Newtools

An AI CTO that remembers your tech stack, optimizing decisions on what to keep, cut, or buy.

Overview

Newtools helps founders optimize their technology stack, reduce redundant spending, and make informed decisions about their tools.

Key features

Stack Audit mapping
Spend overlap detection
Decision Timeline tracking
Outcome tracking
Deep Research with context
Decision credits system
Multiple workspaces (Pro)
Full data export
Private by default
Owner-scoped data access

Pros

Free Stack Audit with no credit card required
Privacy-first design with server-side enforcement
Portable data—export anytime with no lock-in
Context-aware recommendations based on your stack and history
Identifies redundant spend and consolidation opportunities
Team-shareable decision history and outcomes

Cons

Decision credits limit daily usage on free plan (20 credits/day)
Deep Research features require Pro upgrade
Multiple workspaces limited to Pro tier
Outcome tracking only available on Pro plan

Use this if

You need to audit your SaaS stack, identify overlapping tools and redundant spend, track software decisions as a team, or get recommendations tailored to your company's constraints and history.

Skip this if

You're looking for a generic tool directory without decision tracking, or you need real-time integrations with your billing systems (the platform requires manual tool entry).

Best for

Founders managing SaaS spendTechnical teams evaluating toolsCompanies tracking software decisionsTeams identifying tool overlapOrganizations planning technical roadmaps