The internet's best-kept secret
The websites worth
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Websites people don't know about but should. All free, no sign-up, no catch.
AI ↗
40 sites
Chatbots & Assistants
- ChatGPT—The AI assistant that started it all. Great for writing, coding, and research.
- Claude—Anthropic's AI — thoughtful, detailed, excellent at long-form work.
- Gemini—Google's AI model with real-time web access and deep Search integration.
- Perplexity—AI-powered search that cites sources. Far better than Googling.Recommended
Films & TV ↗
31 sites
From the same folder
The Film Folder
A dedicated home for film lovers — curated picks, hidden gems, and everything worth watching.
Discovery & Tracking
- Letterboxd—Log films, write reviews, discover what's worth watching. Essential for film lovers.Recommended
- TMDB—Open movie and TV database. Better than IMDb for finding where to stream.
- Trakt—Track what you've watched across all platforms. Syncs with almost everything.
- JustWatch—Search once, see which streaming service has it. Saves endless tab-switching.Recommended
Music & Audio ↗
32 sites
Discovery & Streaming
- Last.fm—Scrobble your listening history and discover artists based on taste.
- Every Noise at Once—An interactive map of every musical genre on Spotify. Click any genre to hear it.Recommended
- Music Map—Visualise the history and genealogy of popular music genres.
- Radiooooo—A radio machine for any country and decade. Travel through music history.Recommended
Gaming ↗
28 sites
Discovery & Reviews
- IGDB—Internet Games Database — the IMDb of gaming. Comprehensive and clean.
- HowLongToBeat—Find out exactly how many hours any game takes to complete.Recommended
- OpenCritic—Aggregated game reviews across publications. Better than Metacritic for games.
- Backloggd—Letterboxd but for games. Track, rate, and discover your next play.Recommended
Books & Comics ↗
29 sites
Reading & Libraries
- Standard Ebooks—Beautifully formatted, free public domain ebooks. Far better than Project Gutenberg.Recommended
- Project Gutenberg—70,000+ free ebooks — every classic novel you can think of, all public domain.
- Internet Archive Books—Borrow scanned physical books online. Massive collection, legitimately free.
- Goodreads—Track books, find recommendations, and see what people are actually reading.
Educational ↗
34 sites
Courses & Learning
- Khan Academy—World-class education on everything from maths to history. Completely free.Recommended
- MIT OpenCourseWare—Full MIT course materials — lectures, notes, and problem sets — all free.
- Coursera—University-level courses from top institutions. Many free to audit.
- Brilliant—Maths, science, and CS taught through problem-solving. Interactive and addictive.
Food ↗
29 sites
Recipes & Cooking
- Serious Eats—The most reliable recipe site on the internet. Every recipe is tested rigorously.Recommended
- Budget Bytes—Excellent, affordable recipes with actual cost breakdowns. Practical and delicious.
- SuperCook—Enter ingredients you have, get recipes that use them. Cuts food waste perfectly.Recommended
- BBC Good Food—Trusted UK recipe source. Reliable, well-tested, and with great seasonal ideas.
Maps ↗
29 sites
Exploration & Travel
- OpenStreetMap—Free, open-source alternative to Google Maps. Surprisingly detailed worldwide.
- Google Earth Web—Explore the entire planet in 3D, straight from your browser. Still breathtaking.Recommended
- GeoGuessr—Guess where in the world you are from Street View. Wildly addictive.Recommended
- Windy—Real-time global weather visualisation. Watch wind, rain, and storms move live.
News ↗
29 sites
Aggregators & Feeds
- Ground News—See how left and right outlets cover the same story. Brilliant for media literacy.Recommended
- AllSides—News from left, centre, and right side by side. Build a complete picture.
- Flipboard—Personalised magazine-style news feed. Curate topics and sources you care about.
- Feedly—RSS reader for following any publication without social media algorithms.
Health ↗
31 sites
Medical Reference
- NHS—The UK's most trusted health information. Symptoms, conditions, and treatments.Recommended
- MedlinePlus—US National Library of Medicine's patient-friendly health resource. Thoroughly reliable.
- Drugs.com—Medication interactions, side effects, and dosage info. Always check before mixing.
Career ↗
31 sites
Job Search
- LinkedIn Jobs—The professional network with the most job listings. Also good for researching companies.
- Levels.fyi—Real salary data from tech workers. Know your worth before you negotiate.Recommended
- Glassdoor—Company reviews, salaries, and interview questions from real employees.
- Otta—Tech and startup jobs only. Better filtering than LinkedIn, less noise.
Shopping ↗
31 sites
Price Tracking & Deals
- CamelCamelCamel—Amazon price history tracker. Never buy at a fake 'sale' price again.Recommended
- HotUKDeals—Community-voted UK deals. Updated constantly, genuinely good finds every day.
- PriceSpy—Compare prices across UK retailers for any product. Clean and fast.
- Google Shopping—Quick price comparison across stores. Good first stop before buying anything.
Travel ↗
21 sites
Top Picks
- Skyscanner—The best flexible date flight search. Find cheapest month to fly anywhere.
- Google Flights—Price tracking, calendar view, and explore mode.
- Wanderlog—Collaborative trip planning with maps, lists, and budget tracking.Hidden Gem
- The Man in Seat 61—The best guide to long-distance train travel anywhere in the world.Hidden Gem
Design ↗
20 sites
Top Picks
- Figma—The industry-standard collaborative design tool. Free tier is extremely generous.
- Awwwards—The best websites in the world, awarded daily. Incredible reference.Hidden Gem
- Coolors—The fastest colour palette generator. Lock colours and keep generating.Hidden Gem
- Unsplash—The best free stock photography. Millions of high-resolution images.
Productivity ↗
19 sites
Top Picks
- Obsidian—Local-first markdown notes with powerful linking. Your second brain, offline.Hidden Gem
- Todoist—The cleanest, most reliable task manager. Simple enough to actually use daily.
- Pomofocus—Clean, free Pomodoro timer with task list. No signup needed.Hidden Gem
- Brain.fm—AI-generated music scientifically designed for focus, relaxation, and sleep.Hidden Gem
Finance ↗
19 sites
Top Picks
- MoneySavingExpert—The UK's best money advice site. Martin Lewis on everything financial.Hidden Gem
- YNAB—The most effective budgeting method. Give every pound a job.Hidden Gem
- Simply Wall St—Visual stock analysis using snowflake charts. Makes complex data approachable.Hidden Gem
- Investopedia—Learn investing from scratch. Every financial concept explained clearly.