Starting and running an online store selling digital products sounds exciting, right? But let’s be real—it can also get overwhelming. You need to design, promote, organize, and handle customers… and sometimes, you’re doing it all alone!
Good news is, there are some amazing free tools out there that can make your life a lot easier. Whether you’re selling ebooks, templates, cliparts, or any other digital products, these tools will help you stay on top of everything—without spending extra money.
Here’s a list of the best free tools every digital product seller should know:
1. Canva (Free) – Design Anything, Fast
Need to create eye-catching product images, social media posts, or even design your eBooks?
Canva makes it super simple. No design skills needed. Drag and drop, use their free templates, and you’re good to go.
Use Canva to:
- Create mockups of your products
- Make promo graphics for Instagram, Pinterest, or Etsy
- Design freebies or lead magnets to grow your email list
2. Trello (Free) – Keep Your Business Organized
Selling multiple products? Handling custom orders or running marketing campaigns?
Trello helps you organize everything with boards and cards. It’s like having a visual to-do list.
Use Trello to:
- Plan new product launches
- Keep track of orders or custom requests
- Manage social media content calendars
3. Google Drive + Google Docs (Free) – Store & Share Your Files
Running a digital shop means a ton of files—PDFs, templates, images.
Google Drive gives you free cloud storage, and with Google Docs & Sheets, you can also:
- Write product descriptions
- Track sales or product ideas
- Share files with collaborators
4. Grammarly (Free) – Write Like a Pro
Imagine creating a beautiful eBook or product listing… but there are typos. Ouch.
Grammarly checks your spelling, grammar, and even suggests better ways to write.
5. Mailchimp (Free Plan) – Build Your Email List
Want repeat customers?
With Mailchimp’s free plan, you can collect emails, send newsletters, and promote your latest products to up to 500 contacts.
6. Unsplash (Free) – Free High-Quality Images
Need nice background photos or lifestyle images to showcase your products?
Unsplash gives you access to tons of free, professional photos you can use without worrying about copyright.
7. Zoom (Free) – For Customer Calls or Workshops
Planning to offer workshops, tutorials, or Q&A sessions related to your products?
Zoom makes it easy to host live video calls for free (up to 40 minutes).
8. Wave Accounting (Free) – Keep Track of Your Money
Selling digital products = tracking sales, expenses, and maybe paying taxes.
Wave is a free accounting tool perfect for small businesses. You can send invoices and keep all your finances in check.
9. Hootsuite (Free Plan) – Schedule Your Social Media
Don’t want to manually post about your products every day?
Hootsuite’s free plan lets you schedule posts ahead of time for up to 2 social accounts—great for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter.
10. Linktree (Free) – Share All Your Links in One Place
Got your shop on multiple platforms (your website, Etsy, Gumroad, etc.)?
Linktree lets you create one simple link (great for your Instagram bio!) where customers can find all your product links easily.
Running an online store doesn’t mean you need expensive software. These free tools are perfect for entrepreneurs, creators, and digital product sellers who want to grow their business smartly—without blowing their budget.
Which of these tools do you already use? Got other favorites? Share them in the comments below!