{"id":14133,"date":"2025-08-28T13:41:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=14133"},"modified":"2026-03-18T06:47:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T06:47:52","slug":"best-remote-work-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/best-remote-work-software\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Essential Remote Work Software for Your Team in 2025 (Tested &amp; Reviewed)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What\u2019s the first thing that pops into your head when you think about remote work?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chaos caused by a gazillion inefficient tools you\u2019re forced to use?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isolation and disconnection, as you\u2019re stuck at home?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility, because you\u2019ve chosen your WFH tools wisely?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If your answer is either 1 or 2, don\u2019t worry \u2014 this article will help solve your problems by offering tried-and-tested tools perfect for your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your answer is 3, congratulations! Still, take a look at my blog post \u2014 maybe there\u2019s an ideal tool for you that you didn\u2019t even know existed!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-software-cover-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Remote work software - cover\" class=\"wp-image-14134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-software-cover-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-software-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-software-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-software-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-software-cover-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-software-cover-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-software-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The apps we talk about are selected, tested, and written about by human reviewers who follow strict review and editorial guidelines. We pick solutions that are practical, purposeful, and can offer real value for the specific use case or business context we\u2019re covering \u2014 while also being justified in their pricing. Our methodology is transparent, clear, and available to everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-i-chose-and-tested-remote-work-apps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I chose and tested remote work apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a long-time remote worker myself, I\u2019m familiar with all the pain points an off-site employee might have. That has helped me find my way more easily in a vast sea of apps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main factors I relied on when choosing tools for working remotely was that the app is <strong>either free or has a free trial<\/strong> \u2014 so that I could test it without reaching for my card, and so that <em>you <\/em>could do the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, I made sure to cover all the main factors\/features a remote worker may look into for boosting productivity and chose the best app in each of them:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work and task management,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File sharing,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual office,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time tracking,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brainstorming,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling meetings,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recording tutorials or other types of video messages,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signing documents, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S. <a href=\"#1-plaky-by-cake-com-best-for-remote-work-and-task-management\">Skip to read about my #1 choice now<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"top-11-apps-for-remote-workers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 11 apps for remote workers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of all the apps I\u2019ll be covering in this blog post. Scroll down to read my detailed reviews!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>App<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best for&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Free plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Free trial<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing (starting at)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plaky<\/strong> by CAKE.com<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Remote work management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/ user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Google Drive<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">File sharing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">n\/a<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pumble<\/strong> by CAKE.com<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Remote communication<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2.49\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Gather<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Office enthusiasts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5.95\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Clockify<\/strong> by CAKE.com<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Time tracking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Miro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Brainstorming<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Figma<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Collaborative design<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Calendly&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scheduling meetings<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Loom<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tutorials<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$15\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>SignNow<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signing documents<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u274c<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Kudoboard<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Employee recognition<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u274c<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2714<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$25\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-plaky-by-cake-com-best-for-remote-work-and-task-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> \u2014 best for remote work and task management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky is user-friendly, cloud-based <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/remote-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote work software<\/a> by CAKE.com, perfect for managing work for teams of all sizes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-plaky\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Plaky?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky is ideal for remote teams thanks to its strong collaboration features and robust <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security measures<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Intuitive UI<br>\u2013 Highly customizable<br>\u2013 Advanced task management features<br>\u2013 Time-tracking &amp; team chat integrations<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Limited integrations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been using Plaky for a while now, but I do distinctly remember my first time using it. I can recall thinking how intuitive it was \u2014 I didn\u2019t have to consult tutorials or help pages at all. In other words, even if you\u2019re a technophobe, you\u2019ll get it up and running in 15 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hint<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s templates<\/a> might help with that. Of course, they\u2019re customizable, so you can adjust them to fit your needs, e.g., add any <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom field<\/a> that\u2019ll help your unique workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work from anywhere with Plaky by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-a-ready-made-Plaky-template-to-jumpstart-any-project.png\" alt=\"Work log template in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-a-ready-made-Plaky-template-to-jumpstart-any-project.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-a-ready-made-Plaky-template-to-jumpstart-any-project-623x300.png 623w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-a-ready-made-Plaky-template-to-jumpstart-any-project-1110x535.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-a-ready-made-Plaky-template-to-jumpstart-any-project-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-a-ready-made-Plaky-template-to-jumpstart-any-project-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use a ready-made Plaky template to jumpstart any project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to optimizing your remote workflow, these are the Plaky features I rely on daily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Comments<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2014 the backbone of my communication and collaboration with my teammates. Comments help me keep all my task-related discussions in one place and never wonder about the context. The icing on the cake is that I can leave cute little reactions to the comments so that my colleagues know I\u2019ve read their comment (it never hurts to send someone a cherry blossom instead of a plain thumbs-up, right?).