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Free one-on-one mentoring: find a mentor or become one.

FreeOnline ServiceCommunityEntrepreneurship

Best forSharing what you know, and learning from others.

eSIM data plans for 200+ countries, installed in minutes before you fly.

PaidOnline ServiceTravel

Best forBeing online the moment you land, without roaming fees.

Homes and stays around the world, from a weekend to a month or more.

FreeOnline ServiceTravel

Best forStaying somewhere that feels like home, short or long term.

Online bank with high yield savings and no monthly fees.

FreeOnline ServiceFinances

Best forPersonal savings, emergency funds and cash reserves.

Premium personal and business cards with strong rewards and travel perks.

PaidOnline ServiceBusinessFinancesTravel

Best forBusiness spending, travel rewards and building business credit.

A guide to the hidden wonders, local food and stories of places around the world.

FreeOnline ServiceTravelCulture

Best forSeeing the side of a city most visitors miss.

A flexible, AI-native CRM that organizes contacts, deals and relationships automatically.

FreemiumOnline ServiceAIStartupsCRM

Best forStartups and small teams that want a modern CRM.

Audiobooks and podcasts for learning on the go.

Free trialOnline ServiceLearning

Best forTurning drive time and workouts into learning.

Personal and business banking with Merrill investing in the same app.

FreeOnline ServiceFinancesBusiness

Best forEveryday personal banking and established businesses.

Banking, rent collection and bookkeeping built for landlords, free to start.

FreemiumOnline ServiceReal EstateFinancesPaymentsMid-Term Rental

Best forRental owners who want each property's money organized.

Motivated-seller lists, skip tracing, driving for dollars and outreach in one platform.

Free trialOnline ServiceReal EstateMarketingWholesaleTechnologyPartner

Best forWholesalers and investors building a consistent deal pipeline.

Licensed therapists online, by video, phone or messaging, on your schedule.

PaidOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forGetting regular support for stress, focus and life changes.

The largest community for real estate investors.

FreemiumCommunityCommunityReal Estate

Best forLearning and networking with other investors.

Hotels and stays worldwide, with free cancellation on many bookings.

FreeOnline ServiceTravel

Best forBooking hotels quickly with flexible cancellation.

A gift economy where neighbors give and share what they have.

FreeCommunityCommunity

Best forHelping people nearby with what you already have.

Scheduling links that let people book time with you without the back-and-forth.

FreemiumOnline ServiceProductivityBusiness

Best forMaking it easy for people to meet with you.

Sleep stories, meditation and relaxing audio to unwind and sleep better.

Free trialOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forWinding down at night and falling asleep faster.

Drag-and-drop design for social posts, decks, brand kits, welcome books and print.

FreemiumOnline ServiceMarketingContent CreationBranding

Best forAnyone creating brand or marketing visuals without a designer.

No fee checking and savings, plus some of the best rewards cards.

FreeOnline ServiceBusinessFinances

Best forFee free personal banking and business rewards cards.

Send money, bank, invest and buy Bitcoin from one simple app.

FreeOnline ServicePaymentsFinances

Best forEveryday personal money and simple business payments.

Full service investing, trading tools and banking with no fees.

FreeOnline ServiceFinances

Best forActive and long term investors, plus business retirement plans.

The largest US bank, for personal and business accounts, cards and loans.

FreeOnline ServiceFinancesBusinessReal Estate

Best forPersonal banking, small businesses and investors who want a branch.

OpenAI's AI assistant for writing, research, analysis and images.

FreemiumOnline ServiceAIProductivity

Best forAn all-round AI assistant for everyday work.

One membership for gyms, studios, classes and spas in cities around the world.

Free trialOnline ServiceTravelLifestyle

Best forKeeping a training routine at home and on the road.

Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and long documents.

FreemiumOnline ServiceProductivityAI

Best forLong documents, careful writing and building tools.

Skip the ID line at airport security, and enroll in TSA PreCheck in the same app.

PaidOnline ServiceTravel

Best forFrequent flyers who want faster, calmer airports.

