An offset screwdriver is a Z-shaped tool with screwdriver heads on each end and a horizontal metal handle in between. This tool is ideal for working in tight spaces where a standard screwdriver would be too long to fit, like behind a wall, in the ceiling, or under a heavy appliance. Offset screwdrivers can come in various sizes and lengths, as well as different screwdriver heads, like Phillips or flathead. Phillips screwdrivers have an X-shaped tip that is made to fit inside the X-shaped notch of a compatible Phillips head screw. These tools were developed in the 19th century as an improvement over flathead screwdrivers because the shape of the screwdriver head provides better traction or grip when you are driving or removing screws. A flathead or slotted screwdriver is a tool with a wedge-shaped flat tip that is designed to fit into the notch on a slotted screw. These tools can come in various sizes and lengths, including oversize flathead screwdrivers that are useful in automotive work, standard-size screwdrivers for furniture construction, and precision flathead screwdrivers that are suitable for working on computers and other delicate electronics. An electric screwdriver can greatly increase the efficiency of a project while reducing user-fatigue because the screwdriver's head is driven by an internal motor and powered by electricity, similar to a drill. Electric screwdrivers can be used with various exchangeable bits in a variety of sizes and types, including slotted, Phillips, Robertson, Torx, and even Hex.

A hex screwdriver is designed to remove or drive fasteners with a hexagonal notch, like the screws that are commonly found in many furniture products. This type of screwdriver can also be referred to as a hex key screwdriver or even an Allen key screwdriver because the head fits the same notch as an Allen key of the same size. One of the most commonly used tools by professionals and DIYers is a screwdriver, which is designed for driving screws or for removing screws. These tools come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and types. Common differences between the various types include the handle, shaft, and tip (or head) of the screwdriver, as well as the power used to drive the screws.