Best tools by category

Best for “start now”

Adobe XD

Best if you want a mainstream choice with strong defaults.

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Canva

Best if your workflow needs a different focus (simplicity, privacy, collaboration, etc.).

Best for “start now”

Apple Notes

Best if you want a mainstream choice with strong defaults.

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Bear

Best if your workflow needs a different focus (simplicity, privacy, collaboration, etc.).

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Asana

Best if you want a mainstream choice with strong defaults.

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Basecamp

Best if your workflow needs a different focus (simplicity, privacy, collaboration, etc.).

Best for “start now”

Box

Best if you want a mainstream choice with strong defaults.

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MEGA

Best if your workflow needs a different focus (simplicity, privacy, collaboration, etc.).

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1Password

Best if you want a mainstream choice with strong defaults.

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Bitwarden

Best if your workflow needs a different focus (simplicity, privacy, collaboration, etc.).

Best for “start now”

ActiveCampaign

Best if you want a mainstream choice with strong defaults.

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Campaign Monitor

Best if your workflow needs a different focus (simplicity, privacy, collaboration, etc.).

Best for “start now”

Cisco Webex

Best if you want a mainstream choice with strong defaults.

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Jitsi

Best if your workflow needs a different focus (simplicity, privacy, collaboration, etc.).

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Close

Best if you want a mainstream choice with strong defaults.

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Monday Sales CRM

Best if your workflow needs a different focus (simplicity, privacy, collaboration, etc.).

Best for “start now”

CyberGhost

Best if you want a mainstream choice with strong defaults.

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Private Internet Access

Best if your workflow needs a different focus (simplicity, privacy, collaboration, etc.).