal of helping businesses fill projects quickly. The startup is launching in June.

141

3 years ago

This startup is creating a job search engine for freelancers.

141

3 years ago

A free social network where people can discuss more than just the latest viral trends, with the ability to upload content and share with their friends.

141

2 years ago

A tool that lets you explore the world of retirement savings without having to read financial statements or do any complex math. As a nudge to get you started, it’s free.

141

1 year ago

A web app to help users find low-cost or free items to buy at retail outlets. The company says it has over 100,000 users and 2,500 stores.

141

3 years ago

A startup that creates a network of freelancers who can help you with your tasks on Amazon Mechanical Turk

140

3 years ago

A startup that offers a service where basketball players can learn the right techniques to shoot a free throw

140

3 years ago

A free, open-source and community-driven email client built on the Electron framework.

140

3 years ago

A startup that pairs you with a community of debt-free, budget-conscious people who are willing to split the cost of a car, home, furniture, or other major purchase.

140

1 year ago

The startup wants to build a prescription-free dispensary network, with doctors and nurses on-call or on site at the dispensaries, and an app to help patients locate the nearest dispensary

140

3 years ago

A platform for meeting planners and event organizers to book freelance talent for online event production.

139

3 years ago

In the UK, an increasingly important part of the economy isn’t bricks and mortar stores but phone apps. And one startup wants to replace the app store with a custom-built version. The idea is that you buy an app once and then get the updates for free. The company is giving away its first product for free, called The App Store, in order to gain feedback.

139

3 years ago

A startup for remote workers and freelancers, connecting your online profile to a database of remote work opportunities.

139

3 years ago

A 3-screen, “Freedom of Information” app that sources and displays data from NYC’s 311 service.

139

3 years ago

A startup that connects members of the same professional network. It’s currently free, but the company says they’re working on a paid model

139

3 years ago

A startup for freelancers, providing a venue where employers and freelancers can use an “open-source” to find and hire each other.

139

1 year ago

an app that lets people record and upload short videos for free

139

3 years ago

A company that helps freelancers manage their P2P platform.

138

3 years ago

A startup that helps people pay for things, whether it’s a ride or a cup of coffee. The startup charges a fee of $5.95/month to charge and pay for things, and there’s an option to opt in for free.

138

3 years ago

A platform that matches people looking for work with freelancers

138

3 years ago

A free and anonymous account of all of your medical bills, keeping you from falling behind on payments and giving you peace of mind.

138

2 years ago

A way to send money to friends, family, and employees using a free app on their phone.

138

1 year ago

A business that helps freelancers make a living on the side by providing them with access to a portfolio of projects, like a site or portfolio manager, social media management, and a customer service platform.

138

1 year ago

A startup that allows real estate agents to quickly create free listings and customize them.

138

3 years ago

A startup to connect small businesses to freelancers using a marketplace

137

3 years ago

A project management platform for freelancers and small teams, asking people to “realize their potential”.

137

1 year ago

A startup that makes a free (and open source) online course platform that teaches programming

137

3 years ago

A food delivery app that lets restaurants offer free delivery on orders over $25. It’s testing this in Nashville.

136

3 years ago

Lever provides a free, open source platform for all kinds of digital content including documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and even video. Lever is transforming the way people collaborate and learn.

136

2 years ago

A startup that helps users get free admission to museums when they travel.

136

1 year ago

A knowledge management platform for building platforms for freelance workers.

136

3 years ago

A startup that lets users order flowers on the go, then have them delivered from a local florist, all made possible via a phone number the user can text. The app is currently free, but a paid version is in the works.

135

3 years ago

This startup wants to be the one-stop shop for insurance and retirement plans for startups and freelancers.

135

3 years ago

A team of fundraisers that want to help companies with their fundraising needs by offering free fundraising services. They charge companies based on the time spent on fundraising, with a maximum of $500 per month.

135

3 years ago

A financial management application to help freelancers get paid, track their costs, and manage their invoices.

135

3 years ago

A free app that helps users find local restaurants, which uses Yelp data. It’s currently in closed beta.

135

3 years ago

A platform that helps freelancers and remote workers receive payments and manage expenses.

135

3 years ago

A free chat app for developers. The company has already raised $5.5M in funding from some of the largest VCs in the world, including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and more.

135

3 years ago

A tool for building, managing, and deploying custom web applications, available on a free tier.

135

3 years ago

A startup that’s meant to help employers manage their employee benefits and compensation. It’s currently a SaaS business with a free tier that offers access to a basic toolset including a tool that helps employers calculate a person’s hourly wage.

135

3 years ago

A startup that combines the forms of a dating app, matchmakers, and a freelance marketplace. Like others in the space, Zoosk wants to make it easier for people to find jobs, but unlike others it’s only for women.

134

3 years ago

A platform for companies to create, manage and track software development jobs, with a free software development life cycle.

134

3 years ago

A startup that gives you a free credit card (with no annual fees) when you sign up for a certain amount of money back when you shop online

133

3 years ago

A startup that provides a marketplace to connect people looking for freelance work with people looking to hire freelance work done The startup is in its pilot phase, currently connecting over 1000 freelancers with 5 companies

133

3 years ago

This startup is building an AI-driven platform for finding freelance contractors, similar to Upwork or Freelancer. The startup has raised $4 million and is based in the UK.

133

3 years ago

A startup that helps students get their transcripts online for free.

133

3 years ago

A no-code app which allows users to take a photo, upload it, and have it designed with a scratch-off code. The designs can be made by users for free or paid via subscription.

133

2 years ago

A platform that saves time for freelancers by allowing them to quickly find, book, and pay invoices, and receive payments in their account.

