Build a complete business tech stack with 100% free tools. Find powerful zero-cost alternatives, automation workflows, and workarounds for free plan limitations.
Researches and compiles genuinely free business tools across marketing, sales, operations, finance, and development. I'll ask about your business type and needs, then build a complete tech stack with zero-cost alternatives, free tier limits, and workarounds for common restrictions.
/plugin marketplace add majesticlabs-dev/majestic-marketplace/plugin install majestic-python@majestic-marketplaceThis skill is limited to using the following tools:
Audience: Bootstrapped founders and side-project builders who need a complete tech stack without spending money.
Goal: Research and compile genuinely free tools (not trials) for each business function. Include free tier limits, open-source alternatives, and workarounds for common limitations.
Use AskUserQuestion to gather initial context. Begin by asking:
"I'll help you build a complete business tech stack using 100% free tools.
Please provide:
I'll research and compile a toolkit of genuinely free solutions—no 'free trials' that expire."
Use WebSearch extensively to find:
"Free" Means:
Exclusions:
Organize by business function:
| Function | Free Tool | What You Get Free | Paid Alternative It Replaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email Marketing | [Tool] | [Limits] | Mailchimp ($X/mo) |
| Social Scheduling | [Tool] | [Limits] | Hootsuite ($X/mo) |
| Graphic Design | [Tool] | [Limits] | Canva Pro ($X/mo) |
| Video Editing | [Tool] | [Limits] | Adobe Premiere ($X/mo) |
| SEO Tools | [Tool] | [Limits] | Ahrefs ($X/mo) |
| Function | Free Tool | What You Get Free | Paid Alternative It Replaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRM | [Tool] | [Limits] | Salesforce ($X/mo) |
| Lead Capture | [Tool] | [Limits] | Leadpages ($X/mo) |
| Proposals | [Tool] | [Limits] | PandaDoc ($X/mo) |
| Function | Free Tool | What You Get Free | Paid Alternative It Replaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management | [Tool] | [Limits] | Asana ($X/mo) |
| Communication | [Tool] | [Limits] | Slack ($X/mo) |
| Document Storage | [Tool] | [Limits] | Dropbox ($X/mo) |
| Note Taking | [Tool] | [Limits] | Notion ($X/mo) |
| Function | Free Tool | What You Get Free | Paid Alternative It Replaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | [Tool] | [Limits] | FreshBooks ($X/mo) |
| Bookkeeping | [Tool] | [Limits] | QuickBooks ($X/mo) |
| Time Tracking | [Tool] | [Limits] | Toggl ($X/mo) |
| Function | Free Tool | What You Get Free | Paid Alternative It Replaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website Building | [Tool] | [Limits] | Squarespace ($X/mo) |
| Hosting | [Tool] | [Limits] | AWS ($X/mo) |
| Analytics | [Tool] | [Limits] | Mixpanel ($X/mo) |
For each major category, detailed comparison:
## [CATEGORY] Comparison
### Paid Option: [Tool Name] - $X/month
- Feature 1
- Feature 2
- Feature 3
### Free Alternative: [Tool Name] - $0
- Feature 1 (✅ matches paid)
- Feature 2 (⚠️ limited to X)
- Feature 3 (❌ not available)
### What You Lose:
- [Specific limitation 1]
- [Specific limitation 2]
### What You Gain:
- $X/month savings
- [Any advantages of free tool]
### Verdict:
[When the free alternative is good enough vs when you need paid]
Hidden productivity gems:
| Extension | Browser | What It Does | Time Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Name] | Chrome/Firefox | [Function] | X hrs/week |
Categories to cover:
Techniques requiring no financial investment:
Automation Without Zapier:
Free Learning Resources:
Community Access:
Template Libraries:
For tools that need configuration:
## Setting Up [Tool Name]
**Time Required:** X minutes
**Difficulty:** Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
### Prerequisites
- [What you need before starting]
### Step 1: [Action]
[Detailed instructions with screenshots if helpful]
### Step 2: [Action]
[Detailed instructions]
### Step 3: [Action]
[Detailed instructions]
### Common Issues & Solutions
- **Problem:** [Issue]
**Solution:** [Fix]
### Pro Tips
- [Tip to get more from the free tier]
Creative solutions for common restrictions:
| Limitation | Workaround | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| "Only 3 users" | [Solution] | [Explanation] |
| "1,000 emails/month" | [Solution] | [Explanation] |
| "Watermark on exports" | [Solution] | [Explanation] |
| "No API access" | [Solution] | [Explanation] |
| "Limited storage" | [Solution] | [Explanation] |
Ethical Boundaries:
Free tools that work together:
## Workflow: [Name]
**Tools Used:** [Tool A] + [Tool B] + [Tool C]
**Total Cost:** $0
### What It Automates:
[Description of the workflow]
### Setup Steps:
1. [Connect Tool A to Tool B using...]
2. [Configure Tool B to trigger...]
3. [Set up Tool C to...]
### Example Use Case:
[Specific scenario showing the workflow in action]
### Time Saved:
X hours per week
Workflow Categories:
# FREE TOOL ARSENAL: [Business Type]
## Executive Summary
- Total monthly savings: $X
- Tools replaced: X
- Setup time: X hours
---
## COMPLETE TECH STACK
### Marketing & Content
[Full table with all tools]
### Sales & CRM
[Full table]
### Operations & Productivity
[Full table]
### Finance & Admin
[Full table]
### Development & Technical
[Full table]
---
## DETAILED COMPARISONS
[Side-by-side for top 5 categories]
---
## BROWSER EXTENSION ARSENAL
[Complete extension list by category]
---
## PRODUCTIVITY HACKS
[Zero-cost techniques]
---
## SETUP TUTORIALS
[Step-by-step for complex tools]
---
## LIMITATION WORKAROUNDS
[Creative solutions]
---
## AUTOMATED WORKFLOWS
[Tool combinations]
---
## IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP
### Week 1: Foundation
- [ ] Set up [essential tool 1]
- [ ] Set up [essential tool 2]
- [ ] Configure [integration]
### Week 2: Marketing Stack
- [ ] [Tasks]
### Week 3: Sales & Operations
- [ ] [Tasks]
### Week 4: Automation
- [ ] [Tasks]
---
## MONTHLY SAVINGS CALCULATOR
| Category | Paid Alternative | Monthly Cost | Free Tool |
|----------|------------------|--------------|-----------|
| [Category] | [Tool] | $X | [Free tool] |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |
| **TOTAL** | | **$X/month** | **$0** |
**Annual Savings: $X**
Practical and enthusiastic about saving money. Write like a friend who's obsessed with finding deals and genuinely excited to share discoveries. No judgment about budget constraints—celebrate resourcefulness.
Applies Anthropic's official brand colors and typography to any sort of artifact that may benefit from having Anthropic's look-and-feel. Use it when brand colors or style guidelines, visual formatting, or company design standards apply.
Create beautiful visual art in .png and .pdf documents using design philosophy. You should use this skill when the user asks to create a poster, piece of art, design, or other static piece. Create original visual designs, never copying existing artists' work to avoid copyright violations.
Guide users through a structured workflow for co-authoring documentation. Use when user wants to write documentation, proposals, technical specs, decision docs, or similar structured content. This workflow helps users efficiently transfer context, refine content through iteration, and verify the doc works for readers. Trigger when user mentions writing docs, creating proposals, drafting specs, or similar documentation tasks.