Raycast
ProductivityPiano gratuitoLauncher for macOS: commands, clipboard history, window management and extensions.
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8 tools listed, 5 with a free tier. Conclusions come from hands-on testing plus user ratings; prices are public list prices, last checked 2026-10.
All Productivity tools 8
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Todoist
ProductivityPiano gratuitoNatural-language task capture with projects, filters and cross-platform sync.
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Zapier
ProductivityPiano gratuitoConnect 7,000+ apps with triggers and actions, no code required.
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Superhuman
ProductivityThe fastest email client, built on keyboard shortcuts and AI triage.
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Sansan
ProductivityBusiness-card CRM that turns paper cards into a searchable sales database.
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Zoho Workplace
ProductivityPiano gratuitoAffordable all-in-one suite: mail, docs, meetings and CRM.
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CloudSign
ProductivityE-signature platform widely accepted by Japanese legal teams.
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Grab for Business
ProductivityPiano gratuitoCorporate rides, meals and expense receipts across Southeast Asia.
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If you only pick one, take Raycast (4.9/5): Raycast is the kind of tool you cannot go back from: one shortcut, and you can search file…
Need free → Raycast; budget-first → Sansan; China-direct access → Raycast.
Top 5 at a glance 5
| Rank | Tool | Score | Free tier | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raycast | 4.9 | Yes | Pro $8/mo | Power users on a Mac who r… |
| 2 | Todoist | 4.6 | Yes | Pro $5/mo | Individuals who want to ma… |
| 3 | Zapier | 4.4 | Yes | $19.99/mo+ | Ops and growth teams that … |
| 4 | Superhuman | 4.4 | — | $30/mo+ | Salespeople, founders and … |
| 5 | Sansan | 4.4 | — | ¥1,100/user/mo+ | B2B sales teams selling in… |
FAQ
Which Productivity tool should I start with?
Highest rated is Raycast (4.9/5 across 1465 reviews). Raycast is the kind of tool you cannot go back from: one shortcut, and… If budget is zero, validate your flow on its free tier first.
Are there free options in this category?
5 of the 8 tools listed offer a long-term free tier; most others run a 7–14 day trial. Free tiers usually cap seats, export formats or quotas — rarely the core editing features.
Which is easier for teams in mainland China?
3 of 8 are verified reachable from mainland China. If you need local invoicing, data residency or Chinese support, pick from those 3 — lowest migration cost.
How often is pricing re-checked?
We re-check public pricing monthly; the latest update was Raycast in 2026-10. Always confirm on the vendor's checkout page — the "from" price shown is the annual plan divided by twelve.
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Last verified 2026-10-01. Scores weigh hands-on testing (60%), price-to-value (25%) and user ratings (15%). Vendors neither score nor buy placement.