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Best Marketing Tools I Discovered (That Actually Helped)

Manish Sharma — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:54:44 +0000

There’s no shortage of marketing tools out there. Every week, there’s something new promising better reach, faster growth, or smarter automation. But once you get past the hype, most of them either overlap or don’t really add much value.

I’ve gone through that phase where you keep trying new marketing tools thinking this one will fix everything.

Spoiler: most of them don’t.

Some are too complicated, some are just glorified dashboards, and some… you forget why you even signed up in the first place.

But the tools in this list are different. These are the ones I’ve actually used long enough to form an opinion and more importantly, they made things easier in a way that actually mattered.

Here are the marketing tools I’ve discovered recently.

Typefully (Clean writing + scheduling for X & LinkedIn)
Taplio (LinkedIn growth + content + lead generation)
Marblism (AI workflow automation)
BuzzSumo (Content research & trend discovery)
OnMediaMarket (PR & media placements)
Say About Us (Collect & showcase testimonials)
Surfer SEO (SEO content optimization)
ConvertKit / Kit (Email marketing for creators)
PostHog (Product analytics & user behavior tracking)
PostPeer (Social media API & multi-platform publishing)

1. Typefully

Typefully focuses on one thing, making social content writing and publishing feel structured instead of chaotic.

Instead of writing directly inside platforms, where formatting and flow can get messy, it creates a clean environment where ideas can be shaped properly. Threads, especially, become easier to plan because everything is visible and organized before publishing.

Key Features:
• Distraction-free writing interface
• Thread creation with live preview
• Scheduling and auto-posting
• Analytics for performance tracking
• Multi-platform publishing support

Key Advantages:
• Keeps the writing process focused and uncluttered
• Makes thread structuring much easier
• Reduces back-and-forth between drafting and posting
• Simple learning curve compared to heavier tools

Best For:
Creators publishing consistently on X (Twitter), LinkedIn content planning and scheduling, structured thread writing, teams or individuals managing multiple posts

Pricing:
Free plan available, Creator: $12.5/month, Team: $29/month, Agency: $79/month (all billed annually)

2. Taplio

Taplio is built around LinkedIn and everything that comes with growing on it.

Instead of treating content, engagement, and networking as separate efforts, it brings them together. From generating ideas to tracking performance and identifying opportunities to connect, it turns LinkedIn into something more systematic.

Key Features:
• AI-powered content suggestions
• Post scheduling and publishing
• Viral content inspiration database
• Lead generation and engagement tools
• Analytics dashboard

Key Advantages:
• Combines multiple LinkedIn tools into one platform
• Reduces time spent on idea generation
• Encourages consistency in posting
• Helps identify and engage with the right audience

Best For:
Professionals building a presence on LinkedIn, founders generating inbound leads, content-driven growth strategies, consistent publishing and engagement

Pricing:
Starter: $39/month, Standard: $65/month, Pro: $199/month

3. Marblism

Marblism focuses on turning repetitive workflows into automated systems.

Rather than manually handling the same tasks again and again, it allows processes to be structured and executed through AI-driven agents. The goal is simple — less time on operations, more time on actual decision-making.

Key Features:
• AI-powered workflow automation
• Task execution through agents
• Custom workflow configuration
• Integration with other tools
• Scalable automation systems

Key Advantages:
• Saves time on repetitive backend tasks
• Reduces dependency on manual processes
• Flexible setup for different workflows
• Useful for scaling operations without increasing workload

Best For:
Founders managing multiple workflows, teams handling repetitive backend tasks, process automation setups, reducing manual operational work

Pricing:
Yearly: $24/month, Quarterly: $33/month, Monthly: $44/month. Additional team members: +$14 to $29/month per seat depending on plan

4. BuzzSumo

BuzzSumo is designed around one core idea — understanding what content actually performs.

It doesn't rely on assumptions. It provides visibility into what people are engaging with across platforms, making it easier to plan content that aligns with what already works.

Key Features:
• Content discovery and research
• Trending topic tracking
• Competitor analysis
• Backlink monitoring
• Influencer identification

Key Advantages:
• Removes guesswork from content strategy
• Helps validate ideas before creating content
• Provides competitive insights quickly
• Supports data-driven decision making

Best For:
Content marketers planning strategy, SEO research and topic validation, competitive analysis, identifying high-performing content ideas

Pricing:
Starts at $159/month, higher tiers up to $999/month

5. OnMediaMarket

OnMediaMarket focuses on distribution and reach.

Rather than creating content, it connects content with platforms where it can gain visibility. This becomes especially relevant when the goal is to build authority, improve backlinks, or accelerate exposure through media placements.

Key Features:
• Media placements and publishing access
• PR and outreach opportunities
• Content distribution
• Backlink-building support
• Campaign-based exposure

Key Advantages:
• Speeds up visibility compared to organic growth
• Provides access to multiple publishing platforms
• Supports authority and backlink strategies
• Helps amplify existing content

Best For:
Startups looking for visibility, PR and outreach strategies, authority and backlink building, amplifying existing content

Pricing:
Freemium, up to 3% commissions

6. Say About Us

Say About Us is built around social proof — something that often gets overlooked but plays a major role in trust.

It provides a structured way to collect, organize, and display testimonials, turning scattered feedback into something that can be presented clearly.

Key Features:
• Testimonial collection and management
• Shareable review links
• Website embedding
• Customizable layouts
• Simple setup

Key Advantages:
• Centralizes scattered feedback
• Improves credibility and trust
• Easy to integrate into websites
• Lightweight and quick to use

Best For:
Freelancers and consultants, startups building credibility, small businesses showcasing reviews, websites needing structured testimonials

Pricing:
Free plan available, paid plans start at around $5/month

7. Surfer SEO

Surfer SEO approaches SEO from a practical angle.

Instead of abstract recommendations, it focuses on real-time guidance while content is being created. By analyzing what's already ranking, it provides clear direction on how content can be improved.

Key Features:
• Real-time SEO content editor
• Keyword research and clustering
• SERP analysis
• Content audits
• Optimization scoring

Key Advantages:
• Provides clear, actionable SEO guidance
• Reduces reliance on guesswork
• Aligns content with ranking factors
• Speeds up the optimization process

Best For:
Bloggers and content creators, SEO-focused writing, organic traffic growth strategies, content optimization workflows

Pricing:
Standard: $99/month, Pro: $182/month, Peace of Mind: $299/month, Enterprise: Custom pricing

8. ConvertKit (Kit)

ConvertKit is designed specifically for creators managing email audiences.

It keeps things simple while still offering the essential tools needed for growth — whether that's sending newsletters, building landing pages, or setting up automation.

Key Features:
• Email campaigns and automation
• Landing pages and forms
• Subscriber segmentation
• Visual automation builder
• Monetization tools

Key Advantages:
• Easy to set up and use
• Designed specifically for creators
• Scales with audience growth
• Strong automation capabilities

Best For:
Newsletter creators, bloggers and digital product sellers, audience-building strategies, simple and scalable email marketing

Pricing:
Free plan available (up to 10,000 subscribers), Creator: $33/month, Creator Pro: $66/month (billed annually). Pricing increases based on subscriber count

9. PostHog

PostHog focuses on understanding user behavior in detail.

Instead of just showing metrics, it provides insight into how users interact with a product — what they do, where they drop off, and how they move through different flows.

Key Features:
• Product analytics and event tracking
• Session recordings
• Funnel analysis
• Retention tracking
• Feature experimentation

Key Advantages:
• Offers detailed user behavior insights
• Supports data-driven decisions
• Combines analytics and experimentation
• Flexible and developer-friendly

Best For:
SaaS products and platforms, product and growth teams, conversion optimization, data-driven decision-making

Pricing:
Free tier available, paid plans are usage-based

10. PostPeer

PostPeer focuses on simplifying social media integrations by turning a complex, multi-platform process into a single unified system.

Instead of building and maintaining separate integrations for each platform, it provides one interface to handle posting, scheduling, and content management across Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, and Pinterest. Everything works through a single API, making it easier to build and scale social features without dealing with technical friction.

Key Features:
• Unified API for multi-platform publishing
• Post scheduling and automation support
• Account connection and management
• Works with Zapier, Make, and HTTP clients
• Built for developers and no-code workflows

Key Advantages:
• Eliminates need for multiple platform integrations
• Removes OAuth and API complexity
• Speeds up product development and launch
• Flexible for both developers and non-technical users

Best For:
SaaS products adding social media features, developers building marketing tools or CMS platforms, no-code makers and automation builders, teams managing multi-platform content workflows

Pricing:
Free plan available, Paid plans start at $17/month, highest plan $120/month

If you've been using a tool that actually makes a difference, drop it in the comments, always looking to add to this.

Best Productivity Tools I Discovered (And Actually Use)

Manish Sharma — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:51:27 +0000

If you’re spending too much time on repetitive or boring work that a tool could easily handle, this post is for you. I regularly try new productivity tools, and the ones listed here are the few that actually earned a place in my workflow.

These are tools that solve one clear problem and are easy to start using. No heavy setup. No complicated workflows. Just practical software that helps you work better without getting in the way.

Whether you’re managing projects, running a business, or simply trying to keep up with daily work, you’ll find something useful here. The tools below are designed to save time, reduce mental load, and make everyday tasks feel more manageable.

This is not meant to be a complete list. It’s a curated collection that I’ll keep updating as I discover better tools. If something stops being useful, it won’t stay here.

