Software Reviews Archives | Taskade Blog https://www.taskade.com/blog/reviews/ Supercharge your brain Mon, 01 May 2023 16:12:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.taskade.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Group-25-32x32.png Software Reviews Archives | Taskade Blog https://www.taskade.com/blog/reviews/ 32 32 Best AI Tools for Productivity: Work Smarter, Not Harder https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-ai-tools-for-productivity/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:38:54 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=13129 In the 1950s, AI could barely wrap a checkers (draughts) game before running out of memory. Fast forward seven exciting decades, large language models (LLMs) — AI systems that can understand natural language — are becoming an essential tool in our digital toolboxes. In today’s article, we review some of the best AI tools for productivity that will help you deal with all kinds of projects coming your way in...

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]]> The 9 Best ChatGPT Alternatives https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-chatgpt-alternatives/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:13:07 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=12351 ChatGPT is undeniably one of the most remarkable yet controversial developments in recent years. Created and launched by OpenAI in November 2022, this AI chatbot became an overnight sensation and has now gained over 100 million users within 3 months. In this article, we compare some of the best ChatGPT alternatives, complete with pricing, features, and use cases. 💡 Before you start… Want to learn more about ChatGPT and OpenAI?...

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]]> The 7 Best AI Writers in 2023 https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-ai-writers/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:54:45 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=12127 Picture this: you’re at your desk typing out headlines for your ads. You hit a mental block and get stuck. Too bad there isn’t magic software to help you come up with ideas. Or is there? In 2023, it seems inevitable that AI writing tools will soon be integrated into our workflows. Modern knowledge workers have seen the power and potential of ChatGPT. When used properly and in moderation, an...

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]]> Notion vs. Obsidian — Your Brain, Your Rules. A Battle of the Second Brain Apps https://www.taskade.com/blog/notion-vs-obsidian/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:00:24 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=11691 “It’s on the tip of my tongue, just give me a minute!” Let’s face it, the human brain is not the most reliable tool for keeping and retrieving information. Luckily, there are dozens of note-taking apps that can double as a powerful backup brain. The question is, which second brain app should you choose? The Notion vs. Obsidian debate is still up in the air, so let’s compare the two...

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]]> 7 Best Asana Alternatives For Task & Project Management https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-asana-alternatives/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:06:00 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=11429 Having the right project management tool is often the difference between a successful project and a total disaster. But even if your team is already rocking a solid toolbox of productivity and project management software, there’s always room for improvement. In today’s article, we take a look at some of the best Asana alternatives you should give a try in 2023. 🤔 What Is Asana? Asana is a collaboration and...

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]]> How to Create a Calendar in Excel https://www.taskade.com/blog/how-to-create-a-calendar-in-excel/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:01:45 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=11129 Excel is a powerful tool for crunching numbers. But it can also double as a fully-fledged calendar and planner, even if that means dumbing down its functionality a bit. In this article, you’ll learn how to make a calendar in Excel in three simple steps. So, without further ado, let’s dive in. 👇 🤔 What Is a Calendar in Excel? A calendar in Excel lets you do pretty much what...

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]]> How to Create a Kanban Board in Excel https://www.taskade.com/blog/how-to-create-a-kanban-board-in-excel/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:01:41 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=11165 A Kanban boards is still one of the most popular and versatile tool used in project management. And for all the good reasons. It’s simple, flexible, and very easy to use. In today’s article, we’ll show you how to create a streamlined Kanban board in Excel in four simple steps. Let’s start with the basics. 🤔 What Is Kanban? Kanban is a Lean framework for implementing Agile. That’s the short version....

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]]> The Best 5 Roam Research Alternatives https://www.taskade.com/blog/roam-research-alternatives/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:42:20 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=11018 What is Roam Research? Roam Research is a note-taking tool that allows users to link their notes together. If you’re familiar with the Zettelkasten method of knowledge management, then Roam is perfect for you. This is because it excels in linking information together and forming a web of interconnected nodes. Roam offers a more visual approach to note-taking and knowledge management as it allows you to view your connected notes...

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]]> The Top 5 Logseq Alternatives: Find the Outliner App That Fits You https://www.taskade.com/blog/logseq-alternatives/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:33:14 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=10940 What is Logseq? Logseq is an open-sourced outliner note-taking application. Tienson Qin founded the app in 2018 with the aim of helping users create a knowledge base filled with interconnected notes. We would classify Logseq as an app that helps you create a second brain. If that is something that you’re looking for, here’s our list of the best second-brain apps in the market today. What’s different for Logseq is...

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]]> Best Obsidian Alternatives for Note-Taking and Knowledge Management https://www.taskade.com/blog/obsidian-alternatives/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:25:13 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=9744 What is Obsidian? Obsidian is a note-taking software that works as a second brain application for knowledge management. Created by Erica Xu and Shida Li during the quarantine period of Covid-19 in 2020, the outliner tool has gained traction with over 50,000 members in their Discord community, all while still remaining as a two-man team. What’s interesting about Obsidian is that both Xu and Li were originally maintaining Dynalist, their...

