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Best Remote Work software, apps and tools
60 hand-picked remote work tools, apps and resources, each one checked by a real person. 57 of them are free or have a free plan.
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Remote work tools help people who work from home or across time zones stay in touch, share their screen and get work done without being in the same room. They include video and screen recorders, team chat, shared docs and boards, and apps that make async updates easy.
The biggest win is usually writing things down: short recorded walkthroughs and clear written updates save more meetings than any app. Pick one place for chat, one for docs and one way to record your screen, and agree with your team when each is used.
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Platform
60 resources
Jami
A free, private messaging and calling app that connects people directly, without a central server.
Mobile AppFreeCross-Platform, Windows
4.3Visit
Kooha
A simple screen recorder for Linux.
Desktop AppFreeLinux
4.5Visit
Sniffnet
Watch what your computer is doing on the network.
Desktop AppFreeCross-Platform
4.6Visit
Tailscale
A secure private network for your devices, free for personal use.
Desktop AppFree planCross-Platform
4.7Visit
Termius
An SSH client with a free Starter plan.
Desktop AppFree planCross-Platform
4.5Visit
Headscale
Run your own private network control server for Tailscale clients.
OtherFreeLinux
4.5Visit
Twist
A calm, thread-based team chat app with a free plan.
Web AppFree planWeb
4.4Visit
Wellfound
A startup job marketplace that is always free for candidates.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit
NetBird
A private network that connects your devices without opening ports.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
Proton VPN
A free VPN with no data limits, no speed caps and no ads.
Desktop AppFree planWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Himalayas
A remote job board with free job alerts, tracking and AI job tools.
WebsiteFree planWeb
4.4Visit
Cyberduck
A free server and cloud storage browser for Mac and Windows.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
Lunar
Control external monitor brightness from your Mac's keyboard.
Mac AppFree planmacOS
4.5Visit
Mumble
Low-latency voice chat you can run on your own server.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.4Visit
RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
tmux
Keep many terminal sessions in one window and pick them up again later.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.7Visit
Syncplay
Watch the same video in sync with friends or classmates.
Desktop AppFreeCross-Platform
4.4Visit
Cuckoo
A shareable Pomodoro timer that keeps a remote team in sync.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.5Visit
Kilobat
A Mac menu bar app that tells you if café or hotspot Wi-Fi can handle your calls.
Mac AppFree planmacOS
4.4Visit
NoDesk
A curated hub of remote jobs, remote companies and remote work resources.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.4Visit
Jumpshare
A screen recorder and screenshot tool that turns captures into shareable links.
Desktop AppFree planWindows, macOS
4.4Visit
croc
Send files between any two computers safely with a simple code phrase.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit
Savvy Time
A free world clock and time zone converter for planning calls.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit
WebcamTests
Check that your webcam works right in the browser.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.4Visit
Online Mic Test
Check that your microphone works right in the browser before a call.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.4Visit
Remote OK
A large remote job board with salaries shown up front.
WebsiteFree planWeb
4.4Visit
Speedtest by Ookla
Measure your internet download, upload and ping in seconds.
WebsiteFreeWeb, iOS
4.6Visit
StudyStream
Study or work alongside others on camera in silent focus rooms.
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.4Visit
We Work Remotely
One of the longest-running job boards dedicated to remote work.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit
Working Nomads
A curated feed of fully remote jobs with free email alerts.
WebsiteFree planWeb
4.3Visit
Time.is
Exact, atomic-clock accurate time for any city or time zone.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit
Deskflow
Share one keyboard and mouse across several computers on your desk.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Fast.com
A quick, ad-free internet speed test that starts as soon as it loads.
WebsiteFreeWeb, iOS
4.6Visit
Vocaroo
Record your voice in the browser and share it with a link.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.4Visit
Screenity
A free, privacy-friendly screen recorder and annotation tool for Chrome.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome
4.7Visit
- World Time Buddy
- Every Time Zone
- Cap
- Discord
- Element
- Flow Club
- Google Meet
- Jitsi Meet
- Mattermost
- OBS Studio
- Whereby
- Zulip
- DeskVNC
- Aether
- handmux
- Founder.page
- CleanShot X
- Fathom
- Focusmate
- Miro
- Screen Studio
- Excalidraw
- Loom
- Slack
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Remote Work at a glance
Counted from the listings on this page.
- Pricing
- Of 60 picks, 32 are completely free, 25 have a free plan and 3 are paid.
- Highest rated
- CleanShot X (4.8/5), Founder.page (4.7/5) and OBS Studio (4.7/5) have the highest ratings in our reviews.
- Formats
- Most common: Desktop App (18), Web App (16), Website (16) and Mac App (3).
- Often also listed under
- Communication (20), Collaboration (18), Personal Productivity (15) and Meetings (10).
- Platforms
- Most listed: Web (36), macOS (27), Windows (22) and Android (18).
- Best for
- Picked most often for Remote Workers (45), Teams (26) and Developers (24).
- Learning curve
- 40 beginner-friendly, 13 intermediate and 7 advanced.
- Newest addition
- Browsh, added 13 November 2026.
Remote Work tools: common questions
Straight answers to what people ask before picking a tool.
- What are the best remote work tools?
- The highest-rated remote work picks in the directory right now are CleanShot X, Founder.page and OBS Studio. Each one is checked by hand, and the full list above is sorted by our recommendation.
- What is the best free remote work tool?
- Founder.page and OBS Studio are the top-rated completely free options. If a free plan is enough, Excalidraw is also worth a look.
- How many remote work tools are listed?
- 60 remote work resources are listed: 32 completely free, 25 with a free plan and 3 paid. New ones are added as they are checked.
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