Tools
Functions
Costs
Name
Description
Link
Operating System
Time
Functions
Beteiligungsplattform
Umfrage
Ideenwettbewerbe
Beteiligungsplattform
Umfrage
Ideenwettbewerbe
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Adhocracy+ : Digital participation for all
Adhocracy+ is a free participation platform from the Berlin-based organisation Liquid Democracy e.V.. It enables collaborative brainstorming and the organisation of ideas competitions and digital events without installation or prior knowledge.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Vereinsmanagement
Projektmanagement
Vereinsmanagement
Costs
freemium
freemium
Agantty : Project management with Gantt charts
Agantty is a Gantt chart-based project management tool for work processes and teams. The tool uses German servers and is GDPR-compliant. The premium version can be used free of charge by organisations after verification.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Arbeitsmanagement
Teamkoordination
Projektmanagement
Arbeitsmanagement
Teamkoordination
Costs
freemium
freemium
Asana : Manage work processes in a team
Asana is a work management platform that helps teams manage and coordinate processes. The platform offers over 300 integrations to track workflows and goals within the team and manage projects.
Functions
Audio-Editor
Audio-Recorder
Audio-Editor
Audio-Recorder
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Audacity : Free audio editor for professionals
Audacity is a powerful, free and open-source audio editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. It allows you to import, export and edit audio data as well as use numerous plugins. Perfect for podcasts or music projects.
Functions
Umfrage
Feedback-Tool
Umfrage
Feedback-Tool
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
bittefeedback : Obtain anonymous online feedback
bittefeedback is an open online feedback application that enables the anonymised collection of feedback. Without registering, you can create your own questionnaire and share the code to receive feedback quickly and easily.
Functions
Grafik
3D-Rendering
Bildbearbeitung
Grafik
3D-Rendering
Bildbearbeitung
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Blender : Professional open source 3D software
Blender is a free and open-source 3D software for modelling, animation and VFX. The tool offers a powerful render engine and professional tools for 3D and 2D graphics. It is available free of charge for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Functions
Dokumente
Dokumente
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Board : Create documents together in real time
With Board, you can simultaneously create notes, lists or minutes in an online document. The simple tool is ideal for brainstorming sessions or quick team discussions and is also hosted in a climate-neutral way.
Functions
Content
KI
Dokumente
Content
KI
Dokumente
Costs
freemium
freemium
ChatGPT : Answers, texts and summaries via AI
ChatGPT is a dialogue-based chatbot that uses artificial intelligence to answer questions, summarise and write texts or solve complicated maths problems. The tool has been criticised for inadequate data protection.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Umfrage
Newsletter
Finanzen
Projektmanagement
Umfrage
Newsletter
Finanzen
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
CiviCRM : Open source software for clubs
CiviCRM is a free software for contact, member and donation management. It offers maximum data protection as it can be hosted on your own server. The modular system offers many features, from newsletter dispatch to multi-language support.
Functions
Vereinsmanagement
Finanzen
E-Mail
Vereinsmanagement
Finanzen
Costs
freemium
freemium
ClubDesk : Digital administration for clubs
ClubDesk is a software for digital club management. It offers numerous functions for synchronising club appointments or creating your own website. Each member automatically receives a club e-mail address.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Projektmanagement
Costs
freemium
freemium
Comms4Good : AI for non-profit communication
Comms4Good supports non-profits with AI for press relations, social media posts and texts. This quickly creates professional content for effective public relations work.
Functions
Bilderstellung
Content
KI
Bilderstellung
Content
KI
Costs
freemium
freemium
Craiyon : Create images with AI for free
Craiyon is a browser-based AI application that can be used to create images free of charge. The free version displays a lot of advertising. The generated images can be used as long as craiyon.com is named as the source.
Functions
Filehosting
Filehosting
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Cryptomator : Upload encrypted files to the cloud
With Cryptomator, you can easily encrypt data before uploading it to any cloud. The application ensures that only you have the key for decryption.
Functions
Geteilte Dokumente
Filehosting
Geteilte Dokumente
Filehosting
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
CryptPad : End-to-end encrypted suite
CryptPad is a collaboration suite that is end-to-end encrypted and open source. It can be used without registration to edit documents together or share files securely.
Functions
Office
Content
KI
Office
Content
KI
Costs
freemium
freemium
DeepL Write : Correct texts using AI
DeepL Write is a browser-based AI application that corrects texts for spelling, grammar, punctuation and wording. However, the revision should always be checked by a human to ensure quality.
Functions
Videokonferenz
Chat
Videokonferenz
Chat
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Discord : Voice and video conferencing
Discord is a platform that enables voice and video conferencing as well as communication via customised channels. It was initially developed for computer gamers, but can also be used by teams.
