Building a startup? You need tools. But you don't need to pay for them yet.
Here are 4 free tools I wish I knew about earlier.
1. OG Tags Generator — Make Your Links Look Professional
When you share your site on Twitter, Slack, or Discord — what shows up? A boring URL? Or a beautiful card with title, description, and image?
Open Graph tags control this. Most devs either:
- Skip them entirely
- Copy-paste wrong code
- Use bloated plugins
ogtags.site generates the exact meta tags you need. Copy, paste, done.
<meta property="og:title" content="Your Startup" />
<meta property="og:description" content="What you do" />
<meta property="og:image" content="https://..." />
2. QR Code Generator — No Watermarks, No Signup
Need a QR code for:
- Business cards
- Event materials
- Product packaging
- Restaurant menus
Most generators add watermarks or require accounts. This one doesn't.
Generate → Download PNG/SVG → Use anywhere.
3. Startup Name Generator — When You're Stuck
Naming is hard. You need something:
- Available as a domain
- Easy to spell
- Memorable
This tool generates name ideas based on your keywords. Not AI-hallucinated nonsense — actually usable names.
Saved me hours of brainstorming.
4. Privacy Policy Generator — Legal Without Lawyers
Every website needs a privacy policy. Especially if you:
- Collect emails
- Use analytics
- Have user accounts
Lawyers charge $500+. Templates are outdated. This tool generates GDPR-compliant policies in seconds.
Fill form → Get policy → Add to your site.
The Pattern
All 4 tools share something:
- Free (no freemium tricks)
- Fast (no signup walls)
- Focused (one job, done well)
That's what good developer tools should be.
Building something? Drop a link in the comments — I'll check it out.
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