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Featured app • FileCenter

Document management on a budget? Absolutely!

Say no to monthly fees! Say no to annual contracts! FileCenter gives you big budget features without the big-budget price. FREE TRIAL!

What is it:

A document management software that embraces scanning and PDF. Quick Peek | Full Tour

Who is it for:

Budget-conscious offices

Alternative to:

PaperPort, Adobe

Why we like it:

We like FileCenter because it is incredibly simple to set up, with no importing necessary.

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Missed a previous issue? Don’t worry! Catch up on all the incredible apps we’ve featured in past issues and find hidden gems you might have overlooked.

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An AI knowledge manager that connects your scattered apps to provide universal search and content generation.

An enterprise agentic AI platform that lets you build and manage autonomous agents grounded in your existing Salesforce data.

An automation engine that creates and posts TikTok content that doesn't feel like AI slop.

Sponsor • Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

The Email Platform Built for Creators Who Want to Grow and Monetize

Kit helps creators reach their audience directly, automate their marketing, and build sustainable revenue streams without complexity. From newsletters to paid products, Kit connects your tools, audience, and workflows in one creator-first platform.


Key benefits for creators

  • Audience growth: Use landing pages, forms, and the Creator Network to grow your list on autopilot.

  • Smart automations: Build visual workflows with branching logic that nurture subscribers while you focus on creating.

  • Reliable monetization: Sell digital products, run paid newsletters, and earn from recommendations directly inside Kit.

  • Cleaner lists: Automatically manage inactive subscribers to improve deliverability and control costs.

  • Creator-friendly integrations: Connect tools like Shopify, Zapier, Canva, WordPress, and more directly to Kit.

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