{"id":6711,"date":"2019-03-27T17:05:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=6711"},"modified":"2024-12-24T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T00:00:00","slug":"work-from-home-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/work-from-home-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Work From Home Apps to Enhance Productivity in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Working from home is a win-win situation for many employees and employers. The right work from home apps help employees improve their productivity and enjoy a seamless working-from-home experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, which work from home apps are right for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you choose the best apps to support your remote-work arrangement, I selected 10 remote-working apps I was most impressed with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10-Best-Work-From-Home-Apps-to-Enhance-Productivity-cover.jpg\" alt=\"10 Best Work From Home Apps to Enhance Productivity - cover\" class=\"wp-image-28771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10-Best-Work-From-Home-Apps-to-Enhance-Productivity-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10-Best-Work-From-Home-Apps-to-Enhance-Productivity-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10-Best-Work-From-Home-Apps-to-Enhance-Productivity-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10-Best-Work-From-Home-Apps-to-Enhance-Productivity-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10-Best-Work-From-Home-Apps-to-Enhance-Productivity-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0faff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c430e3af789a59ad881a6001925c424\" style=\"color:#0c1013\"><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f5aeff3e8f21adb3a112105a556e19b\" style=\"color:#263238\">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<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f5f4bccd56f4d6606a10d2709890b37\" style=\"color:#0287c5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-clockify-by-cake-com-best-work-from-home-app-for-tracking-billable-hours\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best work from home app for tracking billable hours<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify.png\" alt=\"Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-28727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify.png 1068w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-464x300.png 464w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-975x630.png 975w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1068px) 100vw, 1068px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/remote-work-team-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work-from-home app<\/a> that lets remote teams track their work hours and optimize productivity. It also makes remote team management easy by allowing you to schedule assignments, see who\u2019s working on what, and how much time your team is spending on each task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-clockify-by-cake-com-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Clockify by CAKE.com work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Clockify relies on time data, to be able to use any of its features, the first thing you need to do is start tracking time. Clockify lets you choose how you and your team want to track time, be it by using a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Timer,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendar,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timesheet,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kiosk, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto tracker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you, for instance, wish to track time using the Timer option, simply:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a project you\u2019re currently working on,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a task description and tags, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timer.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify timer\" class=\"wp-image-28693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timer.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timer-730x210.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timer-1110x319.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timer-768x221.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timer-18x5.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Timer in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track time with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As easy as that. After you\u2019re done with tracking, simply click the Stop button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app also lets you mark time as <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/track-time-and-expenses\/tracking-billable-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">billable<\/a> or non-billable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I find the Timesheet feature quite convenient, as it\u2019s a quick way to enter time for the entire week for different projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheet-1.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify timesheet\" class=\"wp-image-28694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheet-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheet-1-730x195.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheet-1-1110x297.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheet-1-768x205.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-timesheet-1-18x5.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Timesheet in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fill in timesheets with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different time tracking options cater to different types of <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/remote-business-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote teams<\/a>. For instance, the Timer is useful when your team members are switching between multiple projects at random times and need a precise time log.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, when they know exactly how much time they\u2019ll spend on particular projects each day, they can use Timesheets to log their hours in a matter of seconds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a freelancer, you\u2019ll also appreciate Clockify\u2019s ability to automate the calculation of <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/how-to-calculate-billable-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">billable hours<\/a> and earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To track billable hours, you need to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set your hourly rates,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track time, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide which tasks are billable and which ones are not.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify then automatically calculates billable hours and total earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-by-cake-com-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify by CAKE.com pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantages of using Clockify as your remote work software include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers location tracking,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows users to easily generate invoices, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports tracking time off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-by-cake-com-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify by CAKE.com cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As any other app, Clockify comes with some disadvantages, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced features such as GPS tracking and single sign-on (SSO) are only available in the paid plans, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wide range of features can be overwhelming for those looking for a simple time tracking solution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-clockify-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Clockify by CAKE.