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Table view<\/strong> \u2014 an easy way to keep up with all that\u2019s on my plate. But if the Table view is not your cup of tea, don\u2019t worry, as Plaky has 3 other views in store \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/kanban-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/gantt-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/chart-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chart<\/a>. So, find your favorite one and track away.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/integrations\/track-time-in-plaky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Time tracking integration with Clockify<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 helps me keep track of the time spent on each task. It also comes in handy when you\u2019re creating invoices for your clients.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Files tab<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 You won\u2019t have to waste another minute on searching for those docs from legal ever again. Every single file is neatly stored where it\u2019s supposed to be \u2014 in the specific task it\u2019s related to. No fuss!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You practically have all the essentials in one platform \u2014 no need to pay for overlapping features.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Share-files-relevant-for-the-tasks-within-the-task-itself-.png\" alt=\"Sharing files in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Share-files-relevant-for-the-tasks-within-the-task-itself-.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Share-files-relevant-for-the-tasks-within-the-task-itself--455x300.png 455w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Share-files-relevant-for-the-tasks-within-the-task-itself--1110x733.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Share-files-relevant-for-the-tasks-within-the-task-itself--768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Share-files-relevant-for-the-tasks-within-the-task-itself--18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Share files relevant for the tasks within the task itself<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for the drawbacks, the only thing I found Plaky lacking are integrations with other popular apps. At the moment, integrations are limited to Clockify and Pumble (you can find the reviews of these 2 apps a bit later in the article).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2 ways to track time in Plaky. Check out the following article, and choose the one that suits your needs the best:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/time-tracking-in-plaky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Tracking in Plaky: 2 Ways To Save Money and Time<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-plaky\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Plaky?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from board automations, which can help you deal with repetitive tasks, Plaky recently introduced 2 important updates: the Chart view and its integration with Pumble. Get more details in <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/whats-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s changelog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for<\/strong>: web, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\">\ud83d\udca1 Read our detailed breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/plaky-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s pricing plans<\/a> and how they compare to other options on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com Bundle<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-default pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 pr-0\" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Falling behind with work?            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Forget about missed deadlines and chaos. Meet Plaky by CAKE.com \u2014 a PM tool that brings order into your workday.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid px-lg-0\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-google-drive-best-for-file-sharing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 <a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/products\/drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Drive<\/a> \u2014 best for file sharing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Drive is a cloud-based platform for sharing and storing files. As a part of the Google Workspace ecosystem, it integrates well with other Google tools \u2014 Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-google-drive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Google Drive?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already using Gmail (and other tools from the Google Workspace arsenal), Google Drive offers a convenient remote work solution for you to store your documents, files, PDFs, and even videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 User-friendly<br>\u2013 Integrations with other Google Workspace apps<br>\u2013 Supports up to 30 types of files<br>\u2013 Killer search feature<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Slow synchronization across devices<br>\u2013 Minor UX issues<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Drive is simple and user-friendly \u2014 you can easily upload any of the 30 types of files supported by it. Luckily, even in the free plan, its storage space is generous, as you have 15 GB at your disposal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it\u2019s cloud-based, Google Drive is accessible from any device. This has been a game-changer for me, as I like to check for updates on my docs while I\u2019m on my phone \u2014 no need to reach for my laptop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-store-different-types-of-files-in-Google-Drive.png\" alt=\"Storing files in Google Drive\" class=\"wp-image-14138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-store-different-types-of-files-in-Google-Drive.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-store-different-types-of-files-in-Google-Drive-604x300.png 604w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-store-different-types-of-files-in-Google-Drive-1110x551.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-store-different-types-of-files-in-Google-Drive-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-store-different-types-of-files-in-Google-Drive-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can store different types of files in Google Drive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As I already mentioned, a great plus is that it integrates with all the other Google Workspace apps, making remote collaboration a total breeze. Everything is in one place, so all team members have access to the same information. I use Google Docs on a daily basis and find it super useful that all my files are stored in one space. This also means I can easily find anything I need in just a few clicks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we\u2019re on that subject, kudos to the Google Drive search option. The best part? The search covers even the phrases found in screenshots, which is a great time-saver for me when I\u2019m editing blog posts. I don\u2019t have to open each screenshot individually to find the one I need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Search-in-Google-Drive-covers-even-the-text-in-screenshots.png\" alt=\"Google Drive search capabilities\" class=\"wp-image-14139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Search-in-Google-Drive-covers-even-the-text-in-screenshots.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Search-in-Google-Drive-covers-even-the-text-in-screenshots-730x193.png 730w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Search-in-Google-Drive-covers-even-the-text-in-screenshots-1110x294.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Search-in-Google-Drive-covers-even-the-text-in-screenshots-768x204.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Search-in-Google-Drive-covers-even-the-text-in-screenshots-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Search in Google Drive covers even the text in screenshots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for the downsides, I\u2019ve noticed that syncing Google Drive across devices can be a bit slow. For example, when I upload a large file to Google Drive via my laptop, I see it on my phone only when it\u2019s completely uploaded, which can take some sweet time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s not the only gripe I had with Google Drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namely, cloud-based apps have their own set of strengths and weaknesses. As such, this app enables editing in the offline mode, which is really handy when you don\u2019t have an internet connection for a while. However, for the content to be updated, you\u2019ll need to be online. So, if it happens that you\u2019re off the network for a longer period, your files won\u2019t be synced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, not sure if this was a temporary glitch or a bug, but when I tested how quickly Google Drive shows updates during collaboration, I had to manually refresh the app to see whether there were any changes. Even then, the modifications I made didn\u2019t show in my recent changes (although I\u2019m sure there were some).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-google-drive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Google Drive?