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  1. Freshsales is the sales CRM from Freshworks, offering contact and account management, visual deal pipelines, built-in email and phone, and workflow automation. Its Freddy AI assistant scores leads, surfaces deal insights and suggests next steps. It integrates closely with Freshdesk and other Freshworks products, which suits companies that want sales and support from the same vendor.

    8 Freshsales alternatives

    Pros

    • Built-in phone and email keep sales conversations in one place
    • Freddy AI scores leads and suggests next steps on deals
    • Pairs naturally with Freshdesk for teams wanting sales and support together

    Cons

    • Key AI and automation features are reserved for higher tiers
    • Smaller integration marketplace than HubSpot or Salesforce
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Categories
  2. Copper is a CRM built for teams that live in Google Workspace. A Chrome extension shows contacts, deals and tasks directly in Gmail, and it syncs with Google Calendar, Drive and Sheets to log activity without manual data entry. It offers pipelines, workflow automation and reporting, and suits small businesses and agencies managing relationships rather than high-volume sales.

    8 Copper alternatives

    Pros

    • Works inside Gmail through a Chrome extension, so contacts sit next to email
    • Syncs with Google Calendar, Drive and Sheets to log activity automatically
    • Clean interface that small teams can adopt with little training

    Cons

    • Much less useful for teams that don’t run on Google Workspace
    • Reporting and customization are shallower than in larger CRMs
    • No free plan, and advanced automation sits on higher tiers
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Categories
  3. Sprout Social is a social media management platform for brands and agencies, combining scheduling and a shared content calendar, a unified inbox for messages and comments, analytics reports and social listening. It includes approval workflows, team permissions and conversation histories per contact. It is aimed at mid-sized and larger teams that need detailed reporting across many profiles.

    9 Sprout Social alternatives

    Pros

    • Unified inbox gathers messages and comments from every profile
    • Detailed analytics reports suited to client and management reviews
    • Approval workflows and permissions built for larger social teams

    Cons

    • Per-seat pricing gets expensive as the team grows
    • No free plan beyond the trial period
    • Feature depth can feel heavy for solo creators
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
  4. Agorapulse is a social media management tool founded in France that brings publishing, a unified inbox, social listening and reporting into one interface. Its inbox lets teams process comments, mentions and messages like email, with assignment and saved replies, and its reports can tie social activity to website traffic and conversions. Agencies use it for client approvals and shared calendars.

    10 Agorapulse alternatives

    Pros

    • Unified inbox handles comments and messages like email
    • Reports can tie social activity to website traffic and conversions
    • Client approvals and shared calendars suit agencies

    Cons

    • Per-user pricing gets costly as teams grow
    • The free plan is very limited
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  5. Sendible is a social media management platform designed for agencies that handle many client brands. It offers scheduling across the major networks, a content calendar, a unified inbox, client approval workflows and reports that can be white-labeled with the agency's own domain and logo. Integrations with Canva and stock image libraries let teams create posts inside the tool.

    8 Sendible alternatives

    Pros

    • White-label reports and dashboards with the agency's own branding
    • Client approval workflows built for agencies
    • Canva and stock image integrations for creating posts

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a trial
    • The interface feels less modern than newer tools
    • Costs rise with the number of client brands
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
  6. Publer is a social media scheduling tool that publishes to networks such as Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube. It offers a calendar view, recurring and bulk scheduling, an AI assistant for captions and images, a link-in-bio page and analytics. Its free plan covers a few accounts, which suits freelancers and small businesses.

    9 Publer alternatives

    Pros

    • Recurring and bulk scheduling save time
    • Link-in-bio page and AI assistant included
    • The free plan covers a few accounts

    Cons

    • Analytics are less detailed than in agency-focused tools
    • Advanced features are reserved for paid plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  7. Loomly is a social media management tool organized around a content calendar where teams plan posts, collaborate on drafts and run approval workflows before publishing. It suggests post ideas based on trends and key dates, previews content for each network, and includes an inbox for comments and messages plus analytics. It is aimed at marketing teams and agencies that coordinate several brands.