Sales CRM with built-in calling, SMS and email sequences.

Free trialOnline ServiceBusinessCRMPartner

Best forSales-driven teams that live on the phone.

Courses and certificates from top universities and companies.

FreemiumOnline ServiceLearning

Best forStructured learning with recognized credentials.

Free credit scores, monitoring and tools to improve your credit.

FreeOnline ServiceFinances

Best forPersonal credit health before a loan, lease or card.

Detailed food and nutrient tracker that shows exactly what your meals give your body.

FreemiumOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forKnowing what you eat, down to the vitamins and minerals.

Analyze rentals, flips and BRRRR deals in minutes with cash flow and return projections.

FreemiumOnline ServiceUnderwritingWholesaleTechnologyFix & FlipReal Estate

Best forInvestors running the numbers before making an offer.

Hire, pay and manage contractors and employees around the world.

PaidOnline ServiceHRPaymentsBusiness

Best forBusinesses with remote or international team members.

Free AI chat with strong reasoning, math and coding.

FreeOnline ServiceAITechnology

Best forReasoning through math, code and logic problems.

Property management software for rent collection, leasing, maintenance and accounting.

Free trialOnline ServiceProperty ManagementMid-Term RentalReal Estate

Best forLandlords managing a small to mid-size portfolio.

Short daily lessons to learn a new language and connect with locals.

FreemiumOnline ServiceCulture

Best forPicking up a language a few minutes a day.

Personal, handmade gifts from independent makers.

FreeOnline ServiceEcommerceLifestyle

Best forGifts that feel personal.

Find local events, classes and gatherings, or host your own.

FreeOnline ServiceCultureCommunity

Best forDiscovering what's happening around you.

Your Experian credit report and FICO score, with free monitoring.

FreemiumOnline ServiceFinances

Best forChecking and building personal credit, including FICO scores.

Low cost investing, retirement accounts and research in one place.

FreeOnline ServiceFinancesStartups

Best forPersonal investing, retirement and Solo 401(k)s for owners.

AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes and summarizes your calls.

FreemiumOnline ServiceProductivityAI

Best forAnyone on lots of calls who wants notes and action items automatically.

Annual membership with 100+ lab tests and clinician notes on every result.

PaidOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forA full yearly health baseline from real lab work.

Invest in private real estate and venture funds from a small amount.

PaidOnline ServiceFinancesReal Estate

Best forPassive real estate investing without owning property.

Monthly furnished rentals, booked direct with the owner, for stays of a month or more.

FreeOnline ServiceTravelMid-Term Rental

Best forLiving in a new city for a month or more, and mid-term rental hosts.

Google's AI assistant, built into Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Drive.

FreemiumOnline ServiceProductivityAI

Best forAI help inside the Google tools you already use.

Email with strong search, spam filtering and a custom domain on Workspace.

FreemiumOnline ServiceBusinessProductivity

Best forRunning business email on your own domain.

Raise money for people and causes you care about.

FreeOnline ServiceFinancesCommunity

Best forPooling support fast when someone needs it.

All-in-one CRM, funnels, SMS, email and automation platform.

Free trialOnline ServiceAIBusinessMarketingCRM

Best forAgencies, consultants and investors running lead follow-up at scale.

Find your next book through people you trust.

FreeOnline ServiceLearning

Best forChoosing what to read next.

Shared calendars, booking pages and meeting scheduling.

FreemiumOnline ServiceProductivityBusiness

Best forScheduling calls and sharing availability.

Online documents with live collaboration, comments and version history.

FreemiumOnline ServiceContent CreationProductivity

Best forWriting SOPs, proposals and contracts with a team.

Cloud storage for files, folders and shared team drives.

FreemiumOnline ServiceBusinessProductivity

Best forKeeping deal files and documents in one shared place.

Fast flight search across airlines, with price tracking and flexible date views.

FreeOnline ServiceTravel

Best forFinding the best fare and the best time to book.

Quick forms and surveys that collect answers into Sheets.

