**Storage & File Sharing**

– Google Drive (15GB free) – Basic document editing and collaboration – Integration with Google Workspace

– Dropbox (2GB free) – File synchronization – Simple sharing options

– OneDrive (5GB free) – Microsoft Office integration – Windows system backup

– MEGA (20GB free) – End-to-end encryption – Secure file sharing

– pCloud (10GB free) – Lifetime plans available – Media streaming capabilities

** Productivity & Collaboration **

– Trello (Free tier) – Kanban-style project management – Team collaboration features

– Asana (Free for basic use) – Task management – Project tracking

– Slack (Free tier) – Team communication – App integrations

– Microsoft Teams (Free version) – Video conferencing – Chat and collaboration

– Zoom (Free tier) – Video meetings – Screen sharing

** Development & Hosting **

– GitHub (Free tier) – Code repositories – Project management

– GitLab (Free tier) – CI/CD pipelines – Wiki and issue tracking

– Heroku (Free tier) – App hosting – Database hosting

– Netlify (Free tier) – Static site hosting – Continuous deployment

– Vercel (Free tier) – Frontend deployment – Serverless functions

** Email & Communication **

– Gmail (Free) – Email service – Calendar integration

– ProtonMail (Free tier) – Encrypted email – Secure messaging

– Discord (Free) – Voice and text chat – Community building

– Signal (Free) – Encrypted messaging – Voice calls

– Telegram (Free) – Cloud-based messaging – Large file sharing

** Design & Creative **

– Canva (Free tier) – Graphic design – Templates library

– Figma (Free tier) – UI/UX design – Collaboration tools

– GIMP (Free) – Image editing – Photo manipulation

– Inkscape (Free) – Vector graphics – Logo design

– DaVinci Resolve (Free) – Video editing – Color correction

** Business Tools **

– Wave (Free) – Accounting software – Invoice generation

– HubSpot CRM (Free) – Customer relationship management – Marketing tools

– MailChimp (Free tier) – Email marketing – Automation tools

– Freshdesk (Free tier) – Customer support – Ticketing system

– [WordPress.com](http://WordPress.com) (Free tier) – Website building – Blog hosting

** Utility Services **

– LastPass (Free tier) – Password management – Secure notes

– Evernote (Free tier) – Note-taking – Web clipper

– Grammarly (Free tier) – Grammar checking – Writing assistance

– CloudConvert (Free tier) – File conversion – Multiple formats support

– WeTransfer (Free tier) – Large file transfer – No registration required –

Note: Free tiers often come with limitations on storage, features, or usage. Always check the current offerings as services may change their terms.

NZ IT Lab