133

2 years ago

A startup that lets people get free haircuts and other services from barber shops in need of clients.

133

2 years ago

A financial service for freelancers, contractors and agencies. The service helps freelancers and agencies with payroll.

133

2 years ago

A software company that helps companies with the tech-heavy job of finding and interviewing candidates. Clarity has a free version for small teams and a $4,000/month paid option, which it says has “well over 100 customers”.

133

11 months ago

A company that hosts a website that helps people live rent-free in their spare bedrooms. The site matches hosts with people in need of a place to stay.

133

3 years ago

This app is a replacement for spreadsheets. The app helps users manage every aspect of their finances, including contracts, invoices, and approvals. The startup offers a monthly subscription fee for the software and gives users a free trial period.

132

3 years ago

A free tool for journalists and journalists to help them cover protests in real-time. It’ll be free to use, but will always be free to use.

132

3 years ago

A startup that allows homeowners and renters to search for rental houses or apartments based on amenities, price, and neighborhood. It doesn’t charge any commission, so it’s free.

132

3 years ago

This is a tool for freelancers to manage projects.

132

3 years ago

A free service that allows you to track and manage your 20+ credit cards in one place.

132

1 year ago

A pain-free way to sign up for new credit cards. The startup wants to help people with bad credit have a credit card that’s reserved for emergencies.

132

3 years ago

A platform for managing employees' freelance jobs

131

3 years ago

The event was sponsored by Submittable, and all conference participants received a free Submittable account.

131

3 years ago

A software platform that allows people to buy and sell shares in companies for free or with as little as $5. The company is looking to compete with both traditional brokerages and stock exchanges like NASDAQ and the NYSE.

131

3 years ago

A company building remote office apps for freelancers.

131

1 year ago

“A free app that helps you track your monthly energy usage. It’ll tell you how much you’re spending and how to save.”

131

1 year ago

A platform for selling products on Amazon that don’t have a legitimate Amazon Prime shipping option, but you can still get free two-day shipping.

131

1 month ago

A social network for remote teams and freelancers, allowing them to find tasks and manage projects, as well as schedule meetings and communicate.

131

3 years ago

A startup that provides free consulting to people who are looking to take a side hustle idea and turn it into a real business

130

3 years ago

A remote-work solution for business partners and freelancers, letting them work from anywhere. It’s a sort of “Uber for freelancers”, and is based on the idea that most clients don’t want to hire someone for a long-term gig, but instead need someone to tackle a project for a few days or a week at a time.

130

3 years ago

A startup for freelance designers and developers to find jobs and request work. According to the company, they have a response rate of 90%.

130

3 years ago

A remote worker platform for freelancers, currently operating in the UK

129

3 years ago

A physical card that can be used to charge software as a service, like SaaS, subscriptions and free trials.

129

1 year ago

A tool for people who want to make an extra $300,000 a year doing what they love and earn an average of $20,000 a month by teaching others how to do the same. It’s a freelance teaching platform that allows anyone to make money teaching web development, programming, and more for clients around the world. It’s a flexible, scalable option for people who want to reach their personal goals.

129

3 years ago

An API for professionals to find freelance gigs and manage their portfolios and payment, as a replacement for tools like Upwork and Fiverr.

128

3 years ago

A startup for connecting freelance designers with clients. There are around 5 million professional designers in the US, and they’re frequently hired through agencies or by the hour. The startup is building a marketplace where designers can post their work, which clients can browse and hire.

128

3 years ago

A space for freelancers and independent workers to co-locate, share tools, and collaborate.

128

3 years ago

A startup that wants to bridge the gap between freelancers and clients.

128

2 years ago

A free app that helps people keep track of coming up with ideas, with the goal of helping them get their ideas out of their heads and into the world.

128

1 year ago

A platform for hiring freelance developers, who can be paid in monthly subscription fees. It’s currently trying to build a business in Germany and the Netherlands.

128

3 years ago

A “worker-owned cooperative” that will put a new spin on the working world, pairing freelancers and clients with each other to help them co-create a working space, and to help members through a “micro-retirement” plan.

127

3 years ago

A platform for companies to hire freelancers without the headache of building and maintaining a website, or the hassle of dealing with recruiters.

127

3 years ago

An automated subscription service that promises to send you a box of the best things it finds on the internet for you — and it’s free. It’s based on a Reddit post from early January in which the founder said he was “unemployed and bored” while on a trip.

127

3 years ago

A free app for connecting with your friends outside of Facebook. It’s a platform where people can create digital walls and a platform to share photos and videos. They have a team of 30 people and have raised $3.5M funding.

127

1 year ago

is a SaaS company which offers small and medium sized businesses a free way to market their products and services online.

127

1 year ago

A startup that makes a platform for people to review freelance work, both on a community level as well as individuals.

127

3 years ago

A startup that provides a commission-free stock trading platform for accredited investors

126

3 years ago

A startup that makes it easier to hire freelance workers through a platform that allows managers to post jobs, and then compare candidates based on credentials, previous work, and social recommendations.

126

3 years ago

A “collaboration platform for freelance workers,” allowing them to find one another and take advantage of their “world of expertise”

126

3 years ago

A mobile platform that connects customers with local businesses via SMS, via text message. The texting platform is free for customers, and businesses pay a monthly fee ($6.95/month) to use the service.

126

3 years ago

A B2B company for firms that need to hire freelancers. The goal is to help them find good workers and get them on the job ASAP.

126

3 years ago

A startup for freelance developers and enterprise companies to get help with software development.