Here are the productivity tools I’ve discovered recently.

Voibe (On device voice dictation app for Mac)
seenode (Developer cloud for full-stack apps)
ExecHeadshots (AI Headshot Generator for Professionals)
Worklytics (Analytics on AI and Productivity)
Inbox2Action (Turn Emails into Tasks in Seconds)
Alai (Create quality presentations with AI)
NoteGPT (AI note-taking app)
Overfig (Compare Figma design to website in real time)
Bazzly (Get Customers From Reddit on Autopilot)
Soro (SEO Autopilot & Content Writer)
SENTENCIFY (AI Free Paraphrasing Tool)
Bulk Mockup (Generate 1000+ mockups in 10 minutes)
Vidocu (Turn recordings into videos and docs)
Omnara (Run AI coding agents remotely)
dnAI (AI brand alignment and intelligence)
AppStore Tracker (Track real-time App Store rankings)
Toksta (AI B2B Influencer Intelligence Platform)
Gro (AI-Driven Sales Automation Platform)
SpeedUp AI (End-to-End AI Circuit Schematic Design)
Consul (AI-Powered Executive Assistant for Email, Calendar & Scheduling)

1. Voibe

Voibe lets you write on your Mac using your voice, anywhere you can type. It delivers fast, accurate dictation directly into any app, so you can stay focused and write without relying on your keyboard.

Everything runs locally on your device. There’s no cloud processing, no audio uploads, and no internet dependency, making it a private and reliable option for daily writing.

Key Features:
• Low-latency dictation with text appearing almost instantly
• Works across all macOS apps wherever your cursor is
• Fully on-device speech-to-text processing
• Offline support with no network required
• Privacy-first design with no audio leaving your Mac
• Push-to-talk workflow using a global hotkey
• Developer mode for accurate file and folder name recognition

Key Advantages:
• Helps you write significantly faster than typing
• Keeps you in flow during long writing sessions
• Makes it easier to give clear context to AI tools
• Keeps sensitive work private and off the cloud
• Reduces typing fatigue on heavy writing days

Best For:
People who write frequently on a Mac and want a faster, more private alternative to typing.

Pricing:
Freemium, $4.90/ month

2. seenode

Seenode is a cloud platform that lets you deploy and scale full-stack applications without dealing with complex infrastructure. It’s built for teams that want to ship real applications—web apps, APIs, and background services—without managing Kubernetes or DevOps tooling.

You connect your Git repository, push code, and Seenode handles deployments, scaling, networking, and databases in one place. It combines the flexibility of container-based infrastructure with the simplicity of a managed platform.

Key Features:
• Git-based deployments with automatic builds and zero-downtime rollouts
• Support for multiple frameworks including Django, FastAPI, Node.js, Go, and more
• Managed PostgreSQL and MySQL with backups and private networking
• Background workers for jobs, queues, and async processing
• Built-in logs and metrics for debugging and monitoring
• Horizontal and vertical scaling for growing workloads
• Custom domains with automatic TLS certificates

Key Advantages:
• Lets you run complex applications without managing infrastructure
• Removes the need for Kubernetes setup, CI pipelines, or SSL config
• Makes it easy to deploy APIs, workers, and databases together
• Helps teams scale confidently as traffic and workloads grow
• Keeps pricing simple and predictable

Best For:
Teams and builders who want to deploy full-stack applications quickly without taking on DevOps overhead.

Pricing:
7-day free trial, $1/month

3. ExecHeadshots

ExecHeadshots is an AI-powered tool that creates realistic, professional headshots from a small set of selfies. It’s built as a fast and affordable alternative to traditional photoshoots, without sacrificing quality or privacy.

You upload a few photos, choose your style, and get polished portraits ready for LinkedIn, company websites, or marketing materials—often within a few hours.

Key Features:
• AI-generated professional headshots from user-uploaded photos
• Multiple styles, outfits, and backgrounds to choose from
• High-resolution images suitable for professional use
• Editing credits for post-generation adjustments
• Strong privacy guarantees with automatic data deletion
• Full commercial usage rights included
• Multiple pricing tiers based on image count and delivery speed

Key Advantages:
• Saves time compared to scheduling a photoshoot
• Costs significantly less than hiring a photographer
• Produces consistent, studio-quality results
• Easy to use with minimal setup
• Works well for individuals or teams

Best For:
Professionals who need high-quality headshots quickly without the cost or hassle of a traditional photoshoot.

Pricing:
One time Payment, $29/person

4. Worklytics

Worklytics is a workplace analytics platform that helps organizations understand how work actually gets done. It analyzes data from tools like email, calendars, and collaboration apps to surface patterns around productivity, collaboration, and employee experience—while keeping individual privacy protected.

Instead of relying on gut feeling, leaders get clear, data-backed insights into meetings, collaboration habits, and how teams are adopting new tools like AI.

Key Features:
• AI adoption metrics to track how teams use AI tools across workflows
• Benchmarks and comparisons against industry or internal baselines
• Meeting analysis to spot inefficiencies and reduce wasted time
• Organizational network insights to reveal collaboration patterns and silos

Key Advantages:
• Helps leaders make decisions based on real work data
• Identifies productivity drains in meetings and collaboration
• Improves employee experience by highlighting overload and imbalance
• Supports faster and more responsible AI adoption across teams

Best For:
Organizations and leadership teams that want better visibility into productivity, collaboration, and workplace effectiveness without compromising employee privacy.

Pricing:
$12/employee per month

5. Inbox2Action

Inbox2Action turns emails into tasks in seconds by connecting your inbox directly to Notion. Instead of relying on unread counts, stars, or folders, it’s built around one idea: emails should lead to action.

With a single click, any email becomes a structured Notion task. You can see statuses, due dates, and assignees directly inside Gmail, so nothing slips through the cracks and there’s no need to switch tools just to stay organized.

Key Features:
• One-click conversion of emails into Notion tasks
• Notion properties visible directly inside Gmail
• Quick access to favorite databases and recent items
• Smart labels that adapt to your workflow
• Team collaboration from the inbox without switching apps

Key Advantages:
• Eliminates manual copying and pasting between tools
• Keeps important emails visible and actionable
• Reduces context switching during busy workdays
• Improves team alignment without leaving Gmail
• Keeps syncing lightweight and efficient in the background

Best For:
People and teams who manage their work from email and use Notion to track tasks, projects, or pipelines.

Pricing:
Free plan available, Paid plan starts at $8/month with 14-day free trial

6. Alai

Alai is an AI-powered presentation tool that helps you create polished slides quickly from plain text. You start with your ideas, and Alai turns them into structured, well-designed slides you can refine on a responsive canvas.

Instead of wrestling with templates or layouts, you get multiple design options for every slide and full control to edit content or visuals—manually or with AI—while keeping the whole deck consistent.

Key Features:
• Multiple design options generated for each slide
• Responsive canvas that adjusts layouts automatically
• Rich visual elements like comparisons, matrices, funnels, and charts
• Full creative control with AI-assisted editing
• Context-aware AI that understands the entire deck
• Customizable styles and themes that stay cohesive
• Built-in AI image generation inside slides

Key Advantages:
• Helps you start presentations without a blank page
• Produces clean, professional-looking slides from the first draft
• Reduces time spent on manual layout and design tweaks
• Makes it easy to explore different visual directions
• Speeds up presentation creation end to end

Best For:
Anyone who creates presentations regularly and wants high-quality slides without spending hours on design.

Pricing:
Free plan available (200 credits included), paid plan starts at $20/month

7. NoteGPT

NoteGPT is an AI-powered note-taking app that turns lectures, meetings, and voice memos into clear, structured notes in seconds. You record audio, and NoteGPT handles transcription, summaries, and study material automatically.

Instead of typing everything yourself, you get organized notes that are easy to review, search, and remember—whether you’re studying or sitting through back-to-back meetings.

Key Features:
• AI transcription for lectures, meetings, and voice notes
• Automatic summaries that highlight key ideas
• Flashcards and quizzes generated from your notes
• Organized library for transcripts and study materials
• Multi-language support for international use

Key Advantages:
• Saves hours of manual note-taking
• Ensures you don’t miss important details
• Helps you study and revise more effectively
• Reduces mental load during long sessions
• Keeps notes easy to find and review later

Best For:
Students and professionals who want accurate notes, fast summaries, and better recall without manual effort.

Pricing:
Free plan available, paid plan starts at $6.99/month

8. Overfig

Overfig is a free Chrome extension that lets you overlay your Figma designs directly on top of a live website. It helps you compare design and code in real time, without switching tabs or guessing details.

You can inspect spacing, fonts, and colors right in the browser, check how closely the page matches the design, and export assets or styles as you build.

Key Features:
• Semi-transparent Figma overlays on live web pages
• Real-time inspection of spacing, alignment, and layout
• Instant CSS and Tailwind style extraction
• Ability to overlay specific frames or components only
• One-click download of optimized images and icons

Key Advantages:
• Makes pixel-perfect design comparison fast and visual
• Removes guesswork around spacing and typography
• Reduces back-and-forth between design and development
• Speeds up handoff and implementation
• Completely free to use

Best For:
Designers and developers who want to match live websites to Figma designs with accuracy and less friction.

