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Best Remote Work Software in 2026
Remote work software helps people coordinate projects and communicate across locations. The tools here may provide team chat, video meetings, task management, virtual whiteboards, guest collaboration and storage assigned per user.
- 26 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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ONLYOFFICE Docs
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6Choose ONLYOFFICE Docs if you need collaborative office editors, broad integration options, or desktop editing offline.
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Basecamp
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Basecamp combines task tracking, project communication, scheduling, and client access. Compare plan project and storage limits, and note the stated security and sign-on limitations.
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Bitrix24 CRM
by Bitrix24 CRMFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Bitrix24 CRM pairs pipeline and email automation features with plans for different user and storage needs.
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Business in a Box
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Business in a Box suits people and teams who want project and people management, documents, communication, templates, and AI in one workspace.
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Microsoft Teams
by Microsoft TeamsFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Teams covers messaging, calls, and meetings across platforms, with a free plan and business options that list expanded meeting and support features.
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Slack
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Slack combines channel conversations, app integrations, automation and built-in AI features across a wide range of platforms.
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WorkAdventure
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5WorkAdventure combines avatar-based conversations with tools for events and team spaces. Check the free-tier user cap and plan costs against the intended group size.
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Zoho Workplace
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5Zoho Workplace combines a broad set of workplace tools with file migration and office-file compatibility.
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Zoom Workplace
by Zoom WorkplaceFree plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Zoom Workplace offers meeting and collaboration features across a broad set of platforms, with a free one-user Basic plan and a paid Pro option.
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SpatialChat
Free plan WebSpatialChat centers meetings and events on movement between conversations, with plans ranging from a limited free tier to larger paid event options.
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Edworking
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 15
eXo Platform
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2Choose eXo Platform if your organization needs an integrated digital workplace with intranet, collaboration, knowledge, and engagement features.
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Google Workspace
Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+4Google Workspace brings communication, storage, and document tools together, with collaboration and security controls.
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Nextcloud Hub
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 19
Hiroba
Free plan MacWebWindows - 20
MangoApps
Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+6MangoApps brings employee communications, intranet content, workflows, and services into one platform with several deployment options.
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Rock
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 22
GoTo Connect
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2GoTo Connect spans business phone features, customer messaging, and contact center tools.
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RingCentral RingEX
by RingCentral RingEXPaid AndroidiPhoneRingEX brings core business communications and collaboration into one app, with broad integrations and mobile support.
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Gather
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2 - 25
Sococo
Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare what a free plan includes, whether a free trial is available, and the paid starting price. Review platform availability, meeting capacity, storage allowances and, where relevant, the licence governing access to or changes in open-source code.
Questions
Are free plans available for remote work software?
Yes. Basecamp, Business in a Box, Edworking, Hiroba and Kumospace are among the listed tools with a free plan. Check what the plan includes before choosing.
What platforms are supported by these tools?
The category includes tools running on web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS or Linux. Check the platform details for the tool you want.
Do remote work tools offer free trials?
Trial periods listed here include 7, 14 and 30 days. Some paid tools list no trial, so check the individual pricing note.
Can I find open-source remote work software?
eXo Platform lists open source and has paid plans from $8 per user per month with annual billing. Review its licence before modifying code.
Which features should I compare?
Assess the free plan, starting paid price, chat, video meetings, task management, whiteboards, guest collaboration, participant limits and per-user storage.