Fathom
Free AI notetaker for meetings you would rather not rewatch.
AI ToolFree planWeb, macOS
4.7Visit
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Remote Work Essentials
Async communication, scheduling and collaboration for distributed work.
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CleanShot X
Screenshots and screen recordings that explain themselves.
Mac AppPaid but AffordablemacOS
4.8Visit
ClickUp
One dense workspace for tasks, docs, goals and reporting.
Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.4Visit
Focusmate
Body doubling with a stranger who keeps you honest.
WebsiteFree planWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit
Screen Studio
Screen recordings that look professionally edited by default.
Desktop AppPaid but AffordablemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit
Read AI
AI meeting notes, summaries and searchable work knowledge.
AI ToolFree planWeb, Chrome
4.4Visit
Miro
An infinite whiteboard for planning and workshops.
Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.5Visit
Granola
AI meeting notes that build on what you already typed.
Desktop AppFree planmacOS, iOS
4.7Visit
Reclaim.ai
Defends time for habits, tasks and breaks on your real calendar.
Web AppFree planWeb, Cross-Platform
4.5Visit
Otter.ai
Live transcription and searchable notes for every meeting.
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.2Visit
Excalidraw
Hand-drawn style whiteboard for thinking out loud.
Web AppFree planWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit
Cron / Notion Calendar
A fast, keyboard-driven calendar for busy weeks.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.5Visit
Cal.com
Open-source scheduling without the email ping-pong.
Web AppFree planWeb, Cross-Platform
4.4Visit
Loom
Replace meetings with quick async video.
Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.5Visit
Linear
Issue tracking built for speed and focus.
Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.8Visit
Slack
Team communication organised into channels.
Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.2Visit
This collection at a glance
Counted from the listings on this page.
- Pricing
- Of 16 picks, 1 is completely free, 13 have a free plan and 2 are paid.
- Highest rated
- Linear (4.8/5), CleanShot X (4.8/5) and Granola (4.7/5) have the highest ratings in our reviews.
- Formats
- Most common: Web App (9), Desktop App (3), AI Tool (2) and Mac App (1).
- Topics covered
- Collaboration (9), Communication (8), Remote Work (8) and Meetings (7).
- Platforms
- Most listed: Web (13), Cross-Platform (10), macOS (10) and Windows (9).
- Best for
- Picked most often for Teams (13), Managers (9) and Remote Workers (9).
- Learning curve
- 14 beginner-friendly and 2 intermediate.
- Newest addition
- CleanShot X, added 26 August 2026.