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of October 2024, Clockify has the <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/updates\/financial-planning#undo-delete\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">undo option<\/a> for deleted time entries and expenses. This means that, if you accidentally delete a time entry or expense, you can bring it back by clicking <em>undo<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Clockify by CAKE.com pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$3.99\/month\/user when billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, Firefox, Chrome, Edge<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track time with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-plaky-by-cake-com-best-for-managing-projects-and-tasks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best for managing projects and tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky.jpg\" alt=\"Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-28702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-642x300.jpg 642w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-1110x519.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-768x359.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next on my list of the best work from home apps is Plaky, a free <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management software<\/a> that lets you seamlessly manage tasks and teams. Plaky gives you a clear overview of all your projects, including their status, due date, and priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-plaky-by-cake-com-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Plaky by CAKE.com work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky lets you quickly create projects and tasks while adding details like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Task description,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deadline,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tags, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-projects.jpg\" alt=\"Plaky projects\" class=\"wp-image-28701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-projects.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-projects-627x300.jpg 627w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-projects-1110x531.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-projects-768x367.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-projects-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plaky\u2019s dashboard gives you a quick view of all projects<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/tracking-time\/managing-and-tracking-multiple-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">managing multiple projects<\/a> from home, your board may become a little crowded. I found that using filters on Plaky helps me quickly find and focus on tasks I need at that moment. The app allows you to filter tasks by creation date, creator, subscribers, and group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say today you only need to manage projects created the previous week. Simply choose Last week as the Creation Date, and only those items that match this criteria will appear on your Plaky board.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-filters.jpg\" alt=\"Plaky filters\" class=\"wp-image-28700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-filters.jpg 593w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-filters-460x300.jpg 460w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Plaky-filters-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Using filters to find a project or task in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What I also like about Plaky is that you can choose between different board views, such as Table, Kanban, and Gantt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky\u2019s collaboration features are particularly valuable to those who work from home. For instance, Plaky allows you to share any task-related file and communicate with team members by mentioning a specific colleague in the comments, to quickly get their attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"plaky-by-cake-com-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plaky by CAKE.com pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantages of using Plaky for project management when working from home include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It allows you to attach an unlimited number of files and add an unlimited number of users,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It offers Kanban, Gantt, and Table views that can be set to public or private, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It helps manage permissions to ensure secure and controlled access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"plaky-by-cake-com-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plaky by CAKE.com cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky\u2019s disadvantages include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limited integrations with third-party applications, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No desktop app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Plaky by CAKE.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In September 2024, Plaky by CAKE.com introduced the <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/updates\/subitems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subitems feature<\/a>. This option allows you to divide larger tasks into sub-tasks by breaking the task down into more manageable pieces. This allows you to add separate deadlines, instructions, or any other fields that are relevant to those particular sub-tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Plaky by CAKE.com pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$3.99\/month\/user when billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Web, iOS, and Android<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-pumble-by-cake-com-best-team-communication-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best team communication app<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble.jpg\" alt=\"Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-28706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-635x300.jpg 635w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-1110x524.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble is a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team communication app<\/a> that allows you to stay connected with employees, team members, and clients in real time no matter where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-pumble-by-cake-com-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Pumble by CAKE.com work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble works as a simple yet reliable team chat app. It allows you to communicate with an unlimited number of users, completely free of charge. As expected of a communication app, Pumble also supports audio and video calls directly from the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Pumble, you can create public and private channels, and send direct messages to your team members. When creating a channel, all you need to do is name it and choose whether you want it to be public or private. Optionally, you can add a description, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-creating-a-channel.png\" alt=\"Pumble creating a channel\" class=\"wp-image-28729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-creating-a-channel.png 468w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-creating-a-channel-304x300.png 304w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-creating-a-channel-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a channel in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Pumble, messages offer a range of functionalities. I found it very convenient that you can pin important messages and set personal reminders for future actions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-reminders.png\" alt=\"Pumble reminders\" class=\"wp-image-28730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-reminders.png 709w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-reminders-451x300.png 451w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-reminders-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setting reminders for future action in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, built-in status messages allow you to promptly update your status, which is especially useful when working remotely. This way, you and your team can update each other on your absence, whether you\u2019re on vacation, in a meeting, or out sick.