Premium Services And Software Available For Free During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Published On - June 20, 2020

Ankit Tiwari

Coronavirus has brought the world to its knees, and many parts of the world (including India) are still in lockdown. Companies are asking their employees to work from home to prevent the spread of the virus even further.

While WFH (work from home) might be the best possible way to work at the moment, companies – especially small businesses – are not sure if their employees are fully equipped to work from home only. This lack of adequate software could significantly affect how much of the company work can be carried out by WFH.

Thankfully, several technology service providers – both big and small – have come to their rescue, with a majority of them offering free access to their paid software and services for a brief period. While it may not be enough for some businesses, it will certainly help the businesses tide over this pandemic that continues to affect millions of people around the world. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of paid software and services that are available for free for small businesses and individuals around the world (especially for Indians).

1) Google Meet

Google is offering its premium video conferencing platform Google Meet free of cost until the end of September. Small Businesses can make use of its features as it allows up to 100 people to be a part of the conference. Further, Google has removed all the time limits for a limited period.

You can get the deal here.

2) Microsoft Teams

Microsoft is also offering a free six-month trial of premium Microsoft Team that will allow the users to schedule video conferences and calls with ease.

You can get the deal here.

3) VyprVPN for Business Cloud

Security is one of the major issues when it comes to WFH. To tackle this, VyprVPN is offerings the VyprVPN Business cloud completely free for a period of three months. This service allows businesses to use a static IP address for the entire team and allows the team members to share files over a secure and dedicated server. If your business has less than fifteen members, you can get this deal.

You can get the deal here.

4) Surfshark VPN

To help small businesses in tiding over the coronavirus pandemic, Surfshark VPN is offering its subscription for six months free. The deal is only applicable for businesses having less than 10 members. You can get an additional 30 days subscription on using the promo code “YDAJLKDP”.

You can get the deal here. Use code “YDAJLKDP” to get an additional 30 days of subscription.

5) HP Inc. – HP Sure Click Pro

To prevent cyber-attacks, HP is offering its HP Sure Click Pro service for free. The service protects users from malware, viruses, ransomware. Further, it allows users to edit Microsoft Excel and Word documents, read PDFs and also access .zip files in a completely secure container.

You can get the deal here.

6) BullGuard

BullGuard is offerings three-month licenses of its Small Office Security service for free, which is aimed at providing advanced cybersecurity for small businesses. This service is capable of supporting up to 50 devices, which includes Windows, Android, and Mac.

You can get the deal here.

7) 1Password Business

1Password is offering its enterprise password manager 1Password Business for six months instead of the 30-day trial it offered earlier, which allows small businesses to allow its employees to work safely and efficiently.

You can get the deal here.

8) Moz Academy

Moz is offering its training courses on SEO for free, which can be availed until 31st May. Users have to use the promo code “wegotthis” during checkout.

You can get the deal here.

9) AdGuard

AdGuard has made its premium version free, which is valid for three months from the date you activate your subscription. AdGuard is an ad blocker that works across all platforms. It allows the users to get a private, clean, and ad-free web surfing experience.

You can get the deal here.

10) AppSumo

AppSumo is a platform that allows users to get software and services at a fraction of the cost you would have paid otherwise. You can get $10 as a bonus when you signup using this link.

You can get the deal here.

11) Zendesk

Customer support software provider Zendesk is offering several free resources as part of its Zendesk Remote Support Bundle. Small businesses can avail it for free for the next six months. The package allows the support agents to get in touch with other teams, track the productivity, and also analyze customer data trends.

You can get the deal here.

12) SoftMaker Office

To help students, teachers, and schools, SoftMaker is offerings its cross-platform productivity suite for free for the next six months. Users will be able to create presentations, documents, and spreadsheets that are compatible with Microsoft Office.

You can get the deal here.

13) Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press is offerings its resources for free for a limited period. You can check out all its free resources here.

For home learning.

For school teachers.

For higher learning (students).

For higher learning (instructors).

14) Classkick

Schools that are unable to provide virtual learning solutions for their teachers can make use of Classkick Pro for free. Teachers can upload their content as well as create a ton of activities for their students to perform on their respective devices at home.

You can find the deal here.

15) 3CX

3CX is offerings its premium business communication software for 3 YEARS – free! Small businesses can use this service for unlimited users. The software allows users to receive and make calls, chat, schedule meetings, and have access to the corporate phone book.

You can get the deal here.

We hope these deals help you tide over the coronavirus pandemic. If you found this article useful, please share it with others so that it reaches more people who can benefit from it. If you didn’t find this useful, you can still share it so that it reaches the right people. Remember, #togetherwecan

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