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If you\u2019ve browsed a few job ads recently, you may have noticed a jump in positions that allow working remotely. It is no coincidence \u2014 remote work has been on the rise in recent years, thanks to some of its many benefits. And, it\u2019s here to stay. According to a Gartner study, 82% of company leaders surveyed<\/a> plan on allowing remote work some of the time, combined with working from an office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as popular (or, in recent times, even necessary) as remote work is, it also brings about certain challenges<\/a>. Working in remote environments can sometimes be difficult because of obstacles in communication, collaboration, storage, and many other processes. Here are 32 best team productivity tools you can use to facilitate remote work and make it easier for your team to work together and stay productive, no matter where they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The apps we talk about are selected, tested, and written about by human reviewers who follow strict review and editorial guidelines. We pick solutions that are practical, purposeful, and can offer real value for the specific use case or business context we\u2019re covering \u2014 while also being justified in their pricing. Our methodology is transparent, clear, and available to everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u23f2\ufe0f Time tracking tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever since the days of punch cards in factories, the habit of time tracking<\/a> has been around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In remote teams, time tracking can be useful for a variety of reasons other than tracking how productive someone is. It\u2019s actually a great way to track how much time a certain task takes away and encourages you to eliminate the tasks that waste your time<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some remote worker time tracking tools you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Clockify: <\/strong>A time tracker that allows for unlimited time tracking, projects, and reports.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Time Doctor: <\/strong>A tool you can use both for time tracking needs and employee monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. RescueTime: <\/strong>A time tracking app that also gives you an overview of your weekly work habits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    \"Time
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    Clockify<\/a> by CAKE.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To fit your remote worker time tracking needs, you should try Clockify by CAKE.com<\/a>. It\u2019s the only time tracking app that is free for unlimited time tracking and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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    \n Free time tracker<\/span>\n

    Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify by CAKE.com is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n

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    You can create timesheets, turn them into visual and weekly reports, invoice clients, and add additional data to time entries via custom fields. In addition, you can assign manager roles with different levels of access and control, set targets and reminders to help the team remember to track time, and much more. Moreover, you can request time off and use the app in your native language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Pricing<\/strong>: Apart from the free plan, there are four additional paid plans that offer additional perks, and start at a flat fee of $3.99 per user per month when billed annually. Also, you can get Clockify in a bundle, together with 2 more productivity apps at a special bundle price<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: A Calendar view that allows you to view all your time entries as time blocks<\/a> in a Calendar to help you better understand when you have gaps in a day, and what kind of work patterns you pursue on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome (browser extension), Firefox (browser extension), Edge (browser extension)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Time Doctor<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Another time tracking app we recommend is Time Doctor. You can use this tool for your time tracking demands, but also for employee monitoring and payroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Time Doctor comes with a productivity measuring option, which allows employees to view their time stats and check if they\u2019ve been wasting time on less important activities. Both users and managers can receive weekly reports, which cover the most used websites and apps. Furthermore, you can use this tool to create tasks, assign projects, and review their progress. Another practical option is that you can track time both online and offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>This tool offers a free 14-day trial, as well as three paid plans, which start from $7 per month per one user. The more users you select, the higher the price gets, so for 10 employees, you\u2019ll need to pay $70 per month for the Basic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: You can customize Time Doctor options according to your needs. For instance, you can turn off the screenshots feature if you don\u2019t want it for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Chrome (browser extension)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    RescueTime<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This tool will help you track time, but also improve your productivity and get you motivated to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With RescueTime, you can set your own daily Focus Work goal, then track your progress on the goal. Aside from time, you can also track meetings. When you get distracted, RescueTime sends you an alert to remind you that it\u2019s time to focus on significant tasks. Speaking of which, you can start Focus sessions, an option that will block any distracting websites and record your work. Besides, you can also take a look at the Activities features, where you can see sorted activities throughout the week (Focus Work, other work, and Personal Activities). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>There\u2019s a two-week free trial, then the pricing starts at $6.50 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: RescueTime gives you an overview of your weekly work habits by showing you how much time you spent doing Focus Work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Mac<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udcde Communication tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Teams who communicate effectively may enhance their productivity by 25%, according to workplace communication statistics<\/a>. Aside from productivity, chat apps can also facilitate better company culture in remote teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, here\u2019s our choice of team collaboration and productivity tools you can use for chatting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Pumble: <\/strong>A team messaging app that helps remote workers communicate and collaborate without any hassle. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Troop Messenger:<\/strong> A communication tool your remote team can use for chatting, exchanging audio messages, and much more. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Fleep: <\/strong>A team communication software that lets users highlight particular decisions made during conversations. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      Pumble<\/a> by CAKE.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Pumble is a free business messaging tool for remote teams. This app is available for an unlimited number of users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You\u2019ll be able to communicate with individual teammates via direct messages, or create private or public channels related to specific topics, projects, or teams. You\u2019ll also be able to share files, create and follow chat threads in real-time, manage code snippets, as well as directly address specific people in groups, via mentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Additionally, Pumble by CAKE.com lets you set a status, so you can let your coworkers know when you\u2019re not available. For example, when taking a lunch break, commuting<\/a>, or when taking sick time off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>Apart from the free option, this tool has two paid plans. The first one starts at $1.99 per user per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: You\u2019ll be able to enjoy unlimited access to your entire chat history, for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, macOS, mac (M1), Linux, Android, iOS, web<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Troop Messenger<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Troop Messenger is among the best team collaboration and productivity tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With this app, you\u2019ll be able to send one-on-one and audio messages. You can also save vital notes or any other information within Self-message, which is visible only to you. Troop Messenger also offers features such as group chats, sharing code snippets, and flagging important messages. Another valuable option is that you can integrate your Troop Messenger account with Google Drive, Dropbox, and Zapier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>This app offers a one-month free trial. As for the paid plans, there are three plans, starting from $5 per user per month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>:  With Troop Messenger, you can see attachments preview, which comes in handy when you don\u2019t have time to download files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Fleep<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Fleep is a messaging app that helps remote team members stay connected and ensures good collaboration within teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can discuss various subjects with your colleagues, then highlight your decisions in the conversation\u2019s Pinboard. For every conversation in Fleep, there\u2019s a Taskboard, so you can create tasks and assign them to your coworkers. This tool offers many integrations, with apps like IFTTT, Confluence, GitHub, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd39 Pricing:  <\/strong>Aside from a free version, you can choose between two paid plans. The pricing starts at around $5.66 (\u20ac5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: Fleep provides you with a File drawer \u2014 an option to have all shared files and photos in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udcfa Video conferencing tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      While chat is good enough for most of your communication needs, sometimes you really need a video to get your point across. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How do remote employees feel about using video conferencing tools? Well, according to the Pew Research center study, 63% of remote workers don\u2019t mind using video conferencing apps<\/a>. Additionally, 65% of telecommuters believe that online tools are a great alternative for in-person contact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Thus, video meetings are the next best thing when you can\u2019t sit down with your team in the same room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Here are some great apps you can turn to that are meant to facilitate such meetups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Google Meet: <\/strong>This video conferencing tool is a perfect choice if you already have a Gmail account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Zoom:<\/strong> When using this app for free, <\/strong>you can hold video meetings for up to 100 participants, which is a great solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Microsoft Teams: <\/strong>A video conferencing tool that also allows meeting participants to interact with the content shared during meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        Google Meet<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Google Meet (previously Google Hangouts, before Google Hangouts switched its video conferencing features to Google Meet) is another tool that many teams use because of pure convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If you already have a Gmail account, it\u2019s just a click away. It offers chat and video calls. The video call feature is superb, while the chat is definitely lacking in comparison to Skype and the next tool on the list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>Anyone with a Google account can create a video meeting through Google Meet, invite up to 100 participants and converse with them for up to 1 hour, for free \u2014 for more features and options, you can move to the Google Workspace Individual plan, for $7.99 per month, although this price will increase to $9.99\/month from January 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: At any point during the conversation, you\u2019ll be able to share your screen and present data from your entire screen, your Chrome tab, or your Window, to your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Web, Windows, Mac, Android, iOS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Zoom<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Zoom is the video conferencing powerhouse used by some of the most reputable remote companies out there. There are plenty of reasons \u2014 the quality of the image and sound is superb, and you can do almost anything on the free plan. In fact, Zoom is so good that even companies such as Slack use their product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>Zoom