FreemiumOnline ServiceProductivityMarketing

Best forIntake forms, surveys and simple applications.

Find local spots, save lists and get around any city, even offline.

FreeOnline ServiceCultureTravel

Best forExploring a new city and saving places worth going back to.

Video meetings in the browser, linked to every calendar invite.

FreemiumOnline ServiceBusinessProductivity

Best forClient calls and team meetings with no install.

Google's AI research assistant that answers questions from your own documents.

FreemiumOnline ServiceProductivityAI

Best forResearch, studying and summarizing long documents.

Online spreadsheets for models, trackers and shared data.

FreemiumOnline ServiceFinancesProductivity

Best forDeal analysis, budgets and team trackers.

Online presentations built and edited together in real time.

FreemiumOnline ServiceContent CreationProductivity

Best forPitch decks, investor updates and training slides.

A second phone number for calls, texts and voicemail on any device.

FreemiumOnline ServiceBusinessCustomer Support

Best forA separate business line without a second phone.

xAI's AI assistant with real-time access to posts on X.

FreemiumOnline ServiceAI

Best forFollowing news and conversations as they happen.

Guided meditation, focus and sleep sessions for a calmer, clearer mind.

Free trialOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forBuilding a short daily habit for focus and stress.

Compare and enroll in ACA health plans, with subsidies applied, in a few minutes.

FreeOnline ServiceInsuranceLifestyle

Best forSelf-employed people and founders getting their own health insurance.

Automates guest messaging, reviews and calendars across your booking channels.

Free trialOnline ServiceMid-Term RentalReal EstateShort-Term RentalTechnology

Best forSTR hosts who want to run listings hands-off.

AI image generator that handles text, logos and graphic design well.

FreemiumOnline ServiceContent CreationProductivityBrandingAITechnology

Best forQuick brand graphics, mockups and concepts.

Free property management software for landlords: rent, leases and maintenance.

FreeOnline Service

Best forIndependent landlords managing their own rentals.

Data on active real estate investors and cash buyers in your market.

PaidOnline ServiceReal EstateWholesaleAITechnology

Best forWholesalers building a cash-buyer list.

Finds tax write offs automatically and files with a tax pro's review.

Free trialOnline ServiceBusinessFinances

Best forFreelancers, creators and solo business owners.

Fast, data driven loans for fix and flips and rental properties.

PaidOnline ServiceFix & FlipReal EstateFinances

Best forReal estate investors funding flips, BRRRR and rentals.

Group cards everyone can add messages, photos and videos to.

FreemiumOnline ServiceCommunity

Best forCelebrating someone with the whole group.

Landing page and pop-up builder built to turn visitors into leads.

Free trialOnline ServiceTechnologyMarketingPartner

Best forLaunching offers, lead magnets and campaigns fast.

Fast, app based renters, home, pet, car and life insurance.

PaidOnline ServiceInsuranceFinances

Best forPersonal renters and home insurance, set up in minutes.

Free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library.

FreeOnline ServiceLearning

Best forReading and listening more without buying.

The professional network for your career, business and reputation.

FreemiumOnline ServiceBusinessCommunity

Best forBeing findable and staying connected to your professional world.

Business, tech and creative courses tied to your career.

Free trialOnline ServiceBusinessLearning

Best forBuilding skills that show on your profile.

Health savings account with no monthly fees: pay for care tax free and invest what you don't spend.

FreeOnline ServiceLifestyleFinances

Best forAnyone on a high-deductible health plan.

Event pages, invites and RSVPs for meetups and gatherings.

FreemiumOnline ServiceCommunity

Best forHosting events people want to attend.

Visual automation platform that connects your apps and AI into workflows.

FreemiumOnline ServiceAITechnologyProductivity

Best forAutomating repetitive work without code.

Automates Instagram, Facebook and SMS conversations to capture and qualify leads.

FreemiumOnline ServiceMarketingAICustomer Support

Best forTurning DMs and comments into leads.

Prescriptions at manufacturer cost plus a flat markup, with prices shown upfront.

PaidOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forPaying a fair, clear price for everyday medications.

Learn from the best in the world at what they do.

PaidOnline ServiceLearning

Best forLearning from people at the top of their field.

Organize meals and help for someone who needs it.

FreemiumOnline ServiceCommunity

Best forRallying a group to bring meals to a friend.

Local groups and events for every interest, from hiking and food to founders and investors.

FreemiumOnline ServiceCommunityCulture

Best forFinding your people in a new city, fast.

Online business banking built for startups.

FreemiumOnline ServiceStartupsFinancesBusiness

Best forNew companies opening their first business account.

Meta's free AI assistant inside WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook.

FreeOnline ServiceContent CreationAI

Best forQuick AI help right inside your messaging apps.

See every account, budget together and track net worth in one app.

Free trialOnline ServiceFinances

Best forPersonal and household budgets, couples and net worth tracking.

Flexible work management for projects, workflows and teams.

FreemiumOnline ServiceTechnologyProductivity

Best forTeams that need visual project tracking.

The most widely used food log, with the largest food database and barcode scanning.

FreemiumOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forBuilding a simple daily habit of tracking meals.

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, databases and projects, with AI built in. I run all my businesses on it.

FreemiumOnline ServiceBusinessAIProductivity

Best forBuilding a personal or business operating system.

Primary care membership with app booking, same or next day visits and 24/7 video care.

PaidOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forBusy people who want a doctor they can actually reach.

Book a table for the dinners that mark the moment.

FreeOnline ServiceCultureLifestyle

Best forCelebrating over a great meal.

AI turns long videos into short, captioned clips for social.

FreemiumOnline ServiceContent CreationAI

Best forRepurposing podcasts and long videos into shorts.

Smart ring that tracks sleep, recovery and readiness without a screen on your wrist.

PaidOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forImproving sleep and knowing when to push or rest.

Designer digital invitations and cards, with printed versions too.

FreemiumOnline ServiceCulture

Best forInvites for the moments that deserve a proper card.

Party invites people actually open and RSVP to.

FreeOnline ServiceCultureCommunity

Best forGetting your people in the same room.

Sell digital products, courses and memberships from a free storefront.

FreemiumOnline ServicePaymentsTechnologyFinancesEcommerce

Best forCreators selling templates, guides and courses.

Trusted online checkout, invoices and payments in 200 markets.

FreeOnline ServicePaymentsEcommerceFinancesBusiness

Best forOnline businesses, invoicing clients and buying safely online.

Book unique spaces by the hour for any gathering.

PaidOnline ServiceCommunityLifestyle

Best forFinding the right place to bring people together.

AI search engine that answers with cited sources.

FreemiumOnline ServiceProductivityAIReal Estate

Best forFast research with sources you can check.

Compare life, disability and home insurance quotes in one place.

FreeOnline ServiceInsuranceFinances

Best forFamilies and business owners protecting income and loved ones.

Nationwide property data, comps, lead lists and skip tracing for investors.

Free trialOnline ServiceReal EstateUnderwritingWholesaleFix & FlipTechnology

Best forInvestors and wholesalers finding and analyzing deals.

Accounting software for invoicing, expenses, payroll and taxes.

Free trialOnline ServiceFinancesPaymentsBusiness

Best forSmall businesses keeping clean books.

Corporate cards and spend management that close the books faster.

FreeOnline ServiceBusinessFinancesStartups

Best forStartups and growing businesses with team spending.

Keep and review the best of what you read.

Free trialOnline ServiceLearning

Best forRemembering and using what you read.

Business banking with up to 20 accounts for budgeting by purpose.

FreemiumOnline ServiceBusinessReal EstateFinancesStartups

Best forSmall businesses, startups and investors running Profit First.

Reservations at the restaurants locals love, with notify alerts for hard-to-get tables.

FreeOnline ServiceCulture

Best forGetting into the best local restaurants.

Free mentoring for small business owners from experienced volunteers.

