Best of 2026 · Developer tools
Best developer tools for founders (2026)
CLIs, SDKs, testing, deployment, and observability for engineering teams. Each entry links to the vendor's site and a profile page with related software.
24 tools ranked · updated November 2026 · how we rank
Top picks at a glance
Node-based game design docs for non-linear games
ihatepdf.cvBrowser-based PDF tools that never upload your files
FeatQA hosted feature request board with voting and a roadmap
Quick comparison
| # | Tool | Pricing | Best for | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | developer tools, design tools, gaming | 1.5 | |
| 2 | ihatepdf.cv | Free | privacy, productivity, saas | 1.5 |
| 3 | FeatQ | Free | productivity, feature board, ai | 1.5 |
| 4 |  EveryTool.me | Free | favicons, developer tools, saas | 1.5 |
| 5 | F Founder Lift | Free | saas, developer tools, tools | 1.0 |
| 6 | G GoSupportIt | Free | saas, support, feedback | 1.0 |
| 7 | R Requestly | Free | api client, developer tools, postman alternative | 1.0 |
| 8 | C Culprit SQL Studio | Free | ai code generator, ai productivity tools, ai workflow automation | 1.0 |
| 9 | B BeyondFolder | Free | developer tools, saas, tools | 1.0 |
| 10 | W Whoer | Free | ip checker, vpn, privacy | 1.0 |
| 11 | S STRICH Barcode Scanning SDK | Free | android, api & data, automation | 1.0 |
| 12 | E Egmatic | Free | no-code, game editor, 2d games | 1.0 |
| 13 | V v0 | Free | ai app builder, ui generation, react | 1.0 |
| 14 | B Buildly | Free | ai code generator, ai website builder, development | 1.0 |
| 15 | M Marlow | Free | ai code generator, ai website builder, development | 1.0 |
| 16 | S Strata Files | Free | ai productivity tools, automation, desktop apps | 1.0 |
| 17 | L LaunchIntel | Free | developer tools, saas, tools | 1.0 |
| 18 | E Ecommerce Data API | Free | api, amazon, ecommerce | 1.0 |
| 19 | R Replit | Free | ai app builder, online ide, ai agent | 1.0 |
| 20 | F Fraction calculator | Free | fraction calculator, calculator, developer tools | 1.0 |
| 21 | U Udon | Free | automation, dashboards, development | 1.0 |
| 22 | A Adjoint | Free | devtool, database, migration | 1.0 |
| 23 | S Siebly.io | Free | ai agents, ai code generator, ai workflow automation | 1.0 |
| 24 | H HMDIA Login and Registration | Free | automation, cms, forms | 1.0 |
The 24 best developer tools, ranked
- 01
Grapken
Node-based game design docs for non-linear games
Grapken is a visual tool for writing game design documents using connected, modular widgets. It helps indie developers map branching systems and narratives that are hard to capture in a linear document.
- 02
ihatepdf.cv
Browser-based PDF tools that never upload your files
ihatepdf.cv offers dozens of PDF utilities, including merge, compress, edit, OCR, and encrypt, that run locally in your browser. There is no sign-up and no watermark, which makes it a privacy-friendly option for everyday document tasks.
- 03
FeatQ
A hosted feature request board with voting and a roadmap
FeatQ lets users vote on ideas with just an email and notifies them when features ship. Your coding agent can also read the board via MCP.
- 04
EveryTool.me
Privacy-first browser utilities for developers and creators
EveryTool.me runs every tool on your device, including AI background removal, PDF signing and merging, and a favicon studio. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
- 05F
Founder Lift
A toolkit listing for founders building SaaS products
Founder Lift is a developer-focused resource for people building and launching software products. Visit the listing for the latest details on what it offers and how it can fit into your build process.
- 06G
GoSupportIt
Support tickets, feedback, and a public roadmap in one place
GoSupportIt combines a ticket inbox, a feedback board, and a roadmap so product teams can hear users and show what is coming next. It is a fit for small SaaS teams that want one lightweight tool for support and feature requests.
