Education & Reference (37 programs)

Pros: Easy to use. Gives word and sentence suggestions. Accurate results.

Cons: Does not support local dialects. No text to speech feature.

Pros: Makes citations a whole lot easier. Compatible with multiple media.

Cons: Interface can be fiddly. Can take time to learn how to use.

Pros: You can rate the videos to tell others how good they are. The niche skill videos are tough to find elsewhere.

Cons: Much of what you see can be seen on YouTube for free. It’s risky when you subscribe to new videos without ratings.

Pros: Familiar infrastructure for businesses and applicants. Potential hires are active on Facebook already.

Cons: Still in roll-out limited to the US and Canada only. Facebook profiles are not necessarily professional.

Pros: A wide range of courses. Free to learn.

Cons: Plans are billed annually. Other online universities could offer better value.

Pros: Create a teaching website fast. Connect directly with students.

Cons: Web and mobile plans are separate. Fee required for add-on features.

Pros: Emphasizes relevant parts of the text for better reading. Promotes better reading comprehension. Customizable appearance to suit various preferences.

Cons: Doesn't have support for non-Latin alphabet.

Pros: Organize hundreds of feeds very easily. Clear and attractive display of items. Good integration with other services. Extensive help.

Cons: No built-in alert features. Folder management can be complicated.

Pros: Simple, minimal interface. Useful active search feature. Unlimited feed subscriptions. Easy sharing with other apps.

Cons: Not all features available in free version.

Pros: Free web conferencing system. Makes online lectures engaging. Packed with essential presentation tools. Unlimited number of webcams to share.

Cons: Hard to setup for presenters. Requires technical knowledge.

Pros: Easy access to various study materials. Thousands of downloadable study notes. Financial rewards for every note uploaded.

Cons: Only materials in PDF can get paid. Finding quality and accurate notes can be difficult.

Pros: Easy to use. Curated by you.

Cons: Not always accurate. Small user base.

Pros: Complete online courses. Easy to participate.

Cons: Intensive learning. Pay after you're hired.

Pros: Paperspade will not require a paid subscription. Templates and forms can be added in only a matter of seconds.

Cons: There is currently no version available for mobile phones. English is the only supported language.

Pros: Provides a variety of genre of books. Users just need a library card or student ID to access. Simple and easy to use.

Cons: Customer service is poor. Lack of data about their users.

Pros: A simplified college application process. Coherent guides for freshmen and transferees. Common App Ready toolkit for counselors and recommenders. Resources available in English and Spanish.

Cons: Not all school accepts the Common App.