Pricing:
Free plan available, paid plan starts at $6/month

9. Bazzly

Bazzly is an AI-powered platform that helps businesses automate customer interactions and streamline support workflows. It uses intelligent chatbots and conversational AI to handle customer queries, provide instant responses, and improve engagement across multiple channels.

You can inspect spacing, fonts, and colors right in the browser, check how closely the page matches the design, and export assets or styles as you build.

Key Features:

• AI-powered chatbots for automated customer support
• Multi-channel deployment (website, messaging apps, social media)
• Natural language processing for contextual understanding
• Integration with CRM and helpdesk platforms
• Analytics dashboard for tracking performance and insights
• Customizable conversation flows and responses

Key Advantages:
• Reduces response time and support workload significantly
• Provides 24/7 customer service availability
• Scales support operations without proportional cost increases
• Improves customer satisfaction through instant assistance
• Easy to set up and customize without coding knowledge

Best For:
Businesses of all sizes looking to automate customer support, enhance engagement, and provide instant assistance while reducing operational costs.

Pricing:
7 day-free trial, $19/month after

10. Soro

Sora is an SEO autopilot platform that automates your entire blogging workflow from keyword research to publishing. It learns your brand's voice and audience to write high-quality, SEO-optimized articles that rank on Google and ChatGPT, helping you grow organic traffic without hiring an agency.

Key Features:

• Autopilot content writing that generates full SEO-optimized blog posts in the background.
• Brand voice learning that scans your website to match your unique tone and style.
• Smart keyword discovery that finds specific questions and terms your customers search for.
• Seamless integrations with WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Webflow, and other platforms.
• Multi-language support for writing and localizing content to reach international audiences.
• Automated publishing that connects directly with your CMS to post content instantly.

Key Advantages:
• Saves time and money by eliminating expensive SEO agencies and manual writing.
•Publishes fresh content daily to keep your site active and relevant.
•Targets long-tail keywords specifically designed to rank on Google and ChatGPT.
•Requires zero technical SEO knowledge - just drop your link and start.
•Ensures consistency in posting schedule without manual intervention.
•Scales content production without proportional cost increases.

Best For:
Businesses and content creators looking to automate their SEO content strategy, grow organic traffic consistently, and maintain an active blog presence without dedicating hours to research and writing.

Pricing:
$39/month

11. SENTENCIFY

SENTENCIFY delivers professional-grade AI rewriting completely free of charge, embedding itself directly into your daily workflow. Rather than forcing you to switch to a web editor, this tool works within any desktop application or browser, instantly generating three distinct sentence alternatives on the spot—no copying and pasting required. It stands as the top no-cost option for users seeking Quillbot or Grammarly functionality without subscription fees.

Key Features:

• Unlimited Premium Rewriting at No Cost: Access three professionally crafted alternatives for any sentence with full control over tone and style, entirely without charge.
• Effortless In-App Functionality: Rewrite text directly within applications such as Notion, Slack, and Word—no need to jump between windows or transfer content manually.

Key Advantages:
• Premium Capabilities Without Payment: Enjoy sophisticated tone customization and context-driven rewriting with no subscription required.
• Triple Alternative Generation: While standard tools provide a single option, Sentencify delivers three professionally crafted variations for each sentence.
• Cross-Language Excellence: Expertly handles translation and refinement between English and East Asian languages (Korean, Japanese, Chinese), perfect for multilingual users.
• Security by Design: Your confidential documents stay private—no uploading to web platforms needed. Sentencify operates directly within your existing applications.

Best For:
Journalists, Editors, Students, Professionals

Pricing:
Free

12. Bulk Mockup

Bulk Mockup transforms the tedious process of creating product mockups into an automated workflow that generates thousands of professional mockups in minutes. Rather than manually updating smart object layers in Photoshop one template at a time, this tool processes entire batches automatically—no repetitive clicking required. It stands as the essential solution for print-on-demand sellers and designers who need to scale their product launches without drowning in manual mockup work.

Key Features:

• Universal Compatibility: Automate mockup creation across all print-on-demand products using a single workflow—mugs, shirts, phone cases, and everything in between work the same way.
• Auto Resize & Align: Designs are automatically resized and aligned to fit your mockup templates perfectly, eliminating manual adjustments entirely.
• Organised Files & Folders: Exported mockups are neatly structured into subfolders so large batches stay easy to manage and ready for upload.
• Custom Naming System: Define your own file naming rules and stay in full control of how mockups are labeled and organized.
• Video & Animated Mockups: Batch-export video and animated mockups to improve engagement and conversions across your product listings.
• Multiple Smart Objects: Handle complex templates with multiple smart objects effortlessly in bulk, perfect for intricate product designs.

Key Advantages:
• Massive Time Savings: Turn a 2-hour manual mockup task into a 2-minute bulk process and launch products faster than your competition.
•Scale Without Chaos: Exported mockups are automatically sorted into clean subfolders, keeping large product launches manageable even with hundreds of variants.
•Complete Template Freedom: Generate bulk mockups using your custom smart object templates—no dependence on generic marketplace or Canva templates that everyone else is using.
•Production-Ready Output: Skip the endless file organization and renaming—your mockups export properly structured and ready to upload to your store immediately.

Best For:
Print-on-Demand Sellers, E-commerce Store Owners, Designers, Digital Product Creators

Pricing:
$15/month

13. Vidocu

Vidocu transforms screen recordings into a complete content ecosystem: professional videos, searchable documentation, and multilingual help articles, all generated automatically from a single recording. Rather than manually transcribing tutorials, writing help docs, and capturing screenshots separately, this tool handles the entire workflow in one pass. It stands as the essential solution for SaaS teams and support organizations that need to scale customer education without multiplying their content workload.

Key Features:

• Video to Documentation AI: Automatically converts screen recordings into structured, readable help articles with proper headings, sequential steps, and logical flow without any manual writing required.
• Subtitles and Voiceovers: Generates accurate subtitles and AI voiceovers in multiple languages, making content accessible to global audiences without hiring translators or voice talent.
• Auto Screenshots: Captures and inserts contextual screenshots directly from the video timeline at exactly the right moments, eliminating manual screen capture and placement.
• SEO Optimized Articles: Creates search friendly help articles formatted and ready to publish directly to help centers, knowledge bases, and blogs.

Key Advantages:
• Massive Efficiency Gains: Turn a 3 hour documentation process into a single automated workflow and ship help content the same day you record it.
• Consistent Professional Quality: Every output maintains the same high standard with no variation between team members, no gaps in coverage, no rushed documentation.
• Maximum Content Leverage: Extract multiple ready to publish assets from one recording including video tutorials, written guides, screenshots, and translations without additional production effort.
• Better Customer Self Service: Documentation that's easier to search, scan, and understand means fewer support tickets and faster user onboarding.

Best For:
SaaS Teams, Product Support Teams, Customer Success Teams, Startups, Training Departments, Digital Product Creators

Pricing:
Free plan available, paid plan starts at $40/month

14. Omnara

Omnara is a mobile- and web-based command center for AI coding agents like Claude Code, built for long-running, asynchronous workflows. It decouples the agent loop from the local terminal, allowing developers to stay in control of live coding sessions even when they're away from their desk. Running as headless processes on your local machine or cloud, it streams real-time agent events to a synchronized web and mobile interface where you can monitor progress, review changes, and intervene through text or conversational voice mode, keeping work moving whether you're commuting, walking, or offline.

Key Features:

• Headless execution: Agents run as background processes on local or cloud
• Real-time streaming: Live logs, messages, diffs, and approval requests
• Cross-device sync: Unified web and mobile interface
• Voice mode: Two-way conversational interaction for planning and iteration
• Orchestrator Mode: Spawn and coordinate parallel sub-agents
• Isolated environments: Worktree-based separation for concurrent operations
• Session handoff: Seamless transitions between local and cloud
• Offline resilience: Preserved context and history across interruptions

Key Advantages:
• Remote control: Manage coding sessions from anywhere
• Continuous operation: Work continues even when laptop goes offline
• Parallel coordination: Monitor and guide multiple agents at once
• Hands-free coding: Use voice while commuting or walking
• Scoped changes: Keep concurrent agent work reviewable
• Zero interruptions: Never lose context or progress

Best For:
Developers running complex AI coding workflows who need to monitor and control sessions remotely across devices.

Pricing:
Free plan available, paid plan starts at $20/month

15. dnAI

dnAI is a brand-first AI platform that brings brand intelligence, market visibility, and human judgment together, helping marketing and sales teams move faster without sacrificing trust, consistency, or recognition.

Key Features:

• Brand DNA integration: Connects voice, values, and standards across all outputs
• AI search intelligence: Shows how your brand appears in ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI
• Human-guided workflows: Create, review, and act with built-in confidence
• Institutional knowledge base: Decades of proven brand and CX principles built in
• Market visibility tracking: Monitor brand presence across AI-driven discovery
• Single source of truth: Unified platform for communication and decision-making

Key Advantages:
• Automatic alignment: Brand understanding applied consistently without manual prompting
• Fewer mistakes: Proven principles guide output, not generic AI patterns
• Predictable governance: Clarity-driven compliance instead of constant oversight
• Cross-channel consistency: Brand holds together across people and platforms
• Faster decisions: Intelligence layer removes guesswork from brand choices
• Human-centered design: Supports people when speed and consistency conflict

Best For:
Marketing and sales teams who need to scale brand-aligned work across AI tools while maintaining recognition and trust in an AI-shaped market.

