This is a list of the things I’m currently using for my YouTube channel. This list contains everything from video editing and screen recording software to apps YouTubers can use to do things easier or more efficiently. Some of the items listed are affiliate links, others are not. If you have any specific questions about the tools listed feel free to send me a DM on Twitter @nicknimmin
Quick note: The website you’re reading this on also has more of the best tools for creators, feel free to look around!
Screen recording & video editing:
Camtasia
Video optimization, topic research, thumb a/b testing:
TubeBuddy
Channel management, video promotion and tons of other helpful tools:
TubeSpanner
Live streaming:
Streamyard
Note: If you need graphic templates for Streamyard check out Streamer Templates
Content calendar/manager:
Monday – but switching soon to Notion
Script writing / bullet points:
Google docs
TubeSpanner – This has an AI script writing designed for content
Mobile Apps (look for these in your app store):
YouTube studio
Spark camera
Videoleap
CapCut
Thumbnails and other design needs:
Photoshop
TubeSpanner
Canva
Running giveaways:
Purrdict
Picking random commenters in steams:
Streamyard’s giveaway tool
Video graphics:
TuberTools – my site
Envato Elements
Intense video editing:
Premiere
Music and sound fx:
Creator Mix
Epidemic Sound
Audio processing:
Adobe audition
Audiate
Logic pro (look for this in the Mac app store)
Channel member management
MembersAmp
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Broll for videos
StoryBlocks