Community-vetted
Free Resources for Remote IT
Tools we actually use. Free tier available on everything listed. No affiliate links, no paid placements.
Security & Identity
Open-source TOTP authenticator with encrypted cloud backup. Better than Google Authenticator.
FreeCheck if your email or phone has appeared in a data breach. Set up breach alerts.
FreeDNS lookup, MX records, blacklist check, email headers analyzer. Essential for email debugging.
FreeDNS, CDN, email routing, Pages hosting, security. The backbone of a free professional presence.
FreeCommunication & Collaboration
Documentation, wikis, project tracking, databases. Replaces several tools in one workspace.
FreeTeam messaging with channels, threads, and integrations. Free tier covers most small teams.
Free tierOpen-source scheduling tool. Connect your calendar and share booking links without Calendly's fees.
Free (self-host)Fast, opinionated issue tracker built for software teams. Free for up to 3 members.
Free (3 members)Online whiteboard for brainstorming, diagramming, and async visual collaboration.
Free (3 boards)Infrastructure & Hosting
Deploy static sites and Jamstack apps. Unlimited bandwidth, free custom domains, global CDN.
FreeCode hosting, version control, Actions CI/CD. Free for public repos and private repos up to 3 users.
FreeDeploy apps, databases, and services. Much simpler than AWS for small remote-first teams.
$5 free credit/moForm backend for static sites. Connect HTML forms to email with zero server setup.
Free (50/mo)Open-source, privacy-first website analytics. No cookies, GDPR compliant, self-hostable.
Free (self-host)Monitor 50 sites every 5 minutes, get instant alerts when anything goes down. Free forever.
Free (50 monitors)Remote Work Essentials
Visual time zone converter and meeting scheduler for distributed teams. No login required.
FreeAI noise cancellation for calls. Works with any video conferencing tool. Critical for home offices.
Free (60 min/day)Fast remote desktop access. Free for personal use. Better performance than most commercial options.
Free (personal)Full Git client for iPhone and iPad. Push commits, write Markdown, manage repos from your phone.
Free (paid for push)Block distracting sites and apps during focus sessions. Works across all devices simultaneously.
Free trialTime tracking for freelancers and remote teams. One-click timer, detailed reports, client billing.
Free (5 users)