The 11 Best Tool Organizers That Cost Under $50

If you're like many homeowners or DIY enthusiasts, chances are you have a lot of tools. And, if so, those tools may be taking over your home, adding to the clutter and making it near impossible to find what you need for a specific project. From screwdrivers, hammers, and wrenches that are spilling over the sides of your too-small toolbox, to rakes, shovels, and other gardening equipment that is piling up in the garage, keeping your tools organized is no easy feat. Plus, it all seems even more daunting when you realize many products designed to help you corral the chaos may be too expensive to fit within your budget.

Fortunately, there are some budget-friendly ideas to organize your garage, shed, basement, and any other areas of the home where you store your tools. We've rounded up a list of the best tool organizers that you can buy for under $50. To help us compile our list, we considered the potential impact each of these products could have on your space and whether they could actually aid in keeping tools accessible and easy to find. Additionally, we only selected organizers that are highly rated by customers. Each of our picks has a minimum rating of 4.3 stars, all reviewed by at least 180 users. You'll find a more detailed explanation of our methodology at the end of this article. In the meantime, read on to discover some budget-friendly picks that will help keep your tools organized.

Rakes, shovels, hoes, and other large gardening tools can be challenging to store. They are too large to place on a shelf, and always seem to fall if you try to lean them against a wall in the shed or garage. One trick for organizing your gardening tools is to store them on the wall. This Wall-Mounted Organizer Storage Tool Rack from Imillet can help you accomplish that goal. Each organizer offers five ball slots, which can secure the long handles of your tools. There are also six hooks, which are ideal for hanging your smaller hand tools. All the materials you'll need to mount it to the wall are included, allowing you to have it ready for use in no time. At $28.99, this is also a budget-friendly pick.

This wall-mounted tool organizer comes highly recommended by customers. It has a 4.5-star rating, which is based on more than 12,000 reviews. Moreover, 72% of reviewers gave it a 5-star rating. One reviewer shared, "This is perfect for my heavy shed garden tools, rakes, brooms, etc. I love how it's durable to hold all my garden tools. Now everything is off the floor, and I can vacuum with no obstacle in my way. Perfect!" While most customers share similarly positive feedback, a few note that the instructions for mounting the organizer to the wall were not as clear as they would have liked. Others warn that some tools with thicker handles may not fit in the ball slots.

While storing large gardening tools on the wall can conserve space and keep them easily accessible, there are situations where it might not be the best choice. Whether you don't want to put holes in your wall (or can't because you're renting) or simply aren't comfortable with mounting something against the wall, you might want to consider this Kingarage Garden Tool Organizer. It is a heavy-duty steel stand with a grid-shaped top. Your taller yard tools (such as rakes and shovels) can be stored handle-side down through one of the grid slots. There are also side hooks sticking out from the grid, ideal for storing smaller tools or even holding the handles of some longer ones. One side of the grid doesn't have any protruding hooks, making it possible to store it against a wall to make the most of your shed or garage's available space.

The majority of customers are pleased that they decided to give this budget-friendly product, which retails for only $42.99, a try. More than 350 people have reviewed it, giving it an average rating of 4.5 stars. Beyond this, 74% of reviewers gave it a 5-star rating. "If you love to garden and have limited space, look no more! This sturdy, compact, well-proportioned tool organizer wins. This held everything I had, and I still have space. The design grid for storage maximizes function and variety. It's well balanced without tipping," shared one reviewer. Even with its overall high ratings, not all customers are equally pleased. Some shared that the stand was smaller than they were expecting. Check its measurements against the available space in your shed or garage to decide if it is right for you.

The Workpro Power Tool Organizer — which has a low retail price of just $21.99 — can help you declutter by making the most out of vertical space. Its wall-mounted design means that you can get some of your tools off tables or the floor. The organizer offers two shelves, four slots to hold drills, and 26 slots on the sides and back to hold smaller hand tools, such as screwdrivers or pliers. It comes with all the mounting hardware and can hold up to 150 pounds. With its open design, your tools will be easily accessible whenever you need them.