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from various bug fixes, Google Drive hasn\u2019t released any major updates recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for<\/strong>: web, Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Drive is completely free for individual users. However, for business users, Google Workspace suite offers several paid plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Starter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$6.30\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12.60\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Plus<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$22\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise Plus&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$35\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-pumble-by-cake-com-best-for-remote-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best for remote communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble is a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/solutions\/remote-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote team communication tool<\/a> by CAKE.com that helps virtual teams stay connected without getting overwhelmed with a thousand emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-pumble\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Pumble?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble is a perfect remote work solution for team coordination as it offers both video conferencing and messaging options for all your remote communication needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Intuitive<br>\u2013 Video and audio messaging&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Secure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 No read receipts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My team and I have been using Pumble from its very beginning, so we have tested it in countless situations. We use it to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exchange information, chat casually, and collaborate through <strong>public and private channels<\/strong>, as well as through <strong>direct messages<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet up weekly, monthly, and whenever there\u2019s a need for a quick (or not so quick) <strong>video call<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share files<\/strong> in a matter of seconds and get immediate feedback on any issue in question.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Easily-exchange-information-in-Pumble.png\" alt=\"Sharing information in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-14140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Easily-exchange-information-in-Pumble.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Easily-exchange-information-in-Pumble-526x300.png 526w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Easily-exchange-information-in-Pumble-1110x634.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Easily-exchange-information-in-Pumble-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Easily-exchange-information-in-Pumble-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Easily exchange information in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I especially like sending audio messages to my teammates whenever I\u2019m in a hurry, as it\u2019s easier for me to record a message than type it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature is also useful for <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asynchronous communication<\/a>, as the recipient can listen to the message at their own convenience. Keep in mind, though, that this type of communication is rather informal, so make sure your company doesn\u2019t frown upon it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-audio-messages-to-communicate-with-your-teammates.png\" alt=\"Sending audio messages in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-14141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-audio-messages-to-communicate-with-your-teammates.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-audio-messages-to-communicate-with-your-teammates-531x300.png 531w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-audio-messages-to-communicate-with-your-teammates-1110x627.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-audio-messages-to-communicate-with-your-teammates-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-audio-messages-to-communicate-with-your-teammates-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use audio messages to communicate with your teammates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another thing worth mentioning is something all CAKE.com products rightfully boast \u2014 security measures, which are particularly important when working remotely (on various networks and devices).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, Pumble is compliant with SOC2 and has ISO\/IEC 27001:2013 security certificate. Also, it doesn\u2019t have access to your location, search, and browsing history, so you can rest easy while chatting with your coworkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as integrations go, Pumble integrates seamlessly with a decent number of apps (Calendly, GitHub, Zapier, and Zoom, to name a few), the latest one of which is Plaky. Moreover, Pumble\u2019s API allows you to create custom integrations, either for private or public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-docs.marketplace.cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build your own integrations with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My only complaint is that you can\u2019t get read receipts on Pumble, so you never know whether the recipient has seen the message you sent (and simply ghosted you) or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-pumble\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Pumble?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble has recently introduced an <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/plaky-pumble-integration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integration with Plaky<\/a> and Clockify. New features also include recurring messages and emoji reactions in meetings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for: <\/strong>web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2.49\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$6.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CAKE.com Bundle&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-bundle pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Need a remote work all-rounder?            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Try the CAKE.com Bundle and get 3 premium products for just $12.99\/user\/month \u2014 Plaky, Pumble, and Clockify.&nbsp;<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/try\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PLAKY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out how you can use the CAKE.com Bundle (Clockify + Pumble + Plaky) to your advantage: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/cake-com-bundle-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The CAKE.com Bundle Explained: Features, Pricing, and Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-gather-best-for-office-enthusiasts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gather.town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gather<\/a> \u2014 best for office enthusiasts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather (also known as Gather.town) is a virtual office for remote workers, designed to help them stay connected no matter where they are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-gather\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Gather?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cherish your work-from-home flexibility but would still like to replicate the spontaneity of bumping into your colleagues in the office \u2014 this app might be just the right solution for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Easy to use<br>\u2013 Fun and interactive<br>\u2013 Integrates with Google Calendar for easier meeting scheduling<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Glitchy<br>\u2013 Limited chat functionalities&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Mobile app lacks popular features&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather is a fun way to simulate working from the office and fight the feeling of isolation. You start by making your avatar to navigate this virtual space so that you can spontaneously chat with colleagues near you, organize video conferences, or even casually hang out. All this helps build remote work culture, which is no easy feat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full disclosure: ever since I started working, I\u2019ve been working remotely. When I decided to change my previous (and my first real) job, I was positive I&#8217;d be going to the office, if there were an option to do so.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast forward a few weeks (and months and years) later, I\u2019m still working from home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Old habits die hard, you may say. I guess I was more in love with the idea of working from office than in-office work itself. Maybe that\u2019s why I really liked Gather \u2014 it\u2019s the best of both worlds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1122\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Customize-your-desk-in-a-virtual-office-in-Gather.png\" alt=\"Customizing your desk in Gather\" class=\"wp-image-14142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Customize-your-desk-in-a-virtual-office-in-Gather.png 1122w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Customize-your-desk-in-a-virtual-office-in-Gather-481x300.png 481w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Customize-your-desk-in-a-virtual-office-in-Gather-1110x693.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Customize-your-desk-in-a-virtual-office-in-Gather-768x479.