Drowning in productivity app options? Tool Finder cuts through the noise with honest, hands-on reviews of 1,000+ tools — from task managers and calendar apps to AI note-takers and project management software — each personally tested over an intense week of real workflows before being reviewed.^1
The directory now tracks over 1,348 productivity tools in total, browsable by category, platform, and team size, with head-to-head comparisons and curated "best of" lists covering everything from daily planner apps to ADHD tools and AI productivity assistants.^1 Following a major platform rewrite ("v3") that rebuilt search, filters, and the overall experience, the site added dedicated Comparisons and Alternatives sections alongside its Deals and Lists offerings.^13
Founded by Francesco D'Alessio, who has spent over 14 years reviewing productivity software since 2012, Tool Finder has grown into one of the most trusted software recommendation platforms online. Francesco's YouTube channel has attracted over 450,000 subscribers and 2,000 videos, and the platform now sees over 3 million yearly visitors.^2 What started as a personal blog about getting things done (originally under the "Keep Productive" brand) evolved into a curated directory where every review comes from genuine hands-on experience — no rewritten press releases or surface-level takes.^2
The platform also offers exclusive deals negotiated directly with software vendors and a premium Deals Pass membership that unlocks hundreds of negotiated software discounts. The Stacks feature showcases hundreds of real productivity setups from creators like Tim Ferriss, Grace Beverley, Dan Koe, and Ali Abdaal, organized by category.^4
Why People Love It"Tool Finder is hands down the best place to discover productivity apps, covering everything from task management to focus tools."^6
"I've been a longtime fan of his YouTube channel — thrilled to be reviewed by Tool Finder!" — Reddit user on r/ProductivityApps^7
Notable- Ranked #1 Product of the Day, #3 of the Week, and #5 of the Year (February 2025) on Product Hunt; also launched Stacks as a separate Product Hunt feature in July 2025^8
- Featured in Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index as a "Frontier Professional"^9
- Francesco also created the Bento Method, a productivity approach referenced by other leading tools like Morgen^10
- Hosts the "Stacks by Tool Finder" podcast on Spotify, diving into productivity setups of notable figures including Ivan Zhao (Notion co-founder)^11
- Also built Bento Focus (a focus timer app) and Scrum Planning^2
- Free to browse; revenue comes from clearly marked affiliate partnerships, premium memberships, and sponsored content^2
