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Shift

Score9.1 out of 10

158 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

The all-in-one solution for complex humans

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

An All-In-One Solution for Max Productivity.

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

Great tool for people with lots of accounts

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

Alternatives Considered

Rambox

My honest take

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

Usability

Everything in one place

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I’ve been using Shift for about 6yrs. It was appealing because I am a contractor and have several different email accounts, both personal and business. Going between browser tabs or email applications was a huge time suck, not to mention slowing down my computer.Shift allows me to have my 6 email accounts all on one application, easy to view, easy to switch between and all in one place.I also utilize many of their plugins like WhatsApp web so I can add even more functionality to my space. Often times I can work just within Shift and reduce my distractions on outside browsers and tabs.

Pros

  • Keeping all inboxes in one place
  • Organizing workspaces for different projects
  • Integrating 3rd party apps like WhatsApp

Cons

  • Providing the entirety of the gmail suite would be nice
  • Updates that sync with other email providers like gmail, MS, etc.
  • Adding more apps to the list, including more AI related apps.

Return on Investment

  • Keeping all my inboxes in one place so I can easily shift between them 1000% increases my productivity
  • reducing the number of browser and application tabs helps keep my computer running quicker.
  • I can easily see the number of emails in each inbox and prioritize accordingly throughout the day.

Usability

Other Software Used

ChatGPT, WhatsApp Business, Miro