Digital Assistants

Functions
Costs
Name
Link
Functions
Beteiligungsplattform
Umfrage
Ideenwettbewerbe
Costs
kostenlos

Adhocracy+ : Adhocracy+: Digital Participation for Everyone

Adhocracy+
Adhocracy+ is a free participation platform offered by the Berlin-based nonprofit Liquid Democracy e.V. It enables collaborative brainstorming and the organization of idea contests and digital events without the need for installation or prior knowledge.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Vereinsmanagement
Costs
freemium

Agantty : Agantty: Project Management with Gantt Charts

Agantty
Agantty is a Gantt chart-based project management tool for workflows and teams. The tool uses German servers and is GDPR-compliant. For clubs, the Premium version is available free of charge after a review.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Arbeitsmanagement
Teamkoordination
Costs
freemium

Asana : Asana: Managing Workflows Within a Team

Asana
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
Costs
kostenlos

Audacity : Audacity: Free Audio Editor for Professionals

Audacity
Audacity is a powerful, free, and open-source audio editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It allows you to import, export, and edit audio files, as well as use a wide variety of plugins. It's perfect for podcasts or music projects.
Functions
Videokonferenz
Whiteboard
Chat
Online-Klassenzimmer
Costs
kostenlos

BigBlueButton : BigBlueButton: Virtual Classroom for Teams

BigBlueButton
BigBlueButton is an open-source video conferencing tool designed to serve as a virtual classroom. It offers whiteboards, breakout rooms, and screen sharing for collaboration. A major advantage is that it can be hosted on your own server, ensuring privacy.
Functions
Umfrage
Feedback-Tool
Costs
kostenlos

bittefeedback : bittefeedback: Collect anonymous online feedback

bittefeedback
bittefeedback is an open online feedback application that allows you to collect feedback anonymously. You can create your own questionnaire without registering and share the code to get feedback quickly and easily.
Functions
Grafik
3D-Rendering
Bildbearbeitung
Costs
kostenlos

Blender : Blender: Professional Open-Source 3D Software

Blender
Blender is free and open-source 3D software for modeling, animation, and VFX. The program features a powerful rendering engine as well as professional tools for 3D and 2D graphics. It is available for free on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Functions
Dokumente
Costs
kostenlos

Board : Board: Collaborate on Documents in Real Time

Board
With Board, you can create notes, lists, or meeting minutes in an online document all at the same time. This simple tool is ideal for brainstorming sessions or quick team discussions, and it’s also hosted in a carbon-neutral way.
Functions
Content
KI
Dokumente
Costs
freemium

ChatGPT : ChatGPT: AI-Generated Answers, Texts, and Summaries

ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a conversational chatbot that uses artificial intelligence to answer questions, summarize and write texts, and solve complex math problems. The tool has come under criticism for its inadequate data protection.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Umfrage
Newsletter
Finanzen
Costs
kostenlos

CiviCRM : CiviCRM: Open-source software for nonprofit organizations

CiviCRM
CiviCRM is free software for managing contacts, members, and donations. It offers maximum data protection because it can be hosted on your own server. The modular system offers many features, from newsletter distribution to multilingual support.
Functions
Vereinsmanagement
Finanzen
E-Mail
Costs
freemium

ClubDesk : ClubDesk: Digital Management for Clubs

ClubDesk
ClubDesk is software for digital club management. It offers numerous features for synchronizing club events or creating your own website. Each member automatically receives a club email address.
Functions
Bilderstellung
Content
KI
Costs
freemium

Craiyon : Craiyon: Create Images for Free Using AI

Craiyon
Craiyon is a browser-based AI application that allows users to create images for free. The free version displays a lot of ads. The generated images may be used as long as craiyon.com is credited as the source.
Functions
Filehosting
Costs
kostenlos

Cryptomator : Cryptomator: Upload Encrypted Files to the Cloud

Cryptomator
With Cryptomator, you can easily encrypt data before uploading it to any cloud service. The app ensures that only you have the key to decrypt it.
Functions
Geteilte Dokumente
Filehosting
Costs
kostenlos

