Download Business Productivity - Best Software & Apps

Adobe Reader2.0.0.163

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac; iPhone; Palm OS

Adobe Reader 11: the essential PDF viewer

4195 votes

PROS: Increased security, Send files by e-mail, Sticky notes and highlight options, Full-screen reading, Accessibility options
CONS: Memory use

Microsoft Word 2016

License: try Download
Platform: Windows

Microsoft's latest and greatest, with huge compatibility improvements

95 votes

Download

PROS: Every new feature is useful, Read Mode is fantastic, Easy to use, PDF compatibility
CONS: Requires some CPU power/memory, Still has some overhead

Google Playvaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android

Access your library of media from you browser

3 votes

PROS: Multi-platform access, Free to download,
CONS: Not available on other browsers, Poor integration on Chromebooks

Skype7.23.0.105

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac; iPhone; Windows Phone

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

19654 votes

PROS: Group videoconferencing, Talk-chat-type, Excellent audiovisual quality, Calls to mobile, Integration with Facebook
CONS: Requires a good connection, High consumption of resources, Some features are extra

Microsoft Office 2013Professional Plus 15.0.4833.1001

License: try Download
Platform: Windows

Free 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus

8808 votes

Download

PROS: Edit PDFs, Advanced multimedia features, Good touch navigation, Helpful new assistant
CONS: Almost forces the user to adopt cloud usage, Working on tablets is only possible up to a point

Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3(SP3)

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Make Microsoft Office 2007 better than ever

1884 votes

Download

PROS: Corrects bugs and improves performance, Includes all previous service packs, Free
CONS: None

Telegram4.2.2

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Mac; Web Apps

Fast and secure messaging app

142 votes

PROS: Supports group chats, Share videos up to 1GB, Send batches of photos, "Snapchat" style Secret Chat, Higher level of privacy compared to WhatsApp
CONS: Voice messages supported but no voice calling, Small user base compared to WhatsApp

Microsoft Excel 201315.0.4805.1003

License: try Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

Smarter and easier workbooks

1830 votes

PROS: Quick analysis suggests best way to present data, Redesigned interface makes it easier to use, Insert photos from online sources, Automatic pivot table creation, Helpful error messages
CONS: Still intimidating to the novice

Microsoft Excel 2016

License: try Download
Platform: Windows

An excellent choice for all of your data processing needs

20 votes

Download

PROS: Familiar and easy to use, Suggestion features improve productivity, Collaboration
CONS: Not too many new features

Viber5.6.0.2415

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Windows Phone; Mac

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

1073 votes

PROS: Very simple to use, Notifies you of contacts who are on Viber, Decent call quality, Send photos and videos, Stickers and emoticons to liven up chats, Group messaging with up-to 100 people, Hold & Talk feature
CONS: You may have to convince friends to switch to Viber

Microsoft Powerpoint 20162016

License: try Download
Platform: Windows

Presentation software gets an update with Microsoft Powerpoint 2016

78 votes

Download

PROS: Improved help menu, New design features, Simple, easy-to-use basic tools
CONS: Some users find design suggestions intrusive

Google Translate4.4.0.RC01

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Web Apps

Your pocket translator

68 votes

PROS: Translates from text, picture, voice, and SMS, 60 supported languages, Functions to translate offline, Good voice recognition, You can hear the pronunciation
CONS: The translations are not always perfect

Free Word to PDF Converter3.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Organize your documents with Free Word to PDF Converter

773 votes

Download

PROS: Converts with minimal fuss, Bulk convert several files, Minimal, easy to use interface, Free to use
CONS: Superseded by later versions of Word

SPSS24.0

License: try Download
Platform: Windows

Powerful tool for managing and using your SPSS data

1815 votes

Download

PROS: Hundreds of graphical options, Powerful analytical features, Microsoft Office integration, Multilingual options, Excellent sharing options
CONS: Takes a while to get to grips with, Firmly aimed at professional users, Incredibly complicated website

PDF To Word Converter Free2.25

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Convert PDF file to office Word document for free

1564 votes

PROS: Free, Easy to use, Does what it says
CONS: Installation has too many 'offers', Pro version installs automatically

Free PDF Reader1.1.3

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

No surprises

1720 votes

Download

PROS: It works as intended, It is free
CONS: Adobe Reader is better, Advertising is a pain, Looks dated

Google Keyboard4.1.22063.1974169

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Google Keyboard

15 votes

Download

PROS: Type search and share in one app, Multilingual function supports over 120 languages
CONS: Lacks customisation features, Some users dislike the one handed mode

Office Online

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

The free online version of Microsoft Office

70 votes

Download

PROS: Nice port of the desktop app, 25 GB of free space, You can upload files from your hard drive
CONS: Not as complete as the desktop tool

Google DuoAPK

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Simple and reliable one-on-one video calling between mobile devices

1 vote

PROS: The innovative knock knock feature allows you to see who is calling before you answer, Extremely simple interface to use, Specialized to work specifically on your mobile phone or tablet so there's nothing you don't need and everything is directed to one purpose: making video calls
CONS: No voice only option, No compelling reason for IOS users to switch to Duo from Facetime for calling other iOS users, Both users need to have Duo installed to start the voice call

Free PDF reader1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

A PDF program that also converts your content

2 votes

Download

PROS: Great if you are stuck trying to convert your PDF, A simple interface makes it very easy to use,
CONS: It is ugly looking when compared to modern app GUIs, The software is slowly going out of date

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Skype	7.23.0.105	19654	6.9	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
2	Adobe Reader	2.0.0.163	4195	6.7	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
3	Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3	(SP3)	1884	6.3	Windows
4	Microsoft Excel 2013	15.0.4805.1003	1830	6.2	Windows, Android, iPhone
5	Microsoft Office 2013	Professional Plus 15.0.4833.1001	8808	6.2	Windows

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Skype

7.23.0.105

19654

6.9

Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone

Adobe Reader

2.0.0.163

4195