126

3 years ago

A browser extension that lets you easily find free Wi-Fi, or a coupon for free Wi-Fi at an airport or hotel, and a reputation system to make sure you can always find good free Wi-Fi.

126

2 years ago

A startup building an online platform for people to sell their used electronics. The idea is to be a free marketplace where sellers can sell and buyers can buy used electronics from people all over the world.

126

1 year ago

A startup that’s building a tool to help automate the creation of quotes and invoices via text message. The tool is designed to be used by small business owners and freelancers and would work best with a smartphone, but any text-capable device can be used.

126

3 years ago

A startup that outsources the time-consuming parts of building a website or app to freelancers

125

3 years ago

A free digital interface for app developers, allowing them to create virtual machines for testing. It was crowdfunded by the company’s own customers.

125

3 years ago

This startup is a “personal budgeting solution” for freelancers. The idea is to make it easier to see how much money you’ve made and how much you’ve spent over the course of your career and to make it easier to plan spending.

125

3 years ago

A startup that brings in a freelance marketer from anywhere in the world, and pays them a commission for their work.

125

3 years ago

Decentralized social network where people can get paid to publish stories. The startup is open source and free to use, and the founder says it has a "small amount of daily active users."

125

3 years ago

Sphere is a new approach to online education based on the idea that online education is too expensive for many students and doesn’t provide high enough quality instruction. Sphere offers a free, high-quality education to anyone in the world.

125

3 years ago

A startup that helps people who don’t have access to a bank account get one for free. The startup has partnered with several major banks to allow customers to open accounts even without the usual documentation that banks require to authenticate.

125

2 years ago

This company, which was co-founded by a former engineer at Google, is building a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help companies manage employee perks, like free software, free lunches, and more.

125

2 years ago

A B2B platform for finding and sharing freelance technical talent, with a focus on Germany.

125

2 years ago

A startup for real-time bidding on freelance tasks.

125

1 year ago

A platform that enables users to check their credit scores and buy discounted or free credit scores from multiple credit reporting agencies.

125

3 years ago

A free, ad-supported service that allows musicians to offer their music for free but still make money off of it through ad revenue.

124

2 years ago

A company that helps online businesses build their own email marketing tool, offering a free suite of tools, including a software-as-a-service offering.

124

2 years ago

A startup for freelance designers, meant to help them find work, keep track of their clients and spend less time doing administrative tasks.

124

1 year ago

A tool for freelance designers, sellers, and sellers of goods. The startup sends quotes through email automatically and allows for tracking of invoices and payments.

124

3 years ago

idea: A startup for professional freelance writers to sell their work.

123

2 years ago

This startup is building an online marketplace for the sale of computer parts, but based on the free and open source project OpenELEC.

123

2 years ago

A micro-payment platform for small businesses and freelancers. The startup is building a platform that enables small businesses and freelancers to accept micropayments via PayPal or their own branded payment processor.

123

2 years ago

An employee-owned bank with a focus on small businesses, offering free checking accounts and savings accounts.

123

2 years ago

A startup that lets you share blog posts, products, and events with your social network through SMS. It’s free, and as you write you get paid in cash, in dollars or in bitcoin.

123

3 years ago

A startup that offers a tool for consumers to use to shop for and compare real-world products. The startup says it is the only shopping service that allows users to buy online-only products, while also allowing customers to see products in person and try them for free.

122

2 years ago

A startup that helps you find free and cheap parking in NYC, Baltimore and Los Angeles. It’s already live in NYC, and will expand to LA and Baltimore in the coming months.

122

1 year ago

A free web-based tool for brainstorming, ideation and collaboration that enables teams of all sizes and across all industries to create, share and manage ideas.

122

1 year ago

A platform to sell and rent digital products like DRM-free e-books, games, and software.

122

3 years ago

A SaaS for freelancers where employers can buy, track, and manage the work of freelance workers.

121

3 years ago

The company is developing a software platform that connects freelancers, agencies or employers with service providers such as plumbers, electricians, acupuncturists, etc. It’s meant to make the process of hiring a service easier, with a marketplace for the service providers.

121

1 year ago

A free anonymous email account for the homeless, and a way to use email from the homeless in the workforce.

121

1 year ago

A free HR software platform that makes it easier for companies to manage HR processes by automating them.

121

2 years ago

An email marketing service built to help small businesses, startups and freelancers grow their email lists and boost their sales. It offers a free plan for businesses with up to five contacts.

120

3 years ago

The company wants to provide the infrastructure to help universities and other institutions run their own online courses. The platform includes a series of free courses, exams, and quizzes.

119

3 years ago

A platform that helps developers get paid in cryptocurrency. The company also wants to tackle the problem of freelancers not being able to get paid in cryptocurrency. The company currently has 10 employees and has raised $500,000 in seed funding.

119

3 years ago

A maker of software to help create and organize personas for online marketing. It’s currently available for free, though the founders are looking to go premium.

119

3 years ago

A digital marketplace for freelance designers. The startup’s founders want to build a marketplace that helps businesses and designers work together on projects.

119

3 years ago

A startup that helps you create customized “sampler packs” of music. The startup wants to build an algorithm that lets users produce personalized mixes, or albums, without the need to upload music. Instead, users create a “profile” of songs and artists they like, and the system then chooses other songs the user likes and creates an album, including tracklists. The service is currently free, with plans starting at $5 per month for premium features.

119

2 years ago

Not just a one-click solution for saving and transferring contacts, but a true platform for managing them. It allows users to create branded groups of contacts, and then schedule calls among them. It’s ad-free, secure and can be used on both iOS and Android.

119

2 years ago

A B2B product that allows users to manage and track expenses related to their professional development program. It’s free for startups and small businesses.

