Shift

Score9.3 out of 10

160 Reviews and Ratings

What is Shift?

The Shift browser merges web apps into a single window, streamlining work online and providing access to thousands of apps without leaving the browser.

Categories & Use Cases

#1 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

“1000% increases my productivity”
— Owner, Resource Department

#2 most frequent

Information

“Shift has enabled me to have a one-stop shop for all my emails, outside of a regular browser, and access to vital apps like Slack, Google Suite, and CMS tools”
— Communications Specialist, Splice

#3 most frequent

Educational Services

“Productivity”
— Founder, The Language of Leadership

Pros

Consolidates multiple email, calendar, and application accounts into one interface
Reduces browser tab clutter and the need for constant sign-ins
Provides extensive integration with Google Suite and communication tools like Slack

Cons

Browser functionality is less robust than standard browsers, with loading and compatibility issues
Frequent re-authentication and login challenges for integrated accounts
Limited support for certain applications and email providers, with requests for broader integration

Verified User

Executive in Corporate (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Shift has become my central hub for staying organized. I manage multiple email addresses from one place, no more toggling between browser tabs or accounts. Shift's integrations with Slack, Asana, Toggl, etc., mean everything I need is in one window. It's intuitive and solves the core problem of having too many tools, too many logins, and too much screen switching. Now it all lives in one clean workspace.

Pros

Toggle between multiple email accounts.
Connect to apps.
Keep things organized and streamlined.
Easily switch between mail, calendar, etc.

Cons

Can't huddle in Slack through Shift.
Don't love the web browser integration--can't organize tabs.

Return on Investment

Increased productivity.
Improved organization.
Less scrambling to find things.

Usability

Other Software Used

Asana, Slack, Toggl Track, Canva

Verified User

Director (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I manage multiple inboxes, which was originally why I started using Shift. This has since evolved into various workspaces with unique tech stacks and has revolutionized my productivity. I'm able to get more done in less time just by having the apps I need, and nothing else to distract me from the task at hand. I love that I can be signed into 2 different accounts on the same app depending on the workspace I'm in.

Pros

Organizes workspaces with a unique set of apps for each space
Enhances the functionality and accessibility of the Google suite
Reduces the toggling time between apps and tasks

Cons

I am often signed out of apps that I use frequently, which may be a limitation of the app rather than of Shift
Bring back the unified calendar option!
Bring back the ability to open a new tab in our default browser -- I realize this is trying to keep everything within the Shift app, but sometimes I need to simply use a regular browser.

Return on Investment

I feel more organized and in control of my email and my calendar, being able to see everything in a unified app, but separated into spaces.
I do need to remember to close this app during deep work sessions, or it is impossibly distracting...between emails, slack messages, band notifications, etc. It is a notification farm so boundaries are important.
I love it so much I have a subscription for everyone on my team so they can peacefully manage their roles in the organization, and the many hats they wear in other aspects of their lives.

Usability

Other Software Used

Slack, ClickUp, Miro

Verified User

Director (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use it to manage multiple emails across multiple work organizations and my personal emails. I also use the quick-access applications in the sidebar to manage everything in one place.

Pros

All in one platform with emails, applications, browser tabs, etc.
Easy to navigate user experience/interface.
Maintains native interface of email platforms.

Cons

Mobile application.
AI enabled features.
More application integrations.

Return on Investment

Improved productivity.
Excellent organization.
Reduced stress.

Usability

Other Software Used

Todoist, ChatGPT, Dashlane Password Manager, Zoho CRM, Evernote

Verified User

Director in Professional Services (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We used Shift for a couple of years to help streamline our access to various tools and websites and save time juggling tons of tabs. Overall very happy with Shift and would recommend it to others who are used to dealing with many logins and tabs.

Pros

bounce form account to account
keep tabs/programs open in the background without clutter
share access across muiltiple devices

Cons

Some of the cookies times require logging in fairly often
Support was basically no existent when I had an issue
Price is a bit high compared to some other tools that have popped up that offer similar solutions

Return on Investment

Saved a lot of time
Easy access across multiple devices

Usability

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Verified User

Consultant in Finance and Accounting (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use it to centralize our different tools into one place to be able to access the different elements easily without having to switch softwares everytime. It allows us to streamline operations and make the entire team more efficient.

Pros

Centralizes multiple softwares
Integrates with most tools
easy switching between tools

Cons

Crashes sometimes
UI could be improved

Return on Investment

Strong ROI
Increased productivity
easier organization

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