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Customize-your-desk-in-a-virtual-office-in-Gather-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customize your desk in a virtual office in Gather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Gather allows you to customize your work environment by adding plants, whiteboards, coffee mugs, etc. This is really fun, especially if you like playing real-life simulation games like The Sims (although this would be an extremely simplified version of it).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like it that this app enables you to interact with your team members more spontaneously, like you would in an actual office. It\u2019s a great way to fight the feeling of isolation, which is so common among remote workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in Gather, you can stop by someone\u2019s desk and start a conversation \u2014 no need to schedule a meeting. Of course, this is a great option for some casual chitchat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Start-a-conversation-with-a-colleague-spontaneously-in-Gather.png\" alt=\"Starting a conversation with a colleague in Gather\" class=\"wp-image-14143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Start-a-conversation-with-a-colleague-spontaneously-in-Gather.png 1020w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Start-a-conversation-with-a-colleague-spontaneously-in-Gather-338x300.png 338w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Start-a-conversation-with-a-colleague-spontaneously-in-Gather-768x681.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Start-a-conversation-with-a-colleague-spontaneously-in-Gather-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Start a conversation with a colleague spontaneously in Gather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you need a more structured gathering, though, you can easily schedule meetings in the app itself. All you have to do is connect your Google or Outlook Calendar to the app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, Gather boosts collaboration by allowing you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brainstorm in real time on a whiteboard,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share multiple screens simultaneously, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embed links in various objects in your virtual office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the drawbacks \u2014 know that the app is rather glitchy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While trying to add a coworker to my test space in Gather, I noticed how slow the app was. To illustrate, I managed to listen to a whole Muse song while waiting (4:12). Later, I realized that it was the case only with the Safari browser \u2014 everything went smoothly on Google Chrome. After that, the same colleague that joined my virtual office couldn\u2019t unmute herself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another downside: the chat option is rather basic. For instance, you can\u2019t search conversations, which can seriously hinder your workflow. It basically forces you to waste your time either searching for the information manually or asking a colleague for help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, Gather\u2019s mobile app enables you to just jump on calls and meetings, but you can\u2019t walk around and strike up conversations. A real bummer, because that\u2019s what makes you feel like you\u2019re in an actual office, more than anything else.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-gather\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Gather?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Gather enabled its users to customize their notifications about nearby conversations, or to enable \u201cauto listen\u201d to immediately tune in. Also, they announced that they\u2019ll introduce new pricing on September 15, 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for<\/strong>: web, MacOS, Windows, iOS, and Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Premium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5.95\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-clockify-by-cake-com-best-for-time-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best for time tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify is <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/remote-work-team-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote work and team tracking software<\/a> by CAKE.com, ideal for keeping track of how much time you spend on your tasks while working remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-clockify\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Clockify?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify is an intuitive solution for teams looking to meet their time tracking needs without committing to lengthy onboarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Easy to use&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Useful for creating invoices<br>\u2013 Handy for keeping track of your clients<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 More advanced features locked behind the paywall<br>\u2013 7-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Clockify + Pumble + Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the other 2 CAKE.com products (Pumble and Plaky), I have been using Clockify for a while now, and I have yet to find a major fault with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primarily a time tracker, Clockify allows you to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Track time spent on various tasks<\/strong>, either by starting and stopping the timer, or by entering the hours manually,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quickly<strong> log your weekly activities <\/strong>in <strong>timesheets<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <strong>Calendar<\/strong> to visualize your time and block out activities, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clock in with your PIN code from a shared device with <strong>Kiosk<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I usually enter my work hours manually \u2014 it gives me a special feeling of accomplishment when I type what I\u2019ve done and how long it took.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-Calendar-in-Clockify-to-visualize-how-you-spend-your-time.png\" alt=\"Clockify calendar\" class=\"wp-image-14144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-Calendar-in-Clockify-to-visualize-how-you-spend-your-time.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-Calendar-in-Clockify-to-visualize-how-you-spend-your-time-427x300.png 427w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-Calendar-in-Clockify-to-visualize-how-you-spend-your-time-1110x781.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-Calendar-in-Clockify-to-visualize-how-you-spend-your-time-768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Use-Calendar-in-Clockify-to-visualize-how-you-spend-your-time-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use Calendar in Clockify to visualize how you spend your time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aside from time tracking, Clockify also comes in handy when billing clients by enabling you to create invoices based on your tracked time. To save time, you can use some of the available templates and customize them the way you want. You just need to import your billable time for a client of your choice, add expenses for the project (if any), time period, and voil\u00e0! You\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"802\" height=\"1292\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-even-create-an-invoice-in-Clockify-and-send-it-directly-to-clients-email.png\" alt=\"Creating invoices in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-14145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-even-create-an-invoice-in-Clockify-and-send-it-directly-to-clients-email.png 802w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-even-create-an-invoice-in-Clockify-and-send-it-directly-to-clients-email-186x300.png 186w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-even-create-an-invoice-in-Clockify-and-send-it-directly-to-clients-email-636x1024.png 636w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-even-create-an-invoice-in-Clockify-and-send-it-directly-to-clients-email-768x1237.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/You-can-even-create-an-invoice-in-Clockify-and-send-it-directly-to-clients-email-7x12.png 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can even create an invoice in Clockify and send it directly to client\u2019s email<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have recurring clients, you can even save their information and speed up the process the next time you need to bill them. Just use the option <em>Create clients <\/em>to<em> <\/em>save all the important information (e.g., client name, currency, issue and due date) and create your own client address book.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Keep-track-of-your-clients-in-Clockify.png\" alt=\"Clients in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-14146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Keep-track-of-your-clients-in-Clockify.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Keep-track-of-your-clients-in-Clockify-730x298.png 730w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Keep-track-of-your-clients-in-Clockify-1110x453.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Keep-track-of-your-clients-in-Clockify-768x314.