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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Shift

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AThe Shift browser merges web apps into a single window, streamlining work online and providing access to thousands of apps without leaving the browser.

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    Pricing
    Shift
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    per year
    Advanced
    $149
    per year
    Teams
    $149
    per year per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Shift
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    Yes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Shift
    Considered Both Products
    Shift
    Chose Shift
    I used to use a similar product called Station. In all honesty, Station was better but was discontinued. Shift is the nearest equivalent and works just as well. Station was free, Shift is an annual payment so I have peace of mind it's more likely to be around for the long term.
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    Chose Shift
    While I have not looked into other apps, I have considered (and do use, to some extent), Google Profiles. In my opinion, Shift is much preferable to Google Profiles and works much better!
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    Microsoft 365 is great in terms of the features of each program, but switching between the programs isn't quick. Shift allows me to manage my email accounts and my Google Drives, as well as create documents, spreadsheets, and slides using Google's tools all within the same …
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    I found Shift first and never needed to look for any other tools. It met my needs and I don't want to have to get used to a different tool.
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    Tabs are so 2021
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    I also use Mailplane but it's not on the list. Shift just works and works really well. I dont like apps that try to be something that it's not, adding silly features just because. With Shift I load the app and I can see all the emails and other apps I need to get my work done.
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    EasyMail had issues for me. It worked a lot like the browser version of Gmail and lacked some of the features Shift provides. I haven't used it in a while, but when I was using it, I often had difficulty printing and saving emails and attachments. Mailbird is very good, but …
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    Shift stood out because it’s like having multiple of the other apps all rolled into one. It handles email better than most others multi-account switching better than Outlook, and app organization better than Station. If you’re managing multiple email accounts and communication …
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    You can not even compare Shift to those two. Those two UI are very difficult to navigate, the softwares also lag compared to Shift. They also lack a lot of features that Shift has, like Chrome Extensions. Those other two only offer minimal extensions where you can get any …
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    It's not on the list, but I used Franz, another consolidated messaging app. It's not nearly as fully functional as Shift and was clunky/slow.
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    I haven’t used other similar apps. Love this one and HATE the native “Mail” app that comes on Apple.
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    As a team, we use many different apps to try and create easy, clean workspaces. However, nothing compares to Shift. It is 100% in a league of its own, and we have never encountered anything like it before. Its user interface and abilities are far greater than those of the other …
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    Shift offers me better overall email and productivity tool integration. The browser-based environment is intuitive. Outstanding integration with Google Workspace tools. Excellent overall UX/UI. Setup is fast and secure via SSO login. Overall a great value. The company delivers …
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    I like Shift better than anything else I have ever used to organize.
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    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. Thunderb…
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    Shift outshines Rambox and Wavebox with its sleek, intuitive interface and seamless handling of multiple accounts. While Rambox offers a similar app integration model, its interface feels less refined and user-friendly. Wavebox is highly customisable but can be overwhelming and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    I haven't tried any other products. Shift was my first, and I loved it!
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    Shift is unique compared to anything I could compare.
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    Shift simply allows me to keep gmail and other google documents separate to my internet browser.
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    I have never seen anything else like Shift and that is why I love it! It is very simple.
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    I haven’t used others. I have used shift for 6 years.
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    I have considered using Rambox as the pricing model is more appealing. I do consider Shift to be quite expensive.
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    more multipurpose
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    I have yet to find anything else quite like it
    Incentivized
    Chose Shift
    More general but also not as integrated and requires me to jump through some mime hoops to get a meeting going vs Teams opening it seamlessly.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    40 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    39 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    39 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    38 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    39 Answers
    User Ratings
    Shift
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (41 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.5
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    8.3
    (23 ratings)
    Availability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Shift
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Shift
    I believe that Shift is suitable for everyone, even those with only one email account. Just being able to group email, along with Messenger, WhatsApp, and other apps, together is, in itself, a productivity hack. I have already recommended it to some of my other business owner friends.
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    Pros
    Shift
    • Connects Gmail Email Accounts with ease
    • Makes it easy to organize a variety of apps in one dashboard
    • Unclutters your desktop with less Browser tabs and windows open at one time
    • Connects to other Productivity apps with one click
    • Acts as a central hub for all app productivity usage saving time
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    Cons
    Shift
    • 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.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Shift
    Shift has significantly streamlined your daily operations by bringing together all your tools, accounts, and workflows into one platform. This has reduced context-switching and improved overall productivity across Bamboo Orchard’s Innovation Studio and Venture Studio operations.The ability to create custom workspaces tailored to different projects, clients, and teams ensures that each aspect of your business is optimized for performance. This flexibility supports the unique, bespoke solutions Bamboo Orchard is known for delivering. Shift has enhanced collaboration by integrating communication tools like Slack, Zoom, and email with task management platforms. This has allowed teams to work together seamlessly, even in remote or hybrid environments. By eliminating the need for constant tab-switching and manual management of accounts, Shift has saved considerable time and effort for the team, allowing you to focus more on strategic innovation and client support. Shift’s functionality aligns perfectly with Bamboo Orchard’s mission to deliver bold, transformative innovation and tailored solutions. It supports your ability to execute efficiently and maintain focus on reshaping industries for your clients.
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    Usability
    Shift
    Setting up Shift is very simple and highly intuitive, making it easy to use. Once you set up the accounts and program integrations, you can easily click on precisely what you need, requiring barely any thought or effort. It feels truly seamless and straightforward to use. I have no issues with use, and I use it every day.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Shift
    Its basically been great. In 3 years I had one issue of repeated crashes which was fixed with a version change and an issue where slack wouldn't load after a slack update but that fixed within a few weeks
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    Performance
    Shift
    Its pretty performant on my GPU based laptop as it can use the hardware to accelerate processing. However it is memory hungry. If I had a normal amount of RAM on my laptop I wouldn't imagine it would be a little slower
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    Support Rating
    Shift
    I have only had to use their support a couple of times, but was able to get an answer and things resolved within a couple of hours. There was no issue with contacting them, received responses and updates in a timely manner and they were able to resolve the small issues we had. It was a pleasure to work with them
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    Implementation Rating
    Shift
    I was completely satisfied with the implementation of Shift, rating it a 10. The process was straightforward and required minimal effort to get started. Key insights include the importance of pre-configuring the app with essential tools and accounts for the team to ensure a smooth transition. Shift’s intuitive setup and integration process allowed us to onboard quickly without disrupting workflows. Additionally, its user-friendly design made it easy for team members to adapt without extensive training.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Shift
    I used to use a similar product called Station. In all honesty, Station was better but was discontinued. Shift is the nearest equivalent and works just as well. Station was free, Shift is an annual payment so I have peace of mind it's more likely to be around for the long term.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Shift
    All our departments use this product and its very effective at keeping us organised on a client by client basis
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Shift
    • 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.
    Incentivized
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