I put together devtiers after getting tired of the usual "free tools for developers" lists — the ones that are just a wall of text, no search, no filtering, and half the links dead within a year. devtiers is a searchable, categorized directory of free developer tools — hosting, databases, auth, monitoring, APIs, and more — built so you can filter by category and find what you need in seconds instead of scrolling a stale blog post.
What devtiers actually does
- Search-first, not list-first. Type what you need — "auth," "vector database," "CI" — and get matching tools instead of scrolling an entire page.
- Categorized by use case. Tools are grouped by what they solve, not dumped alphabetically or by popularity.
- Visual, not just text. Each entry is scannable at a glance, so comparing options doesn't mean opening ten tabs.
- Maintained, not abandoned. Free tiers change or disappear often, so this gets updated instead of sitting frozen like most lists in this space.
Who this is for
Solo developers, indie hackers, and small teams who are building something and don't want to default to a paid plan out of habit before checking whether a free tier already covers what they need. It's especially useful early in a project — side projects, MVPs, portfolio builds — where cost matters and you don't yet know which tools you'll actually stick with long-term.
Why I built it this way
There are already a few directories out there covering free developer tools, and credit where it's due — the idea of collecting these tools in one place isn't new. What I wanted was a better interface on top of that idea: something searchable and filterable instead of a long scroll, with a visual layout that makes comparing options faster. devtiers is my take on making that experience less tedious, not a claim that the underlying concept is original.
Frequently asked questions
Is devtiers free to use?
Yes. devtiers itself is free to browse and search. It's a directory of tools, not a paid product.
What categories of tools does devtiers cover?
Hosting, databases, authentication, monitoring/observability, APIs, CI/CD, and general developer utilities — with more categories added as the directory grows.
Do I need to sign up to use devtiers?
No account is required to search or browse the directory.
Can I suggest a tool to be added?
Yes — suggestions for tools to include are welcome as the directory continues to grow.
If you're auditing your stack, starting a new project, or just tired of Googling "best free X for developers" and getting the same recycled list every time, devtiers.vercel.app is worth a look.
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