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Keep-track-of-your-clients-in-Clockify-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep track of your clients in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Best of all, Clockify makes it super-easy to manage your and your remote staff\u2019s PTO. You can check your balance at any given moment and plan your vacations accordingly. Also, you can take a look at when your teammates are taking their PTO, which helps plan your workload with that in mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the drawbacks, some more advanced features (e.g., adding a logo to your invoices) are available in paid plans only. Clockify\u2019s free trial lasts only 7 days too, which may not be enough to test all it has to offer. Still, it\u2019s better than nothing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Plaky + Clockify integration, you can organize your projects and track time in one software. Read more in our article: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/plaky-clockify-integration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky-Clockify Integration: Why Connecting Tasks &amp; Time Matters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-clockify\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Clockify?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In August 2025, Clockify introduced reminders for submitting timesheets for approval. It also enabled approving and rejecting time off requests directly from Pumble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for<\/strong>: web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5.49\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$11.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CAKE.com Bundle<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-bundle pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Want more value for your money?            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Try the CAKE.com Bundle and enjoy 3 top-notch products for the price of 1: Clockify (a time tracker), Pumble (a business messaging app), and Plaky (a task management tool).&nbsp;<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/try\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-miro-best-for-brainstorming\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 <a href=\"https:\/\/miro.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miro<\/a> \u2014 best for brainstorming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Miro is a virtual whiteboard platform, used both for asynchronous and real-time collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-miro\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Miro?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss brainstorming with your colleagues at the office, Miro\u2019s extensive collaboration features are sure to come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Good collaboration features (presenting and sharing frames with your colleagues)<br>\u2013 Fun to use<br>\u2013 Great AI feature for making diagrams, flowcharts, and mind maps<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Limited free plan<br>\u2013 More advanced features available only in paid plans<br>\u2013 Too many elements can make whiteboards too chaotic to use<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Miro comes with some great advanced features for collaboration, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diagramming,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brainstorming,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mind mapping,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journey mapping, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All the work happens within a Miro whiteboard \u2014 a blank canvas that allows you to fill it up with your ideas and brainstorm them with your coworkers. I like the option of commenting directly on the whiteboard so that all stays in one place. When you mention your collaborators, they get notified, so you can rest assured that nothing gets missed. Also, both mentions and comments are color-coded \u2014 new ones are blue, read ones are white. This makes collaboration easier overall, as you can identify unread comments at a glance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collaborate-with-your-teammates-in-the-comments-section-in-Miro.png\" alt=\"Real-time collaboration in Miro\" class=\"wp-image-14147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collaborate-with-your-teammates-in-the-comments-section-in-Miro.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collaborate-with-your-teammates-in-the-comments-section-in-Miro-628x300.png 628w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collaborate-with-your-teammates-in-the-comments-section-in-Miro-1110x530.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collaborate-with-your-teammates-in-the-comments-section-in-Miro-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collaborate-with-your-teammates-in-the-comments-section-in-Miro-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collaborate with your teammates in the comments section in Miro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another thing I like about Miro is that you can present and share frames with your colleagues. In other words, everything you work on can become a meaningful presentation full of bright ideas (with a little bit of tweaking, of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re anything like me, you\u2019ll find Miro really fun to use, as it offers various stickers, notes, emojis, and GIFs, with which you can jazz up your messages. A special treat for me, as an art lover, were stickers named Cubist feels with their Miroesque faces. Fun fact: the very name of the app was an homage to the Catalan artist Joan Mir\u00f3.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I must commend Miro\u2019s AI functionalities as well \u2014 you can use them to make diagrams, mind maps, flowcharts, and more, in case you\u2019re not sure where to start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Embellish-your-collaboration-with-fun-stickers-and-notes-in-Miro.png\" alt=\"Stickers and notes in Miro\" class=\"wp-image-14148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Embellish-your-collaboration-with-fun-stickers-and-notes-in-Miro.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Embellish-your-collaboration-with-fun-stickers-and-notes-in-Miro-621x300.png 621w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Embellish-your-collaboration-with-fun-stickers-and-notes-in-Miro-1110x537.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Embellish-your-collaboration-with-fun-stickers-and-notes-in-Miro-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Embellish-your-collaboration-with-fun-stickers-and-notes-in-Miro-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boost your collaboration with fun stickers and notes in Miro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That said, what Miro excels in \u2014 making whiteboard brainstorming super-fun \u2014 is, in a way, its demise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namely, the whiteboard itself can quickly become chaotic when you introduce too many elements. I used Miro for a couple of days, and even in that short amount of time, it became pretty messy. You <em>can<\/em> delete anything you don\u2019t need, though, but that would require constant cleanups, which can be a hassle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, what annoyed me the most is that Miro\u2019s free plan is really limited. You get only 3 editable boards in the free plan and only 5 so-called Talktracks (a feature that enables you to record interactive videos and audio walkthroughs of your boards in Miro). Timer, voting, and private mode are all locked behind a paywall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, Miro can be pretty glitchy, which I discovered by trying to do something very simple \u2014 send an invite link to a new team member. This was really frustrating, as I wasn\u2019t able to do a simple task and had to waste time figuring out what to do. I had more luck on my second try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-miro\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Miro?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Miro enabled its users to create directional dependencies (by using new <em>Blocking<\/em> and <em>Blocked by<\/em> fields in Tables). Additionally, Miro users can now start video calls directly from Focus Mode views (Docs, Diagrams, Timelines, and Slides).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for<\/strong>: web, macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Starter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8\/member\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$16\/member\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-figma-best-for-collaborative-design\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Figma<\/a> \u2014 best for collaborative design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma is a design tool, primarily used for user interface and user experience design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-figma\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Figma?