Pricing:
7 day free trial, $39/month

16. AppStore Tracker

App Store Tracker is a live insight platform built to help app teams understand what is really happening inside the App Store. It continuously watches ranking movements across categories and countries, highlighting meaningful shifts so developers and marketers can react faster to market changes instead of discovering them too late.

Key Features:

• Real-time rank movement tracking: Detects exact position jumps and drops across App Store charts
• New chart entry detection: Identifies apps entering the top rankings for the first time
• Global market coverage: Follows rankings across major international App Store regions
• Chart exploration tools: Browse current top charts by category and country
• Custom alerts: Get notified when selected apps or categories experience major changes

Key Advantages:
• Early competitor awareness: Spot rivals gaining momentum before it impacts your growth
• Faster trend recognition: Catch breakout apps and rising categories while they are still emerging
• Reduced manual effort: Eliminates the need for constant chart checking
• Clear market context: Understand your app’s position relative to others at any moment
• Better launch timing: Use ranking signals to guide updates, campaigns, and releases

Best For:
Indie developers, growth teams, and app marketers who want timely visibility into App Store movements to make smarter competitive and growth decisions.

Pricing:
Free

17. Toksta

Toksta is an AI-agent-first B2B influencer marketing intelligence platform built to remove the manual grind of creator research and vetting. It deploys autonomous AI agents to search, filter, analyze, and rank B2B creators across platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn, helping marketing teams move from scattered research to data-backed campaign execution up to 10x faster.

Key Features:

• AI-powered vetting (AI Match): Autonomous agents analyze creator content history, audience quality, and brand alignment in seconds
• Vetted B2B creator database: Curated database of strictly vetted B2B tech influencers with advanced filters for niche topics and ICP targeting
• Real-time ROI dashboards: Automated dashboards track engagement performance and campaign ROI without manual report building
• Automated brand monitoring: 24/7 AI tracking of brand and competitor mentions with alerts on relevant industry conversations
• Centralized campaign management: Manage outreach, collaboration, and reporting workflows in one unified platform

Key Advantages:
• Launch campaigns 10x faster: Eliminate hours of manual research and receive data-rich creator shortlists instantly
• Precision audience targeting: Verify audience job titles, seniority, and industries to reach real decision-makers
• Data-driven confidence: Make partnership decisions based on
authenticity scores and engagement quality instead of vanity metrics
• Competitive intelligence built-in: Monitor share of voice and emerging creator trends before competitors react
• Reduced operational overhead: Replace spreadsheets, scattered tools, and manual vetting with automated AI workflows

Best For:
B2B influencer marketing teams and agencies looking for precision audience matching, faster creator discovery, and measurable ROI tracking.

Pricing:
Freemium model with a free plan including 30 credits. Paid plans start at $99/month and scale up to $499/month.

18. Gro

Gro is an AI-driven sales automation platform that unifies prospecting, outreach, and pipeline building in one intelligent system. With access to a live 1B+ contact database, AI-powered propensity scoring, and automated multi-channel sequences, Gro helps sales teams eliminate fragmented tools and focus on high-impact accounts to close deals faster.

Key Features:

• AI-Powered Lead Generation: Access a live 1B+ contact database with automatic lead sourcing, enrichment, and discovery of verified emails, phone numbers, and LinkedIn profiles
• Multi-Channel Outreach Automation: Scale LinkedIn and email prospecting with intelligent sequencing and AI personalization that improves connection and reply rates
• AI Propensity Scoring (Gro Brain): Prioritize prospects using AI-driven intent analysis that identifies which accounts are most likely to convert
• Social CRM and Messaging Hub: Manage all LinkedIn and email conversations in one unified inbox with reply tracking and social proof automation
• Intent-Based Lead Tracking: Monitor buyer signals and engagement patterns to focus outreach on accounts showing active purchase intent
• Workflow Automation and Analytics: Automate repetitive sales tasks and track campaign performance through comprehensive dashboards
• CRM Integrations: Seamlessly connect with platforms like HubSpot to sync lead data and maintain a unified pipeline view

Key Advantages:
• Eliminate fragmented sales stacks: Replace multiple prospecting, enrichment, and outreach tools with one unified sales engine that keeps data clean
• Focus on high-impact opportunities: AI propensity scoring and intent tracking ensure sales teams spend time only on accounts that matter
• Scale personalized outreach: Automate LinkedIn and email campaigns without sacrificing personalization using AI-crafted messaging
• Make data actionable: Transform overwhelming prospect data into clear insights on who to contact, when, and how
• Accelerate pipeline building: Automated lead discovery and multi-channel sequences build qualified pipelines faster with less manual work

Best For:
B2B sales teams and outbound-focused organizations looking to consolidate their sales stack, automate multi-channel prospecting, and prioritize high-intent accounts with AI-driven precision.

Pricing:
Freemium model with a free plan available. Paid plans start at $49/month and scale up to $249/month.

19. SpeedUp AI

SpeedUp is an AI-powered tool that generates production-ready circuit schematics from plain-text product requirements and datasheets. Describe your idea, upload component specs, and watch AI build your schematic in real time — then download a complete KiCad project with one click.

The platform lets you skip the tedious manual work of circuit schematic design. It generates structured block diagrams, designs individual module schematics, and runs electrical rule checks automatically, allowing you to move from concept to schematic in minutes instead of weeks.

Key Features:
• Natural Language Input to describe requirements in plain text
• Real-time design visualization with live progress updates
• Human-in-the-loop review for block diagram approval and revisions
• One-click KiCad export including schematic files and symbol libraries
• Automated ERC validation to ensure schematic correctness before export
• Component Intelligence that analyzes datasheets for informed selections

Key Advantages:
• Saves weeks of design time by automating manual schematic entry
• Lowers the barrier to hardware design for engineers and makers
• Reduces human error through automated checks and AI-driven analysis
• Enables faster iteration by revising requirements without starting from scratch
• Streamlines the transition from product idea to production-ready files

Best For:
Electronic engineers and product managers who want to accelerate hardware prototyping and automate complex schematic design.

Pricing:
Subscription model with a 1-month free trial. Paid plans start at $30/month.

20. Consul

Consul is an AI-powered executive assistant that handles your email, calendar, and scheduling end-to-end. It triages your inbox, drafts replies in your voice, books meetings without the back-and-forth, and delivers a personalized daily brief before your first coffee. Available via web, email, and iMessage, Consul works around the clock so nothing slips through the cracks.

Key Features:

Inbox Triage & Drafting: Automatically sorts and prioritizes your email, then creates professional draft replies in your tone and style, ready to send with one tap.
Autonomous Scheduling: Understands your time preferences, finds open slots, coordinates with attendees, resolves conflicts, and books meetings without any back-and-forth.
Daily Briefings: Delivers a personalized morning summary of your schedule, priority emails, and action items via iMessage or email before your day starts.
Multi-Interface Access: Manage everything from the web dashboard, email, or iMessage, whatever's most convenient at the moment.
Smart Delegation: Hand off research, follow-ups, and admin tasks and Consul handles them autonomously from start to finish.
Proactive Insights: Anticipates what you need and surfaces relevant information before you have to ask.

Key Advantages:

Save hours daily by eliminating time spent sorting email, scheduling meetings, and managing follow-ups.
Never drop the ball with 24/7 automated workflows ensuring every email gets a response and every meeting gets booked.
Stay in control from anywhere via iMessage, email, or the web dashboard without opening a single app.
Sound professional effortlessly with context-aware drafts written in your voice.
Zero onboarding overhead Consul learns how you work and continuously improves.

Best For:
Busy executives, founders, and professionals who want a tireless AI assistant managing their inbox, calendar, and communications around the clock.

Pricing:
Paid subscription, starting at $50/month for Founding Members and going up to $200/month for the Max plan.

I’ll keep updating this list as I discover tools that genuinely improve how work gets done. If you’ve found something that saves you time or removes friction, feel free to share it.

12 Chrome Extensions You’ll Actually Use

Manish Sharma — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:25:35 +0000

If your browser feels more like a cluttered mess than a productivity tool, this list is for you.

I tried a bunch of Chrome extensions last month and these 12 are actually worth keeping. They are simple, useful, and solve one problem really well without bloating your browser.

Whether you are researching, reading, emailing, organizing tabs, or just trying to work smarter, there's something in here for you.

At Micro SaaS Examples, we highlight tools that solve one problem really well and are built to make your workflow simpler, not more complicated.

Here are the 12 Chrome Extensions I found last month.

Meta Explorer – Best for instant SEO insights
URL Opener – Best for opening multiple links at once
Save to Notion – Best for saving web content directly into Notion
Chrome Reader Mode – Best for distraction-free reading
QR Code Reader – Best for scanning QR codes on desktop
Gmail Templates – Best for saving and reusing emails
Speechify – Best for turning text into audio
Searchable ChatGPT – Best for making ChatGPT history searchable
TabHive – Best for organizing and syncing tabs
Night Mode – Best for eye-friendly dark browsing
Reverse Image Search Tools – Search the web using any image
Tactiq – Best for automatic meeting transcription and notes

1.Meta Explorer

Meta Explorer reveals SEO metadata instantly, saving you from digging through source code.

Key features:

One-click access to titles, descriptions, headers, and schema
Great for SEO pros, content creators, and marketers
Fast insights without technical hassle

Pricing: Free

⬇️ Download here: Meta Explorer | Website

2.URL Opener

Open dozens of links at once without endless copy-paste.

