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At a Glance
Shift
Shift
Star Rating
(181)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free User / Year
Free Trial is available
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Station
Station
Star Rating
(35)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Station
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Shift excels in its Unified Inbox feature, scoring a remarkable 9.4, which allows for seamless management of multiple email accounts in one place. In contrast, Station does not have a comparable rating for this feature, indicating a potential gap in user experience for those who prioritize email management.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products offer a Desktop Application, Shift's ease of use is rated at 9.0, making it more user-friendly for everyday tasks. Station, however, has a lower score of 4.3 for its Mobile Application, suggesting that users may find it less convenient for on-the-go access.
  • G2 users highlight that Shift's AI Text Generation feature is rated at 4.2, which may not meet the expectations of users looking for advanced AI capabilities. In contrast, Station's AI Text Summarization and AI Text-to-Speech features are rated higher at 4.6, indicating a stronger performance in these areas.
  • Users on G2 report that Shift's Custom Workflows feature has a lower score of 7.0, which may limit customization options for users with specific needs. Station, while not explicitly rated in this area, has a higher score for Multiple Workspaces at 9.3, suggesting it may offer better organizational capabilities for teams.
  • Reviewers mention that Shift's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, which is lower than Station's impressive score of 9.3. This indicates that users may find Station to be a more reliable partner when it comes to customer service and support.
  • Users say that Shift's Product Direction is rated at 8.8, reflecting a positive outlook on future updates and features. However, Station shines with a higher score of 9.6, suggesting that users feel more confident in the ongoing development and enhancement of the software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Shift
Basic
Free
User / Year
Browse all 2 pricing plans
Station
No pricing available
Free Trial
Shift
Free Trial is available
Station
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
162
8.8
33
Ease of Use
9.0
166
9.3
33
Ease of Setup
9.0
113
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
39
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
113
9.3
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
36
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
162
9.6
32
Features by Category
8.3
834
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
9.4
112
Not enough data
8.1
103
Not enough data
7.9
99
Not enough data
8.4
107
Not enough data
Coordination Tools
8.2
104
Not enough data
7.5
98
Not enough data
7.5
100
Not enough data
Software Options
9.3
111
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
485
Not enough data
Login Options
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
96
Not enough data
Productivity
9.0
100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Customization
7.0
93
Not enough data
9.4
101
Not enough data
7.8
95
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Shift
Shift
Station
Station
Shift and Station are categorized as Unified Workspaces
Unique Categories
Shift
Shift is categorized as Email Client and Browser
Station
Station has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Shift
Shift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
88.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.6%
Station
Station
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Shift
Shift
Marketing and Advertising
21.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
Computer Software
5.0%
Consulting
4.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.9%
Other
55.3%
Station
Station
Hospitality
14.7%
Marketing and Advertising
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Internet
8.8%
Computer Software
8.8%
Other
44.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Shift
Shift
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Greg A.
GA
Greg A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Shift allows me to access all of the tools I need to run my business on one single screen interface which saves me a ton of time throughout my work day. Switching quickly between tools like Slack, Monday.com, Google Drive, and Quickbooks is a game changer...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

With every update it gets worse. And by worse it's like they're not doing any testing before they release an update and then wait for the customer to tell them what is not working. It's just so sad and it really bums me out. I came to G2 to find an...

Station
Station
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Suvran R.
SR
Suvran R.
Verified User in Internet

Multiple gmail / gsuite ac management. Superb fast hangout chat communication is the best part. User base is growing too.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Its not the best way of doing this yet and I dont like having to use a google log in

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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
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Shift has no more discussions with answers
Station
Station Discussions
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Station has no discussions with answers