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma is an excellent choice for designers, product managers or content writers working remotely as it allows teams to collaborate in real time and create and test designs for various purposes \u2014 websites, mobile apps, blog posts, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Real-time collaboration<br>\u2013 Excellent tutorials &amp; a course <em>Figma design for beginners<\/em>&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Component libraries<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Steep learning curve<br>\u2013 Limited free plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a long-time Figma user, I&#8217;ve seen firsthand how it makes real-time collaboration easier \u2014 even when you&#8217;re working remotely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admittedly, for me, Figma was an acquired taste, as it took me a while to learn how to use it comfortably. But that&#8217;s the thing \u2014 you don&#8217;t have to struggle alone, as Figma lets you collaborate with others in real time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few different ways to communicate within the app itself (and prevent important information getting lost in threads or DMs in messaging apps):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comments<\/strong> \u2014 You can pin the comment box to the exact spot you\u2019re referring to (a button, a line of text, or a full frame) to avoid any possible misunderstandings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disappearing comments<\/strong> \u2014 By using \/, you can chat with your collaborators in real time without worrying that your canvas will become cluttered since your comments disappear in a matter of seconds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spotlight<\/strong> (audio calls with your collaborators) \u2014 These are great for live demonstrations or even troubleshooting, without the need to switch apps and waste your time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Audio-calls-in-Figma.png\" alt=\"Audio calls in Figma\" class=\"wp-image-14149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Audio-calls-in-Figma.png 748w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Audio-calls-in-Figma-510x300.png 510w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Audio-calls-in-Figma-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Audio calls in Figma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another thing that I found convenient is that you can create component sets in Figma and reuse them whenever necessary. This is especially useful because it enables you to be consistent with your design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, where Figma fails you (in this case, by not being so intuitive, at least for me), it offers salvation in the form of excellent tutorials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-design-before-and-after-watching-a-Figma-tutorial.png\" alt=\"Creating a design in Figma\" class=\"wp-image-14150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-design-before-and-after-watching-a-Figma-tutorial.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-design-before-and-after-watching-a-Figma-tutorial-545x300.png 545w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-design-before-and-after-watching-a-Figma-tutorial-1110x611.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-design-before-and-after-watching-a-Figma-tutorial-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-design-before-and-after-watching-a-Figma-tutorial-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My design before and after watching a Figma tutorial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for some other downsides, I must admit that Figma\u2019s free plan is rather limited. You get just 3 files to try out (with 3 pages each). There is no limit on the number of editors on these files, but there is a condition: they have to be in the same Team (collaborative workspace) and Project (organizational folder within a team).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-figma\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Figma?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma recently enabled its users to hover over a shortened variable or style name to see their full names. The platform also added 10 new scatter brushes in Figma Draw.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for<\/strong>: web, Android, iOS, MacOS, Windows, and Linux<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Professional<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3\/Collab seat\/month*&nbsp;$12\/Dev seat\/month*$16\/Full seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Organization<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5\/Collab seat\/month*&nbsp;$25\/Dev seat\/month*$55\/Full seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5\/Collab seat\/month*&nbsp;$35\/Dev seat\/month*$90\/Full seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-calendly-best-for-scheduling-meetings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8 <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calendly<\/a> \u2014 best for scheduling meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Calendly is a scheduling platform that simplifies booking and coordinating meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-calendly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Calendly?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Calendly is great for organizing remote meetings because it syncs with your calendar, allowing anyone with your Calendly link to easily find the perfect time for an appointment \u2014 without exchanging countless emails with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Easy to use (including setup)<br>\u2013 Time zone conversion<br>\u2013 A decent number of integrations<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Limited free plan<br>\u2013 Pretty pricey<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been using Calendly for a few years now, usually for scheduling meetings with contributors while I\u2019m doing research for my articles. It really saves me time, as I don\u2019t have to send emails back and forth trying to find a free time slot in their busy calendars. Calendly does that for me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My impression is that this app is really easy to both use and set up. You just connect it to your calendar (Google, Outlook, or Exchange), and you can easily schedule, reschedule, or cancel meetings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Choosing-a-free-slot-for-a-meeting-in-the-calendar-in-Calendly.png\" alt=\"Choosing a free meeting slot in Calendly\" class=\"wp-image-14151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Choosing-a-free-slot-for-a-meeting-in-the-calendar-in-Calendly.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Choosing-a-free-slot-for-a-meeting-in-the-calendar-in-Calendly-569x300.png 569w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Choosing-a-free-slot-for-a-meeting-in-the-calendar-in-Calendly-1110x586.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Choosing-a-free-slot-for-a-meeting-in-the-calendar-in-Calendly-285x150.png 285w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Choosing-a-free-slot-for-a-meeting-in-the-calendar-in-Calendly-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Choosing-a-free-slot-for-a-meeting-in-the-calendar-in-Calendly-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choosing a free slot for a meeting in the calendar in Calendly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can use Calendly either with your team or on your own and choose between various event types (like meeting templates), including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-on-ones<\/strong> \u2014 between a Calendly host and an invitee,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group events<\/strong> \u2014 include a Calendly host and multiple invitees,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round robins<\/strong> \u2014 a 1-on-1 event cycled through your whole team (e.g., a sales call between a lead and any sales agent), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collective events<\/strong> \u2014 with multiple Calendly hosts and one invitee (e.g., panel interviews).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Upcoming-events-in-Calendly.png\" alt=\"Upcoming events in Calendly\" class=\"wp-image-14152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Upcoming-events-in-Calendly.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Upcoming-events-in-Calendly-717x300.png 717w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Upcoming-events-in-Calendly-1110x464.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Upcoming-events-in-Calendly-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Upcoming-events-in-Calendly-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Upcoming events in Calendly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What I also really like about Calendly is that it automatically detects your invitee\u2019s time zone and shows them when you\u2019re available in their local time. I admit I quickly get lost when I try to convert time zones manually, so I find this feature super useful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing: Calendly integrates with a generous number of apps, including Google Calendar, HubSpot, and Loom, to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for some drawbacks, I have to mention Calendly\u2019s rather limited free plan, which limits you to only one event type.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, what particularly bothered me is that you don\u2019t get email notifications about reminders and follow-ups. In other words, you have to stay vigilant and always check the app itself, which is pretty annoying (to say the least).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worse, if you want to avoid these limitations, you\u2019ll have another hurdle to overcome \u2014 Calendly\u2019s steep prices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-calendly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Calendly?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Calendly enabled its users to share their scheduling link in personalized emails and send reschedule requests directly from the app itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for<\/strong>: web, iOS, and Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Teams<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$16\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Starts at $15k\/50 seats\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-loom-best-for-creating-tutorials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loom<\/a> \u2014 best for creating tutorials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loom is a tool for recording and sharing video messages (screen recordings with audio and video) and meetings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-loom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Loom?