    9 Loomly alternatives

    Pros

    • Content calendar with built-in approval workflows
    • Post ideas based on trends and key dates
    • Previews show how posts will look on each network

    Cons

    • No free plan beyond the trial
    • Analytics are less detailed than dedicated reporting tools
    • Costs rise as you add brands and users
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
  8. Google Analytics 4 measures traffic and behavior on websites and mobile apps with an event-based model, offering reports on acquisition, engagement, conversions and audiences. It integrates tightly with Google Ads, Search Console and BigQuery, and adds predictive metrics and explorations for funnels and paths. The standard edition is free, and its cookie-based tracking requires a consent banner in many countries.

    12 Google Analytics alternatives

    Pros

    • Free standard edition with extensive reporting
    • Tight integration with Google Ads, Search Console and BigQuery
    • Covers websites and mobile apps in one event-based model

    Cons

    • GA4 interface is complex and hard to navigate for beginners
    • Cookie-based tracking needs a consent banner in many countries
    • Data is processed by Google, a concern for privacy-sensitive sites
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
  9. Matomo, formerly Piwik, is an open source analytics platform that you can self-host for free or use as a hosted cloud service. It offers reports comparable to Google Analytics, including goals, e-commerce tracking and custom dimensions, while keeping all data under your control, and it can be configured to track without cookies. Premium plugins add heatmaps, session recordings, funnels and A/B testing.

    11 Matomo alternatives

    Pros

    • Free to self-host with full ownership of your data
    • Reports comparable to Google Analytics, including e-commerce
    • Can be configured for cookieless tracking

    Cons

    • Self-hosting means managing updates and database performance
    • Heatmaps, recordings and funnels are paid plugins
    • Interface feels dated next to newer analytics tools
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
  10. Microsoft 365 bundles Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive and Teams in a single subscription for individuals, families and businesses. Files sync across Windows, Mac, mobile and the browser, with co-authoring and Copilot AI features in eligible plans. Free web versions of the core apps are available with a Microsoft account.

    9 Microsoft 365 alternatives

    Pros

    • Industry-standard Word, Excel and PowerPoint with their full features
    • Co-authoring and OneDrive sync across all devices
    • Free web versions of the core apps

    Cons

    • Full desktop apps require an ongoing subscription
    • Copilot features are limited to eligible plans
    • The sheer number of features can overwhelm simple needs
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  11. Google Workspace groups Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Meet into a browser-based suite built around real-time collaboration. The apps are free with a personal Google account, while paid business plans add custom-domain email, more storage, admin controls and Gemini AI features. Documents can be edited offline and exported to Microsoft Office formats.

    11 Google Workspace alternatives

    Pros

    • Smooth real-time co-editing in Docs, Sheets and Slides
    • Free to use with a personal Google account
    • Gmail, Drive, Calendar and Meet are tightly integrated

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced features than desktop Office apps
    • Complex Office files may lose formatting on import
    • Custom-domain email and admin tools require paid plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  12. ONLYOFFICE is an office suite from Ascensio System with editors for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs and forms, built around Microsoft Office formats. The desktop and mobile apps are free, and the online editors can be self-hosted or integrated into Nextcloud and other platforms, with paid cloud and enterprise editions. It supports real-time co-editing, plugins and AI assistants.

    12 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

    Pros

    • Strong compatibility with Microsoft Office formats
    • Free desktop and mobile apps, plus self-hostable online editors
    • Real-time co-editing and Nextcloud integration

    Cons

    • A self-hosted server needs technical setup
    • Enterprise features and support require paid editions
    • Fewer advanced features than Microsoft Office
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
  13. WPS Office is an office suite developed by Kingsoft that combines a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation app and PDF tools in one interface with document tabs. It is compatible with Microsoft Office formats and available on desktop and mobile. The free version shows ads, while a paid subscription removes them and unlocks extra PDF features, cloud storage and WPS AI.