More than 180 customers have reviewed this product, giving it a high, 4.7-star average. Moreover, 77% of reviewers thought so highly of it that they gave it 5 stars. One satisfied customer shared, "I purchased this because I was running out of pegboard space. I now have six power tools in the space previously taken up by three, and as a bonus, it turns out to be a great place to organize my PPE!" PPE stands for personal protective equipment — demonstrating how this organizer really can hold it all.

If you need somewhere to hang your power drills — but don't need a unit quite as extensive as the mounted shelf discussed above — this Vikerniel Drill Holder might be for you. Made from durable melded metal, the holder mounts to the wall; you can position it at the most comfortable height so that you can easily grab the drill you need for a project. It offers slots to hold up to four drills. Each slot has a curved arm to prevent your power tools from sliding out of place. At just $16.99, the price just can't be beat.

This drill holder has a 4.6-star rating, which is based on reviews from more than 1,000 customers. Of those reviewers, 76% of people gave it a 5-star rating, demonstrating their overall satisfaction. "Easily installed, and this organizer helped me move all my power tools from the bench to the wall. Now I have plenty of bench space and my power tools are easily reached when I need them. Great product at a great price," shared one user. If you are hanging particularly heavy drills, you should note that a few reviewers mentioned their unit bends slightly when supporting too much weight. One of these reviewers suggests removing the batteries from the power tools to decrease the overall weight.

You can mount these Swanlake Magnetic Tool Holder Strips next to your workbench, on the garage wall, in the shed, or anywhere else where you want to store your tool collection. Each powerful magnetic strip can hold up to 10 pounds, allowing you to use them to store screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, and other metal tools. A set of four holder strips costs $20.99, making the average cost for each one just over $5.

Most customers are glad they decided to give these magnetic tool holders a try. More than 66% of them gave it a 5-star rating. With the reviews from all 457 customers averaged, this product holds a 4.4-star rating. One satisfied reviewer wrote, "These work great in my newly organized workbench area to hold tools i.e., wrenches, screwdrivers, metal cased tape measures, etc. These are heavy duty and hold some pretty hefty stuff. They are super easy to install and are a good value for the money." While most customers are satisfied with the performance, a few have shared that they wish the magnets were a bit stronger.

While toolboxes are designed to hold a lot of tools, they sometimes turn into bottomless pits of clutter. Many models simply offer one large section, with maybe a small upper tray. The Torin 3-Tier Multi-Function Portable Toolbox is different. It features three tiers of storage, with a combined 13 slots, making it easier to sort your tools and ensure you're able to quickly put your fingers on the one that you need for a specific task. The three tiers automatically pull up once you open the lid, making it easier to locate items quickly.

Beyond its functionality, this is also an affordable pick. It retails for just $25.91. More than 1,400 customers have reviewed it, giving it an average rating of 4.3 stars. Over 61% of those reviewers awarded it with 5 stars. One pleased user wrote, "I just needed a tool box where I can store some basic tools and have them organized for easy retrieval. Every other solution available on Amazon and Home Depot was either just a bag where you put everything in with no organization or pullout drawer." Many reviewers had a lot of positive things to say about this model, but a few shared that they wished the latches were sturdier.

If you have several types of screwdrivers, pliers, and hammers, take a look at the Ahowpd Wall-Mounted Tool Organizers. Each of the three organizers can be individually mounted to the wall, allowing you to customize their placement to match your needs. The steel racks have a powder-coated finish to enhance their durability. With these organizers, which retail at $35.89, you can store up to 25 screwdrivers,  five hammers, and nine pairs of pliers.

Overall, customers are satisfied with this tool organizer. It has a 4.4-star rating, which is based on input from more than 200 customers. An impressive 75% of all reviewers gave it a 5-star rating. One customer had this to say about their purchase: "I need something for inside my house to clear out my junk drawer. I put this product up in my coat closet. Much more organized to find a hammer and screwdrivers. It was easy to install." However, a few customers were not 100% impressed by this model, with some noting the holes designed to hold the tools were a bit too small — or awkwardly positioned — to house certain items.

