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Education & Reference (38 programs)

  1. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Easy to use. Gives word and sentence suggestions. Accurate results.
    CONS: Does not support local dialects. No text to speech feature.
  2. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Free to use. Large range of courses included.
    CONS: A bit limited in its scope. Reviews may be biased.
  3. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Simple and sleek. Saves lots of bandwidth.
    CONS: Limited article selection. Some incompatibilities.
  4. PROS: Helps you to find deals on textbooks. Straightforward to use.
    CONS: May not be necessary if your library has the books. Will not always help to find a bargain.
  5. License
    Free
    Language
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Makes citations a whole lot easier. Compatible with multiple media.
    CONS: Interface can be fiddly. Can take time to learn how to use.
  6. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: This software is free to download and activate. Literature lists are updated on a frequent basis.
    CONS: It is only supported by recent operating systems. The last update associated with LitCharts occurred in March 2016.
  7. PROS: A wide range of courses. Free to learn.
    CONS: Plans are billed annually. Other online universities could offer better value.
  8. License
    Free
    Language
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Large number of subjects to choose from. Free to download and use.
    CONS: Heavy emphasis on purchases. Lots of adverts.
  9. PROS: Complete online courses. Easy to participate.
    CONS: Intensive learning. Pay after you're hired.
  10. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    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.
  11. License
    Paid
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Create a teaching website fast. Connect directly with students.
    CONS: Web and mobile plans are separate. Fee required for add-on features.
  12. PROS: Houses everything a freelance professional would probably need. A free service.
    CONS: Doesn’t offer any unique content. A seasoned freelancer may find the information redundant.
  13. License
    Free
    Language
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Easy to use. Curated by you.
    CONS: Not always accurate. Small user base.
  14. 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.
  15. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    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.
  16. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Simple, minimal interface. Useful active search feature. Unlimited feed subscriptions. Easy sharing with other apps.
    CONS: Not all features available in free version.
  17. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Easy to use, with drag-and-drop support. Create blogs, playlists and clippings. Lots of options and settings.
    CONS: Occasionally produces feed errors. Doesn't support tagging.
  18. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    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.

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