    12 WPS Office alternatives

    Pros

    • Tabbed interface for documents, sheets, slides and PDF tools
    • Good compatibility with Microsoft Office formats
    • Free on desktop and mobile, including Linux

    Cons

    • The free version shows ads
    • Extra PDF tools and WPS AI require a subscription
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  14. Zoho Workplace brings together Zoho Mail, Writer, Sheet, Show, WorkDrive, Cliq and Meeting in one suite for small and mid-sized businesses. It offers custom-domain email, shared team folders and online editors that open Microsoft Office files, with the Zia assistant built in. A free plan covers a handful of users, and paid plans add storage and admin features.

    9 Zoho Workplace alternatives

    Pros

    • Mail, documents, storage and chat in one business suite
    • Custom-domain email, with a free plan for small teams
    • Integrates with the wider Zoho app ecosystem

    Cons

    • Editors are less capable than Microsoft or Google apps
    • Office editors run in the browser, with no desktop versions
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  15. iWork is Apple's productivity suite made of Pages for documents, Numbers for spreadsheets and Keynote for presentations. The apps are free on Mac, iPhone and iPad, sync through iCloud and can be used in a browser on iCloud.com, including from Windows PCs. They focus on designed templates, support real-time collaboration and can import and export Microsoft Office files.

    7 Apple iWork alternatives

    Pros

    • Free Pages, Numbers and Keynote with polished templates
    • Keynote makes well-designed presentations easy to build
    • Usable on iCloud.com, including from Windows PCs

    Cons

    • Office conversion can break complex layouts and formulas
    • Numbers lacks the advanced spreadsheet features of Excel
    • No native apps for Windows or Android
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
    Categories
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  16. Collabora Online is an open source office suite from Collabora Productivity that runs LibreOffice technology in the browser, on your own server or through a hosting partner. It plugs into Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile and similar platforms for co-editing Office and OpenDocument files on infrastructure you control. A free development edition sits alongside paid supported versions and Collabora Office apps.

    9 Collabora Online alternatives

    Pros

    • Open source online office suite you can host on your own servers
    • Integrates with Nextcloud, ownCloud and Seafile for co-editing
    • Keeps documents on infrastructure you control

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated next to Google Docs or Microsoft 365
    • Self-hosting requires server setup and maintenance
    • Supported production versions are paid
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
  17. Microsoft Word is the word processor in Microsoft 365 and the reference for the .docx format used in many workplaces. It offers styles, track changes, comments, mail merge, references and real-time co-authoring through OneDrive or SharePoint, plus Copilot drafting in eligible plans. Word runs on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web, where a free version is available with a Microsoft account.

    11 Microsoft Word alternatives

    Pros

    • The reference for the .docx format used in many workplaces
    • Powerful styles, track changes, references and mail merge
    • Available on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web

    Cons

    • Full desktop features require a Microsoft 365 subscription
    • Dense interface packed with features most people never use
    • Copilot features are limited to eligible plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
  18. Google Docs is Google's online word processor, used for writing and editing documents together in real time. Comments, suggestion mode, version history and sharing links are built in, and files can be edited offline or exported as Word, PDF or OpenDocument. It is free with a Google account, with Gemini AI and business controls available through paid Google Workspace plans.

    11 Google Docs alternatives

    Pros

    • Real-time co-editing with comments and suggestion mode
    • Free with a Google account and accessible from any browser
    • Version history makes every change recoverable

    Cons

    • Fewer layout and formatting options than desktop word processors
    • Offline editing has to be set up in advance
    • Gemini and business controls require paid Workspace plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
  19. Pages is Apple's free word processor for Mac, iPhone and iPad, also usable in the browser through iCloud.com. It mixes word processing with page layout, offering designed templates for reports, flyers and books, plus EPUB export. Documents sync via iCloud, can be edited with others in real time and can be exported to Word or PDF.