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-statuses.png\" alt=\"Pumble statuses\" class=\"wp-image-28731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-statuses.png 466w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-statuses-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pumble-statuses-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble statuses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble also allows you to reply in Threads. This is super useful for large remote teams, since, sometimes, multiple team members may start different conversations in the same channel. Threads ensure that those conversations don\u2019t get jumbled, as each team member can reply directly to a specific message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pumble-by-cake-com-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble by CAKE.com pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumle has numerous advantages regarding team communication when working from home, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The guest access feature lets you invite people outside of the company (clients, customers, etc.) into your workspace,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser and mobile apps sync seamlessly, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The app is easy to set up and use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pumble-by-cake-com-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble by CAKE.com cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble has some disadvantages, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screen sharing isn\u2019t available for the free plan users, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free plan users get 10GB of file storage in total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-pumble-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Pumble by CAKE.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of September 2024, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/updates\/pumble-q3-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">send GIFs on Pumble<\/a>. This allows team members to express themselves more easily and make their interactions more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pumble by CAKE.com pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$2.49\/month\/user when billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now buy your favorite work from home apps: Pumble, Plaky, and Clockify at a <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bundle price<\/a> and save 53% on subscriptions!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-todoist-best-for-staying-on-top-of-your-to-do-lists\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todoist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Todoist<\/a> \u2014 best for staying on top of your to-do lists<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist.jpg\" alt=\"Todoist\" class=\"wp-image-28713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-730x183.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-1110x278.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-18x5.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a work from home app that helps you manage <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/to-do-list-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to-do lists<\/a> and projects, Todoist is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-todoist-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Todoist work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, Todoist allows you to create projects, as well as add individual tasks and descriptions to each project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-project.jpg\" alt=\"Todoist project\" class=\"wp-image-28711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-project.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-project-730x232.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-project-1110x353.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-project-768x244.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-project-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating projects and tasks on Todoist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Upcoming tab shows you all the scheduled tasks and their due dates. This way, you\u2019re less likely to miss any important deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1194\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-upcoming-tasks.jpg\" alt=\"Todoist upcoming tasks\" class=\"wp-image-28712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-upcoming-tasks.jpg 1194w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-upcoming-tasks-597x300.jpg 597w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-upcoming-tasks-1110x558.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-upcoming-tasks-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-upcoming-tasks-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1194px) 100vw, 1194px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Upcoming tasks in Todoist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The feature that impressed me the most while I was testing the app is the ability to add labels to tasks. This feature allows you to quickly find related tasks. For example, I added the label \u201cwriting\u201d to all of my tasks that included this activity. Then, I could search for tasks that included this label, and the app would filter them out for me.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-labels.jpg\" alt=\"Todoist labels\" class=\"wp-image-28710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-labels.jpg 955w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-labels-608x300.jpg 608w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-labels-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Todoist-labels-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use labels to find specific tasks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, Todoist makes it possible to define automatic, recurring deadlines. This is a convenient way to get reminded of the tasks you have to complete daily, while not having to add them every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Todoist, you won\u2019t forget any of your daily tasks, even if you get distracted while working from home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"todoist-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Todoist pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pros of using Todoist to organize your day while working from home include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The smart date recognition feature shows due dates automatically when you type a task, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List and board layouts are customizable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"todoist-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Todoist cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Todoist\u2019s cons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some basic features, such as task duration and calendar layout, are only offered in the Pro plan (Clockify offers Calendar view in the free version), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some tabs seem unnecessary, such as the Inbox tab that just shows your tasks, which other tabs like the Today tab, already do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-todoist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Todoist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In October 2024, Todoist got a major feature update, referred to as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todoist.com\/help\/categories\/product-updates\/whats-new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multi-window support<\/a>. This means that users can now open different Todoist windows and keep them visible at all times for cross-referencing by selecting the Float on top option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Todoist pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$4\/month when billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Apple Watch, Wear OS extension<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-clickup-best-for-boosting-productivity-across-the-entire-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5: <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp<\/a> \u2014 best for boosting productivity across the entire team<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp.jpg\" alt=\"ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-28691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-602x300.jpg 602w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-1110x553.