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Offline access database

Which business software works offline?

What each of the 80 tools we track lets you do without an internet connection, in which app, and what syncs when you reconnect. Useful for field teams, travel, patchy office Wi-Fi and outage planning.

80 toolsChecked September 19, 2026Every value links to the vendor’s own pageMethodology
14 of 80work offline (create and edit)
19 of 80work offline in part
7 of 80say you need a connection
40 of 80don’t document offline use
28 of 80ship desktop apps
Which business software works offline
Verified data

Offline access by tool

“Works offline” means you can create and edit in at least one official app with no connection. “Partial” covers view-only access, cached items or some devices only.

ToolOffline modeDesktop appsMobile appsLimits
Customer Support
ZendeskCustomer SupportNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
FreshdeskCustomer SupportNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
IntercomCustomer SupportNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
CRM Platforms
HubSpotCRM PlatformsPartialCRM records cannot be created, edited, or viewed in the mobile app without a connection; only Mobile Notetaker can record meetings offline and link them to CRM records once back online.sourceBrowser onlysourceiOS, AndroidsourceOffline meeting recording (Mobile Notetaker) is available on Sales Hub or Service Hub Professional and EnterpriseSales Hub / Service Hub Professionalsource
SalesforceCRM Platforms — EnterpriseWorks offlineThe Salesforce mobile app (iOS/Android) caches recent records for offline viewing and, when admins enable Offline Edit, lets users create, edit and delete records offline; pending changes sync automatically and conflicts are flagged on reconnect.sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceMobile apps only (not the browser); if users don't customize their cache, it holds up to 30 recent records for their five most recent objectssource
PipedriveCRM Platforms — Small TeamsWorks offlineThe iOS and Android apps keep working without a connection (move deals, add notes and activities) and sync changes to the web app automatically once back online; the web app needs a connection.sourceBrowser onlysourceiOS, AndroidsourceMobile apps only; offline mode can't be toggled manuallysource
Zoho CRMCRM PlatformsWorks offlineThe Zoho CRM iPhone app keeps working on data stored on the device when connectivity drops, and changes sync to the online account automatically on reconnect.sourceNot publishediOS, Androidsource
B2B Sales Outreach
InstantlyCold Email & Sales EngagementNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
SmartleadCold Email & Sales EngagementNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
WoodpeckerCold Email & Sales EngagementNot documentedNot publishedNot published
OutreachSales Engagement PlatformsNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
SalesloftSales Engagement PlatformsNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
Marketing Automation
ActiveCampaignMarketing AutomationPartialThe Forms for iPad app can collect form sign-ups offline and adds them to the account once back online; the main ActiveCampaign mobile app needs an internet connection.sourceNot publishediOS, Androidsource
KlaviyoEmail MarketingNot documentedNot publishedNot published
MailchimpEmail MarketingNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
KeapCRM & Sales AutomationNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
Project Management
AsanaProject ManagementPartialThe iOS app works offline for checking notifications, commenting, changing due dates or assignees, completing tasks and adding tasks; pending actions sync when you are back online.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceTasks and conversations in projects never opened on the device are not visible offline (new tasks can still be added to them)source
ClickUpProject ManagementPartialOn web, desktop and mobile you can create new tasks (and reminders, except on mobile) and view previously opened tasks and notes offline, but cannot edit existing tasks or notes; new items sync on reconnect.sourceWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, AndroidsourceAvailable on all plans; existing tasks and notes can't be edited offline, subtasks can't be created, and reminders can't be created offline in the mobile appAll planssource
Monday.comProject ManagementPartialThe mobile apps work offline: Android can create, rename, delete and move items and change column values, iOS can change column values, and changes upload once you reconnect.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceMobile apps only; about 70% of board actions, with fewer supported on iOS than Androidsource
TrelloProject ManagementWorks offlineThe iOS and Android apps let you create and edit boards, lists and cards offline and sync automatically on reconnect; the web and desktop apps need an internet connection.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceMobile apps only; the desktop apps and web need an active connectionsource
JiraProject ManagementNot documentedBrowser onlysourceiOS, Androidsource
