Communication Tools (Kostenlose)
Zoom (Kostenlose Tier)
40-minute group meetings, unlimited 1-on-1 calls, screen sharing, and virtual backgrounds. The go-to for video calls.
Google Meet (Kostenlose)
60-minute group calls for free with a Google account. Integrates with Google Calendar for easy scheduling.
Slack (Kostenlose Tier)
Unlimited users, 90-day message history, 10 integrations. The best free option for team chat and channels.
Discord (Kostenlose)
Unlimited voice/video calls, screen sharing, and text channels. Great for small teams and communities.
Project Management (Kostenlose)
Trello (Kostenlose)
Visual kanban boards with cards, lists, and checklists. Perfect for tracking tasks and workflows.
Asana (Kostenlose Tier)
Task management for up to 15 team members. Includes lists, boards, and calendar views.
Notion (Kostenlose)
All-in-one workspace: docs, databases, wikis, and project management. The most versatile free tool.
ClickUp (Kostenlose Tier)
Tasks, docs, goals, and whiteboards in one place. Generous free tier with unlimited tasks.
File Sharing & Storage (Kostenlose)
Google Drive (15GB Kostenlose)
15GB of storage with real-time document collaboration. Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides are included.
OneDrive (5GB Kostenlose)
Microsoft's free cloud storage with Office Online integration.
Dropbox (2GB Kostenlose)
Reliable file syncing and sharing. Upgrade for more space if needed.
Produktivität & Focus (Kostenlose)
Forest App (Kostenlose)
Focus timer that grows virtual trees. Gamifies staying off your phone.
Todoist (Kostenlose Tier)
Task management with natural language input and recurring tasks.
Google Calendar (Kostenlose)
Schedule meetings, set reminders, and share availability. Integrates with everything.
Security & VPN (Kostenlose)
ProtonVPN (Kostenlose Tier)
Unlimited data, no ads, servers in 3 countries. The best free VPN for remote work.
Bitwarden (Kostenlose)
Password manager with unlimited passwords, devices, and vault sharing. The best free password manager.
ProtonMail (Kostenlose)
Encrypted email with 1GB storage. Protects your communications.
Setting Up Your Stack
You don't need all of these — pick one from each category:
- Communication: Slack or Discord for team chat + Zoom for calls
- Project management: Notion (most versatile) or Trello (simplest)
- Files: Google Drive (15GB is plenty for most people)
- Productivity: Google Calendar + Todoist
- Security: Bitwarden + ProtonVPN
Total cost: $0. Total value: everything you need to work remotely.