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>ClickUp is a visually-oriented work from home app designed to manage everything from daily <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/to-do-list-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to-dos<\/a> to your most complex tasks, even your business\u2019s entire workflow.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-clickup-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does ClickUp work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp lets you organize your projects from home, allowing you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assign tasks to team members (including yourself),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add task descriptions, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set start and end dates \u2014 all within the Task space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-project.jpg\" alt=\"ClickUp project\" class=\"wp-image-28689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-project.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-project-604x300.jpg 604w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-project-1110x551.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-project-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-project-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a project in ClickUp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>ClickUp also offers different task views:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendar,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gantt, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-Gantt.jpg\" alt=\"ClickUp Gantt\" class=\"wp-image-28688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-Gantt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-Gantt-604x300.jpg 604w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-Gantt-1110x551.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-Gantt-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-Gantt-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gantt view in ClickUp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For me, one of the stand-out ClickUp features is the digital whiteboard that allows for seamless remote team collaboration. You can draw designs, add documents, and share website links and YouTube videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-whiteboard.jpg\" alt=\"ClickUp whiteboard\" class=\"wp-image-28690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-whiteboard.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-whiteboard-608x300.jpg 608w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-whiteboard-1110x548.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-whiteboard-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ClickUp-whiteboard-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ClickUp\u2019s digital whiteboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>ClickUp is great for working from home because it helps you visualize project progress and goals, as well as collaborate on documents in real time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clickup-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons to use ClickUp when working from home include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time view of which team member is online and the task or project they are working on, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ClickUp AI helps users quickly write an engaging blog post or email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clickup-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons you may not enjoy ClickUp are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The free plan limits the file upload size to 100MB and restricts workspaces to 5, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complexity of features makes the learning curve steep for those new to this app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-clickup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in ClickUp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In December 2024, ClickUp released an upgraded version of its <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/launching-clickup-whiteboards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whiteboards<\/a> feature. Whiteboards 3.0 supports AI image generation and new templates for brainstorming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ClickUp pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$7\/month\/member when billed yearly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you can seamlessly track the time you spend on your tasks in ClickUp with Clockify integration? Read more about it here:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/clickup-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp Time Tracking Integration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-canva-best-for-design-collaborations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canva<\/a> \u2014 best for design collaborations<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva.jpg\" alt=\"Canva\" class=\"wp-image-28687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-629x300.jpg 629w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-1110x529.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Canva is a free platform that allows remote-first and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/hybrid-work-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid<\/a> organizations to work together on designs and create other visual elements from afar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-canva-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Canva work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canva allows you to create stunning presentations, flyers, videos, documents, and much more. This tool makes it easy to quickly generate material for remote meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally liked the numerous options available on Canva for customizing slides. For instance, you can delete or add new shapes, images, fonts, videos, fields, and colors. You can also instantly resize your designs to fit different social media channels, like stories and posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another feature I found quite interesting is Dream Lab. This option allows you to instantly create AI-generated images by describing what kind of image you need. While testing out the app, I typed in \u201ca person working from home,\u201d and 4 images popped up, despite my vague description.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-dream-lab.jpg\" alt=\"Canva dream lab\" class=\"wp-image-28685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-dream-lab.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-dream-lab-607x300.jpg 607w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-dream-lab-1110x549.