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Shift
Reimagine your browser.
4.3

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Shift Reviews: 4.3/5 — Solid Choice

Shift Overview
What is Shift?

Shift is a customizable desktop browser designed around how people work: managing multiple web apps, email accounts, and web workflows. It lets users build personalized browser layouts (Spaces), integrate web apps and services directly, stay signed in to multiple accounts, manage notifications, use built-in AI features, and includes carbon-neutral browsing initiatives.

Company Shift
Year founded 2016
Company size 51-200 employees
Headquarters Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Shift Product Details
Capabilities
AI
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Freelancer
Enterprise
Deployment Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, On-Premise Linux
Support Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base
Training Documentation, Videos
Languages English
Shift Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Strong organization via Spaces reduces tab clutter
  • Multiple accounts per app without repeated sign-ins
  • Integration with many web apps and centralized UI to reduce context switching
  • Built-in AI features (assistant, summarization)
  • Customizability via layout builder and templates
Cons
  • Advanced plan (~US$199.99/year) may be expensive for individuals
  • Desktop-only: limited or no mobile/iPad support as of report
  • Potential performance/resource usage when many apps/spaces are open
  • Some privacy/security details (encryption specifics, audits) are not fully public
Shift Features
Actionable insights / suggestions
Adaptive memory (learns preferences)
Admin controls / team management
AI assistant / generative AI with privacy protections
API access for developers
Automatic data enrichment (context, background info)
Calendar Integration
Calendar & scheduling / meeting invites
Cloud storage & secure file/folder sharing
Conversation memory (short-term context)
Daily brief / Morning summary
Data jurisdiction / legal protection
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Last updated: August 31, 2026
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8 Shift Reviews
4.3 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Christian S. avatar
Christian S.
E Learning Director
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"Efficient and intuitive tool for course development."
What do you like best about Shift?

It's user-friendly interface significantly reduces the time and effort required in creating engaging and interactive e-learning courses. This platform stands out for its ability to streamline the development process without compromising on quality, making it an indispensable asset in the digital training.

What do you dislike about Shift?

Enhancing accessibility features, such as screen reader compatibility and keyboard navigation, would ensure that courses are inclusive for all learners.

What problems is Shift solving and how is that benefiting you?

SHIFT simplifies and streamlines the process of creating virtual courses, saving time and effort for instructors and course designers. This efficiency allows you to focus on delivering high-quality content.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Nov 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
GS
Gustavo S.
Founder
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"Herramienta práctica y muy efectiva."
What do you like best about Shift?

Es una herramienta sencilla, practica y muy eficiente. Además, el soporte técnico que brinda es de calidad.

What do you dislike about Shift?

Realmente no encontramos areas de oportunidad

What problems is Shift solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nuestro negocio tiene muchos puntos de ventas por lo que tener esta herramienta nos ayuda a que podamos desarrollar acciones formativas de manera sencilla y pácticas, de facil acceso a los usuarios.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 13, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AC
Andrés C.
Founder
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"Dynamic and powerful tool for creating virtual courses"
What do you like best about Shift?

Any company benefits greatly from a SHIFT solution, it is flexible and well-designed that provides great results in relation to cost-benefit. Our company has used this software for many years to develop virtual courses for our clients. SHIFT has exceeded our expectations in managing our workflow, from Instructional Design management to graphic design and voiceover, all thanks to its artificial intelligence.

What do you dislike about Shift?

Our customers are extremely satisfied with SHIFT

What problems is Shift solving and how is that benefiting you?

SHIFT automates our processes and that allows us to have satisfied customers, extraordinary delivery times, and increased profitability.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
AH
Alysson H.
Founder
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"Shift - Review"
What do you like best about Shift?

It is completely, one of the best LMS (Learning Management System) I have ever used, in my professional career.

What do you dislike about Shift?

I do not dislike anythinig about Shift. But, if I could say somethinig to improve, it could be "the animations" and that the customer has the opportunity to change the tracking bar (more customizable).

What problems is Shift solving and how is that benefiting you?

Shift has an excelent system to resolve any mistake that you have. All the issues are resolved at time by Shift and their team.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Nov 13, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
Hellmuth S. avatar
Hellmuth S.
Lexus General Manager
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"My go-to e-learning solution for over 15 years."
What do you like best about Shift?

Ease of creation and updates for non-technical users.

What do you dislike about Shift?

Sometimes a little more rigid than others.

What problems is Shift solving and how is that benefiting you?

Need to rapidly develop e-learning at a low cost, including frequent updates (at least 1 time per year)

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 15, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.0
MQ
Melissa Q.
Management And Instructor
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"Easy and convenient "
What do you like best about Shift?

Easy to make different groups and communicate within that group to get shifts covered.

What do you dislike about Shift?

I have no dislikes with the app so far.

What problems is Shift solving and how is that benefiting you?

better communication in getting shifts covered which leads to less last minute call offs and no-call/no-shows. this makes it easier for management and makes customers happy.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 27, 2015
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"I don't know much about Shift"
What do you like best about Shift?

The best part is the collaboration. A lot of different people in different fields

What do you dislike about Shift?

Still fairly new and I don't really know much about it.

What problems is Shift solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has helped shrink the process and time frame to get things done.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Nov 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
2.0
SA
Susana De Los Angeles A.
Founder
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"Es bastante fácil para el editor, pero no necesariamente para el usuario."
What do you like best about Shift?

Lo facil que es armar un módulo podiamos crear contenido de curso en un solo día.

What do you dislike about Shift?

Un poco plano, no hay mucho movimiento o animación. La voz es notoriamente robotica. No hay mucha variedad de voces.

What problems is Shift solving and how is that benefiting you?

Beneficia en un inicio por la velocidad en la que se pueden crear cursos y contenidos de forma rápida.