Maximizing Efficiency with Shift
July 09, 2025

Maximizing Efficiency with Shift

Ashley Cross | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Advanced

Overall Satisfaction with Shift

I manage more than one email account for my organization, and Shift allows me to keep both accounts visible. The unread email count is especially helpful for keeping up with each account. I also appreciate that I can access Slack and other productivity apps from within one window. The Google integrations allow for greater efficiency, and I appreciate being able to see new information at a glance.

Pros

  • Organize my digital workspace
  • Notify new messages
  • Provide quick and easy access to my most-used digital tools

Cons

  • The browser doesn't always work. Some websites refuse to load, and others time out too quickly. It is not as strong or robust a web browser as Chrome.
  • Unread counts are not always accurate.
  • I wish I could set up Google Suite products as separate workspaces.
  • I manage multiple email accounts with accuracy and efficiency.
  • I stay on top of notifications across multiple platforms.
  • I feel better equipped to respond to messages and find relevant information within my digital workspaces.
I use Gmail, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Spotify, Slack, Amazon, Pinterest, and Grammarly with Shift. Gmail and Google Suite products are my primary apps. I manage more than one email account, and staying signed in to each account and being able to view message count and fully use each account without signing in and out has been a game-changer for productivity and efficiency. Being able to access my Google Suite products and Slack simultaneously with Gmail has been the biggest benefit of using Shift, and why I continue to use this product.
Keeping all of my work-related accounts in a single window and screen helps me move between tasks with efficiency and accuracy. I am able to keep up with new messages across platforms without ever changing applications or keeping up with multiple screens and windows. Managing everything I need in one location makes all of my work processes easier.
Shift is fairly intuitive, especially for basic integrations like Gmail and Slack. It's easy to set up workspaces and organize applications within those workspaces. I use Google Suite, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets, with high frequency, and this is where the usability takes a hit for me. I wish there was a more efficient way to work on multiple Docs and Sheets at the same time. The native integrations limit you to one open Doc or Sheet at a time, unless you choose to open those in a new tab. I'd prefer a more direct way to use multiple Docs and Sheets simultaneously.

Do you think Shift delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Shift's feature set?

Yes

Did Shift live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Shift go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Shift again?

Yes

I appreciate that Shift keeps all of my most-used web applications organized in one window. My workflow is easier to manage when I can see everything I need in one space. I like that I can manage multiple email addresses as well as multiple digital tools without leaving the Shift application. Drawbacks: The web browser is not as stable as others I use; The unread count for some applications is inaccurate at times; Google Suite applications could use further development and integration. I have been using Shift for more than 5 years and continue to be happy with the product.

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