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Free tools and resources
This section is filled with as many free tools and Open source software we could find!
Check them out and use what you need to help you chase your passion!
Canva is an online design and publishing tool – For anyone wanting to design anything, from logos and social media content to prints and more. Huge variety of free templates and stock media.
Create single size posts – Short media videos.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible tool.
Large available function on Free plan – Paid service included to allow for greater templates and function, But not required for a Beginner!
Unsplash wants to make photography a universally accessible art form. Unsplash grants you an irrevocable, nonexclusive, worldwide copyright license to download, copy, modify, distribute, perform, and use photos from Unsplash for free, including for commercial purposes, without permission from or attributing the photographer or Unsplash.
Free stock photography.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.
Free to use, high-definition photos.
Free fonts with categories such as calligraphy, handwriting, script, serif and more. Large and impressive collection of commercial free fonts that are high quality and easy to install.
Unique font styles.
Desktop function across all OS systems.
Limited Copyright use – Refer to each item for available usage regarding the downloadable fonts.
Creative inspiration.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.
Free to view social platform.
Video and Audio editing Tool.
Desktop function across all OS systems.
Free download available with full functionality.
Free high quality stock videos.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.
Free to use but you must credit the author.
Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. The app lets you easily import, mix, and combine audio files.
Record and edit Audio on your device.
Desktop function across all OS systems.
Audacity is free, open source software.
Bensound provides quality royalty free music for use in Videos.
FREE License with Attribution
You can use the music for free in your multimedia project as long as you credit Bensound.com (in the description for a video).
Add music to your Video/posts.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.
FREE License with Attribution – (in the description for a video).
Creating animated films, visual effects.
Desktop function across all OS systems.
Free and open-source software.
Lottie is an open source animation file format that’s high quality, interactive, and can be manipulated at runtime. A Lottie is a JSON-based animation file format.
Create website Lottie animations.
Desktop function across all OS systems.
Open source animation site – Free for use.
A single page for you to add in all of your social media accounts, websites, stores, and more. It is all listed as links within your very own customisable bio landing page. Perfect for a creative with many channels!
Landing page with multiple links.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.
Free to use with basic version.
Mailchimp is a marketing automation platform and email marketing service. This is a Free resource to use when wanting to send out mass-marketing emails to your customers. Create a template and add in your contacts.
Large scale emails for your advertising and marketing.
Desktop function across all OS systems and Mobile.
Free to use with basic version. Paid service available for additional features but not needed.
Unser interface design, web design, and animation.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Flexible options.
Free version for all with no obligations to purchase. Additional options available at cost.
FlipHTML5 is an online publishing platform that helps users create and publish digital magazines, brochures, catalogs, photo albums, annual reports, newspapers, and more. Website tool available.
Create an eBook.
Desktop function across all OS systems.
Free to use with host logo. Paid service available for no logo.
Web Design for beginners
Desktop function across all OS systems.
A free, step-by-step guide for making a website. They then offer additional charged services.
Webflow is an in-browser design tool that gives you the power to design, build, and launch responsive websites visually. They also offer a free course on how to take your business online.
Web Design for beginners
Desktop function across all OS systems.
Each Starter Workspace lets you create 2 free Starter sites (also called “unhosted sites”).
Dropbox is a digital workspace that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, personal cloud, and client software. Easy to get to your files from multiple devices—computers, phones, and tablets. Free plan available for beginners.
File storage and File sharing.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible Tool.
Free plan allows for an account to be used across devices, with a limit of 2GB use on the Free plan. Additional features available on paid plans.
Brainstorm and collaboration sessions.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.
Free version for starters with no obligations to purchase. Additional options available at cost.
Hailerz is a place to discover global talent and unlock endless possibilities! Join the talent community and start connecting with other members through direct messaging.
Talent sharing and networking.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.
Registration is free and anyone with talent can participate. All challenges are on Instagram!
For entrepreneurs looking to up their knowledge, whether it’s their financial management or basic coding skills, online courses offer multiple opportunities. The biggest advantages of online courses are lower costs, flexibility, and convenience. With just the cost of data to consider, free online courses offer access to a variety of programmes that can be of benefit to entrepreneurs. Course duration varies, typically from a few hours, up to a few months.
Business education.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible Tool.
Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.
Welcome to Founders Sauce. We built this platform to enable entrepreneurs and creators to access the most valuable resources, impactful tools and deep insights to build the things they believe in.
Get tools to launch your startup or grow your business. Discover the best tools, content, communities & organisations to help you build your next creative or entrepreneurial venture.
Business education.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.
Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.
A fun, flexible and free award-winning app for women entrepreneurs. Fully usable offline to save data, Her Venture helps you access the knowledge, skills and confidence to transform your business.
Available on Android and iOS platforms in South Africa. Download it on your nearest Wi-Fi and start unlocking your business potential today.
Business education.
App for Android and IOS.
Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.
16 Useful Online Resources for South African Entrepreneurs. A number of online resources for South African entrepreneurs make it easier to start, manage and grow a business.
Here we offer a round-up of resources (with links), ranging from essentials like the CIPC and SARS to funding opportunities and inspirational podcasts that could make it easier to run your business.
Business education.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.
Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.
Alison is a free online course provider offering higher education and diploma courses to a range of students. There is no cost for you to study and complete any of the courses offered by Alison.
Once you’ve completed a course, you’ll have the option to purchase a printed or digital certificate. With thousands of free course options around topics such as: IT, Health, Language, Business, Management, Personal Development, Sales & Marketing, Engineering & Construction and more.
Free education.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.
Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.
Coursera offers various Free courses designed to fit your needs. Curated from top educational institutions and industry leaders, our selection of Free courses aims to provide quality training for everyone—from individual learners seeking personal growth to corporate teams looking to upskill.
For those pursuing professional advancement, skill acquisition, or even a new career path, these Free courses can be a valuable resource. To access the materials for free, you need to sign up from the individual course pages.
Free education.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.
Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.
Course content is designed in collaboration with industry experts, so you get to learn the latest techniques for better, faster personal growth.
If you are not an iQ student, you can access a limited range of online micro-courses for free on our Virtual Campus platform. All you need to do is create a free account and you can start learning.
Free education.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.
Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.
Free Curriculum – Sign up for free and get access to all UCT Online High School learning material past exams and much more.
SA National Senior Curriculum (CAPS) only. UCT Online High School Free Curriculum (SA National Senior Curriculum, CAPS aligned) is about accelerating access to world-class high school education, so that we can unleash South Africa’s potential.
Free education.
Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.
Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.
With any Free resource always ensure you check the licensing terms for use specific to what you will be using it for on each resource website.
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