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You can run a surprising amount of a business on free tiers. Here's where "free" is actually generous rather than a teaser.

Where free works well

Project tracking: simple boards are often free for small teams.
Accounting: some invoicing tools are free forever.
Design: free design tools cover most everyday needs.
Analytics & dashboards: powerful web analytics cost nothing.
Dev & hosting: generous free tiers can host real projects.

Free tiers usually limit seats, contacts or usage — not core features. Know which limit you'll hit first so an upgrade isn't a surprise.

When to start paying

Pay when a limit blocks real work, when you need support, or when a paid integration saves more time than it costs. Until then, free is fine.

Free-tier limits change often; confirm what's included before relying on it.

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