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Office Suites (180 programs)

  1. PROS: Simple and easy to use interface. Fast conversion. Maintains formatting integrity. The application is light on resources.
    CONS: Images can sometimes lose quality when they are converted. The trial version of the program doesn’t allow full documents to be converted. Application lacks batch conversion functionality. The application has not been updated recently.
  2. PROS: Optical character recognition is included. 11 international languages are supported. A very straightforward user interface. Any crooked pages are automatically corrected when being scan.
    CONS: No bulk scanning options are included. Some scanners may not be supported. Cannot work in conjunction with 32-bit processors. A file size of 91.9 megabytes is rather large.
  3. PROS: A user-friendly interface. Themes can be changed. Supports RTF text formats. The app will remain hidden when not in use.
    CONS: Not many text formats are supported. The application will not appear in the system dock. Only three notes are offered in the free version. Other note-taking programs require less memory.
  4. PROS: Adds a sense of urgency to writing. Helps remove distractions from your computer. Time limits of 5 minutes, 15 and 30 minutes. Suitable for fiction writers.
    CONS: Makes stopping to research almost impossible. Doesn’t reward you for finishing early. Losing writing work is upsetting and an unfitting punishment. People cannot use the bathroom without losing work.
  5. PROS: Supports data export into Excel and CSV formats. Sync features enable data share between devices. Report view shows overview of time use at a glance. Includes sorting, filtering and searching features for easy data access.
    CONS: Several convenient features such as folders and device sync locked behind paywall. Only subscription service offered with few clear benefits over single purchase alternatives. No real unique selling point among many competitors. Syncing sends your data through Caato cloud servers.
  6. PROS: Synchronise and save your contacts with one app. Add notes and other details to contacts. Can be used with cloud-based storage services. Simple and intuitive layout.
    CONS: Application is resource intensive. Synchronising contacts can lead to duplicated entries. Limited help functionality. Getting to know your way around the app can take some time.
  7. 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.
  8. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Notes get automatically saved. Hierarchical organization. Extremely responsive developer.
    CONS: Pages aren’t boxed or rued. No built-in search function. User interface needs some polishing. Doesn’t automatically create folders.
  9. PROS: Makes Project Viewer simple for all. Opens MPP files easily. Intuitive interface. Exports to Excel.
    CONS: Not equally robust as MS Project. Free version offers limited features. Current subscriptions cannot be cancelled. Needs a 64-bit computer architecture.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Open source office suite. Thorough help doc and good wizards. Loads quickly.
    CONS: Poor presentation tool.
  11. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Elegant interface. Edits in RTF format for flexibility. Lots of powerful features. Good with languages.
    CONS: Takes a long time to load documents. Lacks some advanced features.
  12. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  13. PROS: Distraction-free, minimalistic user interface. Offers advanced font control. Supports multiple languages. Multiple export options.
    CONS: Doesn’t work as a tool to learn Arabic languages. Needs a 64-bit processor. Crashes randomly. Not updated frequently enough.
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  15. PROS: Loads of productivity features. Drag-and-drop functionality. PDF export option. Task lists could be shared to social media.
    CONS: Free version may not offer certain features. Doesn’t document the tasks accomplished. Not cross-platform. Needs a 64-bit system.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: All apps packaged in one installer. Supports popular file types. Comes with cloud and server integrations. Includes proprietary font styles.
    CONS: Limited presentation editing capabilities.
  17. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Reduces distractions from the Net. Easy to use and get going. Calm and clean writing environment.
    CONS: Very few formatting features. Not essential - better to turn off any distractions and use an advanced word processor.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  19. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Open source office suite. Thorough help doc and good wizards. Loads quickly.
    CONS: Presentation tool. Requires donation before download.
  20. PROS: Completely free suite. Convenient "Home" window to access all included apps. Exports documents to PDF.
    CONS: Not as complete as other suites. Can't import Office visual styles.

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