App comparisons

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.

Read-It-Later App Showdown: Instapaper vs. Pocket

There are too many things on the internet to read at once. Read-it-later apps let you set aside articles or sites, download them to read at your convenience, and even organize them for research.

Customer Service Software Showdown: Zendesk vs. Freshdesk

Customer service is the lifeblood of a modern business. Seventy percent of consumers in the United States report spending more money—and preferring to do business—with a company that delivers better customer service.

Facebook Chatbot Showdown: ManyChat vs. Chatfuel

Businesses are suddenly very interested in Facebook Messenger bots. And for good reason: Facebook's chat platform now supports over 1.

Website Builder Showdown: Squarespace vs. WordPress

The quality of your website can make or break your online presence. A decade ago, this meant hiring a developer to make your site to look and feel professional.

Email Marketing Software Showdown: Constant Contact vs. MailChimp

Decades after its invention, email remains one of the most powerful marketing channels for small businesses.

Note Taking Apps Showdown: Evernote vs. Microsoft OneNote

Evernote and Microsoft OneNote are two powerhouses among the best note taking apps. Both come stocked with tools for capturing notes, whether they are audio memos, images, uploaded documents, web pages, or simply typed text.

Payment Processor Showdown: Stripe vs. PayPal

Online business all starts with a simple transaction. Back in the day, in order to complete that transaction, you needed a merchant account—a special bank account that allows you to accept credit card payments—and loads of cumbersome equipment.

Accounting Software Showdown: FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks vs. Xero

Almost half of small business owners despise bookkeeping. It's time-consuming, doesn't bring in money, and requires headache-inducing calculations. But it's necessary. Online accounting software helps—but choosing the right software can be difficult.

Team Chat Apps Showdown: Slack vs. Microsoft Teams

Team chat apps have made a huge dent in reducing internal email at organizations. They improve communication by encouraging brevity, allowing for opt-in conversations, and reshaping expectations about how and when people will reply.

Scrivener vs Ulysses: The Best App for Longform Writing

You don't really need a new app to write. You could write a book in your email drafts, Notepad, your phone's notes app, or even in SMS messages if you're desperate. All you need is a blank space to type your thoughts.