⚡ Quick answerStarting out on zero budget? A phone, CapCut, Canva and OBS Studio (for streaming) cover the basics free. Use the finder for a list matched to your content, budget and skill.
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We filter our tool list (src/data/tools.js) by content type, budget tier and skill level, and group results by category.
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Tools and descriptions come from each tool's official site. Budget tiers are relative labels, not prices.
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FAQ
What gear do I need to start as a creator?
Most of our beginner picks are free software (CapCut, Canva, OBS, Audacity) plus low-cost basics like a tripod or lav mic.
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