    9 Pages alternatives

    Pros

    • Free on Mac, iPhone and iPad, with well-designed templates
    • Combines word processing and page layout
    • Exports to Word, PDF and EPUB

    Cons

    • Native apps only on Apple devices, others must use iCloud.com
    • Word conversion can lose formatting in complex documents
    • Fewer advanced features than Word for long documents
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
    Categories
    Platforms
  20. Zoho Writer is a cloud word processor from Zoho for writing and co-editing documents in the browser or on mobile. Beyond editing, it handles mail merge, fillable forms and document automation, can send documents out for signature, and the Zia assistant helps with grammar and readability. It is free for individuals and included in paid Zoho Workplace plans for teams.

    8 Zoho Writer alternatives

    Pros

    • Mail merge, fillable forms and document automation built in
    • Sends documents for e-signature without another tool
    • Free plan for individual users

    Cons

    • Less widespread, so collaborators may be unfamiliar with it
    • Best value comes from buying into the Zoho ecosystem
    • Fewer third-party templates and add-ons than Word or Google Docs
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
  21. Ulysses is a writing app for Apple devices made by the German company Ulysses GmbH. Texts live in a single library synced through iCloud, are written in a Markdown-based markup and can be exported to PDF, Word or ePub or published directly to WordPress, Ghost and other platforms. It suits bloggers, authors and students and is sold as a subscription after a free trial.

    8 Ulysses alternatives

    Pros

    • Single library synced across Mac, iPhone and iPad via iCloud
    • Publishes directly to WordPress, Ghost and other platforms
    • Distraction-free writing with Markdown-based markup

    Cons

    • Only available on Apple devices
    • Sold only as a subscription
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Categories
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  22. Scrivener, from Literature & Latte, is a writing tool for long-form projects such as novels, theses and screenplays. Its binder lets you split a manuscript into sections, rearrange them on a corkboard or outliner and keep research notes, PDFs and images next to the text, then compile everything into print, ebook or Word formats. It is a one-time purchase per platform with a free trial.

    8 Scrivener alternatives

    Pros

    • Binder splits long manuscripts into easy-to-rearrange sections
    • Research notes, PDFs and images kept next to the text
    • Compile exports to print, ebook and Word formats

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve, especially for the compile feature
    • A separate license is required for each platform
    • Syncing with the iPhone app relies on Dropbox
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Categories
  23. iA Writer is a minimalist Markdown editor from the design studio Information Architects. Its Focus Mode, syntax highlighting and style check help tighten prose, and it can mark text pasted from AI tools to keep track of what you wrote yourself. Files stay as plain text, locally or in iCloud and Dropbox, with export to HTML, PDF and Word. It is a one-time purchase per platform, after a free trial.

    9 iA Writer alternatives

    Pros

    • Focus Mode and style check help tighten prose
    • Plain-text Markdown files stored wherever you choose
    • One-time purchase instead of a subscription

    Cons

    • A separate purchase is needed for each platform
    • No real-time collaboration
    • Formatting options are minimal by design
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Categories
  24. Microsoft Excel is the spreadsheet in Microsoft 365, used in many organisations for budgets, financial models and data analysis. It offers hundreds of functions, pivot tables, charts, Power Query for importing and cleaning data, VBA macros and Python in Excel, plus Copilot in eligible plans. It runs on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web, where a free version is available with a Microsoft account.

    8 Microsoft Excel alternatives

    Pros

    • Standard tool for financial models and business analysis
    • Power Query, pivot tables and macros handle complex data work
    • Huge range of functions, templates and learning resources

    Cons

    • Full desktop features require a Microsoft 365 subscription
    • The free web version lacks many advanced desktop features
    • Advanced features have a steep learning curve
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  25. Google Sheets is Google's browser-based spreadsheet, made for working on the same file with others at the same time. It supports formulas, pivot tables, charts, connected data sources and add-ons, and Apps Script can automate tasks or link sheets to other Google services. It is free with a Google account; Gemini AI features and business controls come with paid Google Workspace plans.