119

3 years ago

A startup that sells customer acquisition services for B2B companies. They’re focused on funding growth for their clients by providing free, one-time services such as marketing and customer support.

118

3 years ago

A tool to help event producers manage their social media posts, customer service, and other communications. It’s an ad-free, content-focused social media management tool with 15,000 paying customers.

118

3 years ago

A free employee referral program for companies with more than 100 employees, which they say allows companies to double their referrals and increases the number of employees they hire.

118

3 years ago

The startup has built a platform that makes it easy for libraries to provide free Wi-Fi to their patrons. The app is available for use in libraries nationwide and charges a 6% fee for the service.

118

2 years ago

Zach wants to help people who don't want to use a traditional bank — they don't want to install an app, or they want to use a specific app for different financial needs. Zach is a mobile application that lets you do this, with a free service called Zach Wallet.

118

3 years ago

A startup that aims to make it easy for companies to pay contractors and freelancers by making it easy to build and manage a payment system.

117

2 years ago

A software startup that aims to make it easier for companies to create surveys online. The startup is building a survey tool that’s designed to work with software like SurveyMonkey and SurveyGizmo, and is already running its own free online survey service.

117

2 years ago

A free app that lets users create “Mystery Boxes” for their friends. The app helps you send your friends a message that includes a link to a product or experience you’ve never tried before. The recipient then has the option to try it out for free without having to buy it.

117

2 years ago

A platform that connects freelancers and enterprises with digital labor, including web designers and content producers.

117

2 years ago

A startup that offers ad-free and censored content, designed for countries with strict internet censorship regimes.

117

2 years ago

A platform for people to find and hire freelance help from a network of other freelancers.

117

1 year ago

The bizbuzz app is an app that allows users to quickly connect with potential clients. The app is free to download on iOS and Android.

117

1 year ago

A group messaging app with an Android and iPhone app. The app is free with ads, and in-app purchases of $1.99 unlock a subscription to group chat.

117

3 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to help companies hire software engineers It’s free for companies with fewer than 500 employees

116

2 years ago

A travel booking platform that connects consumers with local businesses to offer services like free airport parking, meal discounts, or access to free Wi-Fi.

116

2 years ago

A company that helps freelance and on-call workers find jobs. It’s currently working with 10,000 companies including Uber, GoDaddy, and Microsoft.

116

2 years ago

A free form writing and editing tool for people with a visual impairment.

116

2 years ago

A startup that helps people get free gym memberships without having to go to a gym.

116

1 year ago

A free kick to launch a startup, with fees for services like hosting and legal advice.

116

3 years ago

Arist is a cloud-based project management and accounting tool that helps small teams manage projects and budget. Arist is a free plan with paid options that offers more features. Arist is available on the App Store, Google Play, and the Arist website.

115

3 years ago

A startup that lends out the tools necessary to set up a basic office at home, whether it’s for a small team, an individual freelancer, or even a single room. The startup has a platform for users to manage and share their work books, collaborate with other team members, and track team progress.

115

2 years ago

A payment service for freelance work that will make it a lot easier for people to pay their taxes.

115

2 years ago

A tool that helps freelancers find work, with tools for payment, contracts, and invoices.

115

2 years ago

A bookkeeping startup in Argentina that helps small businesses and freelancers track their finances.

115

3 years ago

An employee scheduling tool for small businesses and freelancers.

114

3 years ago

A company that helps small businesses test their websites or mobile apps before deploying them. Potential clients can use this to test their website for free, get feedback on their website, and then make changes to their website based on that feedback. The company also offers a web app that helps small businesses track user metrics and track how changes to their website impact those metrics.

114

2 years ago

“An insurance company for the global freelance economy”

114

2 years ago

A startup that helps people find the right freelance service for them, and has a platform with a “live chat” feature that helps people who don’t know how to get started.

114

3 years ago

A platform for freelance work, where users can bid on jobs, and get paid by a single company in exchange for a small fee.

113

3 years ago

A platform that allows businesses to pay contractors and freelancers via mobile, not PayPal. The startup wants to make it easier to pay contractors and freelancers for work, and avoid the headaches of payment processing.

113

3 years ago

A startup trying to make the creation of a new app as simple as asking a friend to help you. The idea is that creative people will be more likely to give their own time free to help others who may need it, and the startup hopes to eventually help with getting new users on their apps.

113

3 years ago

This free service lets customers track every step they take on their website. The company charges a fee for more advanced analytics, but the free version is very popular.

113

3 years ago

A tiered plan for teams of developers to work together on the same projects, with a free tier that has limited features and a $10 per month plan that has access to all features.

112

2 years ago

A platform for making free, web-based 2D and 3D models.

112

2 years ago

A free online application for learning Portuguese, Spanish, French, or Italian.

112

1 year ago

A startup building a peer-to-peer voice over IP (VoIP) app that lets you call anyone in the world on the same app, even over mobile. The founders said they’ve already signed up over 35,000 users, who can call each other for free.

112

3 years ago

We’ve all shared our thoughts on the internet, so why not do it for a profit There are a lot of people with some expertise in the areas of screenwriting, video editing, and voice acting who’d like to work in their free time on projects without any pressure to launch.

111

2 years ago

A productivity app for freelancers, allowing them to plan, manage, and track projects from anywhere.

111

2 years ago

A “free, no-code” web application that allows teams to create and manage a shared document repository. It’s currently in a beta stage and costs $7 per month.

111

2 years ago

A community of freelance designers with an emphasis on high-end products like furniture, ready-to-wear, and toys.

111

1 month ago

A messaging app that allows you to send encrypted, free text via phone, email, or text message.