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]]> 8 Best ClickUp Alternatives for Waterfall Project Management https://www.taskade.com/blog/clickup-alternatives/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:31:40 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=9242 ClickUp is one of the most popular productivity tools in the market. However, today we will be diving into some of the best ClickUp alternatives in 2022. What is ClickUp? ClickUp is a project management software that was founded by Alex Yurkowski and Zeb Evans in 2017. The project management platform is usually used by individuals and teams to organize projects and tasks. ClickUp quickly gained popularity when it was...

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]]> Best Outliner Apps for Students https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-outliner-apps-for-students/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:26:18 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=9111 If you’re a student, you probably are always on the lookout for ways to improve your productivity. Outliner apps are tools that help you to outline your thoughts via software. Read on to find out more about how outliners can help you increase your productivity including our list of the best outliners out there! What is an Outliner App? Outliner apps(1) are powerful tools that allow you to create outlines...

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]]> Best Mind Map Apps For Windows and Mac https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-mind-map-apps-for-windows-and-mac/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:27:08 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=9102 There are plenty of guides out there to help you get started with mind mapping. However, today we will be going through a list of the best mind mapping software out there, be it on windows or apple. Why Use Mind Mapping Software Mind mapping is a way of thinking that helps you to organize your information and ideas visually. Today, there are plenty of mind mapping software that can...

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]]> 10 Best Todoist Alternatives For Task & Project Management https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-todoist-alternatives/ Sat, 14 May 2022 03:33:45 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=8972 What Is Todoist? Todoist is a task management software that was developed by its parent company, Doist. Amir Salihefendic is the founder of Doist, and he developed Todoist in 2007. The main aim of developing Todoist was to help people stay on top of their tasks by organizing it via a simple task management system. Todoist is completely bootstrapped. Salihefendic has declined any sort of funding and acquisition in order...

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]]> 21 Best Notion Alternatives for Students, Personal Use, and Team Collaboration https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-notion-alternatives/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:31:50 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=8763 Notion has been in the market since 2015. In the time that Notion has been around, there have been plenty of reviews about the popular productivity tool.  It’s no surprise that people have been trying to find the best alternative to Notion. Some find it to be a versatile tool to have in their arsenal, while others find that overloading software with features isn’t the best way to go about...

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]]> Google Keep vs Evernote: Which Is the Better Note-Taking App? https://www.taskade.com/blog/google-keep-vs-evernote/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:37:34 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=7081 Google Keep and Evernote are two of the most popular note-taking apps out there. Both apps have their fair share of amazing features to boost your productivity, thus making it a difficult choice for you to choose between the two. Modern note-taking brings a lot of advanced features which make it simpler to organize your thoughts. With studies proving the positive influence that note-taking has on improving memory recall(1), it’s...

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]]> Best Second Brain Apps For Knowledge Management  (Features & Pricing Compared) https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-knowledge-base-apps/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 02:42:26 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=6161 Looking for the best second brain apps? Well, who doesn’t? We’re knee-deep in the information age, and effective knowledge management is more important than ever. Taking notes on napkins or the back of your hand doesn’t cut it anymore (sorry). That’s why we compiled a list of the best second brain apps to aggregate knowledge in 2023. 🧠 “Wait, Why Would I Need a Second Brain?” A second brain isn’t...

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]]> 15 Best Free Project Management Software For Remote Teams (Features & Pricing Reviewed) https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-free-project-management-software/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 01:51:15 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=5707 Building remote teams is one of the best ways to drive innovation and collaboration in a modern workplace. The only problem? Many of those aspiring organizations don’t have the right workflows, strategies, and apps to reap the benefits. But don’t worry, we did the heavy lifting for you and compared the best project management tools for hybrid and fully distributed teams. Let’s dive in! 👇 🌟 Productivity Tips For Remote...

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]]> 14 Best Video Conferencing Apps for Virtual Meetings (Features & Pricing Reviewed) https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-video-conferencing-software/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:08:48 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=5247 According to Gartner’s Digital Worker Experience Survey, near 80% of the global workforce is using collaboration software. That’s 44% more compared to the pre-pandemic world. No wonder many remote teams are on the hunt for the best video conferencing software to use in 2022.(1) But there’s more. A 2021 report by Transparency Market Research predicts that the global video collaboration industry will grow to $11.56 billion by 2027.(2) That’s hardly...

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]]> 20 Best Kanban Board Apps For Organizing Projects (Features & Pricing Reviewed) https://www.taskade.com/blog/best-kanban-board-apps/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:33:44 +0000 https://www.taskade.com/blog/?p=4916 From WWII Spitfires through Toyota’s just-in-time manufacturing to software development, Kanban has been everywhere. For over 80 years, the framework has redefined productivity and changed the way we get things done. In today’s article, we take a look at some of the best Kanban software for your team. While you can rock Kanban with a simple analog setup, adopting a digital workflow will help you make the most out of...

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