Google

Google might seem like the odd one out in a list of tools for digital nomads who want to avoid big corporations. However, if you use Google Workspace for Business, you gain control over your data in ways that the consumer versions do not allow. In the business suite, Google does not snoop through your data to optimize its machine learning or serve you personalized ads. This level of privacy protects your information while still giving you access to the powerful tools Google offers.

As a digital nomad, you will likely be juggling multiple freelance gigs and projects. Google Workspace provides collaboration tools, document editing, email, and cloud storage that help keep you organized and efficient. The extra cloud storage is especially valuable because it gives you a secure place to back up important files in case your laptop ever fails.

The cost is reasonable, and paying for the business version is a small price for the enhanced privacy, superior tools, and reliable storage that can smooth your remote workflow. Plainly put, Google Workspace for Business is better privacy and better tools all round.