LinearProject ManagementPartialWhen the desktop or web app loses connection it stores changes locally and retries them (even after a restart) once connectivity returns, but Linear describes this as a failsafe rather than a full offline feature.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceNo conflict check on sync: large offline edits can overwrite teammates' changessource
E-Signature
DocuSignE-SignaturePartialIn the Docusign iOS and Android apps, a host can download envelopes that were prepared and sent online, then run in-person signing sessions without an internet connection; sending and preparing envelopes still happens online.sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceSending or signing for offline use requires a premium account bought in the app or a web plan; only mobile-supported fields can be used.source
Adobe Acrobat SignE-SignatureNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
PandaDocE-Signature & Document WorkflowNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
Team Communication
SlackTeam CommunicationNot documentedWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, Androidsource
Microsoft TeamsTeam CommunicationNot documentedWindows, macOSsourceiOS, Androidsource
Video Conferencing
ZoomVideo ConferencingNot documentedWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, Androidsource
Google MeetVideo ConferencingNeeds a connectionMeet is a live video service with no offline mode; Google lists a broadband internet connection as a requirement.sourceBrowser onlysourceiOS, Androidsource
GoToMeetingVideo ConferencingNot documentedWindows, macOSsourceiOS, Androidsource
WebexVideo ConferencingNot documentedWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, Androidsource
Accounting Software
QuickBooksAccounting SoftwareNeeds a connectionQuickBooks Online needs an internet connection in both the browser and the mobile apps; Intuit points offline users to the separate QuickBooks Desktop product.sourceNot publishediOS, Androidsource
XeroAccounting SoftwarePartialIn the Xero mobile app you can draft invoices and capture receipts offline and they sync when you reconnect; everything else, including the web app, needs an internet connection.sourceNot publishediOS, Androidsource
FreshBooksAccounting & InvoicingNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
Email Marketing
Constant ContactEmail MarketingNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
Scheduling Software
CalendlyScheduling SoftwareNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
Acuity SchedulingScheduling SoftwareNeeds a connectionAcuity is web-based and needs an internet connection; no offline mode is documented.sourceBrowser onlysourceiOS, Androidsource
Cloud Storage
DropboxCloud StorageWorks offlineIn the desktop app (Windows, macOS, Linux), files marked available offline can be opened and edited in local apps with no internet connection, and the mobile apps can save files for offline use. Offline changes don't sync until the device is back online.sourceWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, AndroidsourceWhole folders offline on mobile need Plus, Family, Professional, Standard, Advanced or Enterprise; any plan can make individual files available offline.Plussource
Google DriveCloud StorageWorks offlineDocs, Sheets and Slides files you've made available offline can be viewed and edited in Chrome or Edge with the Docs Offline extension, or in the Docs, Sheets and Slides mobile apps. Drive for desktop keeps mirrored and offline-marked files on the computer. Offline edits are applied once you're back online.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceOffline use in the browser needs Chrome or Edge with the Google Docs Offline extension and doesn't work in private browsing. On iPhone and iPad, offline editing happens in the Docs, Sheets and Slides apps.source
E-commerce Platforms
ShopifyE-commerce PlatformsPartialThe Shopify POS app can complete checkouts offline with cash, custom payment methods and (once activated) card payments on supported readers; customers, gift cards, returns and inventory/order sync need internet, and orders sync automatically on reconnect.sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceOffline card payments need POS app 9.14.0+, a supported Shopify reader, a staff permission, and are capped by per-device daily and per-transaction limits.source
WooCommerceE-commerce PlatformsNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
Website Builders
WixWebsite BuildersNeeds a connectionWix POS Register cannot take credit card sales offline for later sync; Wix lists it as a feature request.sourceNot publishediOS, Androidsource
SquarespaceWebsite BuildersNeeds a connectionSquarespace point of sale in the Squarespace app requires an internet connection; there is no offline checkout.sourceNot publishediOS, Androidsource
WordPressWebsite BuildersWorks offlineThe Jetpack mobile apps (iOS and Android) let you write and edit posts and pages while offline for your WordPress.com site.sourceWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, Androidsource
Workflow Automation
ZapierWorkflow AutomationNot documentedNot publishedNot published
MakeWorkflow AutomationNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
n8nWorkflow AutomationNot documentedNot publishedNot published
