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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.

    $0

    per year

    Wavebox

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AWavebox is a productivity browser built to support fast and efficient working across daily web apps and websites. Built on Chromium, Wavebox works like Chrome & Edge, but boasts features needed to master today's complex web environments: Replace browser tab chaos with organized toolbars, focused workspaces and real-time notifications. Stay signed-in to all web accounts - even multiple accounts of the same type e.g. Gmail, Office365, Teams. Auto-sleeping for inactive…

    $0

    per seat

    Pricing
    ShiftWavebox
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    per year
    Advanced
    $149
    per year
    Teams
    $149
    per year per user
    Wavebox Basic
    $0
    per seat
    Wavebox Pro
    $98
    per seat
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ShiftWavebox
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAnnual or monthly options. 70% discount for education and non-profits. Team discounts available.
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    Community Pulse
    ShiftWavebox
    Considered Both Products
    Shift
    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
    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
    Wavebox
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    40 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    39 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    39 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    38 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    39 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    User Ratings
    ShiftWavebox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (41 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.4
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.3
    (23 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ShiftWavebox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Shift
    No answers on this topic
    Wavebox
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Wavebox
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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.
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    Wavebox
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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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    Wavebox
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    Usability
    Shift
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    Wavebox
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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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    Wavebox
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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
    Incentivized
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    Wavebox
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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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    Wavebox
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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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    Wavebox
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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.
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    Wavebox
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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
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    Wavebox
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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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    Wavebox
    No answers on this topic
    ScreenShots

    Wavebox Screenshots

    Screenshot of Flexible workspaces for you and your team.Screenshot of Use the web dock and toolbars to create fast app workflows.Screenshot of Stay signed-in to all your apps, including multiple Gmails, Slacks, Office365, Outlook, Teams etc.Screenshot of Customize desktop notifications and unread badges for all your apps.Screenshot of Auto-sleep inactive apps and tabs to save memory and optimize performance.Screenshot of Unified search across every app, tab, pin, bookmark, note, widget etc. Toggle between apps using the Quick Switch.