Nine Apps that are Free and Essential for Early-stage Startups

Amid economic uncertainty, layoffs, hiring freezes, and tighter venture funding, early-stage founders are encouraged to control spending while continuing to build products and acquire customers through free tools. Suggested resources include Sentry, Rollbar, and Datadog for error monitoring; PropelAuth for startup authentication; Slack for team communication and community support; AWS Activate for cloud credits; Linear for project management; and Pipedream for workflow automation. LinkedIn can help founders expand their networks and find niche contacts, while Amplitude offers product analytics and specialized support for eligible startups, including Black founders. Dev.to and Medium are recommended as publishing platforms for establishing credibility, reaching audiences, and directing SEO traffic back to a company’s website.

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