Key features:

Paste multiple URLs and launch them in new tabs instantly
Perfect for research, marketing, or QA testing
Lightweight and simple to use

Pricing: Free

⬇️ Download here: URL Opener

3.Save to Notion

Clip webpages, text, and highlights directly into your Notion workspace.

Key features:

Save articles, images, and notes in seconds
Organize research neatly in your Notion databases
Keeps ideas where you’ll actually find them later

Pricing: Free

⬇️ Download here: Save to Notion

4.Chrome Reader Mode

Turn cluttered web pages into clean, distraction-free reading.

Key features:

Removes ads, popups, and distractions
Adjust text size and theme for better focus
Great for long-form reading

Pricing: Free

⬇️ Download here: Chrome Reader Mode

5.QR Code Reader

Scan and open QR codes directly in your browser.

Key features:

Read QR codes without using your phone
Works instantly with no extra setup
Handy for quick downloads and links

Pricing: Free

⬇️ Download here: QR Code Reader

6.Gmail Templates

Save time by reusing email templates in Gmail.

Key features:

Create, save, and insert templates instantly
Perfect for outreach, support, and follow-ups
Consistent messaging with zero effort

Pricing: Free

⬇️ Download here: Gmail Templates | Website

7.Speechify

Convert text into natural-sounding audio so you can listen on the go.

Key features:

Reads articles, PDFs, and emails out loud
Multiple voice options and speeds
Sync across devices for seamless listening

Pricing: Free plan, premium upgrades available

⬇️ Download here: Speechify

8.Searchable ChatGPT

Make your ChatGPT conversations fully searchable.

Key features:

Quickly find past prompts and responses
Organize conversations for research and projects
Saves time scrolling through chat history

Pricing: Free

⬇️ Download here: Searchable ChatGPT

9.TabHive

Organize, save, and sync all your Chrome tabs.

Key features:

Save tab sessions and restore them anytime
Sync across devices for consistent workflows
Helps declutter your browser and mind

Pricing: Free plan, premium plans available

⬇️ Download here: TabHive | Website

10.Night Mode

Turn bright, blinding websites into smooth, eye-friendly dark mode.

Key features:

Instantly switch any website to dark mode
Add a yellow light filter to cut blue light
Adjust font size for easier reading
Works across sites like Google Docs, social media, and more

Pricing: Free

⬇️ Download here: Night Mode

11.Reverse Image Search Tools

Reverse Image Search Tools lets you look up any photo to find its source, similar images, and online appearances. It offers a clean and simple way to search by image without any complexity. Perfect for anyone who needs quick and reliable picture checks.

Key features:

Find image sources: Upload any photo to see where it appears online and uncover its original origin.
Discover similar images: Instantly view visually related pictures — useful for finding look-alike images, variations, or alternatives.

Pricing: Free

⬇️ Download here: Reverse Image Search Tools

12.Tactiq

Capture meeting notes automatically with live transcriptions.

Key features:

Works with Google Meet, Zoom, and Teams
AI highlights key takeaways automatically
Keeps you focused without losing details

Pricing: Free plan, premium upgrades available

⬇️ Download here: Tactiq

These tools make browsing smoother and work easier. But I know there are more gems out there.

If you’ve got a Chrome extension you use daily that’s made a real difference, I’d love to hear about it.

8 New Automation Tools I Found Last Month

Manish Sharma — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 06:00:22 +0000

If you're spending too much time on boring tasks that an automation tool could do for you, this post is for you. I test new tools every month, and these 8 automation tools are worth trying. These are simple tools made by solo creators who get it. They solve one problem really well and you can start using them in minutes.

Whether you code, build apps, or run a small business, you'll find something useful here. I found tools that can get insights from videos in seconds, sync your docs with code automatically, track your competitors, audit your website, and even handle app releases for you.

At Micro SaaS Examples, we find tools like this that solve one problem without making things complicated.

Here are the 8 automation tools I found last month.

Beheard Labs (Best for automated customer insights)
Sales Magic (Best for AI-powered sales training)
Freqens (Best for software spend optimization)
HeadsUp (Best for competitor tracking)
TestSprite (AI software testing agent)
X-doc AI (Best for ultra-precise document translation)
Recurse ML (Best for dependency automation)
Rysa AI (Best for Git‑based releases)

1. Beheard Labs

Analyze social media videos at scale with AI-powered summaries, transcripts, and engagement insights all delivered through a simple API.

Key Features:
• Research Automation: Query data, run campaigns, and generate reports with no manual effort
• Voice of Customer Agent: Always-on AI that engages customers with nuanced, conversational questions
• Deep Customer Profiles: Unify disparate feedback into one profile with next-best-action recommendations
• Brand & Reputation Management: Capture positive moments to fuel advocacy and intercept negative feedback early

Key Advantages:
• Cuts research turnaround time from weeks to days
• Gives teams sharper positioning with real-time buyer insights
• Improves win rates by tying feedback directly to product priorities
• Creates lasting advocacy by linking customer joy to reviews and CS tools
• Easy to scale across different teams and departments

Best For:
Market researchers, CX leaders, and marketing teams who need faster, continuous insights without heavy manual research.

Pricing:
Plans start at $3K/month, with tailored options for eCommerce, SaaS, and restaurant businesses.

2. SalesMagic

Supercharge Sales Training with AI Role-Play, Call Analysis and Real-Time Coaching in One Platform

Key Features:
• AI Role-Play: Practice realistic sales conversations with lifelike AI personas
• Automated Call Scoring: Get instant feedback using trusted sales frameworks
• Live Call Analysis: Import real calls for detailed performance insights
• Training and Certification: Assign sessions, track progress and certify reps
• Manager Dashboards: Coach smarter with team and individual analytics

Key Advantages:
• Shortens sales ramp-up with hands-on, guided practice
• Replaces outdated training with interactive simulations
• Helps managers coach more effectively using real data
• Easy to set up with no sales call or demo required
• Scales for solo reps, small teams or large organizations

Best For:
Sales managers, enablement teams and SaaS companies that want to build stronger, more consistent sales skills across their team.

Pricing:
Paid plan start at $19.98/month for 30 credits, with 10 initial free credits

3. Freqens

An AI-powered platform that transforms software and IT spend management into strategic savings by centralising contracts, providing real-time market benchmarks, and empowering teams to negotiate with data-driven confidence.

Key Features:
• AI-driven contract, invoice, and PO centralization with automatic data extraction and normalization
• Intelligent renewal tracking with AI-detected dates and owner assignments to prevent missed negotiations
• Real-time, anonymized market pricing benchmarks across contract line items
• AI-powered supplier alternative suggestions for competitive leverage
• Automated vendor satisfaction analysis from internal stakeholder feedback
• Enterprise-grade security with GDPR compliance, SOC 2 Type II certification, and EU hosting

Key Advantages:
• Delivers up to 45% savings on software and IT contracts through smarter negotiations
• Eliminates guesswork with AI-enhanced, real-world pricing comparisons
• Reduces manual procurement workload by automating spend tracking and analysis
• Provides complete supplier landscape visibility in one centralized platform
• Strengthens vendor relationships through feedback-driven insights
• Ensures data security with encryption, segregation, and benchmark anonymity

Best For:
CFOs, procurement leaders, and finance teams at large organizations managing significant software/IT budgets who need full contract visibility and want to achieve measurable cost savings through strategic negotiations.

Pricing:
900€/month (20% reduction on yearly plan)

4. HeadsUp

An AI-driven competitive intelligence agent that continuously monitors competitor websites and delivers clear, actionable recommendations when key changes occur.

Key Features:
• Tracks competitor website changes in real time, including pricing, features, and messaging
• Delivers prioritized next steps instead of generic alerts
• Includes 90-day historical data from day one
• Setup takes less than a minute—just enter competitor URLs
• Team-friendly dashboard with collaboration and sharing tools

Key Advantages:
• Filters out noise and highlights only strategic signals
• Saves time by automating manual competitor tracking
• Helps you act faster and smarter on competitive moves
• Easy to use with no technical setup required
• Scales from individual users to larger competitive teams

Best For:
Product, marketing, or strategy teams at startups and SMBs looking to stay ahead of competitors without manual research.

Pricing:
Free plan available; Paid plan - $99 (Lifetime Access)

5. TestSprite

TestSprite is an AI-powered testing agent that automates software testing directly in your IDE through natural language commands. It generates tests, runs them in the cloud, and provides AI-powered fixes to help developers ship quality code faster.

Key Features:
• AI-Powered Test Creation: Automatically generates comprehensive test cases and executable scripts based on your code and requirements, eliminating manual test writing
• Seamless IDE Integration (MCP Server): Connects directly to your IDE (Cursor, Windsurf) using the Model Context Protocol for testing without leaving your development environment
• Natural Language Prompting: Initiates complex testing workflows using simple English commands like "Help me test this project with TestSprite"
• End-to-End Workflow Automation: Handles the complete testing process from code analysis and test planning to execution and reporting in one automated sequence
• Full-Stack Testing Capabilities: Supports frontend (React, Vue) and backend (API, integration) testing, covering user journeys, UI validation, and authorization flows

Key Advantages:
• For Developers: Ship faster with zero test writing, get feedback in minutes instead of hours, and fix issues automatically with AI-powered analysis—all without leaving your IDE
• For Teams: Achieve predictable quality and faster releases with broad, consistent coverage including edge cases, while reducing manual QA effort and test maintenance overhead

Best For:
Software developers, engineering teams, agile teams focused on speed and quality, and organizations aiming to reduce manual QA effort.

