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At a Glance
Shift
Shift
Star Rating
(263)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free User / Year
Free Trial is available
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Workona
Workona
Star Rating
(66)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Shift excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a higher G2 Score compared to Workona. Users appreciate how Shift simplifies their workflow by allowing seamless switching between multiple accounts and applications, saving them significant time each week.
  • Users say that Shift's multiple workspace options are a standout feature, enabling them to manage various apps within a single browser. This functionality is crucial for multitasking, as one user noted it allows for smoother transitions between tasks without the hassle of constant logins.
  • According to verified reviews, Workona shines in its ability to help users manage browser tabs effectively. Reviewers highlight features like customizable workspaces and templates that streamline their workflow, making it easy to open and close sets of tabs as needed to conserve resources.
  • Reviewers mention that while Workona has a slightly higher star rating, it has fewer recent reviews, which may indicate less current user engagement. In contrast, Shift has received a significant number of recent reviews, suggesting a more active user base and ongoing improvements based on feedback.
  • Users report that both products are easy to use, but Workona edges out slightly in terms of customization options. Reviewers appreciate its design for optimizing online productivity, with one user noting how it allows for easy access to previously used tabs, enhancing task management.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Shift offers a free user option, Workona's paid plan is considered a good value for the control it provides over tab management. Users who upgraded to Workona's paid version quickly recognized its worth, indicating that both products cater well to small businesses but with different pricing strategies.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Shift
Basic
Free
User / Year
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Workona
No pricing available
Free Trial
Shift
Free Trial is available
Workona
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
235
9.3
50
Ease of Use
9.1
241
9.2
51
Ease of Setup
9.1
188
9.3
10
Ease of Admin
9.1
57
9.1
9
Quality of Support
8.5
167
9.2
24
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
53
8.9
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
236
9.5
51
Features by Category
7.8
172
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
9.5
169
Not enough data
8.4
160
Not enough data
7.9
156
Not enough data
8.5
164
Not enough data
Coordination Tools
8.2
161
Not enough data
7.5
154
Not enough data
7.6
156
Not enough data
Software Options
9.4
167
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Email Client - Agentic AI
5.0
37
Not enough data
6.3
38
Not enough data
7.3
165
8.2
39
Login Options
Feature Not Available
8.6
27
7.7
156
7.6
21
Productivity
9.1
159
7.9
21
Feature Not Available
7.9
21
Feature Not Available
8.2
23
Feature Not Available
7.9
18
Feature Not Available
7.7
18
Customization
7.0
151
8.3
25
9.3
161
9.5
34
8.0
154
8.2
22
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
5.0
38
Not enough data
5.2
40
Not enough data
4.9
35
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Browser
5.0
35
Not enough data
5.1
35
Not enough data
4.7
35
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Shift
Shift
Workona
Workona
Shift and Workona are categorized as Unified Workspaces
Unique Categories
Shift
Shift is categorized as Browser and Email Client
Workona
Workona has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Shift
Shift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.2%
Workona
Workona
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Shift
Shift
Marketing and Advertising
21.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.1%
Consulting
5.5%
Computer Software
4.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.9%
Other
57.9%
Workona
Workona
Computer Software
15.2%
Information Technology and Services
12.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.1%
Management Consulting
6.1%
Financial Services
6.1%
Other
54.5%
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Workona
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Discussions
Shift
Shift Discussions
What is the use of Shift app?
3 Comments
Brian S.
BS
It keeps you focused and helps manage your productivity by being a one-stop-shop for everything you use daily. Read more
What is the Shift program?
1 Comment
Brian S.
BS
<p>Did you get an answer for this?</p>Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Shift has no more discussions with answers
Workona
Workona Discussions
How do I use tab manager in Workona?
1 Comment
Official Response from Workona
This quick video will give you a good overview of how to use the Workona tab manager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmxvamSurrY Or visit our help...Read more
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Workona has no more discussions with answers