Suffer from Subscription Overload? One Platform, 59 Tools: London Startup Coda One Wants to End It

In the modern workplace, productivity tools have quietly become a monthly drain. 

Writing assistants, PDF editors, image tools, developer utilities, each with its own login, subscription, and learning curve.

A new London startup believes it has a simpler answer.

Coda One has launched a free online platform that bundles 59 AI and productivity tools into a single website, removing the need for accounts, logins, or payments for most features. 

The aim is straightforward: reduce the growing stack of digital subscriptions that many knowledge workers now juggle.

Founder Miles Wong says the idea came from a common frustration.

“Nobody wants five logins for five tools,” he explains. “One place, everything works. That’s what One means," he told That's Business.

The platform combines AI writing tools, PDF utilities, image processing, and developer functions into one browser-based workspace. While premium plans start at $9.99 per month, the majority of tools are available completely free.

One of the headline features is an AI text humaniser, designed to rewrite AI-generated content so it reads more naturally and avoids detection software. Users can choose from nine writing modes, tailoring text for contexts ranging from academic work to blog articles.

Alongside it sits a built-in AI detector, which scans text for machine-generated patterns and provides a score, also free and unlimited.

Coda One’s latest addition is an AI Resume Optimiser, aimed at jobseekers navigating automated hiring systems. Users can paste text, upload a PDF CV, or begin with one of 20 industry-specific templates covering sectors likes software engineering, marketing, finance, and healthcare.

The system strengthens weak bullet points, suggests action-led language, and quantifies achievements where possible. It also includes an ATS scoring system, grading CVs from 0 to 100 against applicant-tracking criteria and highlighting missing keywords, features that typically cost around $25 per month on specialist platforms.

Beyond writing tools, Coda One includes a full PDF and image toolkit. Users can merge or split PDFs, compress documents, convert files, remove image backgrounds, upscale pictures, and extract text via OCR. Crucially, all of this runs locally in the browser, meaning files never leave the user’s device.

For freelancers, students, and businesses concerned about privacy, that architecture removes the cloud-storage risks often associated with online tools.

The platform is already available in seven languages, including Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Indonesian, and Traditional Chinese, a deliberate move to reach markets where English-only software leaves gaps.

A Chrome extension also brings several writing tools directly into the browser. Highlight text anywhere online and users can instantly rewrite, translate, check grammar, detect AI content, or count words without opening another tab.

Based in London, Wong says the company is already seeing adoption in over 40 countries — suggesting that the appetite for fewer subscriptions and simpler workflows is very real.

If Coda One’s model proves sustainable, the days of paying separately for every productivity tool may soon start to look outdated.

https://www.codaone.ai

Trades United to Lead Second Van Rally in Westminster to Combat Tool Theft

Date: Monday, 3rd February 2025

Location: Brent Cross to Parliament Square, Westminster

Time: Starting at 11:00 AM, arriving at Parliament Square by 11:45–12:00 PM

Trades United is once again organising a van rally in Westminster (Parliament Square) to draw attention to the pervasive issue of tool theft and the resale of stolen goods. Starting from Brent Cross, tradespeople from across the UK will unite in London to demand stricter enforcement of existing theft laws, particularly concerning tool theft.

The second van rally will captivate London as tradesmen and women urge the government to address inadequate enforcement of laws that threaten the livelihoods of thousands across the UK. Following the success of the initial rally on 3rd June 2024, this demonstration aims to amplify the call for stronger deterrents against thieves and more effective measure to combat the sale of stolen tools.

Participants will stage a ‘go-slow' convoy in Westminster, driving through the area for two hours to raise awareness. The previous rally gained significant traction within the trade community, fostering partnerships with organisations like SelectaDNA and the Metropolitan Police, which have since initiated mass tool-marking events to assist in returning stolen tools to their rightful owners and convicting offenders.

Trades United, led by Shoaib Awan, previously launched a petition (#659019) in April 2024, calling for the government to address the escalating tool theft crisis by banning the sale of tools at car boots and markets. While the dissolution of Parliament on 30th May 2024 led to the petition's closure, it garnered over 46,000 signatures, reflecting the widespread concern within the trade industry. Awan continues to encourage support for this critical cause, urging MPs and their parties to prioritise this issue.

Trades United seeks to hold the government accountable for protecting tradespeople and ensuring the enforcement of laws designed to safeguard the broader community. With growing industry support, this rally aims to compel policymakers to address the root causes of tool theft and deliver the urgent reforms required.

The Theft Act 1968 clearly outlines severe penalties for handling stolen goods, including up to 14 years of imprisonment upon conviction. However, the lack of sufficient police funding and resources has hindered effective enforcement, leaving tradespeople vulnerable to escalating theft.

Trades United calls on the Government to take decisive action by: Increasing funding for law enforcement, in particular, specialist crime personnel and frontline officers, prioritising motor vehicle crimes including theft from and theft of to enable police to enforce the existing laws efficiently and effectively.

Theft Act 1968 Section 27 (3) a/b, handling stolen goods, which is currently a straight charge if there is a previous conviction for theft in the last 5 years and the accused has been found to be in possession of stolen goods in the last 12 months. This should be updated to 5 years since a previous conviction and found to have been handling stolen goods in the last 5 years to facilitate with being able to charge repeat criminals for the offences more effectively.

Revise the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 to include all power tools or produce an alternative legislation to cover the theft of power tools.

Tool theft - consider the crime an aggravated offence.

Tradespeople and supporters are encouraged to participate in this critical event and make their voices heard. Together, we can advocate for the protection of livelihoods and demand meaningful change.

Founder of campaign group Trades United, Shoaib Awan, said: "On the 3rd February 2025, I will bring tradespeople across the country together once again at Parliament Square for the new Government to see the distress thieves have caused to their livelihoods. Tool theft numbers are rising year on year and not enough is being done by the Government to protect the trades. A crime reference number is not acceptable. We don’t want policies that don’t work, we need strict enforcement and a crackdown operation with immediate effect.

“It's distressing how widespread tool theft has become, impacting not only livelihoods but also mental well-being and family stability. The lack of effective intervention from law enforcement only exacerbates the problem. Businesses suffer not only from the loss of tools but also from the subsequent financial burdens such as increased insurance costs and repairs. It's essential for communities, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies to work together to address this epidemic and provide support for those affected.”