Pricing:
1 month free trial, $19 per month

6. X-doc AI

The most accurate AI translator for high-stakes technical, medical, legal, and regulatory documents.

Key Features:

Batch document processing enables translating many large files simultaneously, accelerating enterprise workflows.
OCR translation accurately handles scanned PDFs and image-based documents with seamless conversion.
Terminology management ensures consistent use of industry-specific terms for clarity and compliance.
Context memory (translation memory) reuses past translations to boost efficiency and maintain consistency.
Layout-preserving output maintains original formatting and structure, cutting down on manual post-editing.
Enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 and ISO certification safeguards translation of sensitive documents at scale.

Key Benefits:

Up to 99% translation accuracy, outperforming tools like Google Translate and DeepL.
Reduces turnaround time and lowers costs with automation and memory-driven efficiency.
Delivers consistent, polished document translations with tight terminology and format control.
Designed for ultra-long, technical, and regulated content—ideal for life sciences, legal, and academic workflows.

Best For
Organizations in life sciences, legal, regulatory, academic, and technical sectors that need high-precision, compliant, and formatted AI translations with enterprise-grade security.

Pricing
Free tier available; paid plans start at $10/month

7. Recurse ML

An enterprise-ready ML agent that automates codebase maintenance, like dependency upgrades or refactors, so you can catch bugs in PRs instead of production.

Key Features:
• Integrates with GitHub or CLI to analyze pull requests and catch issues early
• Automatically detects API misuse, type mismatches, and library errors
• Supports secure, on-premise deployment for enterprise compliance
• Automates up to 95% of dependency upgrade tasks with code-ready fixes
• Designed for multi-repo, large-scale engineering environments

Key Advantages:
• Prevents bugs before they reach production
• Saves significant developer time spent on maintenance and refactoring
• Improves long-term code health with minimal manual effort
• Easy to integrate into existing workflows with minimal setup
• Built for scalability, security, and enterprise reliability

Best For:
Engineering teams and tech leads at enterprises managing large or complex codebases who want to automate maintenance and improve code quality.

Pricing:
$25/month (14-day free trial)

8. Rysa AI

An AI-powered GTM automation agent that transforms Git commits and pull request comments into polished release notes, blog drafts, and social media posts—all managed directly from Git.

Key Features:
• Converts commit and PR metadata into release notes, posts, and blog content with developer-friendly prompts like: “Create release notes for deployment and post to X”
• Integrates with GitHub and publishing platforms such as LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and customizable blogging workflows via webhooks
• Supports branded templates and tone settings for consistent voice and messaging across release content
• Offers content preview, approval workflows, and collaborative publishing dashboards for team communication
• Manages the full GTM workflow—from code push to customer-facing updates—within Git-based processes

Key Advantages:
• Automates repetitive release and content creation tasks, reducing GTM overhead
• Lets development teams stay focused by enabling GTM workflows inside Git—no tab or app switching
• Saves up to 90% of manual time typically spent writing and publishing release content
• Enhances team collaboration and auditability via governance-friendly review features
• Scales from solo developers to growth teams and product organizations with customizable workflows

Best For:
Engineering, product, and growth teams in startups or SMBs looking to speed up launch comms and operate entirely from Git workflows.

Pricing:
Free tier available; paid plans start at $29/month.

I'll keep testing new tools every month and sharing the ones that actually work. And if you've found an automation tool that's saved you time, drop it in the comments.

8 Best Screen Studio Alternatives in 2025

Manish Sharma — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:56:44 +0000

Screen Studio is a popular screen recording tool, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Some users want cross-platform support, better pricing, or more advanced features. If you’re searching for an alternative, there are several options in 2025 that offer improved usability, richer features, and broader compatibility.

At Micro SaaS Examples, we analyze tools that help creators and entrepreneurs build better products. Screen recording software plays a key role in product demos, tutorials, and customer onboarding.

To help you find the right fit, we evaluated alternatives across these key areas:

Ease of use: How quickly can you start recording?
Feature richness: Does the tool include editing, annotations, or automation?
Platform support: Is it available on Windows, Mac, and Linux?
Value for money: Are the features worth the price?
Community feedback: What do real users say about reliability and support?

We checked each tool carefully. We read reviews, looked at community discussions, and tested the main features.

*In this post, I’ll walk through:
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What Is Screen Studio & Why Seek Alternatives?
How to Choose the Right Screen Studio Alternative
8 Best Screen Studio Alternatives in 2025 (for both Mac & Windows)
Feature Comparison: Screen Studio vs. Top Alternatives
Real User Feedback & Insights
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which Tool Should You Choose?

What Is Screen Studio & Why Seek Alternatives?

Screen Studio is a Mac-focused screen recorder that makes your recordings look professional with minimal effort. It automatically adds smooth cursor movements, zoom effects, and clean transitions.

*Screen Studio Key Stats:
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Price: $229 lifetime license
Platforms: macOS only
Rating: 4.8/ 5 star rating on Product Hunt (from 216 reviews)
Key Feature: Automatic mouse zooming and smooth movements

Common Limitations of Screen Studio

Product Hunt Screen Studio Reviews
Product Hunt Screen Studio Reviews
Mac-Only Problem: The tool does not support Windows or Linux, restricting its use to macOS users only.

Expensive Pricing: At $229 for a lifetime license, many users feel the price is high compared to other available products.

Limited Text-Based Editing: While Screen Studio offers text-based editing, it’s imperfect and needs rebuilding, unlike more advanced alternatives.

No Webcam Background Removal: Missing this increasingly important feature for professional recordings.

No AI Audio Enhancement: Lacks the AI-powered audio improvements that newer tools offer.

Who Benefits Most from Switching?
Use Windows or Linux
Need more advanced editing features
Want better collaboration tools
Are looking for more affordable options
Need AI-powered features
Want better webcam customization options
How to Choose the Right Screen Studio Alternative
Must-Have Features for Creators
Recording Quality: Choose tools that support at least 1080p resolution. If you need ultra-clear visuals, look for 4K support (most modern tools now support this).
Editing Tools: Built-in editing features such as trimming, annotations, blurring, and webcam overlays help streamline your workflow.
AI Features: Look for AI audio enhancement, automatic silence detection, and intelligent zooming capabilities.
Webcam Capabilities: Background removal, positioning presets, and advanced adjustments are becoming standard.
Platform Compatibility
Confirm the tool works with your operating system. Many alternatives now support multiple platforms:

Cross-platform leaders: ScreenPal, Tella, Canvid
Mac specialists: CleanShot X, ScreenFlow, Screen Studio
Windows compatible: ScreenPal, Focusee, Canvid
Pricing and Value
Lifetime options: $29-$229 range (CleanShot X to Screen Studio)
Subscription models: $4-$19 per month
Free tiers: Available with ScreenPal, Tella, and Poindeo
Educational discounts: Up to 50% off with some providers
8 Best Screen Studio Alternatives in 2025
Here are the best Screen Studio alternatives (for Mac, Windows & Linux):

ScreenPal (Best Overall Value)
Focusee (Best AI-Powered Recording)
Tella (Best for Simplicity)
CleanShot X (Best Mac Alternative)
ScreenFlow (Best for Professional Editing)
Canvid (Best for Teams)
Droplr (Best for Quick Sharing)
Poindeo (Best Free Option)

ScreenPal ScreenPal Demo Image ScreenPal Demo Image ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic) offers the best combination of features, pricing, and platform support.

Key Advantages:
Platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Browser, Chromebook
Pricing: Free plan; $4/month basic; $10/month with AI features
Education: $3/month for students
Unique Features: Interactive video storyboard editor, auto silence detection
Key Features:
Unlimited cloud storage
AI audio enhancement
Text-based editing capabilities
Advanced webcam background removal
Collaboration features (webinar style)
Custom keystroke display and mouse click animations
Best for: Teams and educators who need comprehensive features at an affordable price.

Overall Rating:
G2: 4.5/5 star rating(from 119 reviews)
Product Hunt: 4.9/5 start rating (from 10 reviews)

Focusee Focusee Thumbnail Image Focusee Demo Image Focusee uses AI to automatically create professional-looking videos with dynamic zooms and cursor tracking.

Key Advantages:
Platforms: Windows and Mac
Pricing: Lifetime $69.99 (1 device), $95.99 (2 devices), $179.99 (5 devices)
Annual: $108/year or $29/month
Education: 30% discount
Key Features:
AI-powered automatic zooming and cursor tracking
4K recording support
AI audio enhancement
Advanced cursor enhancement (size and style)
Built-in editor with speed adjustment
GIF creation and multiple export formats
Best for: Content creators who want AI automation without the Screen Studio price tag.

Overall Rating:
Product Hunt: 4.5/5 start rating (from 43 reviews)

Tella Tella Demo Image Tella Demo Image Tella focuses on making video creation as simple as possible while maintaining professional quality.

Key Advantages:
Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux, Browser
Pricing: Free plan available; $19/month or $144/year
Cross-platform: Works everywhere consistently
Key Features:
Text-based editing for easy corrections
Collaboration features (webinar style)
AI editing with auto-cuts and silence trimming
Fastest video rendering and exports
Multiple export formats including separate tracks
Zoom effects and background customization
Best for: Beginners and teams who want professional results without complexity.

