Top 10 Tools Every Content Creator Needs in 2025
The essential tools for content creation, scheduling, analytics, and monetization. Our curated list for serious creators.
The Right Tools Make All the Difference
You don’t need a massive budget to run a successful creator business. But you do need the right tools. Here are the 10 we recommend for every creator in 2025.
1. Heduno (Monetization Platform)
Your home base. Heduno handles subscriptions, pay-per-view, tips, live streaming, and more — all from your own custom domain. The built-in network means you get discovered by new fans automatically.
2. Canva (Design)
Create professional graphics, banners, and social media posts without design skills. The Pro plan is worth every penny for the brand kit feature alone.
3. CapCut (Video Editing)
Free, powerful video editing for short-form and long-form content. The auto-captions feature saves hours of work.
4. Later or Buffer (Social Scheduling)
Schedule your social media posts in advance. Batch-create content on one day, and let the scheduler handle the rest.
5. ChatGPT (Content Ideation)
Generate caption ideas, brainstorm content themes, and draft marketing copy. It won’t replace your creativity, but it’ll speed up the grunt work.
6. Google Analytics (Traffic Insights)
Understand where your traffic comes from and which content drives the most conversions. Free and essential.
7. Notion (Planning & Organization)
Track your content calendar, income goals, and business tasks. The free plan covers everything most creators need.
8. Linktree or Beacons (Link in Bio)
If you’re on Heduno Max with your own domain, your website IS your link in bio. But for creators without a custom domain, a link-in-bio tool consolidates everything.
9. Lightroom Mobile (Photo Editing)
Consistent photo editing with presets keeps your brand looking polished. The mobile app is free with in-app purchases.
10. OBS Studio (Live Streaming)
Free, open-source streaming software that works with Heduno’s live streaming feature. Professional quality without the price tag.
The Tool That Ties It All Together
All of these tools are great, but your monetization platform is the foundation. Without the right platform, all the content in the world won’t translate to earnings.