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Shift Demo - Drag and drop apps to build your browser
Move your apps, tabs, extensions, and Spaces to wherever you need them to be.
Shift Demo - Select from 6 pre-built templates
Choose from 6 unique browser layouts and then drag and drop to tailor it to you.
Shift Demo - Add customized Spaces in Shift
Merge all of your favorite apps, tabs, and bookmarks into one powerful window.
Shift Demo - Select from 1,500+ apps to add
Choose from over 1,500 of the Web's most popular apps, available in Shift.
 In this episode of My Shift Setup, Michael (VP of Product at Shift) sits down with a lead developer at Shift to explore how he’s customized his Shift browser for deep focus, side projects, and fast dev cycles.
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In this episode of My Shift Setup, Michael (VP of Product at Shift) sits down with a lead developer at Shift to explore how he’s customized his Shift browser for deep focus, side projects, and fast dev cycles.
The browser layout that breaks all rules. Check out how this QA Software Engineer has flipped his browser for max efficiency.
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The browser layout that breaks all rules. Check out how this QA Software Engineer has flipped his browser for max efficiency.
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EK
CEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SHIFT"
What do you like best about Shift?

What I like most about Shift is how much it simplifies my workflow. I can access all my emails, workspaces, and integrated apps from one single desktop application. It keeps my work organized and helps me stay focused without jumping between countless browser tabs. I love that I can have different workspaces for different projects and connect tools like Dropbox, WhatsApp, and DocuSign directly inside Shift. It’s incredibly efficient and has honestly become essential for my daily routine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shift?

There aren’t many downsides, but sometimes it can be a bit resource-intensive, especially when running multiple accounts and integrations at once. Also, a few smaller apps or plugins I use aren’t supported yet, which would make it even more complete. Other than that, it’s been very stable and totally worth the price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Cait Woodcock of Shift

It's great to hear that Shift has been essential for your daily routine and has saved you time and effort. Thank you for your valuable feedback and for choosing Shift!

AR
Senior Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Shift is a must have for users who need a hub to handle everything in one place."
What do you like best about Shift?

I like how I can have different workspaces and switch between them depending on what "Role" I have at the moment. If I'm developing software, I can have all my tools centralized in one app and switch between them with ease. Same for when I'm just managing my daily live, I can have all the needed apps right in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shift?

Only downside for me is the pricing for a solo regular paid users. I feel there should be a tier between the free version and the team version where a solo user like me could have access to the amazing features without having to pay like a company. The price Shift charges is fair for a company, but for a solo user a tier in between would be amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Cait Woodcock of Shift

It's great to hear that Shift has helped centralize your tools and daily services, improving your personal productivity. We're committed to providing a seamless experience for our users. I'll pass your feedback on the pricing structure to our Product team.

Tina W.
TW
Web and Tech Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"One Login Saves Me Hours a Day!"
What do you like best about Shift?

I appreciate the ability to have multiple instances of the same application open without needing to log in and out. I can have them all open in Shift and easily toggle between them. It also allows me to easily see that I have new emails, chats or projects for every application that I have in my dashboard at a quick glance. This saves me hours a day with my busy schedule as a web and tech manager. I color code each client so I can glance and see applications that belong to each specific client. From Google Mail, Slack, Asana, Teamwork, Help Scout, Harvest, Paymo, Dropbox, RoboForm, CodePen, and many more applications that I use. They all have a home in Shift and cut my hours of logging in and out of applications to a minimum! I can't recommend Shift enough! Take control of your life! I use it every day! So easy to set up and start using within 30 minutes or less. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shift?

I really don't have much to say negatively about Shift. Sometimes when someone sends me a link let's say in Slack - and it's an Asana link, sometimes it has trouble finding it, but, a workaround is to copy the link and paste it into the right Shift Asana application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Cait Woodcock of Shift

We're thrilled to hear that Shift has been such a time-saving solution for you! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.

Melody D.
MD
Director of Messaging
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Brings some order to a scattered work world"
What do you like best about Shift?

I love the way Shift brings all my work spaces -- email, Slack, Monday, etc. -- into one well-organized and accessible pane. It's easy to shift between the various apps while still keeping them all close at hand. Shift is my daily go-to space for my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shift?

Setting up my multiple Slack accounts was a bit tricky at first, but I managed to get it working in the end. I would also appreciate having the option to keep my Google Calendar open in its own dedicated space, separate from my email and other Google Docs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Cait Woodcock of Shift

Thank you for sharing your experience with Shift. We're sorry to hear that setting up multiple Slack accounts was a bit tricky, but we're glad you were able to get it working in the end. For the Google Calendar having it's own space - you should be able to set up a Workspace and just add the Calendar app to it. But feel free to write into our Support team for more detailed assistance in getting the most out of your Shift setup!

CM
Owner / Business Mentor / Author
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Shift is a Time Saver!"
What do you like best about Shift?

