--- title: "Best Free Productivity Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best free Productivity software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/productivity-software/s/free/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Productivity Software for free ## Top 10 free products, ranked by reviewer ratings ### Ranked free Productivity products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Paced Email](https://www.capterra.com/p/199989/Paced-Email/) | 4.9 out of 5 (79 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (79 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | $12.00 Other, Per Month | Included: Collaboration Tools, File Sharing, Task Scheduling; Not included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Data Import/Export, Document Management, Secure Data Storage, Task Management | | 2 | [Wavebox](https://www.capterra.com/p/203921/Wavebox/) | 4.9 out of 5 (121 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (106 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | £98.00 Flat Rate, Per Year | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Collaboration Tools, File Sharing, Task Management; Not included: Calendar Management, Data Import/Export, Document Management, Secure Data Storage, Task Scheduling | | 3 | [Timestripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/10016105/Timestripe/) | 5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews) | 5.0 out of 5 (23 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $5.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Task Management, Task Scheduling; Not included: Data Import/Export, Document Management, File Sharing, Secure Data Storage | | 4 | [Monitask](https://www.capterra.com/p/163622/Monitask/) | 4.8 out of 5 (162 reviews) | 5.0 out of 5 (22 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $5.99 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Task Scheduling; Not included: Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Data Import/Export, Document Management, File Sharing, Secure Data Storage, Task Management | | 5 | [Geekbot](https://www.capterra.com/p/148076/geekbot/) | 4.9 out of 5 (153 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (40 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $3.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Collaboration Tools, Task Management; Not included: Calendar Management, Data Import/Export, Document Management, File Sharing, Secure Data Storage, Task Scheduling | | 6 | [Scalenut](https://www.capterra.com/p/235306/GenerateAI/) | 4.8 out of 5 (397 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (58 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $59.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Collaboration Tools, Document Management, File Sharing; Not included: Calendar Management, Data Import/Export, Secure Data Storage, Task Management, Task Scheduling | | 7 | [Boomerang for Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/174835/Boomerang/) | 4.7 out of 5 (183 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (18 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $4.98 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Data Import/Export; Not included: Collaboration Tools, Document Management, File Sharing, Secure Data Storage, Task Management, Task Scheduling | | 8 | [Project.co](https://www.capterra.com/p/191454/Project-co/) | 4.9 out of 5 (209 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (36 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | $10.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Data Import/Export, Document Management, File Sharing, Task Management, Task Scheduling; Not included: Secure Data Storage | | 9 | [Notability](https://www.capterra.com/p/229356/Notability/) | 4.6 out of 5 (47 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (21 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $15.00 Per Year | Included: Collaboration Tools, Data Import/Export, File Sharing; Not included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Document Management, Secure Data Storage, Task Management, Task Scheduling | | 10 | [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) | 4.8 out of 5 (19,533 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (2,007 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $6.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Collaboration Tools, Data Import/Export, Document Management, File Sharing, Task Management; Not included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Secure Data Storage, Task Scheduling | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Productivity software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [Paced Email](https://www.capterra.com/p/199989/Paced-Email/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (79 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (79 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: $12.00 Other, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Not included - Calendar Management: Not included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Data Import/Export: Not included - Document Management: Not included - File Sharing: Included - Secure Data Storage: Not included - Task Management: Not included - Task Scheduling: Included --- ### 2. [Wavebox](https://www.capterra.com/p/203921/Wavebox/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (121 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (106 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: £98.00 Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Not included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Data Import/Export: Not included - Document Management: Not included - File Sharing: Included - Secure Data Storage: Not included - Task Management: Included - Task Scheduling: Not included --- ### 3. [Timestripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/10016105/Timestripe/) Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews) Category rating: 5.0 out of 5 (23 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $5.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Data Import/Export: Not included - Document Management: Not included - File Sharing: Not included - Secure Data Storage: Not included - Task Management: Included - Task Scheduling: Included --- ### 4. [Monitask](https://www.capterra.com/p/163622/Monitask/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (162 reviews) Category rating: 5.0 out of 5 (22 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $5.99 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Not included - Collaboration Tools: Not included - Data Import/Export: Not included - Document Management: Not included - File Sharing: Not included - Secure Data Storage: Not included - Task Management: Not included - Task Scheduling: Included --- ### 5. [Geekbot](https://www.capterra.com/p/148076/geekbot/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (153 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (40 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $3.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Not included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Data Import/Export: Not included - Document Management: Not included - File Sharing: Not included - Secure Data Storage: Not included - Task Management: Included - Task Scheduling: Not included --- ### 6. [Scalenut](https://www.capterra.com/p/235306/GenerateAI/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (397 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (58 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $59.