EssentialPIM

EssentialPIM

Astonsoft Ltd.
Shift

Shift

Shift Technologies Inc.
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About

EssentialPIM is the award-winning email client and complete information management solution. It handles all your email messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, notes and password entries with easy-to-use, intuitive tools.

About

Shift is a fully customizable browser where you can drag and drop apps, bars, and controls to create a central hub that adapts to however you work. Integrate 1,500+ apps, swap instantly between Spaces for work, side hustles or personal browsing, and stay logged into multiple accounts at once. Shift is also proudly pioneering carbon-neutral browsing as part of its promise to reimagine what browsers can do—not only for users, but for the planet. Founded in 2016 in Victoria, British Columbia, Shift is a Certified B Corp within the Redbrick portfolio. Key capabilities & features: - Build your browser: Create a custom layout for how you use the internet. - Create Spaces: Create separation between work, side hustles, and passion projects. - Integrate Apps: Add web apps to Shift to customize its capability. - Templates: Choose from 6 different layouts to build on. - Shift AI: A built-in AI assistant to help you work smarter across every tab and app

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Users interested in a solution that handles all your email messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, notes and password entries

Audience

Individuals and teams that manage busy online lives.

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$39.95
EssentialPIM Pro (Desktop/Portable) - $39.95
EssentialPIM Pro lifetime license - $79.95
EssentialPIM Pro Business - $59.95
EssentialPIM Pro Business lifetime license -$99.95
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

Free
Basic: Free
Advanced: $199.99
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.9 / 5
ease 4.9 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The Links feature to files, documents, websites and other programmes is brilliant and unmatched with any other all-in-one clients I've seen. The notes management is simply excellent, well thought out and handy. Tasks are great and drag-drop to calendar. - better than many! Additional features like the post-it notes and password features and duplicates removal are all great bonuses.

Cons

  • The email interface is very dull and cluttered and having to resize all the dimensions of the UI after a while is irritating. Printing options are very poor and badly executed. Syncing between android and windows apps is pretty tedious and requires several attempts (although at least it does have this feature unlike many). When it works it is good though. No real PKM strong features nor ADHD friendly features.

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • I first purchased a Shift subscription to help with managing multiple inboxes. This is mostly how I still use the product and it makes my work life so much easier. No messy switching!
  • Shift has helped me reduce the digital clutter that used to slow me down. Instead of juggling multiple tabs, logins, and windows, I can now keep everything I need in one place. It feels good to open my computer and not be met with chaos. I especially appreciate how easy it is to toggle between email accounts and apps without losing focus or getting derailed by distractions. It’s a small shift (no pun intended) that’s made my workday feel calmer and more intentional.
  • Shift simplifies my workflow by bringing together my email accounts and other apps in one spot. It’s intuitive to use, and I like how it keeps everything organized so I’m not constantly switching tabs or windows. It saves time and helps me stay focused.
  • I can manage easily all 8 of my work emails from a single desktop app on my Mac. Plus I can add many of the other apps that we use on a daily basis to a workspace.
  • Easy view of multiple emails, calendars and access to apps/programs connected to that email/login. Seeing a unified calendar. A count of how many unread emails in each email. Allows me to keep everything in its place, not having multiple browser open. Overall, ease of implementation and use.
  • I love how Shift brings together all of my most-used tools so I can stay focused and work without getting distracted. It makes switching between email, task managers, my calendar, and notes easy and seamless. I also appreciate that I can stay signed in and not have to keep logging in and out.
  • Always signed into email, cal, g-suite for all my accounts simultaneously. Super super efficiency and easy across work, personal, alumni, etc.
  • I appreciate the ability to combine all my email accounts into one location, as well as most of the software I use, which streamlines both my workday and my personal time online. Shift has been a game changer in that way, and I highly recommend it to anyone needing that organizing shift in their life.
  • Managing several business themes and online identities can be tiring when switching between Google accounts and Google drive workflows, Shift makes this a breeze.
  • The reason I use Shift is that instead of having to continually switch windows to access a number of different apps and tabs in my browser, I access 90% of what I use daily in one app. It allows me to be more efficient and all my applications and their alerts are in one place.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Astonsoft Ltd.
Founded: 2003
Tallinn, Estonia
www.essentialpim.com

Company Information

Shift Technologies Inc.
Founded: 2016
Canada
www.shift.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

HERE Enterprise Browser

HERE Enterprise Browser

Here Enterprise Inc.
Proton Mail

Proton Mail

Proton AG

Categories

Calendar Supported
Email Clients Supported
Productivity Supported

Categories

Email Clients Supported
Email Management Supported
Productivity Supported
Tab Managers Supported
Unified Workspaces Supported
Web Browsers Supported

Productivity Features

Collaboration Not Supported
Database Creation Supported
Document Creation Not Supported
File Sharing Supported
Notes Management Supported
Office Suite Not Supported
Presentation Tools Not Supported
Project Management Supported
Task Management Supported
Team Chat Not Supported

Calendar Features

Calendar Sync Supported
Collaboration Tools Not Supported
Multi-Device Support Supported
Reminders Supported
Room Booking Not Supported
Scheduling Supported
Task Manaagement Supported

Password Management Features

Credential Management Supported
Multifactor Authentication Not Supported
Password Generator Supported
Password Reset Supported
Password Synchronization Supported
Single Sign On Not Supported
User Management Not Supported

Productivity Features

Collaboration Supported
Database Creation Not Supported
Document Creation Supported
File Sharing Supported
Notes Management Supported
Office Suite Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Project Management Supported
Task Management Supported
Team Chat Supported

Email Management Features

Data Recovery Not Supported
Email Archiving Supported
Email Deletion Not Supported
Email Discovery Not Supported
Email Monitoring Supported
Email Recall Not Supported
Queue Manager Not Supported
Response Management Supported
Routing Not Supported
Shared Inboxes Supported
Signature Management Supported
Spam Blocker Not Supported
Whitelisting / Blacklisting Not Supported

Workflow Management Features

Access Controls/Permissions Not Supported
Approval Process Control Not Supported
Business Process Automation Supported
Calendar Management Supported
Compliance Tracking Not Supported
Configurable Workflow Not Supported
Customizable Dashboard Not Supported
Document Management Supported
Forms Management Not Supported
Graphical Workflow Editor Not Supported
Mobile Access Not Supported
No-Code Not Supported
Task Management Supported
Third Party Integrations Supported
Workflow Configuration Supported

Integrations

Dropbox Supported
Microsoft Outlook Supported
Toodledo Supported
iCloud Supported
BambooHR Not Supported
Calendly Not Supported
Checkfront Not Supported
Crowdfire Not Supported
Klaviyo Not Supported
Onshape Not Supported
Pocket Casts Not Supported
Quizlet Not Supported
ReferralCandy Not Supported
RescueTime Not Supported
Salesforce Not Supported
Stencil Not Supported
Superhuman Docs Not Supported
Venngage Not Supported
Voxer Not Supported
YouTube Not Supported

Integrations

Dropbox Supported
Microsoft Outlook Supported
Toodledo Supported
iCloud Supported
BambooHR Supported
Calendly Supported
Checkfront Supported
Crowdfire Supported
Klaviyo Supported
Onshape Supported
Pocket Casts Supported
Quizlet Supported
ReferralCandy Supported
RescueTime Supported
Salesforce Supported
Stencil Supported
Superhuman Docs Supported
Venngage Supported
Voxer Supported
YouTube Supported
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