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Loom is an excellent choice for remote workers who need to share tutorials and how-to guides. Also, it\u2019s a great solution for asynchronous communication and collaboration, as teams can easily share information in a video form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Intuitive interface<br>\u2013 Advanced editing options&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Video views and analytics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Free plan lacks some popular functionalities<br>\u2013 Glitchy<br>\u2013 Extension limitations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While testing Loom for this overview, I had no trouble learning the ropes. Actually, the only minor issue I had (I couldn\u2019t figure out how to unmute my microphone) was quickly resolved thanks to the app\u2019s excellent Help page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-overview-of-all-my-videos-in-My-library-in-Loom.png\" alt=\"Videos in Loom's library\" class=\"wp-image-14153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-overview-of-all-my-videos-in-My-library-in-Loom.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-overview-of-all-my-videos-in-My-library-in-Loom-629x300.png 629w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-overview-of-all-my-videos-in-My-library-in-Loom-1110x529.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-overview-of-all-my-videos-in-My-library-in-Loom-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-overview-of-all-my-videos-in-My-library-in-Loom-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The overview of all my videos in My library in Loom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To use Loom, you can choose between an app and an extension. I chose the extension, as it was more convenient for me (it doesn\u2019t take up storage, and I can easily remove it if I don\u2019t like it). Little did I know at that moment that the extension would only allow me to record internal audio from 1 tab. This was a bit limiting, I must admit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, I did like the fact that Loom lets you disable AI functionalities (which are only available in the paid plans, by the way). This allowed me to comply with my company\u2019s security precautions with ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that\u2019s also when I encountered one of the glitches. Namely, I turned off AI on day 1 of testing, only to find out the next day that it\u2019s enabled again. Luckily, my second try was more successful.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remove-any-filler-words-and-silences-from-your-video-by-turning-the-toggles-on.png\" alt=\"Making video edits in Loom\" class=\"wp-image-14154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remove-any-filler-words-and-silences-from-your-video-by-turning-the-toggles-on.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remove-any-filler-words-and-silences-from-your-video-by-turning-the-toggles-on-700x300.png 700w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remove-any-filler-words-and-silences-from-your-video-by-turning-the-toggles-on-1110x475.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remove-any-filler-words-and-silences-from-your-video-by-turning-the-toggles-on-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remove-any-filler-words-and-silences-from-your-video-by-turning-the-toggles-on-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Remove any filler words and silences from your video by toggling a few settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moving on to Loom\u2019s advantages, I must highlight its editing options. I particularly liked that you can edit your video directly from the transcript \u2014 you just need to delete the words or sentences you\u2019d like to cut from the video from the text and that\u2019s it! Even better, Loom enables you to remove silence and filler words by simply turning respective toggles on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact you can get insights about the video you shared also appealed to me. In the Views menu, Loom allows you to see:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total video views,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average completion rate, and even&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CTA conversions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps you not only see who watched the video, but also whether they completed it and clicked on your CTA (which shows the effectiveness of your videos). For example, if your video is 10 minutes long, and an average completion rate is 25%, it\u2019s a clear sign you should make shorter, more engaging videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Get-your-video-insights-in-the-View-menu-in-Loom.png\" alt=\"Video insights in Loom\" class=\"wp-image-14155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Get-your-video-insights-in-the-View-menu-in-Loom.png 864w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Get-your-video-insights-in-the-View-menu-in-Loom-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Get-your-video-insights-in-the-View-menu-in-Loom-768x908.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Get-your-video-insights-in-the-View-menu-in-Loom-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get your video insights in the View menu in Loom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-loom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Loom?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Loom has recently enabled its customers with paid Confluence and Loom Business + AI plans to use AI-powered meeting notes (including summary, invitees, action items, highlights, and a full transcript).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for<\/strong>: desktop app, Chrome extension, Android, and iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Starter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$15\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business + AI&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$20\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-signnow-best-for-signing-documents\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SignNow<\/a> \u2014 best for signing documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SignNow is a platform for signing, sending, and managing documents digitally, which streamlines the whole documentation workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-signnow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose SignNow?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SignNow helps you sign your documents easily and quickly, without the need to print, sign, scan, and send your documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Easy to use<br>\u2013 You can make templates out of your most used docs<br>\u2013 Docs can even be notarized<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 No free plan &amp; short free trial&nbsp;<br>\u2013 You can\u2019t directly edit uploaded docs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to sign a doc that proves you finished your online fire protection and prevention training? SignNow\u2019s got your back!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app is easy to use, although, I must admit, it wasn\u2019t easy tweaking my signature to my liking. I had to use my trackpad to create the signature and I really wasn\u2019t that happy with the results. Finally, I lowered my standards and chose the least clunky version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1550\" height=\"1244\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-signature-in-SignNow.png\" alt=\"Creating a signature in SignNow\" class=\"wp-image-14156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-signature-in-SignNow.png 1550w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-signature-in-SignNow-374x300.png 374w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-signature-in-SignNow-1110x891.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-signature-in-SignNow-768x616.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-signature-in-SignNow-1536x1233.png 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-signature-in-SignNow-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1550px) 100vw, 1550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a signature in SignNow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>SignNow allows you to invite members and send them documents for signing. Once they sign the document, you get an email notification, and you can view the signed doc. Also, you can check the invite status at any time. No need to bore your invitees with emails or DMs!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great perk \u2014 although limited to the US \u2014 is that you can even notarize your signed documents. Again, a huge time-saver! You don\u2019t have to spend hours going to the notary\u2019s office and waiting. Also, this service is available 24\/7, so it\u2019s great for any urgent matters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notarize-your-signed-documents-directly-in-SignNow.png\" alt=\"Doc notarization in SignNow\" class=\"wp-image-14157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notarize-your-signed-documents-directly-in-SignNow.