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Not included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Data Import/Export: Not included - Document Management: Included - File Sharing: Included - Secure Data Storage: Not included - Task Management: Not included - Task Scheduling: Not included --- ### 7. [Boomerang for Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/174835/Boomerang/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (183 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (18 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $4.98 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Not included - Data Import/Export: Included - Document Management: Not included - File Sharing: Not included - Secure Data Storage: Not included - Task Management: Not included - Task Scheduling: Not included --- ### 8. [Project.co](https://www.capterra.com/p/191454/Project-co/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (209 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (36 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: $10.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Data Import/Export: Included - Document Management: Included - File Sharing: Included - Secure Data Storage: Not included - Task Management: Included - Task Scheduling: Included --- ### 9. [Notability](https://www.capterra.com/p/229356/Notability/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (47 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (21 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $15.00 Per Year Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Not included - Calendar Management: Not included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Data Import/Export: Included - Document Management: Not included - File Sharing: Included - Secure Data Storage: Not included - Task Management: Not included - Task Scheduling: Not included --- ### 10. [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (19,533 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (2,007 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $6.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Not included - Calendar Management: Not included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Data Import/Export: Included - Document Management: Included - File Sharing: Included - Secure Data Storage: Not included - Task Management: Included - Task Scheduling: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Robust data tracking tools - Comprehensive budgeting capabilities #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent bugs and reliability issues - High cost and subscription model --- ## All productivity software with a free version [## Google Docs](https://www.capterra.com/p/160756/Google-Docs/) [4.7 (29250)](https://www.capterra.com/p/160756/Google-Docs/reviews/) Web-based platform designed to store, create and edit spreadsheets, use templates, create charts, comment on documents, and more. [Learn more about Google Docs](https://www.capterra.com/p/160756/Google-Docs/) Productivity features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Data Import/Export Document Management File Sharing Secure Data Storage Task Management Task Scheduling 91% recommend this product [## Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/) [4.7 (24232)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/reviews/) Relevant and reliable AI paired with easy to use automation capabilities maximizes every employee's ability to get work done  [Learn more about Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/) Productivity features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Data Import/Export Document Management File Sharing Secure Data Storage Task Management Task Scheduling 86% recommend this product [## Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/) [4.5 (23641)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/reviews/) Trello is a cloud-based project management software that helps teams organize and manage their tasks and projects from anywhere. [Learn more about Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/) Productivity features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Data Import/Export Document Management File Sharing Secure Data Storage Task Management Task Scheduling Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. 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Try Dropbox Business for free today! [Learn more about Dropbox](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) Productivity features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Data Import/Export Document Management File Sharing Secure Data Storage Task Management Task Scheduling [## Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) [4.7 (20893)](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/reviews/) PowerPoint is a Microsoft on-premise presentation solution that lets professionals create, edit and share slides with external members [Learn more about Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) Productivity features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Data Import/Export Document Management File Sharing Secure Data Storage Task Management Task Scheduling 88% recommend this product [## Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) [4.8 (19533)](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/reviews/) Data analysis solution that helps businesses manage spreadsheets, create graphs/charts, perform calculations, share projects, and more. [Learn more about Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Productivity features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Data Import/Export Document Management File Sharing Secure Data Storage Task Management Task Scheduling 90% recommend this product [## Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) [4.4 (15507)](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/reviews/) Jira is a project tracking software that helps agile teams plan, track, and release software through comprehensive issue management. [Learn more about Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) Productivity features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Data Import/Export Document Management File Sharing Secure Data Storage Task Management Task Scheduling [## Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) [4.6 (14695)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/reviews/) Cloud-based collaboration platform unifying meetings, team chat, phone, email, whiteboard, docs, and workspace management in one app. [Learn more about Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Productivity features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Data Import/Export Document Management File Sharing Secure Data Storage Task Management Task Scheduling 85% recommend this product [## Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) [4.5 (13775)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/reviews/) Asana closes the AI productivity gap — the OS for human-agent teams that turns individual AI adoption into org-level results. [Learn more about Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) Productivity features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Data Import/Export Document Management File Sharing Secure Data Storage Task Management Task Scheduling [## Evernote Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/154969/Evernote-Business/) [4.4 (8254)](https://www.capterra.com/p/154969/Evernote-Business/reviews/) Bring your teams work together, and unify your workflow. 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