Do you need something to keep your scissors, ruler, rotary tool, hot glue gun, and other crafting tools organized? If so, the Btsky 3-Layer Divided Storage Box may be able to keep these items from cluttering up your workspace. The storage box features a large base with two upper trays. Beyond helping it hold more items, this design also works to ensure that all of your tools don't get mixed together. Each of the upper trays features four compartments. However, with the removable spacers, you can opt for a different layout that suits your needs.

Over 210 customers have reviewed this craft organizer, which retails for $22.99. Over 64% of reviewers gave it 5 stars, and when all the reviews are averaged out, it holds a 4.3-star rating. "I love this tackle box! I use it to organize my crochet supplies. The bottom compartment is deep and holds quite a bit. My favorite feature is the fact that the dividers for the top two shelves are removable and adjustable," wrote one user. A few customers did share that they wished the latch that keeps the toolbox closed was stronger.

Having drawers in your workbench or toolshed can be a real asset. Unfortunately, life happens, and these once neat drawers can quickly turn into a jumbled pile of tools. If you're ready to tame the clutter once and for all, then you might want to try this A-LuGei Tool Box Organizer Tray Divider Set, which sells for $25.99. The set includes 58 total pieces, with five different size options, allowing you to turn your sloppy drawers into a modular miracle. Once you've decided on the ideal layout, you can prevent the trays from sliding around by snapping them together.

With more than 2,000 reviews and a 4.6-star average, it is safe to say that the majority of customers are glad that they found this organizer set. More than 72% of customers gave it a 5-star rating. "For years, I've dealt with 'messy' drawers in my rolling toolbox. I got these dividers, went to the garage, spent a few minutes organizing, and now all those items that used to roll around in the drawers are in their own divided section. It is SO much easier to find things now," wrote one customer. A few users shared that they wish that this set came with more of the large trays, instead of so many of the small ones.

Keeping all the bits for your power drill, socket wrench, and electric screwdriver from getting mixed up isn't always easy. Well, now, with the Free Zone Bit Organizer Set, you won't have to worry about all of these smaller pieces getting lost in a drawer. The grid-shaped organizer offers a unique design; each bit will be held into place with the integrated taper lock. In all, this model can hold as many as 158 ¼-inch hex bits. It can be used with other types of bits as well; but, the larger the bits are, the fewer that will be able to fit. A set of two organizers costs $22.99.

This bit organizer set has a 4.4-star rating based on feedback from more than 350 customers and 65% of all reviewers gave it 5 stars. One reviewer said, "Works extremely well for holding all my 1/4 inch hex bits and drivers. This will organize that mess in your drawers that you have been trying to clean up for years. Get this!" While many customers are impressed with the design of this storage organizer, a few still had some complaints. One common complaint is that it can be challenging to insert the bits correctly or remove them when you're ready to start working.

If you have a lot of wrenches, then this organizer is for you. While there are various different types of wrenches you should have, the Tool Sorter Wrench Organizer is best suited for open wrenches. It has 28 wrench slots, and each slot is labeled to ensure you can quickly find what you need and are then able to return it back to the correct spot to keep the tools neat and tidy. It retails for only $22.

Most customers who purchased it are glad that they did so. It has a 4.3-star rating from more than 2,000 reviews. Additionally, 65% of reviewers gave it a 5-star rating. Here is what one reviewer shared: "Stores wrenches in the least possible amount of space, keeps them organized, and you can quickly see if one is missing." However, a few users shared that they wished this organizer was bigger, noting that the slots are not sized correctly to fit certain wrench types.

We used customer reviews to help us compile this list of the best tool organizers that cost less than $50. Each of our picks is backed by more than 180 reviews and holds an average rating of 4.3 stars or higher. Beyond solely looking at the average star rating, we also dove into the breakdown of feedback to find out if there were any potential drawbacks to the selected products. We only selected tool organizers that were given a 4- or 5-star rating by at least 80% of reviewers total, indicating that the vast majority of customers were pleased with the item.