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-dream-lab-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-dream-lab-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dream lab in Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Canva\u2019s whiteboard feature is especially useful when collaborating with teams from home. For instance, you can pick a suitable whiteboard template, provide access to your team members, and collaborate on your project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-whiteboard.jpg\" alt=\"Canva whiteboard\" class=\"wp-image-28686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-whiteboard.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-whiteboard-602x300.jpg 602w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-whiteboard-1110x553.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-whiteboard-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Canva-whiteboard-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whiteboard in Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"canva-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canva pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the advantages of using Canva to create work designs from home, some of them include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free plan offers over 1 million professionally-designed templates, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration on designs is possible even with people who don\u2019t have a Canva account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"canva-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canva cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The disadvantages of Canva are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced features are locked behind a paywall, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The free plan offers only 5GB of cloud storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-canva\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Canva?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2024, Canva introduced the option to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/newsroom\/news\/canva-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create videos from text<\/a>. This feature uses AI to generate videos based on users\u2019 descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Canva pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes (for Canva for Teams plan)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$100\/year\/user when billed yearly (minimum 3 users)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Linux<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrich your understanding of the importance of team collaboration. Plus, get 10 expert tips on optimizing collaboration in this blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/team-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Team Collaboration: Why It\u2019s Important and How to Foster It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-google-drive-best-for-file-storage-and-sharing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7: <a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/products\/drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Drive<\/a> \u2014 best for file storage and sharing<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GoogleDrive.jpg\" alt=\"GoogleDrive\" class=\"wp-image-28697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GoogleDrive.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GoogleDrive-609x300.jpg 609w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GoogleDrive-1110x547.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GoogleDrive-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GoogleDrive-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a popular work from home app, Google Drive lets you create and store documents and share them with team members and clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-google-drive-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Google Drive work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Drive is basically a cloud-based platform where you can store all your files. It saves and syncs your documents and edits across devices in real time. As a result, you don\u2019t have to worry about losing your documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose to share your documents with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A restricted group of people, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone with a link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"493\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Google-Drive-sharing-documents.png\" alt=\"Google Drive sharing documents\" class=\"wp-image-28728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Google-Drive-sharing-documents.png 493w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Google-Drive-sharing-documents-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sharing Google Drive documents<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition, Google Drive can boost your team\u2019s productivity by allowing them to collaborate on documents. Team members can also comment, offer suggestions, and edit documents. As these comments and edits are tracked, they offer a clear audit trail for improved accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"google-drive-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Drive pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pros of using Google Drive to store and share documents include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intuitive filters make file organization and retrieval of files simple, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Drive for Android allows you to take photos of documents directly from the app and store them as PDFs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"google-drive-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Drive cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cons of Google Drive are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It restricts storage space and daily upload limits for files and individual file sizes, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desktop and Android apps have slow uploading and downloading speeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-google-drive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Google Drive?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2024, Google Drive introduced the redesigned <a href=\"https:\/\/workspaceupdates.googleblog.com\/2024\/11\/release-notes-11-22-2024.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android file picker<\/a>. Previously, when choosing a file on Android, you had to select the folder you wanted to open, such as My Drive or Shared with me. Now, all the recent files are in one place, unless you select a specific folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Google Drive pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$1.99\/month for 100 GB of storage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Web, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-landing-4\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">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        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/landing-4@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/landing-4.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-calendly-best-for-easy-meeting-scheduling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8: <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calendly<\/a> \u2014 best for easy meeting scheduling<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly.jpg\" alt=\"Calendly\" class=\"wp-image-28684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-603x300.jpg 603w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-1110x552.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a versatile scheduling tool that simplifies the process of setting up and managing meetings, Calendly is a suitable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-calendly-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Calendly work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Calendly, you can customize your availability for different types of events like one-on-one meetings, group meetings, or phone calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app also enables you to choose the event type from:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-on-one,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group (with one host),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collective (more than 1 host), and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round Robin (Calendly assigns a host based on their availability).