Overall Rating:
Product Hunt: 4.8/5 start rating (from 53 reviews)

CleanShot X CleanShot X Demo Image CleanShot X Demo Image CleanShot X offers the most affordable Mac-focused alternative with comprehensive features.

Key Advantages:
Platform: Mac only (Apple Silicon optimized)
Pricing: $29 lifetime (incredible value)
Education: $20.30 (30% discount)
Key Features:
Specializes in screenshots with excellent screen recording
GIF creation and multiple export formats
Basic cloud storage (1GB free, unlimited with Pro)
Customizable shortcuts and keystroke display
Built-in basic editor with trimming
Direct upload and sharing
Best for: Mac users who want Screen Studio-like features at a fraction of the cost.

Overall Rating:
G2: 4.9/5 star rating (from 5 reviews)
Product Hunt: 4.9/5 start rating (from 91 reviews)

ScreenFlow ScreenFlow Demo Image ScreenFlow Demo Image ScreenFlow has evolved into a complete video editing package with screen recording capabilities.

Key Advantages:
Platform: Mac only (Apple Silicon optimized)
Pricing: $169 lifetime license
Education: $152.99 (10% discount)
Key Features:
Most comprehensive webcam adjustments (brightness, hue, saturation, contrast, lighting filters, and more)
Advanced built-in editor with transitions
Zoom effects locked to cursor
Text and annotations (in post-production)
Multiple export formats with separate track export
Custom watermark with duration control
Best for: Professional content creators who need advanced editing capabilities.

Overall Rating:
G2: 4.5/5 star rating (from 55 reviews)

Canvid Canvid Demo Image Canvid Demo Image Canvid focuses on team collaboration with solid recording features.

Key Advantages:
Platforms: Mac and Windows
Pricing: $99 lifetime or $15/month
Team Features: Built for collaboration
Key Features:
Unlimited cloud storage per recording (50GB total)
AI audio enhancement
Webcam background removal
Position presets for consistent framing
Text-based editing capabilities
Project archive export (.tar format)
Best for: Teams that need collaboration features with professional recording quality.

Overall Rating:
Product Hunt: 4.8/5 start rating (from 8 reviews)

Droplr Droplr Demo Image Droplr Demo Image Droplr combines screen recording with instant sharing and cloud storage.

Key Advantages:
Platforms: Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser
Pricing: $8/month or $72/year
Features: Unlimited cloud storage
Key Features:
Collaboration features (webinar style)
Customizable keystroke display and mouse clicks
Area highlighting locked to cursor
GIF creation with direct upload
Multiple export formats
Built-in editor with speed adjustment
Best for: Users who prioritize quick sharing and cross-platform access.

Overall Rating:
G2: 4.5/5 star rating(from 397 reviews)
Capterra: 4.5/5 start rating (from 119 reviews)

Poindeo Poindeo Demo Image Poindeo Demo Image Poindeo offers completely free browser-based recording with dynamic features.

Key Advantages:
Platform: Browser-based (works everywhere)
Pricing: Completely free
Features: Dynamic product demo videos
Key Features:
Instant dynamic product demo creation
Zoom effects for any section
Animation speed control
Built-in editor with cutting tools
Webcam positioning and resize options
No download required
Best for: Users who need occasional recording without any cost.

Overall Rating:
Product Hunt: 5/5 start rating (from 2 reviews)
Feature Comparison: Screen Studio vs. Top Alternatives
Feature Comparison Table Screen Studio vs. Top Alternatives
Advanced Features Comparison
AI and Automation

Leaders: ScreenPal, Focusee, Tella, Canvid
Coming Soon: Screen Studio, Focusee (some features)
None: CleanShot X, ScreenFlow
Webcam Capabilities

Most Advanced: ScreenFlow (extensive adjustments)
Background Removal: ScreenPal, Droplr, Canvid
Position Presets: Focusee, Canvid, CleanShot X
Editing Power

Professional: ScreenFlow, ScreenPal
AI-Powered: Focusee, Tella, Canvid
Text-Based: Tella, Canvid, Screen Studio
Basic: CleanShot X
Real User Feedback & Insights
Reddit & Community Insights
ScreenPal popularity: Users praise the combination of features and affordability
Focusee AI love: Content creators rave about automatic zooming
CleanShot X value: Mac users consistently mention incredible value at $29
Tella simplicity: Teams appreciate the easy collaboration features
Screen Studio pricing: Many find $229 expensive for Mac-only tool
Professional Review Highlights
ScreenPal: Consistently rated as best overall value
Focusee: AI features impress reviewers and users
CleanShot X: Unbeatable price-to-feature ratio for Mac
Tella: Innovation in simplicity gets praise
ScreenFlow: Acknowledged as most comprehensive for professionals
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Windows version of Screen Studio?
No, Screen Studio is Mac-only. For Windows users, we recommend ScreenPal (cross-platform), Focusee (Windows + Mac), or Canvid (Windows + Mac).

What’s the best free alternative?
Poindeo offers completely free browser-based recording with dynamic features. ScreenPal also has a generous free plan with basic features.

Which tool has the best AI features?
ScreenPal leads with AI audio enhancement and comprehensive features. Focusee excels in AI-powered zooming and cursor tracking. Tella offers AI editing with auto-cuts and silence trimming.

What’s the most affordable lifetime option?
CleanShot X at $29 is the cheapest.

Which alternative is best for professional editing?
ScreenFlow ($169) offers the most comprehensive editing capabilities, while ScreenPal provides excellent editing features at a lower subscription cost.

Which Tool Should You Choose?
For Budget-Conscious Users
CleanShot X ($29) — Unbeatable Mac value
ScreenPal ($4/month) — Best subscription value
For Cross-Platform Users
ScreenPal — Works everywhere with comprehensive features
Tella — Simple, powerful, cross-platform
Focusee — AI-powered Windows + Mac
For Professional Content Creators
ScreenFlow — Most comprehensive editing
ScreenPal — Best feature-to-price ratio
Focusee — AI automation for efficiency
For Teams and Collaboration
Tella — Built for team collaboration
ScreenPal — Comprehensive team features
Canvid — Team-focused with good features
For AI-Powered Features
ScreenPal — AI audio + comprehensive features
Focusee — AI zooming and cursor tracking
Tella — AI editing and auto-cuts
The screen recording landscape has evolved significantly in 2025. You’re not limited to expensive, platform-specific tools anymore. Most alternatives offer free trials, so test a few options to find your perfect fit.

Our Top 3 Recommendations:
ScreenPal — Best overall value with comprehensive features
Focusee — Best AI-powered alternative
CleanShot X — Best budget Mac alternative
The perfect alternative depends on your workflow, budget, and platform needs. With these options, you’ll likely find something better suited to your needs than Screen Studio.

Thanks for reading!

8 Best Screen Studio Alternatives in 2025

Manish Sharma — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:41:34 +0000

At Micro SaaS Examples, we analyze tools that help creators and entrepreneurs build better products. Screen recording software plays a key role in product demos, tutorials, and customer onboarding.

To help you find the right fit, we evaluated alternatives across these key areas:

Ease of use: How quickly can you start recording?
Feature richness: Does the tool include editing, annotations, or automation?
Platform support: Is it available on Windows, Mac, and Linux?
Value for money: Are the features worth the price?
Community feedback: What do real users say about reliability and support?

We checked each tool carefully. We read reviews, looked at community discussions, and tested the main features.

In this post, I’ll walk through:

What Is Screen Studio & Why Seek Alternatives?
How to Choose the Right Screen Studio Alternative
8 Best Screen Studio Alternatives in 2025 (for both Mac & Windows)
Feature Comparison: Screen Studio vs. Top Alternatives
Real User Feedback & Insights
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which Tool Should You Choose?

What Is Screen Studio & Why Seek Alternatives?

Screen Studio is a Mac-focused screen recorder that makes your recordings look professional with minimal effort. It automatically adds smooth cursor movements, zoom effects, and clean transitions.

Screen Studio Key Stats:

Price: $229 lifetime license
Platforms: macOS only
Rating: 4.8/ 5 star rating on Product Hunt (from 216 reviews)
Key Feature: Automatic mouse zooming and smooth movements

Common Limitations of Screen Studio

Mac-Only Problem: The tool does not support Windows or Linux, restricting its use to macOS users only.
Expensive Pricing: At $229 for a lifetime license, many users feel the price is high compared to other available products.
Limited Text-Based Editing: While Screen Studio offers text-based editing, it’s imperfect and needs rebuilding, unlike more advanced alternatives.
No Webcam Background Removal: Missing this increasingly important feature for professional recordings.
No AI Audio Enhancement: Lacks the AI-powered audio improvements that newer tools offer.

Who Benefits Most from Switching?

Use Windows or Linux
Need more advanced editing features
Want better collaboration tools
Are looking for more affordable options
Need AI-powered features
Want better webcam customization options

How to Choose the Right Screen Studio Alternative

Must-Have Features for Creators

Recording Quality: Choose tools that support at least 1080p resolution. If you need ultra-clear visuals, look for 4K support (most modern tools now support this).
Editing Tools: Built-in editing features such as trimming, annotations, blurring, and webcam overlays help streamline your workflow.
AI Features: Look for AI audio enhancement, automatic silence detection, and intelligent zooming capabilities.
Webcam Capabilities: Background removal, positioning presets, and advanced adjustments are becoming standard.

