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title: "Productivity Tools"
description: "The software I use to work more effectively, and to avoid busywork."
url: "https://www.jonathonbloomfield.com/recommendations/tools/productivity"
---

# Productivity Tools

The software I use to work more effectively, and to avoid busywork.

[Dev Tools](https://www.jonathonbloomfield.com/recommendations/tools/developer) · [Productivity](https://www.jonathonbloomfield.com/recommendations/tools/productivity)

## Favorites

- [Granola](https://go.granola.ai/jonathon) — Meeting Notes (Business) (affiliate link): They just keep on impressing me, and I’m picky. Reader perk: First month free (for new users.).
- [Raycast](https://raycast.com/?via=jonathon) — Power-User Tools (Pro+) (affiliate link): It actually does everything and more. I can't use my computer without it anymore. Reader perk: 10% off (for new users.).
- [Superwhisper](https://superwhisper.link/jonathon) — Dictation (Pro) (affiliate link): Private dictation with on-device models. Made in Toronto. Reader perk: 40% off for six months (for new users.).

## All tools

- [1Password](https://1password.com) — Password Manager (Business): Please use a password manager. Trust me. Every Business seat comes with a free Family plan.
- [Arc](https://arc.net) — Browsers (Free): The best browser I’ve ever used, RIP. I’m curious about [Dia](https://www.diabrowser.com/) though.
- [Cal.com](https://refer.cal.com/jonathon) — Calendar Links (Free) (affiliate link): What Calendly wishes it was. Reader perk: 20% off for 12 months (for new users.).
- [ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com) — AI Workspaces (Pro 200)
- [Claude](https://claude.ai) — AI Workspaces (Max ×20)
- [Craft](https://www.craft.do) — Shared Documents (Plus): A nicer looking Google Docs alternative for sharing resources. I'm definitely underutilizing it.
- [Dub](https://refer.dub.co/jonathon) — Link Shortener (Pro) (affiliate link): Branded short links like `jonathon.link` and the best affiliate management software around. Reader perk: 20% off for three months (for new users.).
- [Freedom](https://freedom.to) — Focus (Premium): Website and app blocking.
- [Granola](https://go.granola.ai/jonathon) — Meeting Notes (Business) (affiliate link): They just keep on impressing me, and I’m picky. Reader perk: First month free (for new users.).
- [iA Writer](https://ia.net/writer) — Writing (One-time purchase): Distraction-free space to write.
- [Kagi](https://kagi.com) — Search (Ultimate): You couldn’t pay me to go back to Google search.
- [Mullvad](https://mullvad.net) — VPN (Monthly)
- [mymind](https://mymind.com) — Bookmarks & Read-Later (Student of Life): Where I save everything besides text, like dev tools and design inspo.
- [Notion Calendar](https://www.notion.com/product/calendar) — Calendar (formerly Cron): It's SO good. I connect all my calendars to it.
- [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md) — Personal Notes (Sync Plus): The best way to keep Markdown notes organized. Baseline theme is my go-to.
- [Raycast](https://raycast.com/?via=jonathon) — Power-User Tools (Pro+) (affiliate link): It actually does everything and more. I can't use my computer without it anymore. Reader perk: 10% off (for new users.).
- [Readwise Reader](https://readwise.io/read) — Bookmarks & Read-Later (Full): Where I save articles and posts to read later.
- [Supercharge](https://sindresorhus.com/supercharge) — Power-User Tools (One-time purchase): Makes Mac feel whole, along with Raycast.
- [Supercut](https://go.supercut.ai/jonathon) — Screen Recording (Pro) (affiliate link): What Loom wishes it was. Reader perk: 10% off for 12 months (for new users.).
- [Superhuman](https://superhuman.com) — Email (Starter): Accidentally forgot to cancel, so I’m locked in for another year. It’s fast and helpful though.
- [Superwhisper](https://superwhisper.link/jonathon) — Dictation (Pro) (affiliate link): Private dictation with on-device models. Made in Toronto. Reader perk: 40% off for six months (for new users.).
- [Tally](https://tally.cello.so/pMRnU8IQJGk) — Forms (Pro) (affiliate link): Google Forms Pro Max. Reader perk: 50% off for three months (on any plan.).
- [Timing](https://timingapp.com) — Time Tracking (Expert): Automatic time tracking for client projects and digital habits.
- [Todoist](https://todoist.com) — Tasks (Free): Their AI connections / MCP sold me on them over alternatives. I’m thinking about upgrading to a paid plan.

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