111

2 years ago

A startup that helps freelancers take their clients on a time-definite tour of the country of their choice, tracking the itinerary, and making reservations for them.

110

2 years ago

A web app for uncovering the truth behind a video: what it shows, who is in it, and what’s being said. The app is free.

110

2 years ago

A startup that “provides an AI-powered, ad-free content-based search experience for social media that allows users to see engagement, content, and activity across multiple social media channels and news outlets.”

110

2 years ago

A startup that worked with a university to develop new materials for 3D printing that are conductive and conductive-free.

110

2 years ago

A startup for freelance writers, editors, and translators. The startup is in its pre-launch phase, but has already sold $3,000 worth of services. It’s not a traditional marketplace, instead relying on a closed community of writers and translators who are all working on the same project.

110

2 years ago

This is a tool meant to help employees get better at their jobs with an emphasis on self-improvement. They have a free trial and have raised $4.6m in a seed round.

110

2 years ago

What it is: A chatbot that lets people find and hire freelance specialists. The platform aims to work with a wide variety of professionals, including interior designers, virtual assistants, and even personal trainers.

110

2 years ago

A platform that connects freelance graphic designers with businesses who want to create logos and other graphics.

110

2 years ago

A platform for human rights, which includes the belief that people should be able to freely share their information. The goal of Propscout is to provide a platform for the sharing of information regarding human rights issues in order to protect, respect, and promote those rights.

110

2 years ago

A provisioning company that allows for free lunch, coffee, and snacks for employees.

110

2 years ago

A tool to make it easier for freelance designers to create more consistent work.

110

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a platform to help people take advantage of free food and services. It’s a way to get free food and services from restaurants, or even the government.

109

2 years ago

A tool that helps educators find free, on-demand software for teaching various subjects, and is also a tool to help teachers find free software to use to teach their students.

109

2 years ago

This startup is building an online platform for freelance designers to find clients and charge clients for their services.

109

2 years ago

A free app that uses GPS to guide runners on their runs. The startup is building a way to get people from one place to another, by showing them what’s around obstacles on the way.

109

2 years ago

A free VPN, or virtual private network, that doesn’t log information about its users.

109

2 years ago

A startup that allows freelance tutors to teach online, and is building a platform that will allow them to monetize their services.

109

8 months ago

A startup that helps freelancers find clients for their services. It also plans to eventually help businesses find employees through its website.

109

2 years ago

A live broadcast company for athletes and sports teams. The founders say they want to focus on live streams because of the way they’ve grown in the past few years. Their product is currently a free service, but the founders say they plan to add a paid service to compete with Facebook’s suite of sports and entertainment streams.

108

2 years ago

A blockchain startup that aims to connect freelancers with employers in a way that reduces fraud.

108

3 years ago

A startup that makes it easier for people to sell their cars privately. Its users pay a monthly fee, and get free car insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance.

107

2 years ago

A decentralized email, file sharing, and storage company. The company currently has over 10,000 subscribed users, with the hopes of launching a free version in Q4 of this year.

107

2 years ago

A payments app for freelancers, agencies, and agencies. The startup wants to help businesses manage and pay for freelancers.

107

2 years ago

A company that plans to bring the benefits of cloud computing to the workforce by letting companies hire freelancers who are computers.

107

2 years ago

A tool that helps developers find freelance opportunities, and for freelancers to find work.

107

2 years ago

An online publisher for local news, Newburgh Free Press has been around since 2014.

107

2 years ago

a free front-end application for Gmail that allows users to download and share their email directly to other messaging apps. The company’s aim is to provide a simpler, more intuitive interface for users to manage their email.

107

1 year ago

Gives small businesses and freelancers a place to create a “marketplace” where they can sell a product or service and find buyers. It’s a “marketplace of marketplaces”.

107

2 years ago

A free, open-source platform for building and managing distributed applications. Uses a programming language called Akka.

106

2 years ago

A software company for managing health insurance. The startup wants to simplify the process of registering for health insurance so that the process is fast and hassle-free.

106

2 years ago

A sharing platform for freelance talent that’s already helping companies like Time Inc. and MailChimp hire.

106

2 years ago

A free online language exchange platform for people looking to learn a new language.

106

2 years ago

SaaS that brings mobile banking to underbanked businesses, with a freemium model that starts at $20 per month. It offers a mobile app with check-deposit functionality, but also wants to build out a premium platform for mid-sized businesses.

106

2 years ago

A free online tool for freelancers that simplifies the process of finding reliable clients, vetting them for quality, finding payment terms, and more.

105

2 years ago

ired is a payroll app for freelance workers

105

8 months ago

For the past year, they’ve been working on a 2-man company that focuses on building a set of tools that can help startups and freelancers manage their projects.

105

8 months ago

An online platform that helps users build and manage a team of freelancers, with the company itself acting only as a middle-man. It’s a more sustainable alternative to traditional freelancing platforms like Upwork, and the company wants to use its own experience to help other companies build their own.

105

2 years ago

A B2B startup that helps freelancers with accounting to make sure they’re keeping track of their revenues and expenses.

104

10 months ago

A free site and app designed to help college students save money. The site and app is designed to help students save money by finding deals, saving money on textbooks and other things, and building a list of things they need to buy.

104

8 months ago

This is a startup that gives people the ability to hire a freelance videographer to film events

104

2 years ago

This is a platform for finding and hiring virtual assistants with a focus on solving problems for small businesses and freelancers.

103

2 years ago

A product designed to make it easier for small businesses to buy products online. It’s currently a free product, with plans starting at $10 per month.