CryptPad : CryptPad: End-to-End Encrypted Suite

CryptPad
CryptPad is a collaboration suite that features end-to-end encryption and is open source. It can be used without registration to collaborate on documents or securely share files.
Functions
Office
Content
KI
Costs
freemium

DeepL Write : DeepL Write: Correcting Texts with AI

DeepL Write
DeepL Write is a browser-based AI application that corrects text for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and phrasing. However, the revised text should always be reviewed by a human to ensure quality.
Functions
Videokonferenz
Chat
Costs
kostenlos

Discord : Discord: Voice and Video Conferencing

Discord
Discord is a platform that enables voice and video conferencing as well as communication through custom channels. It was originally developed for gamers, but can also be used by teams.
Functions
Terminfindung
Projektmanagement
Costs
freemium

Doodle : Doodle: Group Scheduling Made Easy

Doodle
Doodle is a tool for collaborative scheduling. It allows you to suggest dates, send invitations, and enter team members' availability. It can also be integrated with other tools such as Slack or Zoom.
Functions
Filehosting
Costs
freemium

Dropbox : Dropbox: Store Files in the Cloud

Dropbox
Dropbox is a file-hosting service that allows users to share large files with one another. Due to past security issues and the use of servers in the United States, caution is advised when handling sensitive data.
Functions
Chat
Costs
kostenlos

Element Chat : Element Chat: Secure End-to-End Messenger

Element Chat
Element Chat is a secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging app designed for team collaboration. It allows you to communicate with users who have an Element account, even on other platforms.
Functions
Veranstaltungsmanagement
Office
Costs
kostenlos

Ethermap : Ethermap: Collaboratively Create Maps with Locations

Ethermap
With Ethermap, you can create your own maps to share locations with others. The app also lets you add an optional password to your maps to restrict editing to specific people.
Functions
Bildbearbeitung
Grafik
Costs
kostenlos

Gimp : GIMP: Powerful Open-Source Graphics Software

Gimp
GIMP is a powerful graphics program whose features are comparable to those of Adobe Photoshop. Although the software has a steep learning curve, its range of features justifies the time it takes to learn it.
Functions
Filehosting
Geteilte Dokumente
Costs
freemium

GoogleDrive : Google Drive: Store and Share Files in the Cloud

GoogleDrive
Google Drive lets you store files in the cloud, as well as share and collaborate on documents. The tool also allows you to edit spreadsheets and presentations simultaneously; however, caution is advised when handling sensitive data.
Functions
Office
Content
KI
Costs
freemium

Grantable : Grantable: An AI Tool for Preparing Grant Proposals

Grantable
Grantable is an AI-based tool that helps organizations prepare grant applications. The website offers a free online course that explains the use of AI in general and Grantable in particular.
Functions
Newsletter
Vereinsmanagement
Finanzen
Costs
kostenlos

Hitobito : Hitobito: Open-Source Management Software for Clubs

Hitobito
Hitobito is an open-source solution for managing members, events, and more. It offers both hosted plans and the option to install it on your own server.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Umfrage
Chat
Geteilte Dokumente
Costs
freemium

humhub : humhub: The Intranet as a Social Network

humhub
humhub is an intranet designed as a social network. It offers numerous features for communication and collaboration. It can be hosted on your own server or used as a paid SaaS solution.
Functions
Videokonferenz
Costs
kostenlos

Jitsi Meet : Jitsi Meet: Hassle-Free Video Conferencing

Jitsi Meet
Jitsi Meet is free video conferencing software that can be used without registration or installation. It can be installed on your own server and used both in a browser and as an app.
Functions
Office
Geteilte Dokumente
Costs
kostenlos

Libre Office : LibreOffice: Free, open-source office suite

Libre Office
LibreOffice is a free, open-source office suite that offers functionality similar to that of OpenOffice or the commercial Microsoft Office. Compared to OpenOffice, LibreOffice is updated more frequently.
Functions
Umfrage
Costs
freemium