    11 Google Sheets alternatives

    Pros

    • Real-time co-editing works smoothly in the browser
    • Free with a Google account, with easy sharing and comments
    • Apps Script and add-ons automate tasks across Google services

    Cons

    • Slows down noticeably with very large datasets
    • Fewer advanced analysis features than desktop Excel
    • Gemini features require a paid Google Workspace plan
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  26. Numbers is Apple's free spreadsheet app for Mac, iPhone and iPad, also available in the browser on iCloud.com. Instead of one large grid, each sheet is a free-form canvas where tables, charts, text and images can be placed side by side. It includes several hundred functions, pivot tables and real-time collaboration through iCloud, and can import and export Excel files.

    7 Numbers alternatives

    Pros

    • Free on Apple devices, with a browser version on iCloud.com
    • Free-form canvas mixes tables, charts and text on one sheet
    • Polished templates produce good-looking sheets with little effort

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced functions and analysis tools than Excel
    • Excel files with macros or complex formatting do not convert cleanly
    • No native apps for Windows or Android
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
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  27. Airtable combines the look of a spreadsheet with a relational database, letting teams link records across tables and view them as grids, kanban boards, calendars, galleries or forms. Interfaces, automations and AI features turn bases into lightweight internal apps for content calendars, product roadmaps or inventories. A free plan exists, with paid plans adding capacity and admin features.

    12 Airtable alternatives

    Pros

    • Linked records give spreadsheet users real relational database power
    • Grid, kanban, calendar, gallery and form views on the same data
    • Interfaces and automations turn bases into lightweight internal apps

    Cons

    • Free plan limits on records and automations are reached quickly
    • Paid seats get expensive for larger teams
    • Complex bases can slow down and take effort to maintain
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  28. Zoho Sheet is a cloud spreadsheet from Zoho for building and sharing spreadsheets with real-time co-editing, comments and cell-level change history. It handles pivot tables, data cleaning and imports from Excel and CSV files, while the Zia assistant suggests charts and answers questions about the data. It is free for individuals and part of paid Zoho Workplace plans for businesses.

    8 Zoho Sheet alternatives

    Pros

    • Free for individuals, with real-time co-editing and comments
    • Cell-level change history makes edits easy to trace
    • Zia assistant suggests charts and answers questions about the data

    Cons

    • Fewer add-ons and third-party integrations than Google Sheets
    • Most valuable for companies already using the Zoho ecosystem
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  29. PowerPoint is the presentation app in Microsoft 365, whose .pptx format is the common exchange format for slides. It offers themes, animations and transitions, Designer layout suggestions, presenter view with speaker notes, live subtitles and recording, plus Copilot to draft decks in eligible plans. It runs on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web, where a free version is available.

    10 Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives

    Pros

    • The .pptx format is the standard for exchanging slides
    • Extensive control over animations, transitions and layouts
    • Available on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web

    Cons

    • The full desktop app requires a Microsoft 365 subscription
    • The free web version lacks many advanced features
    • Copilot deck drafting is only available in eligible plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  30. Google Slides is Google's web-based presentation app, designed for building decks with teammates in real time. It includes themes, speaker notes and presenter view, works offline and imports and exports PowerPoint files. It is free with a Google account; paid Google Workspace plans add Gemini AI features such as generating images and slides.

    9 Google Slides alternatives

    Pros

    • Real-time co-editing and comments work smoothly in the browser
    • Free to use with any Google account
    • Imports and exports PowerPoint files

    Cons

    • Fewer animation and design options than PowerPoint or Keynote
    • Complex PowerPoint decks can lose formatting on import
    • Gemini AI features require a paid Workspace plan
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary