Weird web tools that do one job well.
A curated list — every tool here was tried by a real human before being posted. Sites with obtrusive ads, or without at least a free demo, get rejected.
- ✓ Curated by hand, not scraped
- ✓ Tried by a real human first
- ✓ No obtrusive ads
- ✓ Free demo at minimum
6 tools
A PDF and EPUB reader that lives entirely in your browser: highlight both formats, keep a per-book journal, read offline. No install, no account, no uploads — files stay on your device.
Generate a disposable inbox that receives real email instantly and disappears when you're done. No registration — open it, use it, burn it.
Plan a campervan or RV electrical system: battery capacity, solar panel sizing, and safe wire gauges, calculated in the browser. Works offline as a PWA. Free, no ads.
Machine translation that consistently reads more naturally than the big-name alternatives, especially between European languages. Free in the browser for everyday use; paid plans lift the limits.
Enter your email address and see every known data breach it has appeared in. Run by security researcher Troy Hunt. Sobering, free, and worth checking twice a year.