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Business & Productivity (971 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Makes the markdown interface simpler and more intuitive. Easy to get running.
    CONS: Some users may prefer the traditional markdown interface. Requires familiarity with markdown to use.
  2. PROS: Free, powerful note taking software with many editing functions. Tagging, tracking and sorting notes is made simple. Backup your notes to the cloud to retrieve on multiple devices. Supports a wide variety of document formats.
    CONS: Handwriting detection is not as good as competitors like Notability. Current active open notebooks do not sync with different devices. Less formatting features than document editors like Microsoft Word. Notably lacks ability to sort documents within a section by date.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Over 200 new features. Facebook integration. Full iCloud integration. Notification center. Games Center. Dictation feature.
    CONS: Requires trackpad for optimum benefit.
  4. PROS: Free to use. Handles virtual identities. Lots of extensions. Easy to import contacts and mails. Support for Microsoft Exchange. Good learning spam filter. Strong encryption and support for certificates. RSS reader.
    CONS: RSS reader can be unreliable. Intel only. Calendar needs to be downloaded seperately.
  5. PROS: JIRA is compatible with other third-party business software. There are a number of discrete pricing plans available.
    CONS: The pricing plans can be relatively expensive for start-up businesses. Credit cards are the only form of payment currently accepted.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Functional. Great for productivity.
    CONS: Poor UI/UX design.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Provides Outlook access on early Macs.
    CONS: Limited to OS X 8.0 and 9.0. PPC Macs only.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Free application with quick and easy set-up. Allows multi-tasking by overlapping videos and other web content.
    CONS: No toolbar and other browsing tools when using the application. Requires clicking on the dock icon to re-engage application.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Free to use. Opens Microsoft Office documents including Word and Excel. Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation manager, and drawing program. Good alternative to Microsoft Office.
    CONS: Slow at opening documents and can be unresponsive sometimes. Too many buttons and settings. Based mainly on Java.
  11. PROS: Lets you run Windows/Linux and Mac apps side by side. Seamless integration features. Full 14-day trial available. Great support team.
    CONS: Formatted hard drive space cannot be reused. No DirectX 11 support. Not as reliable as bootcamp. Doesn’t work on a 32-bit processor.
  12. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: The latest version addresses a handful of previous functionality issues. A file size of only 17 megabytes will not affect most operating systems.
    CONS: Users will have to pay to download this application. The only language supported is English.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Search in Spotlight or Google. Look up words in dictionary. Organize by categories. Add fonts, colors and links.
    CONS: Limited features.
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  15. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Audio and visuals enhance creativity. Simple and clean user interface. Aids in concentration. Dims screen to keep focus on writing.
    CONS: Simplified interface limits formatting options. Different sound volumes cannot be adjusted independently. No ability to customise sounds or backgrounds. Exports to a limited selection of file types.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  17. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Includes multimedia support for many file types. Easy to use drag and drop interface to link ideas. Export to several formats for easy use elsewhere. Useful grouping tools help to keep ideas organized.
    CONS: User reports of app freezing and crashing. Developer has stated their inability to continue working on app. Some default controls are unintuitive. Initial 'central topic' is required, cannot start disorganized.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Packed with useful features. Fully customisable interface.
    CONS: Some features can take a while to load. Not all file formats are supported.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  20. PROS: Convenient and snappy. Supports 3D Touch. Curtain mode to secure sensitive information. Trial version available.
    CONS: Some port forwarding and static IP knowledge needed. Too many choices and settings. Free alternatives available. Needs an iPhone or iPad.

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