Payment Processing
StripePayment ProcessingPartialStripe Terminal can store in-person card payments locally on the POS device or smart reader during an outage and forwards them to Stripe automatically when the connection comes back.sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceOffline mode works only with supported Terminal readers; Tap to Pay on Android doesn't support itsource
PayPalPayment ProcessingPartialOffline card payments work only on a PayPal Reader used through a third-party POS app built on the Zettle SDK; queued payments upload when the device reconnects.sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceReconnect within 24 hours of the first offline payment; offline mode requires a PayPal Reader on the latest softwaresource
SEO Software
SemrushSEO SoftwareNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
AhrefsSEO SoftwareNot documentedNot publishedNot published
Payroll & HR
GustoPayroll & HR SoftwareNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
RipplingPayroll & HR SoftwarePartialOnly the Rippling time Kiosk works offline: employees can clock in and out, switch jobs, take breaks and capture photos without a connection.sourceNot publishediOS, Androidsource
Knowledge Management
NotionKnowledge ManagementWorks offlineIn the desktop and mobile apps you can view, edit and create pages offline once they are downloaded to that device; changes save locally and sync automatically when you reconnect.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourcePages must be marked Available offline per device; automatic download of recent and favorited pages only on Business and Enterprise; databases download the first 50 rowsBusiness (auto-download)source
ConfluenceKnowledge ManagementPartialIf the connection drops, you can keep editing pages, live docs, blog posts and slides that were already open; changes are stored locally and sync when you reconnect, but new content can't be created offline.sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceOnly content opened while online; no creating new content, and Rovo/AI tools, some macros, integrations and external media need a connectionsource
Sales Intelligence
Apollo.ioSales Intelligence & B2B DataNot documentedNot publishedNonesource
ZoomInfoSales Intelligence & B2B DataNot documentedNot publishediOSsource
Agency & Funnel Software
GoHighLevelCRM & Agency SoftwareNot documentedWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, Androidsource
VendastaAgency & White-Label Software PlatformsNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
ClickFunnelsFunnel Building & Agency SoftwareNot documentedNot publishedNot published
KartraFunnel Building & Course PlatformsNot documentedNot publishedNot published
AI Assistants
ChatGPTAI AssistantsNot documentedWindows, macOSsourceiOS, Androidsource
ClaudeAI AssistantsNeeds a connectionAnthropic states Cowork needs an active internet connection throughout a session; no offline mode is documented for Claude chat on any app.sourceWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, Androidsource
GeminiAI AssistantsNeeds a connectionGemini's desktop apps require an internet connection to use Gemini's features; no offline mode is documented.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, Androidsource
Microsoft 365 CopilotAI AssistantsNot documentedWindows, macOSsourceiOS, Androidsource
Time Tracking
Toggl TrackTime TrackingWorks offlineThe Windows and macOS desktop apps track and edit time offline and sync when reconnected; the web app works offline only on the Timer page, with reports and settings unavailable.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceWeb app offline mode covers time tracking on the Timer page only, for a limited time; logging out of a desktop app deletes unsynced entries.source
ClockifyTime TrackingWorks offlineMobile and desktop apps track time offline (the Windows app has a 'Force offline' mode) and sync automatically once back online.sourceWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, AndroidsourceAvailable on all plans including Free.Freesource
HarvestTime TrackingWorks offlineThe iPhone and Android apps track time and log expenses offline and sync when reconnected; the browser and desktop apps need an internet connection, though a running timer keeps running.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceOffline works only in the mobile apps; browser and desktop apps require a strong internet connection.source
Social Media Management
HootsuiteSocial Media ManagementNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
BufferSocial Media ManagementNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
Sprout SocialSocial Media ManagementNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource
Business Email & Office
Google WorkspaceBusiness Email & Office SuitesWorks offlineDocs, Sheets and Slides can be created and edited offline in Chrome or Edge once offline access and the Docs Offline extension are turned on; recently opened files are saved locally and sync when back online.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceOffline editing needs Chrome or Edge (not private browsing) and the Google Docs Offline extension, set up while online.source
