Tool Review: Best Online Cubing Resources

As a cuber, having the right tools and resources can make a huge difference in improving your solves, learning new algorithms, and tracking progress. Today I want to share some of the best online cubing resources I use and recommend for beginners and intermediate solvers alike.

1. CubeSkills by Feliks Zemdegs

Website: https://www.cubeskills.com

CubeSkills is one of the most well-known cubing learning platforms. It’s created by Feliks Zemdegs, one of the fastest cubers in the world.

Why I like it:

  • Step-by-step tutorials for CFOP, Roux, and beginner methods

  • Videos for finger tricks, F2L, OLL, PLL, and more

  • Structured courses that guide you from beginner to advanced

Perfect for learning algorithms with visual examples and understanding how to improve efficiency.

2. SpeedSolving Forums

Website: https://www.speedsolving.com

This is the go-to forum for the cubing community. You can ask questions, share progress, and read discussions about cubes, competitions, and algorithms.

Why I like it:

  • Great for getting answers from experienced cubers

  • Discussions on cube mods, lubricants, and tuning

  • Community-driven tips and tricks

It’s a bit text-heavy, but the information is extremely valuable.

3. CubeDB / CubeNoter

Website: https://www.cubedb.net

CubeDB is an online database for algorithms. You can search for OLLs, PLLs, and F2L cases and find optimal sequences.

Why I like it:

  • Helps discover alternate algorithms that might be faster for your style

  • Clean interface with animations for each algorithm

  • Useful for practicing recognition and efficiency

4. JPerm YouTube Channel

Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JPerm

While not a website, JPerm’s tutorials are a must-watch. His beginner-to-advanced tutorials are clear, practical, and focused on improving your solves. (Sidenote:) Please update us, Jperm. This will bring us some peace, but for now, we'll have to watch Shortcat.

Why I like it:

  • Easy-to-understand explanations

  • Tips for finger tricks, lookahead, and F2L improvement

  • Great for visual learners who prefer video tutorials

5. CubeTimer / Online Timer Tools

Examples: https://cstimer.net

Online timers are great for tracking practice sessions, averages, and PBs without needing a physical timer. CSTimer also lets you generate scramble sequences and review solves.

Why I like it:

  • Tracks all your solves and stats

  • Visual graph analysis for performance trends

  • Customizable layouts and settings

Final Thoughts

Online resources make learning and improving much faster. Whether it’s watching tutorial videos, practicing with an online timer, or browsing community advice, these tools help you analyze your solves, discover better algorithms, and track your progress.

For anyone serious about improving, I recommend exploring at least two of these platforms regularly and combining them with hands-on practice.


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