is free for up to 100 participants and 40 minutes per meeting (1:1 meetings are still free with unlimited time), while the paid plans start at $149.90 per year, per license, for up to 30-hour-long group meetings of up to 100 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: Zoom\u2019s search features make it fast and easy to find whatever you need within your conversations, including contacts, messages, chat channels, and files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>web, Android, iOS, Chrome (browser extension), Firefox (browser extension)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Microsoft Teams is another software you can use to make video calls with your team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This tool ensures good team communication because it allows you to schedule and hold audio and video meetings with ease. There\u2019s free cloud storage, too, so you can access any shared files and work together with your remote colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        With Microsoft Teams, you can also share your screen and even enable meeting participants to interact with the content you\u2019re sharing. And, just for fun, you can set a virtual background for your meetings, blur the background, or create your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>Aside from its free plan, you can choose between three paid plans, which start from $4 per user per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: Microsoft Teams provides users with an option to bookmark a piece of content, such as a message or an attachment, so you can easily find it when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Web, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2601\ufe0f Cloud storage and file-sharing tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Working remotely requires not only different means of communication but also file management and sharing. Since your team members can be scattered all around the world, it\u2019s necessary to have a reliable method of storing and sharing your files, so they can be accessed at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Here are some remote team tools for cloud storage and file-sharing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Dropbox<\/strong>: An app that\u2019s been a synonym for cloud storage since 2007.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. OneDrive<\/strong>: A tool you can use both for your personal and business needs to store files and folders in the cloud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Citrix ShareFile<\/strong>: An app that offers unlimited storage for your files and folders. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          Dropbox<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Dropbox has been around since 2007, and it\u2019s set the bar very high for cloud storage services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>The premium account for one user will set you back around $9 per month for 2 TB of data, which is plenty enough for anyone who doesn\u2019t have to deal with chunky files. If that\u2019s not enough, you can upgrade to the Family plan for $16.99 per month and get to share 2 TB of storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: You\u2019ll be able to automatically sync your files and folders (such as the ones you keep on your Desktop) to the cloud and easily access them from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          OneDrive<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Another popular cloud storage and file-sharing tool is OneDrive. This app offers different plans for your personal and business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>Their home package has a free version and includes 5 GB of storage. Besides, there are three additional, paid plans, starting from $79.99 per year, for 6 users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          As for their business plans, there are no free options. The pricing starts at $5 per month per user and includes 1 TB per user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: You can scan documents, receipts, business cards, notes with OneDrive mobile app.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Mac, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Citrix ShareFile<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Citrix ShareFile is an app that allows you to safely store and share your files. This tool has been recognized as Winter Leader 2022 by G2<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>Although you can\u2019t use this app for free, there are three paid plans. Citrix ShareFile Standard plan starts from $50 per month for 5 users. This plan offers storing, syncing, and sharing files, as well as unlimited client users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: Limitless storage for all their paid plans, except for the Virtual Data Room plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Mac<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\uddc3\ufe0f File collaboration tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Once you have all the files tucked away safely in the cloud, it\u2019s time to get to work. While these don\u2019t cover all the work done in remote teams, all remote teams have to handle documents and require these team productivity tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Google Workspace: <\/strong>A great choice for teams who already use a Gmail account. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Office 365: <\/strong>An easy-to-use file collaboration tool that also provides users with One Drive storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. GitBook: <\/strong>A tool suited for development teams, so they can create and share knowledge bases and documents. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            Google Workspace<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Google Workspace, formerly known as Google Suite, is the most widespread set of tools for file collaboration out there. Since it already comes with a Gmail account (which you can get for free), you can give it a spin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>The business accounts start at $5.30 per user, per month, which is a small fee for tools such as Docs, Sheets, Slides and many others rolled into one package (which you\u2019ll then be able to use with 300 teammates and store in 30 GB storage spaces per user).