Microsoft 365Business Email & Office SuitesWorks offlineInstalled Word, Excel and PowerPoint (desktop on Standard/Premium, mobile on all plans) can create, open and save files offline; cloud files must have been opened online once, and changes sync when reconnected.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceDesktop Office apps only on Business Standard and Premium; Business Basic has web and mobile apps only. Extended offline activation (up to 180 days) is a Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise feature.Business Standardsource
Zoho WorkplaceBusiness Email & Office SuitesWorks offlineThe Trident desktop app lets users read, search, draft and organise email and edit tasks, notes and contacts offline, syncing when reconnected; the Writer desktop app edits cloud documents offline and syncs later.sourceWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, AndroidsourceTrident offline data excludes email attachments not previously viewed; Trident is for paid and trial Zoho Mail/Workplace users.source
POS Systems
SquarePOS SystemsPartialSquare POS apps on supported Square hardware can take cash and card payments offline; payments are stored in the app and process automatically on reconnection (ideally within 24 hours, expiring after 72 hours), while online orders, gift cards, Tap to Pay and manual card entry are unavailable offline.sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceUpload within 24 hours, no later than 72 hours; not supported on Square Reader 1st gen v1/v2, Kiosk, Tap to Pay, manually entered cards, gift cards, Afterpay, Cash App Pay, Invoices app or services mode.source
CloverPOS SystemsPartialClover devices with Offline Payments turned on can take card payments without internet for up to 7 days; they are stored on the device and submitted for authorization automatically on reconnection (EBT and gift cards excluded).sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceUp to 7 days per device; optional per-payment limit, total offline limit and approval threshold; not for EBT or gift cards; uninstalling the app while offline deletes offline payments.source
Shopify POSPOS SystemsPartialThe Shopify POS app can take cash and custom payments offline and, once activated, card payments on supported Shopify readers within merchant-set limits; orders and inventory sync with the Shopify admin after reconnecting.sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceOffline card payments need POS app 9.14.0+, a compatible Shopify reader, and are capped by a device daily limit and a per-transaction limit that apply to all locations; POS Terminal needs the local Wi-Fi network working.source
Password Managers
1PasswordPassword ManagersPartialItems synced to a device stay available in the 1Password apps while offline; the vendor does not document offline editing.sourceWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, AndroidsourceTeam members who unlock with SSO have no offline access unless an admin turns on biometric unlock; the admin sets the maximum offline period.Businesssource
BitwardenPassword ManagersPartialAny unlocked Bitwarden app works offline in read-only mode; items, attachments and Sends cannot be added or edited until reconnected.sourceWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, Androidsource
LastPassPassword ManagersPartialThe browser extension, desktop app and mobile apps open a locally cached, read-only copy of the vault offline; new entries cannot be created until back online.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceOn Teams, Business and Business Max, admins can limit offline access by policy; clearing the local cache requires an online login to rebuild it.Teamssource

Checked September 19, 2026 against each vendor’s own trust center, help docs and app pages. Hover or tap “source” to see the exact wording we relied on. “Not published” means we could not find the vendor saying it on its own site — it doesn’t mean the feature is missing. Plan names are the lowest plan the vendor says includes the feature. Security · Offline · Remote vs office · Download the data

Editorial assessment

Planning for work without a connection

Browser tools stop when the connection does

Most SaaS runs in the browser and needs a live connection. If your team works on site visits, in transit or in buildings with poor signal, favour tools whose desktop or mobile apps keep a local copy, and have people open what they need before they go.

Offline edits can conflict

When two people edit the same item offline, the app has to reconcile them on reconnect. Vendors handle this differently; for shared documents and records, agree who edits what while offline.

Offline copies are data on devices

A file or record available offline is stored on that laptop or phone. Pair offline access with device encryption and the device controls listed on our remote vs office guide, and check whether admins can wipe the local copy when a device is lost.

Payments and point of sale

For in-person sales, check whether the card reader can take payments while offline and what risk you carry until they upload. Those details are in the Limits column and each tool’s profile.

Offline access, head to head

See how two tools compare on offline access, security and remote work.

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