Functions
Terminfindung
Terminfindung
Costs
freemium
freemium
Doodle : Joint scheduling made easy
Doodle is a tool for joint scheduling. It can be used to suggest appointments, send invitations and enter the availability of team members. It can also be linked to other tools such as Slack or Zoom.
Functions
Filehosting
Filehosting
Costs
freemium
freemium
Dropbox : Save files in the cloud
Dropbox is a file hosting service that enables the exchange of larger files between multiple users. Due to security problems in the past and the use of servers in the USA, caution is advised with sensitive data.
Functions
Chat
Chat
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Element Chat : Secure end-to-end messenger
Element Chat is a secure, end-to-end encrypted messenger app that is suitable for team collaboration. It enables communication with users who have an Element account on other platforms as well.
Functions
Veranstaltungsmanagement
Office
Veranstaltungsmanagement
Office
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Ethermap : Create maps with locations together
With Ethermap, you can create your own maps to share locations with others. The application also allows you to add an optional password to the maps to restrict editing to certain people.
Functions
Bildverarbeitung
Grafik
Bildverarbeitung
Grafik
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Gimp : Powerful open source graphics software
Gimp is a powerful graphics software that is comparable to Adobe Photoshop in terms of its functions. The learning curve of the software is high, but the range of functions justifies the familiarisation period.
Functions
Filehosting
Geteilte Dokumente
Filehosting
Geteilte Dokumente
Costs
freemium
freemium
GoogleDrive : Save and share files in the cloud
GoogleDrive allows you to save files in the cloud as well as share and collaborate on documents. The tool can also be used to edit spreadsheets and presentations simultaneously, but caution is advised with sensitive data.
Functions
Office
Content
KI
Office
Content
KI
Costs
freemium
freemium
Grantable : AI tool for the preparation of funding applications
Grantable is an AI-based tool that supports organisations in the preparation of funding applications. The website offers a free online course that explains the use of AI in general and Grantable in particular.
Functions
Newsletter
Vereinsmanagement
Finanzen
Newsletter
Vereinsmanagement
Finanzen
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Hitobito : Open source administration for clubs
Hitobito is an open source association solution for managing members, events and more. There are both hosted offerings and the option to install it on your own server.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Umfrage
Chat
Geteilte Dokumente
Projektmanagement
Umfrage
Chat
Geteilte Dokumente
Costs
freemium
freemium
humhub : The intranet as a social network
humhub is an intranet designed as a social network. It offers numerous functions for communication and collaboration. It can be hosted on your own server or used as a fee-based SaaS solution.
Functions
Videokonferenz
Videokonferenz
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Jitsi Meet : Uncomplicated video conferencing
Jitsi Meet is a free video conferencing software that can be used without registration or installation. It can be installed on your own server and used both in the browser and as an app.
Functions
Office
Geteilte Dokumente
Office
Geteilte Dokumente
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Libre Office : Free open source office application
Libre Office is a free open source office application that offers similar functionality to Open Office or the commercial Microsoft Office. Compared to Open Office, Libre Office has a higher update frequency.
Functions
Umfrage
Umfrage
Costs
freemium
freemium
LimeSurvey : Online surveys without programming knowledge
LimeSurvey is a survey tool that makes it possible to conduct online surveys without programming knowledge and to collect the results in a database. The layout and design can be customised using a template system.
Functions
Newsletter
Newsletter
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Listmonk : Open source mailing list tool for advanced users
Listmonk is a self-hosted, open-source newsletter and mailing list tool. It is a secure alternative to commercial providers, but requires programming knowledge for installation.
Functions
Newsletter
Newsletter
Costs
freemium
freemium
Mailchimp : Email marketing and newsletter software
Mailchimp is an email marketing and newsletter software that enables the user-friendly creation and tracking of email campaigns. Data security is limited as it is an American company with servers in the USA.
Functions
Chat
Chat
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Mastodon : Open social network for team communication
Mastodon is an open, social network that is also suitable for team communication. It can be set up securely on your own server, allowing the terms of use to be customised to the needs of the team.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Chat
Projektmanagement
Chat
Costs
freemium
freemium
Mattermost : A chatspace for groups and projects
Mattermost is a chat space that works both in groups and with individuals. It can be installed on your own server to ensure data sovereignty over member or financial data.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Finanzen
Projektmanagement
Finanzen
Costs
freemium
freemium
MeinVerein : Membership and financial management
MeinVerein is a software solution for associations that combines membership administration, finance and project management. After 14 free trial days, the financial functions are only available in the paid version.