LimeSurvey : LimeSurvey: Online Surveys Without Programming Skills

LimeSurvey
LimeSurvey is a survey tool that allows you to conduct online surveys and collect the results in a database without any programming knowledge. The layout and design can be customized using a template system.
Functions
Newsletter
Costs
kostenlos

Listmonk : Listmonk: An Open-Source Mailing List Tool for Advanced Users

Listmonk
Listmonk is a self-hosted, open-source newsletter and mailing list tool. It is a secure alternative to commercial providers, but requires programming knowledge to install.
Functions
Newsletter
Costs
freemium

Mailchimp : Mailchimp: Email Marketing and Newsletter Software

Mailchimp
Mailchimp is an email marketing and newsletter software that makes it easy for users to create and track email campaigns. Data security is limited because it is a U.S. company with servers in the United States.
Functions
Chat
Costs
kostenlos

Mastodon : Mastodon: An open social network for team communication

Mastodon
Mastodon is an open social network that is also well-suited for team communication. It can be set up securely on your own server, allowing the terms of use to be tailored to the team’s needs.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Chat
Costs
freemium

Mattermost : Mattermost: A chat platform for groups and projects

Mattermost
Mattermost is a chat platform that works both in groups and with individual users. It can be installed on your own server to ensure data sovereignty over member and financial data.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Finanzen
Costs
freemium

MeinVerein : MyClub: Membership and Financial Management

MeinVerein
MeinVerein is a software solution for clubs that combines membership management, financial management, and project management. After a 14-day free trial, the financial features are available only in the paid version.
Functions
Whiteboard
Costs
freemium

Miro : Miro: Collaborate on a virtual whiteboard

Miro
Miro is an online application that allows users to collaborate in real time on a virtual whiteboard. The tool is particularly well-suited for creative processes and can be expanded with plug-ins such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or Adobe Creative Cloud.
Functions
Videokonferenz
Chat
Whiteboard
Geteilte Dokumente
Umfrage
Costs
freemium

MS Teams : MS Teams: All-in-one software for video conferencing

MS Teams
MS Teams is an all-in-one software solution for voice and video conferencing, chat, and collaborative document editing. Nonprofits can use Microsoft 365, including MS Teams, on a donation basis.
Functions
KI
Office
Content
Bilderstellung
Costs
freemium

neuroflash : neuroflash: An AI text and image generator from Germany

neuroflash
neuroflash is an AI-based text and image generator from Germany (based on OpenAI's GPT AI models) with features such as SEO optimization and prompt templates. The free version allows users to generate up to 2,000 words and five images per month.
Functions
Filehosting
Geteilte Dokumente
Costs
freemium

NextCloud : NextCloud: Open-Source Cloud for Collaboration

NextCloud
NextCloud is an open-source cloud platform where files can be stored, shared, and edited collaboratively. It can be hosted on your own server, which is beneficial in terms of data security.
Functions
Terminfindung
Projektmanagement
Costs
kostenlos

Nuudel : Nuudel: Scheduling Without Tracking

Nuudel
Nuudel is a scheduling and survey tool that does not collect any tracking data. Surveys and schedules can be created without an email address. For privacy reasons, it is not possible to embed images.
Functions
Office
Geteilte Dokumente
Costs
kostenlos

Open Office : OpenOffice: A Classic Among Open-Source Office Applications

Open Office
OpenOffice is a classic among open-source office suites and offers tools comparable to those in the commercial Microsoft Office suite. The common file formats used by Microsoft Office can also be opened and edited in OpenOffice.
Functions
Vereinsmanagement
Veranstaltungsmanagement
Costs
kostenlos

OpenSlides : OpenSlides: Organizing General Meetings Digitally

OpenSlides
With OpenSlides, you can organize member 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
Costs
freemium

Otter : Otter: AI-powered transcription tool

Otter
Otter is a transcription tool that makes it easy to transcribe meetings, audio recordings, and video recordings. However, the app currently only works in English.
Functions
E-Mail
Costs
kostenpflichtig

