App comparisons

Google Drive vs. Google Photos: What's the difference?

Google offers two different apps you can use to upload and share photos: Google Drive and Google Photos. That seems like one too many—at least, it did to me. But after looking into it, it turns out these services are pretty different.

Password manager showdown: LastPass vs. 1Password

Passwords are terrible. They're either too easy to guess or impossible to remember, and using the same one everywhere is practically inviting hackers to take down all of your accounts at once. Which is why password managers are a good idea.

WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org: What's the difference?

Words that mean two different things are confusing. Biweekly, for example, means twice a week or every other week, which is why there's no excuse for ever using it.

Cloud Storage Showdown: Dropbox vs. Google Drive

Between your personal laptop, your work computer, your phone, and any other device you might use, keeping your files in order can be a doozy.

Email services showdown: Microsoft Outlook vs. Gmail

Years after the rise of social media and instant chat applications, email remains one of the most effective tools of communication, especially for businesses.

Email marketing app showdown: ConvertKit vs. Mailchimp

Unlike many digital marketing tactics (think: social media, ads, blog posts), emails offer the opportunity to personalize communication to your customers.

eCommerce Website Builder Showdown: Shopify vs. Squarespace

With the availability of eCommerce website builders, it's easy to open an online store. And while Shopify has long been a popular go-to for DIY eCommerce, Squarespace is coming up strong as a notable contender.

Cloud Storage Showdown: OneDrive vs. Google Drive

It used to be that the cloud storage app you used would depend on your operating system of choice, but cloud storage providers have since become platform-agnostic.

Project Management Software Showdown: Trello vs. Asana

There are dozens of excellent project management apps out there, each with its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Two of the most popular are Asana and Trello, which has many people trying to choose between them.

Project Management Software Showdown: Monday vs. Asana

To help us manage our daily tasks, deadlines, and projects, we have the luxury of turning to project management software rather than Post-it Notes or endless email threads.

Team Chat Showdown: Slack vs. Discord

The current team chat landscape is truly a tale of two tools: Slack and Discord.

Survey Maker Showdown: Google Forms vs. Survey Monkey

Survey software helps you create surveys to collect data and gather feedback from a broad audience. You can ask questions in a variety of formats, solicit responses through multiple channels, and chart your data to get a big-picture view of all responses.

Social Media Management Tools Showdown: Hootsuite vs. Buffer

A robust social media presence can do wonders for your business, but keeping up with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram alone can be a chore.

Website Builder Showdown: Wix vs. Weebly

A professional website is a must-have, whether you're a small business or an independent professional. Website builders allow you to easily build and customize your website without hiring a developer or a designer.

CRM Showdown: HubSpot vs. Salesforce

Customer relationship management (CRM) software was developed about 30 years ago to help businesses better manage customer relationships and all the data involved with them.

eCommerce Website Builder Showdown: WooCommerce vs. Shopify

If you were opening a brick-and-mortar store, where would you do it? Would you pay extra for a high-traffic location, or opt for a cheaper neighborhood and focus more on customer relations?

Note Taking Apps Showdown: Google Keep vs. Evernote

There are a lot of reasons why you might need a notes app. Maybe you're practicing GTD and are looking for a quick way to capture to-dos the moment you think of them. Maybe you need a record of decisions made and topics discussed during meetings at work.