103

2 years ago

A way for team leaders to keep track of the progress of their team with simple checklists. The app is a free to share checklist and the team can customize the checklist with be customizable.

103

1 year ago

An online marketplace that connects short-term rental landlords with vacationers looking for short-term rentals in your city. Their service is free and the company is currently offering free-trial usage.

103

3 years ago

A platform for freelancers to find and keep clients without the headaches. It’s aimed at small businesses and other organizations that need to keep track of projects, but don’t have the time or personnel to do it.

102

2 years ago

A startup for freelance designers that takes sticker prices and eliminates the middleman.

102

2 years ago

A free software that helps companies find the best time to market their products, based on customer use.

102

2 years ago

A tool for freelancers that allows them to create invoices with no upfront cost or monthly subscription. The startup is looking to be a cheaper alternative to Upwork and Freelancer.

102

2 years ago

A business-to-business (B2B) marketplace that connects freelancers with businesses. The company wants to disrupt the freelance economy by allowing businesses to scale and manage their workforces.

102

2 years ago

The team is building a platform for independent contractors, freelancers and consultants to find clients. The company says it has already raised $5 million in funding.

100

2 years ago

A startup that makes it easy for people to find and hire freelancers to do tasks like build websites, edit and proofread documents, and more.

100

2 years ago

This startup wants to make it easier for people to sell their used gadgets and electronics. It wants to give users free website or app hosting and a platform for selling their devices and accessories.

100

7 months ago

A list of smartphone apps that offer free or discounted parking spots, and will eventually allow users to select parking spots on their own.

100

2 years ago

This startup is building a platform to help connect patients with doctors. Patients can search for medical professionals, and get a one-on-one consultation over video for free.

99

2 years ago

A company that’s building a tool for hiring freelance web designers across the U.S.

99

2 years ago

A platform that pairs clients with freelancers to get the job done. It’s not quite an Uber, but it’s the next iteration of a task-based model.

99

2 years ago

A company that promises to make travel booking and finding flights as easy as posting a free, ad-supported message on Facebook. The startup has raised $40 million in funding.

98

2 years ago

A new start-up that wants to make it easier for students to access their grades, assignments, and other materials. The company is currently offering a free plan for students and has raised a $2.5M seed round to date.

98

2 years ago

A platform that helps people run their freelancer workflows, helping them manage invoices, payments, and other interactions with clients.

98

2 years ago

A “freemium” service that helps people build and manage their own portfolios of investments.

98

2 years ago

A “guilt-free meal delivery service for people who want to eat healthier but struggle to make time for cooking”.

98

2 years ago

A coworking space that offers a space to network and work, and the tools to help organize the work that’s done there. It’s designed to be a place for entrepreneurs and freelancers to meet up, work together, and eventually launch their own companies.

97

2 years ago

A platform for hiring freelance developers and designers.

97

11 months ago

A free messaging app that is meant to replace Slack.

97

10 months ago

A project management tool for freelancers and self-employed workers. The startup wants to help people make money and manage their time more efficiently.

97

8 months ago

A tool that helps you convert PDFs into mobile-friendly content. The app is free, but Pro has plans to monetize through in-app transactions and subscriptions.

97

2 years ago

A free service that helps Americans who are moving abroad find work and employment opportunities in their new countries. Their mission is to help Americans transition to their new countries by providing job opportunities in their new countries.

96

1 month ago

A network of over 80,000 household journalists who work for free in China to report on local government, events, and news.

96

3 years ago

A startup that provides a service where people can get a custom meal delivered to their house that is gluten free, paleo, vegan, etc

95

2 years ago

A startup that offers a subscription service for small businesses that comes with a free package of everything you need in order to set up your business.

95

2 years ago

A tech-enabled market for finding and hiring high-quality freelancers. The company’s aim is to help small businesses expand their reach and have access to a more comprehensive pool of talent.

95

2 years ago

A free social network for the LGBT community. It’s a social network for LGBT people, like Facebook, but without the “friends” — it’s more of a “community” for LGBT people.

95

2 years ago

A startup that wants to provide insurance for freelance content creators, giving them a way to secure their gigs against things like blackouts and injury. The company is looking to grow into more than just content creators, proposing to add insurance to other types of industries.

94

8 months ago

This startup is all about payments to healthcare providers. It offers a free phone service that allows patients to easily transfer funds to their doctors.

94

6 months ago

A coworking space for women in tech that offers childcare, free classes, a coding academy, and a space where women can network and learn.

94

5 months ago

A “customer support software for small businesses” built for free and open source.

94

2 years ago

An on-demand platform that keeps track of who’s in a meeting and lets others know when they’re free.

93

2 years ago

A startup and time tracker for freelancers. It’s also a social network for the growing number of freelancers.

93

2 years ago

A peer-to-peer marketing platform for hiring freelance writers.

93

2 years ago

A text-based messaging platform for small businesses and freelancers, with a focus on helping people access, manage, and share documents and files.

92

2 years ago

A tool that helps marketers and their clients create and amplify their Facebook Ads. It’s like a Proof of Concept with a free version.

92

2 years ago

A software-as-a-service platform that allows companies to send automated payments to contractors, freelancers and consultants. Work Hub is designed to help B2B companies with the complexity of payment processing.

92

6 months ago

A text-only chat and messaging app that is free and ad-free on all devices.

92

3 years ago

A platform for employees to organize themselves. It’s designed to be a personal space for workers, like Yammer. It’s free for teams of up to 10 employees, and starts at $10 per month per user.

91

2 years ago

A company that delivers services on-demand, like Uber Eats, and uses a model of individual freelancers to help out on projects. Currently focused on the $75 million food delivery market.