- 07R
Requestly
Git-native API client for designing and testing APIs
Requestly is an API platform for building, testing, and collaborating on APIs, positioned as a Postman alternative. Collections live alongside your code in Git, and the product offers features aimed at larger engineering organisations.
- 08C
Culprit SQL Studio
Find the slow queries holding back your database
Culprit SQL Studio pinpoints slow queries in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, and more. It is free and ships as a desktop app, a CLI, and an MCP server for AI-assisted workflows.
- 09B
BeyondFolder
Software products and free tools for founders learning to sell
BeyondFolder is the home of Rares Serban's products, including Mailyond, along with free founder tools and notes on software distribution. It is a practical resource for developers who are building their first sales habits.
- 10W
Whoer
See what your connection reveals and whether your VPN leaks
Whoer shows your public IP, location, and ISP, then tests your browser and DNS for leaks. A privacy score helps you judge whether your VPN or proxy setup is doing its job.
- 11S
STRICH Barcode Scanning SDK
JavaScript SDK for fast barcode and QR scanning in web apps
STRICH adds real-time 1D and 2D barcode scanning to web applications using the device camera. It is built for reliability and comes with transparent pricing for developers.
- 12E
Egmatic
Make and publish 2D games without code
Egmatic is a visual game editor that takes you from idea to a published 2D game without programming or backend setup. Games can be published to multiple platforms in one click.
- 13V
v0
Generate React interfaces and full-stack apps from prompts
v0 by Vercel is an AI assistant that designs and builds web applications from chat. It is popular for quickly producing UI components and deploying them on Vercel.
- 14B
Buildly
Build your site, shop, or app with AI and get expert help when needed
Buildly lets you create a website, online store, or mobile app yourself using AI at no cost. When you need more, its team can design, build, and run the project.
- 15M
Marlow
Build apps with AI and keep full ownership of the code
Marlow generates real applications from your ideas while you retain the code and infrastructure. You can deploy anywhere instead of being locked into a hosted platform.
- 16S
Strata Files
A fast native file manager for macOS
Strata Files is a free Finder alternative that finds files in milliseconds and shows live folder sizes and a disk usage map. It is aimed at Mac users who manage lots of files.
- 17L
LaunchIntel
Let your AI agent submit your product to directories
LaunchIntel gives Claude or Codex hundreds of tested submission guides for startup and software directories, plus a local dashboard to track progress. It automates a tedious part of launching.
- 18E
Ecommerce Data API
Amazon product and keyword data via API
This API provides data on Amazon products, keywords, markets, sales estimates, reviews, traffic, and trademarks. It also supports MCP so developers can bring the data into AI tools.
- 19R
Replit
Describe an app and have AI build and host it
Replit is a cloud development platform where an AI agent builds apps and websites from plain-language requests. Code, collaboration, and deployment all happen in the browser.
- 20F
Fraction calculator
Add, subtract, multiply, and simplify fractions
This calculator handles fraction arithmetic and converts between fractions, decimals, and percentages. It is a quick tool for students and everyday maths.
- 21U
Udon
Turn an Apple Silicon Mac into a home server
Udon hosts your files, media, and apps on a Mac you own, with an optional AI sysadmin to help manage it. It is for people who want to self-host without complex setup.
- 22A
Adjoint
Developer tooling for database migrations
Adjoint is a developer tool focused on managing database changes and migrations. It aims to make schema work safer and more predictable.
- 23S
Siebly.io
Prompt framework for building crypto exchange integrations with AI agents
Siebly gives Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor structured context for crypto exchange APIs using JavaScript SDKs. It reduces errors when agents write trading integrations.
- 24H
HMDIA Login and Registration
Custom login and registration pages for WordPress
HMDIA is a WordPress plugin that customises login, registration, and account pages and adds passkeys and two-factor authentication. It improves both security and branding.
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