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you can easily conduct different types of meetings from home, including 1:1s and meetings with your team.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-event-types.jpg\" alt=\"Calendly event types\" class=\"wp-image-28682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-event-types.jpg 716w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-event-types-358x300.jpg 358w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-event-types-14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating different types of events on Calendly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apart from specifying the app through which you wish to conduct your meetings (Zoom, Google Meet, and others), you can also add detailed event descriptions and set event limits (including buffer time, daily event limits, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1115\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-creating-an-event.jpg\" alt=\"Calendly creating an event\" class=\"wp-image-28681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-creating-an-event.jpg 1115w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-creating-an-event-558x300.jpg 558w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-creating-an-event-1110x597.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-creating-an-event-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-creating-an-event-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1115px) 100vw, 1115px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setting event limits on Calendly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A feature that I found the most useful is Calendly\u2019s workflow which automates a lot of repetitive tasks, helping you save time and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/increase-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increase productivity<\/a>. For instance, you can automate a \u201cthank you\u201d note to your event attendees by choosing the \u2018Send thank you email\u2019 workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"909\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-thank-you-email.jpg\" alt=\"Calendly thank you email\" class=\"wp-image-28683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-thank-you-email.jpg 909w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-thank-you-email-455x300.jpg 455w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-thank-you-email-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Calendly-thank-you-email-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a workflow using templates to automate tasks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"calendly-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calendly pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The upsides of using Calendly to schedule work meetings from home include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatic detection of the user\u2019s time zone to prevent scheduling errors, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics and reports to help track your scheduling activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"calendly-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calendly cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The downsides of Calendly are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom automation workflows that match your team\u2019s or business\u2019s needs aren\u2019t available (you can only create your personal automation flows), and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live chat support, event reminders, and multiple calendar syncing are available only in the paid plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-calendly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Calendly?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2024, Calendly updated the look of the integrations directory. When you click on Integrations and apps, 2 tabs appear \u2014 Discover and Manage. The Discover tab is where you can search for integrations, and see integration suggestions. The Manage tab is where you can see all the apps you\u2019ve already connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calendly pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$10\/month\/user when billed annually&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Web, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Juggling between tasks affects your productivity? Check out this blog post to master the art of staying productive while managing multiple tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/switch-between-projects-and-tasks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Switch Between Projects and Tasks Without Losing Productivity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-signnow-best-for-signing-your-documents-electronically\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SignNow<\/a> \u2014 best for signing your documents electronically<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow.jpg\" alt=\"SignNow\" class=\"wp-image-28709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-603x300.jpg 603w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-1110x552.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>SignNow is a cost-effective and secure e-signature tool that helps people working away from the office electronically sign important documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-signnow-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does SignNow work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SignNow has many useful features that make it a viable option for e-signatures. Once you sign up and create your signature, you can customize it easily by choosing the font style and size.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-signature.jpg\" alt=\"SignNow signature\" class=\"wp-image-28708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-signature.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-signature-609x300.jpg 609w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-signature-1110x547.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-signature-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-signature-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding a signature in SignNow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can then add users to create a team and collaborate on documents, templates, and signatures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-adding-team-members.png\" alt=\"SignNow adding team members\" class=\"wp-image-28732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-adding-team-members.png 757w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-adding-team-members-730x167.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SignNow-adding-team-members-18x4.