Shift vs. Sidekick

I use it every day, and it is so lovely to have a clear desktop and only have one app running with everything I need. For example, when I am creating YouTube content, I need to be able to check analytical data on my YouTube channel, then open up Canva and create additional differences to the thumbnails that Land is making for the following video. I also need to be able to open Google Sheets to update my team and keep track of everything on Trello so we know what project we are currently working on our project. Workflow for content creation is spread across Trello Canva, WhatsApp, and Google Sheets, so to have all of these simultaneously open, I can switch between them all within shift is absolutely a godsend. Also, the fact that it integrates with Microsoft To-Do is beneficial as this is how we keep track of all completed tasks that we, as a team, create.

Incentivized

If you are a professional agency that requires access to a ton of Saas applications like email, accounting, CRM, websites, etc, then this browser (Sidekick) application is the ticket for you. If you like a ton of features for free, this is not for you. I feel It is breaking my bank account. :(

• Shift provides a seamless, single interface that brings together all of my email accounts and productivity tools (both Google Workspace and 3rd parties)
• It allows me to install, login and access the same emails and tools from ANY desktop in the world, securely, and without leaving a footprint of my User information or online working sessions.
• The browser-based UX/UI design of Shift makes it intuitive and fast (especially with recent memory handling improvements).

Incentivized

• Makes it easy to find and hide applications
• Makes it easy to focus on productive work
• It is easy to configure
• It has tons of features to make online work productive

• Some apps don’t work as well as they would on a regular plugin for a browser
• Web browser is nice, but Chrome is a bit more user friendly
• Sometimes things load strange and take over a work space (some forms or PDFs)

Incentivized

• Group applications on the left side of the part (like categories on the bar)
• Make it hard to close a tab when on a session (warn with a "did you mean to do that?")
• Be able to save the session while live.
• Protect all tabs within a saved session without making them little tabs.

I'm quite happy with this product, been using it in a daily basis for the last 3 years.

Incentivized

It is simple and has exactly what I need. If they worked out a few minor bugs, I think it would be perfect.

Incentivized

I wouldn't say I liked the user experience and the difficulty in configuration. I generally like to keep my UX and UI as consistent as possible, and Shift does that. Moreover, I wanted to save all my Gmail labels and have their catalog precisely as on the Gmail website. Thunderbird for Mac is a bit tacky.

Incentivized

When comparing these two, Sidekick was way easier to use and configure. I got confused immediately when trying to set up workspaces in VIVALDI. Sidekick reminded me of ClickUp and was set up within the hour.

• It's a good investment as it is cheap to pay for and it gives me all the work space I need.
• Amazing way to just keep a clean tidy workspace.
• Ability to switch between apps is fantastic as they are all on the left hand side bar.

Incentivized

• Work productivity has increased by at least 10%
• Enjoyment of working with a ton of applications has increased
• There is no longer fear or losing valuable and important work