Platform Compatibility

Confirm the tool works with your operating system. Many alternatives now support multiple platforms:

Cross-platform leaders: ScreenPal, Tella, Canvid
Mac specialists: CleanShot X, ScreenFlow, Screen Studio
Windows compatible: ScreenPal, Focusee, Canvid

Pricing and Value

Lifetime options: $29-$229 range (CleanShot X to Screen Studio)
Subscription models: $4-$19 per month
Free tiers: Available with ScreenPal, Tella, and Poindeo
Educational discounts: Up to 50% off with some providers

8 Best Screen Studio Alternatives in 2025

Here are the best Screen Studio alternatives (for Mac, Windows & Linux):

ScreenPal (Best Overall Value)
Focusee (Best AI-Powered Recording)
Tella (Best for Simplicity)
CleanShot X (Best Mac Alternative)
ScreenFlow (Best for Professional Editing)
Canvid (Best for Teams)
Droplr (Best for Quick Sharing)
Poindeo (Best Free Option)

1. ScreenPal

ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic) offers the best combination of features, pricing, and platform support.

Key Advantages:

Platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Browser, Chromebook
Pricing: Free plan; $4/month basic; $10/month with AI features
Education: $3/month for students
Unique Features: Interactive video storyboard editor, auto silence detection

Key Features:

Unlimited cloud storage
AI audio enhancement
Text-based editing capabilities
Advanced webcam background removal
Collaboration features (webinar style)
Custom keystroke display and mouse click animations

Best for: Teams and educators who need comprehensive features at an affordable price.

Overall Rating:

G2: 4.5/5 star rating(from 119 reviews)
Product Hunt: 4.9/5 start rating (from 10 reviews)

2. Focusee

Focusee uses AI to automatically create professional-looking videos with dynamic zooms and cursor tracking.

Key Advantages:

Platforms: Windows and Mac
Pricing: Lifetime $69.99 (1 device), $95.99 (2 devices), $179.99 (5 devices)
Annual: $108/year or $29/month
Education: 30% discount

Key Features:

AI-powered automatic zooming and cursor tracking
4K recording support
AI audio enhancement
Advanced cursor enhancement (size and style)
Built-in editor with speed adjustment
GIF creation and multiple export formats

Best for: Content creators who want AI automation without the Screen Studio price tag.

Overall Rating:

Product Hunt: 4.5/5 start rating (from 43 reviews)

3. Tella

Tella focuses on making video creation as simple as possible while maintaining professional quality.

Key Advantages:

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux, Browser
Pricing: Free plan available; $19/month or $144/year
Cross-platform: Works everywhere consistently

Key Features:

Text-based editing for easy corrections
Collaboration features (webinar style)
AI editing with auto-cuts and silence trimming
Fastest video rendering and exports
Multiple export formats including separate tracks
Zoom effects and background customization

Best for: Beginners and teams who want professional results without complexity.

Overall Rating:

Product Hunt: 4.8/5 start rating (from 53 reviews)

4. CleanShot X

CleanShot X offers the most affordable Mac-focused alternative with comprehensive features.

Key Advantages:

Platform: Mac only (Apple Silicon optimized)
Pricing: $29 lifetime (incredible value)
Education: $20.30 (30% discount)

Key Features:

Specializes in screenshots with excellent screen recording
GIF creation and multiple export formats
Basic cloud storage (1GB free, unlimited with Pro)
Customizable shortcuts and keystroke display
Built-in basic editor with trimming
Direct upload and sharing

Best for: Mac users who want Screen Studio-like features at a fraction of the cost.

Overall Rating:

G2: 4.9/5 star rating (from 5 reviews)
Product Hunt: 4.9/5 start rating (from 91 reviews)

5. ScreenFlow

ScreenFlow has evolved into a complete video editing package with screen recording capabilities.

Key Advantages:

Platform: Mac only (Apple Silicon optimized)
Pricing: $169 lifetime license
Education: $152.99 (10% discount)

Key Features:

Most comprehensive webcam adjustments (brightness, hue, saturation, contrast, lighting filters, and more)

Advanced built-in editor with transitions
Zoom effects locked to cursor
Text and annotations (in post-production)
Multiple export formats with separate track export
Custom watermark with duration control

Best for: Professional content creators who need advanced editing capabilities.

Overall Rating:

G2: 4.5/5 star rating (from 55 reviews)

6. Canvid

Canvid focuses on team collaboration with solid recording features.

Key Advantages:

Platforms: Mac and Windows
Pricing: $99 lifetime or $15/month
Team Features: Built for collaboration

Key Features:

Unlimited cloud storage per recording (50GB total)
AI audio enhancement
Webcam background removal
Position presets for consistent framing
Text-based editing capabilities
Project archive export (.tar format)

Best for: Teams that need collaboration features with professional recording quality.

Overall Rating:

Product Hunt: 4.8/5 start rating (from 8 reviews)

7. Droplr

Droplr combines screen recording with instant sharing and cloud storage.

Key Advantages:

Platforms: Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser
Pricing: $8/month or $72/year
Features: Unlimited cloud storage

Key Features:

Collaboration features (webinar style)
Customizable keystroke display and mouse clicks
Area highlighting locked to cursor
GIF creation with direct upload
Multiple export formats
Built-in editor with speed adjustment

Best for: Users who prioritize quick sharing and cross-platform access.

Overall Rating:

G2: 4.5/5 star rating(from 397 reviews)
Capterra: 4.5/5 start rating (from 119 reviews)

8. Poindeo

Poindeo offers completely free browser-based recording with dynamic features.

Key Advantages:

Platform: Browser-based (works everywhere)
Pricing: Completely free
Features: Dynamic product demo videos

Key Features:

Instant dynamic product demo creation
Zoom effects for any section
Animation speed control
Built-in editor with cutting tools
Webcam positioning and resize options
No download required

Best for: Users who need occasional recording without any cost.

Overall Rating:

Product Hunt: 5/5 start rating (from 2 reviews)

Feature Comparison: Screen Studio vs. Top Alternatives

Advanced Features Comparison

AI and Automation

Leaders: ScreenPal, Focusee, Tella, Canvid
Coming Soon: Screen Studio, Focusee (some features)
None: CleanShot X, ScreenFlow

Webcam Capabilities

Most Advanced: ScreenFlow (extensive adjustments)
Background Removal: ScreenPal, Droplr, Canvid
Position Presets: Focusee, Canvid, CleanShot X

Editing Power

Professional: ScreenFlow, ScreenPal
AI-Powered: Focusee, Tella, Canvid
Text-Based: Tella, Canvid, Screen Studio
Basic: CleanShot X

Real User Feedback & Insights

Reddit & Community Insights

ScreenPal popularity: Users praise the combination of features and affordability
Focusee AI love: Content creators rave about automatic zooming
CleanShot X value: Mac users consistently mention incredible value at $29
Tella simplicity: Teams appreciate the easy collaboration features
Screen Studio pricing: Many find $229 expensive for Mac-only tool

Professional Review Highlights

ScreenPal: Consistently rated as best overall value
Focusee: AI features impress reviewers and users
CleanShot X: Unbeatable price-to-feature ratio for Mac
Tella: Innovation in simplicity gets praise
ScreenFlow: Acknowledged as most comprehensive for professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a Windows version of Screen Studio?

No, Screen Studio is Mac-only. For Windows users, we recommend ScreenPal (cross-platform), Focusee (Windows + Mac), or Canvid (Windows + Mac).

What’s the best free alternative?

Poindeo offers completely free browser-based recording with dynamic features. ScreenPal also has a generous free plan with basic features.

Which tool has the best AI features?

ScreenPal leads with AI audio enhancement and comprehensive features. Focusee excels in AI-powered zooming and cursor tracking. Tella offers AI editing with auto-cuts and silence trimming.

What’s the most affordable lifetime option?

CleanShot X at $29 is the cheapest.

Which alternative is best for professional editing?

ScreenFlow ($169) offers the most comprehensive editing capabilities, while ScreenPal provides excellent editing features at a lower subscription cost.

Which Tool Should You Choose?

For Budget-Conscious Users

CleanShot X ($29) — Unbeatable Mac value
ScreenPal ($4/month) — Best subscription value

For Cross-Platform Users

ScreenPal — Works everywhere with comprehensive features
Tella — Simple, powerful, cross-platform
Focusee — AI-powered Windows + Mac

For Professional Content Creators

ScreenFlow — Most comprehensive editing
ScreenPal — Best feature-to-price ratio
Focusee — AI automation for efficiency

For Teams and Collaboration

Tella — Built for team collaboration
ScreenPal — Comprehensive team features
Canvid — Team-focused with good features

For AI-Powered Features

ScreenPal — AI audio + comprehensive features
Focusee — AI zooming and cursor tracking
Tella — AI editing and auto-cuts

The screen recording landscape has evolved significantly in 2025. You’re not limited to expensive, platform-specific tools anymore. Most alternatives offer free trials, so test a few options to find your perfect fit.

My Top 3 Recommendations:

ScreenPal — Best overall value with comprehensive features
Focusee — Best AI-powered alternative
CleanShot X — Best budget Mac alternative

The perfect alternative depends on your workflow, budget, and platform needs. With these options, you’ll likely find something better suited to your needs than Screen Studio.

Thanks for reading!