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notarize-your-signed-documents-directly-in-SignNow-522x300.png 522w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notarize-your-signed-documents-directly-in-SignNow-1110x638.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notarize-your-signed-documents-directly-in-SignNow-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notarize-your-signed-documents-directly-in-SignNow-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notarize your signed documents directly in SignNow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for the downsides, the thing that bugged me the most was that the free trial is just 7 days. Moreover, there\u2019s no free plan. If you need to send your signed documents once or twice a year, it doesn\u2019t make any sense to invest in an app that serves that purpose.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing that bothered me is that you can\u2019t directly edit uploaded documents after you sign them, which is a bit of a hassle. Instead, you have to download your docs, edit them, and upload them again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-signnow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in SignNow?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SignNow recently introduced new reporting experience to help your document workflows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Reports<\/em> section \u2014 for admins and users with reporting permissions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workspace Analytics \u2014 for analyzing your overall activity,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaderboard report \u2014 detailed user activity reports, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User Reports \u2014&nbsp;detailed views of individual users\u2019 document activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for<\/strong>: web, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business Premium&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$15\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$30\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Site License<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$1.50\/signature invite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"11-kudoboard-best-for-employee-recognition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#11 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kudoboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kudoboard<\/a> \u2014 best for employee recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kudoboard is an online tool for creating group greeting cards and sharing them with coworkers for special occasions (e.g., birthdays, work anniversaries, farewells) so as to improve employee recognition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-kudoboard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Kudoboard?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kudoboard helps you make sure your remote employees don\u2019t feel isolated and disconnected from their colleagues by letting you send them group e-cards for special occasions. Overall, this helps maintain a strong company culture as employees feel appreciated and thought of.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 Fun to use<br>\u2013 Good customization options<br>\u2013 Scheduling feature<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013 No free plan<br>\u2013 Pricey<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think that Kudoboard is just a glorified e-card platform and not worth investing in, let me reassure you. Working in distributed teams can really be isolating. It\u2019s not easy to maintain a strong, cohesive team in these circumstances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why you need to show a consistent effort to contribute to the team or company culture. Kudoboard is designed to help you do just that \u2014 through a dynamic and collaborative board you can revisit any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My first impression of Kudoboard is that it\u2019s so fun to use \u2014 you collaborate on the board with your colleagues and make a card for any special occasion. The board itself is highly customizable. You can add photos, videos, gift card attachments, custom backgrounds, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this is only available in the paid plan. Although there\u2019s no free plan, there <em>are<\/em> so-called demo boards, but they are rather limited.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Celebrating-work-anniversary-in-Kudoboard.png\" alt=\"Celebrating a work anniversary in Kudoboard\" class=\"wp-image-14158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Celebrating-work-anniversary-in-Kudoboard.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Celebrating-work-anniversary-in-Kudoboard-642x300.png 642w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Celebrating-work-anniversary-in-Kudoboard-1110x519.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Celebrating-work-anniversary-in-Kudoboard-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Celebrating-work-anniversary-in-Kudoboard-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Celebrating a work anniversary in Kudoboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To be honest, Kudoboard sounded a lot more fun until I realized a lot of other useful features are locked behind the paywall (e.g., custom branding, tagging, likes, and comments). There\u2019s also an option for scheduling the delivery of your cards, which helps make sure you don\u2019t forget any major milestones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I did like that Kudoboard offers an amusing way to bond with your colleagues \u2014 for example, by creating fun boards where you can share your summer holiday highlights. The fact that your teammates and you live hundreds of miles apart shouldn\u2019t stop you from getting to know one another. After all, you work better with people you\u2019re friends with, and this can be hard to achieve when you work in distributed teams. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bonding-with-your-colleagues-in-Kudoboard.png\" alt=\"Bonding with coworkers in Kudoboard\" class=\"wp-image-14159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bonding-with-your-colleagues-in-Kudoboard.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bonding-with-your-colleagues-in-Kudoboard-530x300.png 530w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bonding-with-your-colleagues-in-Kudoboard-1110x628.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bonding-with-your-colleagues-in-Kudoboard-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bonding-with-your-colleagues-in-Kudoboard-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bonding with your colleagues in Kudoboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s circle back to the last drawback \u2014 there\u2019s no free tier, just limited demo versions. You have only 5 posts at your disposal. You can\u2019t even send invites to your collaborators without upgrading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of paid plans, they are expensive to begin with and scale quickly for more users. So, if your company is small and budget-conscious, this can be a problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-kudoboard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Kudoboard?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no information available online about any new updates in Kudoboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for<\/strong>: web, MacOS, iOS<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business Plan (1\u201350 employees)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$25\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro Plan (1\u201350 employees)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$38\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise Plan (501+ employees)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"organize-your-remote-work-with-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organize your remote work with Plaky by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get lost in the sea of remote work software, and it\u2019s up to you to see which one(s) of the apps we covered suits your specific line of business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re looking for a universal solution for most of your remote work needs, look no further than Plaky.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Getting Started With Plaky\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IYQCi9y-lNU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This remote work software hits the mark, as it\u2019s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Equipped with remote work essentials<\/strong>\u2014 You can manage your tasks and projects, track time (thanks to its integration with Clockify), and communicate and collaborate with your teammates via comments and @mentions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasonably priced<\/strong> \u2014 Even its free plan is excellent (with unlimited users and boards, 10 MB storage per file, 7-day activity log, and much more). But, if you do need more premium features, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s paid plans<\/a> are some of the most affordable on the market today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure<\/strong> \u2014 You\u2019ll know your data is secure thanks to different <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/user-roles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">user roles and permissions<\/a> and Plaky\u2019s compliance with international security standards (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO\/IEC 27001:2022).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tired of the chaos remote work brings? 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