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding users to create a contact database<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to upload documents and insert specific signature or date fields on them. These are the features that impressed me the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than date and signature, you can also drag and drop other fields, such as radio buttons (checkboxes), attachments, stamps, and formulas. The drag-and-drop feature eliminates the need for manually adding checkboxes, additional documents, and stamps, which can be time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also liked the option to create a template and reuse it. It\u2019s useful when you have to get multiple signatures for the same document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"signnow-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">SignNow pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantages of using SignNow to sign work documents from home include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has unlimited templates and the ability to set notifications and reminders, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It features a mobile app version for e-signatures on the go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"signnow-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">SignNow cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The disadvantages of SignNow are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced features, such as smart fillable fields, and conditional documents, are only available in the highest paid plan, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users can\u2019t import contact lists from other email services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-signnow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in SignNow?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2024, SignNow released an update for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signnow.com\/release-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shared folders<\/a> feature. You can now see all of your documents, including those you own, within Shared folders. This allows you to work with personal and shared documents without having to go through different folders. SignNow also added new filters, so you can choose what you want to view. The options are \u201call owners\u201d and \u201cowned by me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SignNow pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$8\/month\/user when billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Web, Android, iOS, Windows, Linux<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-hubspot-best-for-automating-emails\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/marketing\/email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HubSpot<\/a> \u2014 best for automating emails<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1197\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot.jpg\" alt=\"HubSpot\" class=\"wp-image-28699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot.jpg 1197w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot-599x300.jpg 599w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot-1110x556.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>HubSpot makes it a breeze for those working from home to create and send professional-looking business emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-hubspot-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does HubSpot work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HubSpot is a great tool for quickly designing emails for marketing campaigns and setting up automated actions, such as adding a contact that clicked on the link in your email to your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from email creation, the free version of HubSpot also allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/invoicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">craft invoices<\/a>, create website pages, and schedule meetings, among other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I tried the app, I really liked its pre-built templates, as they help create emails or email newsletters in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot-creating-a-newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"HubSpot creating a newsletter\" class=\"wp-image-28698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot-creating-a-newsletter.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot-creating-a-newsletter-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot-creating-a-newsletter-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot-creating-a-newsletter-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HubSpot-creating-a-newsletter-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Newsletter template in HubSpot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The sidebar on the left has multiple fields that you can just drag and drop on the email, including social media buttons, images, text, video, and other formatting options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, HubSpot makes it easy to import contacts in .xlsx, .csv, and .xls formats. Another feature I found useful is Record ID, a unique identifier that HubSpot gives to each contact to remove any duplicate email addresses or contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hubspot-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">HubSpot pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pros of using HubSpot for email automation include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intuitive interface and user-friendly email builder, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numerous integrations that make email marketing and contact management seamless.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hubspot-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">HubSpot cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cons of HubSpot are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email automation, the ability to test different versions of emails, and advanced analytics, are available only with the paid plans, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The plans get more expensive as your business and number of emails grow.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-hubspot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in HubSpot?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In December 2024, HubSpot announced that its <a href=\"https:\/\/community.hubspot.com\/t5\/Releases-and-Updates\/An-Update-to-HubSpot-s-AI-Search-Grader-Analyze-your-brand-s\/ba-p\/1080257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI search grader feature<\/a> was updated. You can now check their brand visibility in the generative AI search tool Perplexity, in addition to ChatGPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>HubSpot pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan<\/td><td>$20\/month\/user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>Web, Android, iOS, Windows<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get expert tips on project management techniques and tools in this detailed blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/project-management-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Management Techniques and Tools: Definitions and Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"use-clockify-by-cake-com-to-accurately-estimate-project-progress\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Clockify by CAKE.com to accurately estimate project progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Work-from-home apps are essential for smooth team collaboration and time and project organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a work hours tracker like Clockify lets you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set estimates for a project,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark a task as either <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/how-to-calculate-billable-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">billable<\/a> or non-billable,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See remaining time on projects, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the amount of money your project is earning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-project-progress.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify project progress\" class=\"wp-image-28692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-project-progress.jpg 791w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-project-progress-396x300.jpg 396w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-project-progress-768x583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Clockify-project-progress-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setting estimates and tracking progress on projects in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can even see if employees worked longer than estimated 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