91

2 years ago

A company that provides a free loan to borrowers who have already been denied one from other banks.

91

2 years ago

A online marketplace for graphic designers and freelancers offering creative services and access to a community of experts.

91

2 years ago

A startup that helps freelancers manage their time by creating a dashboard showing how much time they have to complete a project. It helps freelancers manage their time and act on time management tips they get from their favorite books.

91

1 year ago

A company focused on building a better means of managing and compensating freelance work done on the web.

91

2 years ago

A startup that partners with local retailers to curate a handful of in-store activities for users to enjoy. These “experiences” are curated by the user’s location and can be anything from a free cup of coffee to a free library book.

90

2 years ago

This startup is building an app that enables workers to schedule tasks via a mobile app instead of an email. They’re currently working on a version for freelance workers, but they’ve also written a book on how to run your business without a web presence.

90

2 years ago

A free service for businesses to manage their inventory. It was built on top of Shopify.

90

2 years ago

A tool for freelancers to track how much work they’ve done, pay invoices and manage their projects. The startup is working with YC alumni to grow the team.

89

2 years ago

A startup that helps you determine how much energy you’re using in an hour or a day. The app is free, and in the US will soon be free for all users.

89

2 years ago

The startup is building a Wi-Fi device with a built-in battery for charging your phone in the middle of nowhere, allowing for more travel freedom.

89

2 years ago

A startup for freelance designers and developers

89

1 year ago

A time-tracking tool for freelancers.

89

1 year ago

A credit card for freelancers with a 0% interest rate and a $300 annual fee.

89

10 months ago

A startup that aims to bring a free, ad-free alternative to the world’s most popular lifestyle app, Tinder.

89

8 months ago

This is a platform to connect freelancers with high-paying clients. It’s a new way to find jobs that could be ideal for freelancers. Clients post projects they’re looking to pay for, and freelancers respond.

89

2 years ago

A subscription-free, open-source messaging platform for teams. The startup’s founders say they want to transform how groups collaborate.

88

2 years ago

This startup is building a tool for HR managers to manage their team’s performance reviews. The service has already been used by over 5,000 companies, and it’s available for free to large companies.

88

2 years ago

A “hiring engine” for freelance jobs, which bridges the distance between freelancers and businesses.

88

1 year ago

A free stock-watching app that tracks the performance of Apple, Google, and Amazon.

88

11 months ago

This startup wants to be the directory for the global freelance market, listing opportunities for all kinds of services, through a mobile app. Users can go through the app to see who would be the best match for a particular job.

88

2 years ago

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, this startup is building an online marketplace for freelance designers to get paid for their work.

87

2 years ago

GoPayroll is a payroll software platform that allows small businesses to self-fund their payroll. The company is also building a freelance marketplace.

87

2 years ago

A free 3D printer for students and educators. The company is also launching a subscription service to provide access to more advanced models and features.

87

2 years ago

An enterprise-grade mobile app that makes it easier to hire freelance contractors. The startup’s software tracks hours, overtime, time cards and more, and automates the process.

87

2 years ago

A new way to hire talent in the media industry that connects companies with freelancers and connects companies with talent agencies.

87

2 years ago

A startup that lets you easily manage your personal and professional finances, with features like built-in savings and spending guidelines. It’s currently free for personal use, but charges $5 per month for companies.

87

1 year ago

A startup for working out in the privacy of your own home. Coaches are often too expensive for these types of consumers, so the app helps them get started for free.

87

1 year ago

A free service that helps employees track their expenses, automatically categorizing them and making it easier to reconcile them.

87

2 years ago

A platform for hiring contractors in the U.S. The startup wants to make it easier for companies to find and hire freelancers for certain jobs.

86

2 years ago

A digital marketplace that links businesses with freelance talent.

86

2 years ago

Makes it easier for freelance developers to get paid.

86

2 years ago

A free service that helps entrepreneurs organize events and meetings

86

7 months ago

In the United States, the U.S. Department of Labor has created the Job Corps, a program that provides free job training to people who have little or no experience in a certain field. The program offers a wide variety of job training opportunities,

86

7 months ago

A free food delivery service in Toronto and Ottawa, with an opt-in subscription service for a monthly fee. The startup has just launched as of May 2019.

86

2 years ago

A platform that connects freelancers with companies that need extra work done, allowing them to work together in a single place.

85

2 years ago

This is a company that looks for freelance copywriters, and then trains them to be better at communication.

85

1 year ago

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A tool for online booking of flight, train and bus tickets in India, with a free mobile app.

A free library of “crowd sourced” electronics repair instructions, with a database of more than 100,000 step-by-step guides for common problems with over a million unique parts.

This startup wants to be a free app for keeping track of your expenses and helping you to understand your cash flow.

A startup for tracking your home energy efficiency for free.

A platform for scheduling and managing freelance work. They say their platform reduces the time it takes for a company to get help by about 50%.

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A collection of online educational materials available for free.

A female-focused, non-sexualized virtual reality platform where women can connect with other women in a safe and judgement-free environment to discuss and learn about sexual health and wellness.

SaaS business that helps small companies in India create paper-free operating procedures.

An algorithm that tells you how to play games like Solitaire: FreeCell, Spider Solitaire, and Hearts

Allows people to book free trips on flights, trains, and buses.

A startup that lets users “check-in” to any retail location and receive a discount or free gift. The company has raised $1.5 million in seed funding.

A “social network for influencers”, a platform for those who have large social media followings to connect with brands and offer free content.

Social network for entrepreneurs, allowing them to share ideas and get feedback for their business ideas. The startup is free for businesses with fewer than 5 employees.

