Education & Reference (37 programs)

Pros: Simple and sleek. Saves lots of bandwidth.

Cons: Limited article selection. Some incompatibilities.

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.

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: 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.

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

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

Pros: Complete online courses. Easy to participate.

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

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

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

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: 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.

Pros: Easy to use. Curated by you.

Cons: Not always accurate. Small user base.

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

Cons: Not all features available in free version.

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.

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.