Functions
Whiteboard
Whiteboard
Costs
freemium
freemium
Miro : Collaborative on a virtual whiteboard
Miro is an online application that can be used to collaborate in real time on a virtual whiteboard. The tool is particularly suitable for creative processes and can be expanded using plug-ins such as Dropbox, GoogleDrive or the Adobe Creative Cloud.
Functions
Videokonferenz
Chat
Whiteboard
Geteilte Dokumente
Umfrage
Videokonferenz
Chat
Whiteboard
Geteilte Dokumente
Umfrage
Costs
freemium
freemium
MS Teams : All-in-one software for video conferencing
MS Teams is an all-in-one software for voice and video conferencing, chats and collaborative document editing. Non-profits can use Microsoft 365 including MS Teams on a donation basis.
Functions
Funktionalität
Funktionalität
Costs
Kosten
Kosten
Name : Title
Short description
Link name
Functions
KI
Office
Content
Bilderstellung
KI
Office
Content
Bilderstellung
Costs
freemium
freemium
neuroflash : AI text and image generator from Germany
neuroflash is an AI-based text and image generator from Germany (based on the GPT AI models from OpenAI) with functions such as SEO optimisation and prompt templates. The free version can generate up to 2,000 words and five images per month.
Functions
Filehosting
Geteilte Dokumente
Filehosting
Geteilte Dokumente
Costs
freemium
freemium
NextCloud : Open source cloud for collaboration
NextCloud is an open source cloud where files can be stored, shared and collaboratively edited. It can be hosted on your own server, which is worthwhile in terms of data security.
Functions
Terminfindung
Terminfindung
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Nuudel : Scheduling without tracking
Nuudel is a scheduling and survey tool that does not collect any tracking data. Surveys or schedules can be created without an e-mail address. For data protection reasons, the integration of images is not possible.
Functions
Office
Geteilte Dokumente
Office
Geteilte Dokumente
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Open Office : Classic open source office applications
Open Office is a classic open source office application and offers comparable tools to the commercial Microsoft Office. The common formats from Microsoft Office can also be processed with Open Office.
Functions
Vereinsmanagement
Veranstaltungsmanagement
Vereinsmanagement
Veranstaltungsmanagement
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
OpenSlides : Organising general meetings digitally
OpenSlides can be used to organise general meetings, record live streams and conduct votes. In addition to the free version, which you can install yourself, OpenSlides also offers various paid hosting options.
Functions
Office
KI
Office
KI
Costs
freemium
freemium
Otter : AI-supported transcription tool
Otter is a transcription tool that can be used to easily transcribe meetings, audio and video recordings. However, the application only works in English so far.
Functions
E-Mail
Costs
kostenpflichtig
kostenpflichtig
Posteo : German e-mail provider with green electricity
Posteo is an independent, German email provider that allows users to use Posteo without providing any personal data. The servers are located in Germany and are operated exclusively with green electricity.
Functions
Ticketing
Veranstaltungsmanagement
Ticketing
Veranstaltungsmanagement
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Pretix : Ticketing solution for events
Pretix offers a free ticketing solution for events with a focus on data protection and data security. The free version offers up to 2500 tickets per year.
Functions
E-Mail
Costs
kostenpflichtig
kostenpflichtig
Protonmail : Secure e-mail service from Switzerland
Protonmail is a secure, end-to-end encrypted e-mail service whose servers are located in Switzerland. It works according to a freemium model in which storage space, users, domains and addresses can be easily added.
Functions
Dokumente
Office
Dokumente
Office
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Schick's Digital! : Send large files securely
Files that are too large for email attachments, for example, can be sent securely and in compliance with the GDPR via this website. All files are encrypted end-to-end and cannot be viewed by the provider.
Functions
Chat
Chat
Costs
kostenlos
kostenlos
Signal : Encrypted and secure chat service
Signal is an encrypted, data-secure chat service for one-to-one conversations and groups. Edward Snowden also recommends Signal as a secure chat service. Since December 2020, it has also been possible to hold encrypted video conferences with up to five people.
Functions
Videokonferenz
Chat
Videokonferenz
Chat
Costs
freemium
freemium
Skype : Video conference and chat tool
Skype is a video conferencing and chat tool that also enables the exchange of files. Skype has been part of Microsoft since 2011.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Chat
Projektmanagement
Chat
Costs
freemium
freemium
Slack : Team chat with numerous integrations
Slack is a team chat that works both on the desktop and as a mobile phone app. Other tools such as Trello can be integrated directly.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Chat
Terminfindung
Finanzen
Projektmanagement
Chat
Terminfindung
Finanzen
Costs
freemium
freemium
SpielerPlus : App for the coordination of sports teams
SpielerPlus is a mobile application for the digital coordination and organisation of sports teams. You can organise team votes, assign tasks and keep track of finances.