When I turn on my laptop each morning, Shift is the first program that opens up. I run several businesses and hold several volunteer leadership roles. Each business/project has its own Gmail/Google email address. With Shift I can quickly scan each inbox to make sure I have a feeling for what's come in overnight and throughout the day. Thanks to Shift, I don't have to log in and log out of each email address every time I need to check my email. Definite time saver! It's easy to set up email accounts on Shift. You can color code them so it's easy to tell what account you are in at a glance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shift?

I am grateful Shift has added a way to store email addresses and passwords. It is a bit clunky and takes several clicks to get to the information, but at least they are now stored within the system and I don't have to go out to my password program to grab them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Cait Woodcock of Shift

We're happy to hear that Shift has been beneficial for you in managing multiple email accounts and has saved you time. We value your feedback about the password storage and will use it to improve the user experience. Thank you for your support!

Michael M.
MM
I am and HR Specialist at one Job, A Professional Counselor at another, and an Entrepreneur in a third.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The Single Email Solution for the Multi-Email Professional"
What do you like best about Shift?

The things that makes Shift a great software is that is does what is says it does; it unified all your email into a single dashboard, giving you the capacity to quickly and easily access all your communications from one point. I use Shift every single day, and I can't imagine navigating six active email accounts without it. The application easily integrates with all the mail servers I use and it's incredibly easy to setup on your computer. In the few instances (early on) that I had issues with the software, customer support was prompt, professional and committed to resolving the issues quickly. Aside from it actually responding to emails for me (no it can't do that... yet), what more could I ask for? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shift?

The only thing I dislike about SHIFT is what I dislike about most things; that it cost so much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Cait Woodcock of Shift

We're happy to hear that Shift has been able to unify all your email accounts and make accessing them easier for you. We appreciate your feedback on the cost, and we're constantly working to provide the best possible value for our users.

Timothy K.
TK
Employee
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Much improved - It's the perfect email client for keeping up with multiple inboxes"
What do you like best about Shift?

Shift seems to be the best stand-alone email client. It can integrate multiple accounts, with incoming messages automatically grouped into as many as four categories. Implementation was simple. I just entered the account access information, and it imported everything. I rely on it at work every day, to handle email quickly and efficiently and without losing track of any. It just works. I've never had to call customer support. I've tried other email clients, but Shift is the most reliable and the only one that works for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shift?

Shift had trouble, at times, printing to my PDF editor (PDF-Exchange Editor Plus) but they seem to have fixed it in the latest update. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Cait Woodcock of Shift

We're glad to hear that Shift is meeting your needs and helping you stay organized with your email. We appreciate your feedback and are constantly working to improve our product.

Shelby J.
SJ
Founder & Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Keeps my business organized and my brain calm"
What do you like best about Shift?

I love that Shift keeps everything I need right in one place. I can easily switch between client emails, task managers like ClickUp, project tools like Asana, my calendar in Sunsama, and notes in Notion without getting distracted. It really helps me stay focused and organized throughout the day. The setup was simple, and it’s been a reliable way to keep my work streamlined and stress-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shift?

The only thing I don’t love is using Shift as a browser for general web searches or browsing. I’m not sure what it is, but I prefer using my regular browser for that. Also, there are a few apps I use that aren’t supported yet, so I still have to keep those separate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Cait Woodcock of Shift

We're thrilled to hear that Shift is helping you stay focused and organized throughout your day! We understand your feedback about using Shift as a browser and the apps that aren't supported yet. We've got some exciting updates coming this year that should improve the browser experience!

JP
Math Tutor
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A must-have for anyone with multiple email accounts"
What do you like best about Shift?

Shift makes it easy to work with multiple accounts in Gmail, Outlook, and more and transition between them seamlessly. It also makes it easy for me to switch between Gmail, my Google Calendar, and my Google Drive without having ten thousand tabs open. Trying to work with multiple accounts within a single browser is a nightmare, but Shift makes it easy to get set up quickly and helps me stay and work in the right account without hassle.

I have Shift installed on all my computers and I use it daily. On the rare occasion that I have contacted customer support, they respond quickly and I'm able to get my issues resolved in one conversation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shift?

Shift is pricey ($149 per year, as of this review), but it is worth every cent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Cait Woodcock of Shift

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Shift! We're glad to hear that our platform has helped streamline your workflow and make working with multiple accounts more efficient. We understand the investment, and we're committed to providing a valuable service that's worth every cent.

LF
Filmmaker and Immersive Tech Producer / Fiber Artist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Absolutely recommend Shift!"
What do you like best about Shift?

I have 4 different mail accounts and it has helped me streamline my work and keep me organized the past few years. I use it daily and love that it allows you to work in separate workspaces for each email account. I've always received timely responses when I reach out to customer support. The other good things is that it's pretty easy and straightforward to use and I love that you can integrate different apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shift?

Honestly, I don't see may downsides. The only one would be that sometimes when I click links, it goes to my external Chrome browser vs. opening within Shift. I think I someimes prefer a separate browser because I get more screen space vs. in Shift, which is smaller. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Cait Woodcock of Shift

Thank you for recommending Shift and for sharing how it has helped you manage your multiple email accounts and workspaces. We're glad to hear that you find it easy to use and appreciate the ability to integrate different apps. We're grateful for your support!

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