Free Guide
The Top 10 Tools Every Course Creator Needs in 2026
Skip the trial and error. Get the curated shortlist of tools Deanna actually recommends — plus what to avoid.
Sound familiar?
If you’re building an online coaching, course, or consulting business — you’ve probably wasted money on tools that didn’t deliver.
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The Online Marketing Directory exists to shortcut that process. Every tool here has been researched and vetted so you can make confident decisions — faster, and without the expensive trial and error.
You’ve been here before…
You signed up for a free trial, got excited, invested a weekend setting it up — then realized it didn’t do what you needed. Or worse, you paid for a year upfront.
You’re not bad at choosing tools. The information out there just isn’t designed for you. Generic lists of “700 marketing tools” aren’t helpful when you’re a coach trying to figure out which email platform won’t break the bank.
What you actually need
A curated shortlist from someone who’s been in the trenches — who knows what coaches and course creators actually need, and isn’t afraid to say when something isn’t worth your money.
Here’s how the directory works
Every tool is researched, categorized, and honestly assessed — with a focus on what coaches and course creators actually need.
You’ll find what each tool does, who it’s best for, what it costs, and a straight take on whether it’s worth your time and money. When something is genuinely great, it earns a Deanna’s Pick badge. When it has real limitations, you’ll know that too.
No fluff, no hidden agendas. Just the information you need to make a confident decision.
Browse the Directory
Start with the categories most relevant to your business.
All-In-One Platforms
The foundation of your online business. Compare Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific, and more — side by side.
Email Marketing
Build, nurture, and convert your list. Honest comparisons of the platforms coaches actually use.
AI Tools
Work smarter, create faster. The AI tools worth your time — curated for coaches and course creators.