Posteo : Posteo: German email provider powered by green energy

Posteo
Posteo is an independent German email provider that allows users to sign up without providing any personal information. Its servers are located in Germany and are powered exclusively by green electricity.
Functions
Ticketing
Veranstaltungsmanagement
Costs
kostenlos

Pretix : Pretix: Ticketing Solution for Events

Pretix
Pretix offers a free ticketing solution for events with a focus on data protection and data security. The free version allows for up to 2,500 tickets per year.
Functions
E-Mail
Costs
kostenpflichtig

Protonmail : Protonmail: A Secure Email Service from Switzerland

Protonmail
ProtonMail is a secure, end-to-end encrypted email service with servers located in Switzerland. It operates on a freemium model, allowing users to easily add storage space, users, domains, and email addresses.
Functions
Dokumente
Office
Costs
kostenlos

Schick's Digital! : Send It Digitally!: Send Large Files Securely

Schick's Digital!
This website allows you to send files—such as those that are too large to be attached to an email—securely and in compliance with the GDPR. All files are encrypted end-to-end, and even the service provider cannot view them.
Functions
Chat
Costs
kostenlos

Signal : Signal: An encrypted and secure chat service

Signal
Signal is an encrypted, data-secure chat service for one-on-one and group conversations. Even Edward Snowden recommends Signal as a secure chat service. Since December 2020, users have also been able to hold encrypted video conferences with up to five people.
Functions
Videokonferenz
Chat
Costs
freemium

Skype : Skype: Video Conferencing and Chat Tool

Skype
Skype is a video conferencing and chat tool that also allows users to share files. Skype has been part of Microsoft since 2011.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Chat
Costs
freemium

Slack : Slack: Team chat with numerous integrations

Slack
Slack is a team chat app that works both on desktop and as a mobile app. Other tools, such as Trello, can be integrated directly.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Chat
Terminfindung
Finanzen
Costs
freemium

SpielerPlus : SpielerPlus: An app for coordinating sports teams

SpielerPlus
SpielerPlus is a mobile app for the digital coordination and organization of sports teams. You can hold team meetings, assign tasks, and keep track of finances.
Functions
Newsletter
Office
Costs
kostenlos

T1P.de : T1P.de: Safely Shorten Long Links

T1P.de
T1P.de is an app that can be used to shorten long links, which can be useful for social media. The app checks the links for malware and phishing attacks.
Functions
Office
KI
Dokumente
Costs
freemium

tl;dv : tl;dv: AI-powered note-taking and transcription tool

tl;dv
tl;dv is an AI-based note-taking and transcription tool that can be used, for example, in online meetings.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Costs
freemium

Trello : Trello: Project Management with Task Cards

Trello
Trello is a PC/Mac-based project management tool that breaks projects down into smaller tasks on cards and can assign them to team members. The comment feature and color-coded labels help keep all team members up to date on the status of tasks.
Functions
Umfrage
Videokonferenz
Veranstaltungen
Costs
kostenlos

tweedback : tweedback: Gather anonymous real-time feedback

tweedback
tweedback is an application designed to gather anonymous, real-time feedback during in-person or online events. It offers various feedback tools, such as the chat wall and the quiz feature.
Functions
Projektmanagement
Chat
Filehosting
Videokonferenz
Costs
kostenlos

WECHANGE : WECHANGE: Collaboration and Networking Platform

WECHANGE
WECHANGE is a web-based collaboration and networking platform that brings together a wide range of online tools. Groups can work together on documents, chat, host video conferences, schedule meetings, manage tasks, and connect with other groups—all within their own workspace.
Functions
Videokonferenz
Costs
freemium

Zoom : Zoom: A video conferencing tool for large groups

Zoom
Zoom is a video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participants, depending on the pricing plan. With the free plan, group conferences are limited to a maximum of 40 minutes. It also allows users to dial into conferences by phone.

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