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: The previously mentioned Docs, Sheets, and Slides are a great space for content collaboration \u2014 for example, once you create a Google Docs and share it with your team, you\u2019ll all be able to edit that document together, in real-time, while all your changes get synced automatically, across devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Depends on the platform you want to use (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and others), find out more details here<\/a>. In general, you\u2019ll be able to use Google Workspace in a web browser, Android, and iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Office 365<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Office 365, which is a part of Microsoft 365, is the cloud version of the well-known Microsoft Office package that comes with Windows. If you\u2019re used to working on a desktop, you\u2019ll find working in Office 365 quite simple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>Speaking of pricing, if you opt for a monthly package (starts at $8.25 per user per month, which is an annual commitment), you\u2019ll have additional space on OneDrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: Version control allows you to see all changes made on a document, who made them, and when \u2014 you\u2019ll also be able to easily revert to previous versions of documents, if you find this necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Depends on the package you want to use (Business, Personal and family, Enterprise, Education). Find out more details about the Business plan here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            GitBook<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            This file collaboration software is especially suitable for software teams. GitBook was recognized as a Winter 2022 High Performer by G2<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            With this app, developers can easily collaborate on documents and share files. In addition, teams can create knowledge bases and make these documents accessible to all company members around the world. Furthermore, developers can make API docs and keep track of their personal projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>GitBook offers a free plan, and there are also three paid packages, starting from $8 per user per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: Users can share their knowledge either publicly or privately with anyone. There\u2019s even an option to create and send a secret link to non-GitBook users, so they can access private content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Mac<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83c\udf9b\ufe0f Project management tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Working in the cloud needs to be supported with a strong project management system. At all times, you need to be aware of who does what and what\u2019s the status of ongoing projects, regardless of the project management techniques and practices<\/a> you\u2019ve decided to implement in your work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Here are project management tools that emerge as efficient solutions to handling such tasks remotely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Asana: <\/strong>This project management app is based on a Kanban board standard, but you can also manage your tasks using the list view. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. ClickUp<\/strong>: An all-in-one project management and team collaboration tool with customization capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Basecamp: <\/strong>A straightforward tool for managing your projects and tasks when working remotely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Trello: <\/strong>A project management software that also provides users with automation features as well. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              Image: ClickUp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

              Asana<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Asana is built on the Kanban board principle, and it\u2019s one of the best-looking PM apps there is. Its sleek appearance, combined with great user experience and a multitude of features make it the app of choice for many remote teams around the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>The app is free for teams of up to 15 people, and the pricing starts at $13.49 per user, per month, in case you also want to track timelines and milestones, as well as add custom fields to your tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39  Highlight feature<\/strong>: Apart from managing your tasks and tracking the progress you\u2019re making with them in Kanban boards, you\u2019ll also get a chance to perform these actions in classical list views, and checkmark tasks as you complete them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              ClickUp<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              ClickUp is a fully customizable project management tool that enables teams to streamline workflows, improve work processes, and enhance team collaboration \u2014 making it easy for teams to work remotely and asynchronously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Remote and hybrid teams can use ClickUp as a centralized hub for all their work \u2014 use built-in features for project tracking, documentation, proofing, video recording, team collaboration, real-time data and reporting, time tracking, and so much more, all in one place. And, because the platform offers hundreds of customizable features, individuals or teams can personalize their workflow to fit their learning and working styles and adapt to any project needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Need to take your work on the go? Use the mobile app to access ClickUp from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Pricing<\/strong>: Get access to unlimited tasks and discover core features with the Free Forever Plan. For more advanced features, check out ClickUp’s Unlimited, Business, Business Plus, and Enterprise Plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: Choose from 15+ ways to view your work, customize every part of your ClickUp Workspace, collaborate with your team within tasks or via the built-in Chat feature, and integrate ClickUp with over 1,000 other work tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Available for<\/strong>: Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Basecamp<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Basecamp is one of the best-known remote companies out there, so it\u2019s only fit for them to create a project management tool to make remote work more convenient. While Basecamp can be too simple for more demanding teams that need in-depth management features such as task dependencies and detailed reporting, its simplicity presents a valuable perk for teams looking for an easy-to-use approach to managing their projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>There\u2019s a free plan \u2014 Basecamp Personal, for students, freelancers, and families. Apart from this package, with the Basecamp Business plan, you can use this tool for an unlimited number of users and unlimited projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: Schedules that will allow you to keep track of and carry out date-related to-dos and events tied to projects, and ensure people are notified of these items in a timely manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Mac, Web, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Trello<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Another tool that comes in handy when telecommuting. Aside from using Trello in a Kanban view, you and your remote colleagues can also manage your tasks with a Timeline, Calendar, and Table view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Once you\u2019ve created your board, you can easily add lists, which represent different stages of work (\u201cTo do\u201d, \u201cDoing\u201d, and \u201cDone\u201d). Then, each list can contain as many cards as you need to get the project done. With Trello, remote teams can also check cards off the list when they finish these assignments, and view the status bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>You can use Trello for free, and take advantage of an unlimited number of cards and unlimited storage space, for up to 10 boards per workspace. This sounds like a great deal, but if you need some advanced features, bear in mind that the pricing starts at $5 per user per month when billed annually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: Butler is a feature that allows you to automate various tasks and also set specific rules within your boards. Moreover, this option can recognize your repetitive tasks and suggest automation for such assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Mac, Web, Android, iOS <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83c\udfa8 Development and design tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              If you run any kind of remote agency that centers around development and design, getting by with standard tools won\u2019t cut it. However, these tools were built with the cloud in mind, and they allow you to easily design and develop with a remote or distributed team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              We\u2019ll explore the following tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. GitLab: <\/strong>A tool that will help your remote teams manage their software development projects from the beginning to the end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. InVision Freehand: <\/strong>A whiteboard tool that allows users to collaborate on documents in real-time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Figma: <\/strong>An app for remote teams to share files and collaborate on them. This tool is especially useful for designers and developers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                GitLab<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                GitLab is the tool to use from the first to the last step in software development. Collaborate with your remote team in the cloud to plan your projects, manage your code, and monitor your projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>GitLab offers a free plan, which will allow you to tackle all the stages of the DevOps lifecycle. When it comes to paid versions, the pricing starts at $19 per user per month. With this package, you\u2019ll be able to have faster code reviews, self-managed reliability, and enterprise agile planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: Productivity analytics that provides GitLab users with statistics and other valuable metrics. That way, you\u2019ll be able to understand how productive you are as a team, in order to single out the best workflow patterns and practices you should continue pursuing in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Linux, various cloud providers (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                InVision Studio<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                InVision Studio is one of the best-rated design tools in the market. For a good reason, too \u2014 it lets you manage your entire design workflow, from prototypes to the finished product. This tool is suitable both for freelancers and enterprise companies.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>There aren\u2019t any details on their official site, but some sources say that there\u2019s a free version, and the pricing starts at $15.00 per month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd39 <\/strong>Highlight feature<\/strong>: The option to easily share links (instead of sharing PDFs or JPGs) and then get fast feedback, suggestions for improvements, and new ideas for future development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, web, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Figma<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Figma is a collaborative interface design tool meant to help you create designs, mockups, prototypes, and then gather feedback for your ideas in one place. You\u2019ll be able to create, reuse, and combine a variety of shapes, as well as define flexible styles and later access libraries of your previous work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd39 Pricing: <\/strong>The starter plan is free, for an unlimited number of collaborators and an unlimited number of personal files, while pricing starts at $12 per editor, per month for unlimited projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd39 Highlight feature<\/strong>: The option to include developers in the process and allow them to inspect design files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd39 Available for: <\/strong>Windows, Mac, web; Figma Mirror for Android, iPhone, and iPad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Time converter tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                If your team is not only remote but scattered across different team zones, you may need to pay closer attention to when team members are available to collaborate. For example, if you work from Tokyo, and your teammates work from Lisbon, you\u2019ll need to be mindful when scheduling meetings, to avoid scheduling daily meetups when it\u2019s 12 p.m. for you, but 3 a.m. for the rest of your team \u2014 to help avoid this, you\u2019ll need a trusty time converter tool. That way, you\u2019ll improve the remote productivity of the entire team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                So, here are our suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. World Time Buddy: <\/strong>A time converter app that allows you to add up to 4 locations, so that you can compare different time zones of your colleagues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. TimeAndDate: <\/strong>A clock and time converter tool that helps you realize whether particular suggested times are suitable for your worldwide coworkers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  \ud83d\udca1 Clockify pro tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Did you know that your productivity levels may vary depending on your time zone? Find out more about this subject from our blog, and learn how to be more productive in any time zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n