A startup that helps people find new places to work by aggregating job openings from its network of freelancers.

A way to help people file tax returns for free.

A free car valuing tool that gives sellers a price for their vehicle and tools to find buyers.

Chatty is a free service to help people make more friends via group chat.

A B2B startup that aims to help companies find and hire freelancers, and helps freelancers find work, as well.

A platform that allows companies to automate the process of hiring freelancers and contractors. They claim to be able to reduce the time it takes to find and hire talent through automation.

A startup that connects developers with freelancers willing to do work for brands.

They want to build a platform where employers and freelance workers can “communicate, connect and collaborate”. They have raised $1.1M in seed funding as of September 2019.

A collaboration platform where users can log into Slack and create and manage their own private channels. The service is free for up to 10 people at a time.

A tool that helps you find free Wi-Fi hotspots.

A freelance platform where contractors can build websites, mobile apps, and other digital products.

A startup that offers a way for freelancers to manage their work day and bills. The service helps freelancers submit invoices and pay their bills automatically, as well as schedule and reschedule their work.

A startup for the growing number of people who want to do freelance work, but don’t know how.

A software tool for managing and monitoring relationships with freelance contractors.

A startup for connecting freelancers with projects.

A startup that connects companies with qualified freelance IT workers to help them complete projects and stay on-task. It’s “a digital concierge for your business.”

A company that offers free, unlimited public Wi-Fi

A free-to-play multiplayer game that takes the concept of the game of chess, and applies it to social networking.

A brain training app for people who want to improve their focus and memory. The app is currently free for users in the US, UK, and Germany.

A platform for small businesses to create campaigns and get free marketing from influencers and media companies

A startup that aims to help freelancers communicate and coordinate with clients.

A startup that wants to make the web more social and connect people. The company is building an ad-free platform to give users more control over how they use the web.

A free web-based platform for creating and sharing 3D models of objects.

A startup that hopes to help people save money by getting them to share their unused parking spots with strangers with the goal of getting more free parking spots for more people.

A company that wants to help freelancers with their invoicing, payments, and overall financial management.

A startup that makes it easier for people to find out if a product is vegan, gluten free, etc

A startup that is building a platform for onboarding new talent at small- and medium-sized businesses. The startup looks to make the hiring process much easier and more efficient by connecting employers with freelancers via an online marketplace.

This startup’s algorithm is designed to find and cancel fraudulent payments, automatically. It’s free for merchants to use, and they’re aiming to partner with processors and banks.

A tool to help you find and share free music online, with the help of music industry insiders

A digital bank from Italy that gives customers free checking with no monthly fees.

Emoor is a startup focused on helping freelancers manage their content.

This startup wants to replace the traditional broker model with a commission-free, network-based system that brings together buyers and sellers. The startup says it already has several dozen clients.

This startup is building a global network of local legal aid attorneys to help low income people in the US access legal aid, from free legal clinics to pro bono legal services.

A free software service that lets anyone use the same platform to create and host custom video ads on Facebook.

A search engine for ideas and ideas. The startup’s premise is to make sure you find the best ideas, and do it all for free.

A tool for freelancers looking to manage work on the go. The company says it’s managed $6 million of projects over the last two years.

A company that helps freelancers and consultants manage their work. It’s currently in private beta, with plans to launch out of beta in 2019.

A “boutique” loyalty program that offers extra perks like free flights, hotel stays, spa visits, concert tickets, and more to frequent shoppers. The company is currently profitable and has a $7 million valuation.

This startup is aiming to bring an app with a social feed into the workplace. It’s like a Slack, only with the news and is free.

A digital payments app for merchants in India. It aims to connect merchants with their customers via a mobile-first and friction-free interface.

A startup that helps teams build and market their products, with free tools to get started.

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A company that creates software for scheduling tasks and time tracking for freelancers.

A free, open-source portfolio app for designers.

A SaaS solution for companies needing to hire contractors such as freelancers or consultants. It allows companies to post jobs, hire freelancers, and manage them all online.

A startup designed to help freelancers manage their invoices, track their payments, and automatically do taxes.

A free SaaS service to help build a brand. Independent artists can use the app to generate custom content to promote their work, and publishers can use it to sell books and merchandise. The app is designed to be simple and intuitive.

A digital platform for freelancers to find and bid on jobs.

A tool that helps freelancers price their work in a way that makes sense for different types of jobs, and helps the freelancers offer those packages to potential clients.

A mobile app that connects students with free tutoring.

A free, online dating service for very short-term relationships.

A startup that lets people hire freelance professionals, like lawyers, accountants and other professionals, to help them out.

Seed funding for a free online course on investing in Chinese stock markets and investing in Chinese businesses.

A startup for freelance work that connects project managers with developers, designers, and marketers.

Web and mobile app for freelancers and small businesses to manage projects and invoicing quickly.

A startup for freelancers to offer their services, with everything from programming to writing.

A company that makes a machine that prints food without food, and then makes it into a gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly product.

A student health-care startup that offers a free student health-insurance plan to individual students, that covers co-pays and deductibles but doesn’t cover in-network hospital visits.

Free-to-play game that’s essentially a “Neverwinter Nights” clone, allowing players to create their own character and craft their own story. Their goal is to allow players to create entirely unique experiences. The game will launch on Steam later this year.

A startup that provides a “free and sustainable” alternative to plastic bags

A free and open-source app for finding, managing and sharing files

A company that helps small businesses create a mobile website using an app, with a free plan and paid plans that include features like analytics and storage.

A platform for outsourcing work to freelancers in the UK. The startup helps businesses and professionals find freelance workers for different jobs. The company is based in London, and has offices in Berlin and New York.