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Office Suites (180 programs)

  1. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use and install. Rich user interface that can be used by people with differing levels of computing experience. Advanced parsing engine. Available in multiple languages.
    CONS: The search function requires an exact data match to find contacts. Lacks the ability to clean duplicate entries automatically. The interface can appear cluttered at first glance. Has issues recognising non-US addresses.
  2. PROS: Complete suite. Splash screen intuitive. Compatible with Microsoft Office.
    CONS: Few noteworthy innovations. Slow to start apps.
  3. PROS: Can be used with a wide variety of embroidering machines. Easy to use interface. Supports multiple file formats. Allows designs to be printed or exported.
    CONS: Lacks support for some machine models. Not compatible with the VP3 file format. Design rendering can be slow at times. Application is resource intensive when in operation.
  4. PROS: Easy to modify or work with. A massive collection of templates. Well-designed templates. Updated every month with fresh templates.
    CONS: Landscape brochures don’t come in all popular sizes. Various app versions could be a tad confusing. Quite a few similar templates. Not all templates can be customized from scratch.
  5. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Colorful and easy to use. Works with both touchscreen and mouse clicks. Easy to install and quick to load. A simple program suitable for beginners.
    CONS: Not sophisticated enough for professional or hobby projects. Needs a less regimented drag-and-drop system. Could use far more editing tools and options. Makes it difficult to express larger or more complex ideas.
  6. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Allows multiple PDF files to be merged together. Enables the user to specify pages to extract. Includes encryption and print restriction options. Color tuner option allows appearance to be modified.
    CONS: Color tuner significantly increases file size. Compress function not as powerful as some alternatives. No support for converting to other file formats. The insert feature can be difficult to work with.
  7. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Convenient. Easy to use. Clean interface. One login for all emails.
    CONS: Laggy when booted up. Memory usage can be heavy. No theme customization. You must have a Gmail account to use this.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Add any document/file to your folders. Files can be password protected. The interface is inviting and clear. Excellent search function.
    CONS: No ability to share items directly from the application. No access to cloud storage services. The app is resource intensive. The app is not compatible with all mobile devices.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple but clear user interface. Tabbed document browsing. Documents can be annotated as needed. The application is regularly updated.
    CONS: The application can become corrupt and require re-installation after some time. The application doesn’t recognise mouse scrolling on all computers. No ability to interface with cloud storage servers. Only suitable for 64-bit systems.
  10. PROS: Vast collection of templates. Integrates seamlessly with MS Office. Fully customizable. Create professional-looking documents with ease.
    CONS: Some issues exist when trying to update the app. Template customization can be time consuming. No templates for specialized documents. Graphics in some templates appear pixelated.
  11. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Works with encrypted PDFs. Supports over 150 languages. Exports to many popular formats. Batch conversion.
    CONS: Does not automatically detect language. Conversion formatting not always consistent. Does not support extraction of individual elements. Requires OS X 10.10 or later.
  12. PROS: Easy to use. Supports more than 49 recognition languages. Page preview option available. Drag-n-drop functionality supported.
    CONS: Complicated PDFs may still have to be converted manually. Context items such as formulas may not transition well. No native sharing to the cloud. Not a free tool.
  13. PROS: This application employs OCR (optical character recognition). Point-and-click functionality. A wide range of languages are supported. Text can be converted into multiple different formats.
    CONS: Some mistakes can occur. Specific symbols might not be recognized. May not work with underlined text. A good deal of formatting will be subsequently required.
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Save extracted attachments from the Winmail.dat files. Resend the entire decoded file to another location. Processing time is very fast. Supports batch extraction.
    CONS: Some attached files cannot be extracted. Have to save the converted file to use the file. Could use file editing functions. Needs more supported file types.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Three additional pricing plans are available. This program works in conjunction with QuickBooks. Functions even when offline. A 30-day free trial period is offered.
    CONS: Advanced pricing plans can be rather expensive. Some customer data may be accessed by ContractorTools. Many advanced features require in-app purchases. QuickBooks is the only third-party accounting bundle supported.
  16. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: See how many words you have written in real-time. All of the icons are self-explanatory. Click to view a breakdown of your word count. A pop-up appears if you hit your writing target.
    CONS: Encouraging word-count targets often leads to writer burnout. Counts all words you write, including deleted words. May encourage quantity-over-quality when writing. Doesn't have auto-grammar checking like with LibreOffice Writer.
  17. PROS: Minimalistic, functional design. Quick learning curve. Fast and simple. Easily share designs from the app.
    CONS: Minimalistic design can be problematic for some users. Limited OS support. Application requires a good understanding of sequence diagrams. Lacks features for advanced users.
  18. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Okay for creating drafts without physically typing text. Click the microphone button and start talking. Doesn't require lots of pre-use optimization. Has a very simple and self-explanatory GUI.
    CONS: English grammar is very poorly optimized. End text requires serious editing before being readable. Voice recognition is substandard. Picks up words very slowly.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports multiple recognition languages. Three export modes. Simple interface. Drag-and-drop functionality supported.
    CONS: Blurry conversions. Workability problems. Not completely reliable. Built-in search functionality doesn’t always work.

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