There are countless ways to store your tools, including on a pegboard or in a tool box, tool chest, tool bag, or tool belt. In this review, we’ll look at another organization system—tool organizers. A tool organizer is a product that doesn’t fit into the other storage categories. It may be a small cabinet with drawers that you mount on a wall or a plastic case that you carry from place to place.

To ensure that we recommend a tool organizer that satisfies every customer’s needs, we’ve looked at factors like tool storage capacity, material, and portability. Read our review below to learn about the best tool organizers on Amazon.

Most Storage: Bucket Boss 85030 Bucket Tool Organizer

This organizer from Bucket Boss is meant to fit over a three- or five-gallon bucket. It has pouches on both the inside and outside, allowing you to store tools in the pouches or loose in the center of the bucket. Depending on the look you prefer, you can choose from a light brown fabric, a reddish-brown fabric, or a camo fabric.

Key Features

• Made of fabric
• Available in camo, light brown, or red brown
• 30 interior and exterior pockets
• Three inner loops for hand tools
• Fits in three- and five-gallon buckets

What Customers Are Saying

Over 3,000 customers have reviewed this product on Amazon, giving it an average score of 4.8 stars. Ninety-five percent of customers gave the product 4 or 5 stars. Customers liked this product because they were able to fit all of their tools inside and have them readily available when needed. However, some customers said that the pockets on the outside of the bucket were shallow, which limited what types of tools they could store.

Most Portable: DEWALT DWST17805 Tool Organizer

This tool organizer from DEWALT was designed with portability in mind. It has a small, slim, and lightweight design, metal latches for security, and a handle to help you carry tools to and from worksites. While this organizer is made of plastic instead of more durable steel or composite, the plastic is impact-resistant, which minimizes the risk of damage.

Key Features

• Made of plastic
• Black body
• Clear and impact-resistant lid
• Nine removable bins for storage
• Metal latches and a handle on the top

What Customers Are Saying

Over 7,500 customers gave this product an average score of 4.7 stars. Of those 7,500 customers, 94% gave the product 4 or 5 stars. Satisfied customers liked that the product could store fasteners and said that the small bins allowed them to keep their screws, nails, and fasteners separated. Disappointed customers said that this organizer wasn’t as durable as they expected.

Most Durable: DEWALT DWST08290 Tool Organizer

Unlike other tool organizers that are made of plastic or fabric, this one is made of high-quality composite and can hold more weight and withstand tougher conditions, like being dropped or left out in the rain. This organizer comes with two deep drawers to hold tools—these drawers have ball-bearing slides for an easy open and can hold up to 55 pounds.

Key Features

• Made of composite
• Black and yellow
• Two drawers that have ball-bearing slides
• Handles on either side and on the top

What Customers Are Saying

Just over 5,000 customers reviewed this product on Amazon, giving it a score of 4.7 stars. Ninety-four percent of those reviews were 4 or 5 stars. Customers said that this product was more rugged than some of DEWALT’s other tool organizers, allowing it to withstand weather conditions like rain and hail. Customers also liked how the drawers were deep enough to fit cordless power tools. There were a few dissatisfied customers that said the organizer’s handles broke off.

Best for Mounting: Greenpro Wall Mount Storage Cabinet

This tool organizer works best when mounted on the wall. It has slots on the back for hanging and comes with the necessary hardware to do so. It also has a slim design, which keeps it from sticking out too much. This organizer has 39 drawers—nine large ones and 30 small ones—allowing you to fit tools and fasteners of all sizes.

Key Features

• Made of plastic
• Black frame
• 39 clear drawers, including nine large and 30 small drawers
• Slots in the back for mounting with included hardware
• Drawers have finger grips and rear tabs to prevent them from falling out

What Customers Are Saying

This product has an average rating of 4.5 stars from about 750 customers. Eighty-seven percent of these customers left a 4- or 5-star review. Customers liked the variation of drawers because it allowed them to separate different types of items. They also praised the smaller drawers on top of the organizer that could store a lot of items. Disappointed customers said that they didn’t receive the hardware needed to mount the cabinet on the wall.

Best for Small Tools: Akro-Mils 10144 44-Drawer Cabinet

Similar to the tool cabinet from Greenpro, this one from Akro-Mils comes with 44 drawers. There are 12 large drawers on the bottom to fit hand tools and 32 smaller drawers on the top to fit items like fasteners. You can buy this cabinet in a pack of one, two, three, or four. If you have a lot of tools and supplies to store, you can purchase a larger pack and stack them on top of each other.

Key Features

• Made of plastic
• Black frame
• 44 clear drawers (12 large and 32 small)
• Slots in the back for mounting
• Drawers have finger grips and rear tabs to prevent them from falling out

What Customers Are Saying

Over 6,000 Amazon customers have purchased this tool organizer and left a review. This product has an average rating of 4.5 stars, with 88% of customers rating it either 4 or 5 stars. Positive reviews stated that this cabinet could hold a lot of weight, even though it’s made of less durable plastic. One customer was even able to hold 45 pounds worth of fasteners in the organizer. However, some customers said that the tabs in the back don’t keep the drawers in place and that they still end up sliding out onto the floor.

Buying Guide

Each tool organizer will serve a different purpose, so consider what you want out of yours before purchasing one. Below, we’ll discuss important buying factors like tool type, mobility, and material to help you find the right tool organizer for you.

Tool type

The types of tools and supplies you’re looking to store will determine the type of tool organizer you buy. For example, if you want to organize nails and screws, the Greenpro or Akro-Mils cabinets with smaller drawers may be a good option. If you want to store tools and hardware, you may want an organizer that has small and large compartments, like the Bucket Boss organizer.

Mobility

Before purchasing a tool organizer, decide if the product will stay in one place or travel with you. We reviewed both permanent and temporary tool storage solutions to give you a variety of options. The DEWALT DWST08290, DEWALT DWST17805, and Bucket Boss organizers are small enough to carry from place to place, while the Greenpro and Akro-Mils cabinets are heavier and will likely stay in one place.

Material

Most tool organizers are composed of plastic or fabric. However, these materials are less durable than the steel or composite used in other tool storage methods. If you want a tool organizer that will last for a while, consider investing in a steel tool chest or toolbox instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there alternatives to tool organizers?

Yes. Here’s a list of alternative methods to store your tools:

• Tool belts: These can be worn around your waist and are a good option when you want easy access to your tools in the middle of a project.
• Tool bags: These are used to carry your tools from place to place. They’re usually made of fabric, making them lightweight and relatively affordable compared to tool chests and toolboxes.
• Tool chests: These stay in one place, usually in your garage, and are large enough to store all of your tools.
• Toolboxes: These have the same function as tool bags, except they can be made out of steel, making them last longer.

How much are tool organizers?

The price of tool organizers will mainly depend on how much storage space they offer, but they typically range from $15 to $200.

Can I store my power tools in a tool organizer?

A tool organizer with smaller compartments likely won’t be big enough to fit your power tools. However, you can purchase a toolbox, tool bag, or tool chest to store these items or use a specific power tool organizer like this one from Sunix.

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