Free and low-cost tools every small startup can use
Email, documents, design, websites, payments and accounting: free or cheap tools that help a small Pakistani startup run like a bigger company.
A small startup doesn't need expensive software to look professional.
Communication
- Gmail or a free business email for customer contact
- WhatsApp Business for chats, catalogues and quick replies
- Google Meet or Zoom for calls
Documents and planning
- Google Docs, Sheets and Drive for files
- Trello or Notion (free plans) for tasks
Design and content
- Canva (free plan) for social posts and presentations
- CapCut for simple video editing
Website
- Free hosting such as Cloudflare Pages or GitHub Pages for a simple site
- A domain name is usually the only cost
Payments
- Raast, mobile wallets and bank transfers for receiving money
Tip
Start with free plans, and only pay for a tool when your team clearly uses it every day.