FreeOnline ServiceEntrepreneurshipBusiness

Best forPassing on what you know to the next owner.

Community, courses and events in one simple platform.

Free trialOnline ServiceMarketingCommunityEntrepreneurshipBusiness

Best forBuilding a paid or free member community.

Podcasts and audiobooks alongside your music.

FreemiumOnline ServiceLearning

Best forFinding ideas and voices worth following.

Fast, affordable landlord insurance for long-, mid- and short-term rentals.

PaidOnline ServiceReal EstateShort-Term RentalFinancesMid-Term RentalInsurance

Best forRental owners shopping for property insurance.

Free bookkeeping, reporting and banking built for rental properties.

FreemiumOnline ServiceReal EstateFinancesProperty Management

Best forLandlords and real estate investors tracking rental performance.

The standard app for runs, rides and workouts, with routes, progress and a community.

FreemiumOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forStaying consistent with runs, rides and training.

Take payments, subscriptions and invoices online from one account.

PaidOnline ServiceEcommerceFinancesTechnologyPayments

Best forSelling products, services and memberships online.

Health membership that tests 100+ biomarkers and builds a personal health plan.

PaidOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forTurning blood work into a clear personal health plan.

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TED

Short talks from leading thinkers on almost any topic.

FreeOnline ServiceLearning

Best forBig ideas in under 20 minutes.

Practice speaking and leadership with a club every week.

PaidCommunityLearningCommunity

Best forGetting confident in front of people.

Turn your processes into SOPs, onboarding and training so your team runs the business the same way every time.

Free trialOnline ServiceStartupsHRProductivityBusiness

Best forGrowing teams that need documented systems and faster onboarding.

Forward your confirmations and get one clean itinerary for every trip.

FreemiumOnline ServiceTravel

Best forKeeping flights, stays and plans in one place.

Create a will, trust or guardianship online, state specific and legal.

PaidOnline ServiceFinances

Best forFamilies, property owners and business owners planning ahead.

Practical courses on almost any skill, taught by practitioners.

PaidOnline ServiceLearning

Best forLearning a specific skill quickly.

The pioneer of low cost index funds for long term investors.

FreeOnline ServiceFinances

Best forLong term, hands off personal investing and retirement.

The most popular US app for paying friends and splitting costs.

FreeOnline ServicePaymentsFinances

Best forSplitting costs with friends and small side businesses.

Automated investing and high yield cash on autopilot.

PaidOnline ServiceFinances

Best forHands off personal investing and high yield cash.

Free messaging, voice and video calls with anyone, in any country.

FreeOnline ServiceCommunity

Best forStaying in touch across borders at no cost.

Screenless wearable that coaches strain, recovery and sleep every day.

PaidOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forTraining with intent and balancing effort with recovery.

Send, spend and hold money in 40+ currencies at the real exchange rate.

FreemiumOnline ServiceTravelPaymentsFinances

Best forTravel, international payments and paying global teams.

AI voice dictation that turns speech into polished text in any app.

FreemiumOnline ServiceTechnologyAIPartner

Best forWriting emails and docs faster by talking.

Cloud accounting for invoicing, bank reconciliation and reporting.

Free trialOnline ServiceTechnologyFinancesBusiness

Best forSmall businesses and their accountants.

The zero based budgeting method that gives every dollar a job.

Free trialOnline ServiceFinances

Best forHands on personal budgeting and paying down debt.

Learn almost anything from people who've done it.

FreemiumOnline ServiceLearning

Best forLearning any skill by watching it done.

Free bank to bank transfers that arrive in minutes, inside your bank's app.

FreeOnline ServicePaymentsFinances

Best forPaying friends, family and small vendors from your bank.

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ZOE

Science-led nutrition app that scores everyday food and builds healthier daily habits.

PaidOnline ServiceLifestyle

Best forEating for steady energy and long-term gut health.

Video meetings, webinars and calls that work on any device.

FreemiumOnline ServiceBusinessProductivity

Best forFace-to-face time when you can't be in the room.

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