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Offline access database

Which business software works offline?

What each of the 117 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.

117 toolsChecked September 27, 2026Every value links to the vendor’s own pageMethodology
20 of 117work offline (create and edit)
23 of 117work offline in part
9 of 117say you need a connection
65 of 117don’t document offline use
44 of 117ship desktop apps
Which business software works offline
Bill Belcamino
Bottom line up frontby Bill Belcamino, founder of HelpCompare
Editorial assessment

Bottom line up front: Which business software keeps working when the internet drops, and what can go wrong?

Not much: only 20 of the 117 tools we track let you create and edit with no connection, 23 work offline in part, and 65 don't document offline use at all.

The risk sits in the sync, not the outage. Toggl Track's desktop app deletes unsynced entries if you log out, and uninstalling Clover while offline deletes offline payments, so the rule for any field team is never to sign out or reinstall until the app shows it has synced. Offline card payments need extra care, because the card isn't authorized until the device reconnects, so a decline only surfaces after the customer has left. That's why Clover lets you set a per-payment limit and Square wants uploads within 24 hours. Set a low limit, reconnect at the end of every shift, and test the offline flow on your actual hardware before the day you need it.

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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—
AttioCRM PlatformsNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
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—
SalesforgeCold Email & Sales EngagementNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
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
AirtableProject ManagementNeeds a connectionAirtable says offline access is not supported in any app; the web, desktop and mobile apps all require internet access, and data can only be exported for offline reference.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, Androidsource—
SmartsheetProject ManagementPartialIn the mobile app only forms can be filled out offline; submissions upload once you reconnect and sign in, and everything else needs an internet connection.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceOffline mobile forms on all plans; Enterprise System Admins can turn the feature off.Prosource
MotionProject ManagementNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
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—
SignNowE-SignatureNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource—
Zoho SignE-SignatureNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
Dropbox SignE-SignatureNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
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—
beehiivEmail MarketingNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
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—
Cal.comScheduling SoftwareNot documentedWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, 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
BoxCloud StorageWorks offlineIn Box Drive (desktop), folders marked 'Always keep on device' are downloaded and can be edited offline; changes upload automatically when back online, and conflicting edits by collaborators must be resolved manually.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceAdmins control Mark for Offline: on for all managed users by default, or limited to select users (up to 100), or disabled.source
Dropbox BusinessCloud StorageWorks offlineFiles and folders marked 'Make available offline' in the desktop app (and files, or whole folders on eligible plans, in the mobile app) can be opened and edited offline; changes sync to all devices automatically when you reconnect.sourceWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, AndroidsourceWhole-folder offline on mobile requires Plus, Family, Professional, Standard, Advanced or Enterprise; single files can be made offline on any plan.Standardsource
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
OneDriveCloud StorageWorks offlineWith Files On-Demand, files marked "Always keep on this device" are stored on the computer and open without internet; files created on the device are available offline by default. On mobile, files marked offline can be read anywhere and Office files edited, with changes syncing on reconnect.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceOnline-only files need a connection to open. On iPhone and iPad, taking whole folders offline needs a Microsoft 365 subscription.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—
BigCommerceE-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—
LovableWebsite BuildersNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
FramerWebsite BuildersNot documentedWindows, macOSsourceNot published—
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
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
PolarPayment ProcessingNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
SEO Software
SemrushSEO SoftwareNot documentedNot publishediOS, Androidsource—
AhrefsSEO SoftwareNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
Moz ProSEO 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—
OnPayPayroll & HRNot documentedNot 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
CodaKnowledge ManagementWorks offlineDocs already opened in the browser can be edited offline from a local cache, and changes sync automatically when you reconnect.sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceDocs must be opened online first; offline edits are lost on refresh/logout/cache clear or if not synced within 30 days; Packs, embeds and templates need internet.source
Microsoft OneNoteKnowledge ManagementWorks offlineAll OneNote apps keep a cached copy of notebooks on the device so notes can be used offline, and changes made offline sync to OneDrive when you next connect.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, Androidsource—
Sales Intelligence
Apollo.ioSales Intelligence & B2B DataNot documentedNot publishedNonesource—
ZoomInfoSales Intelligence & B2B DataNot documentedNot publishediOSsource—
LushaSales IntelligenceNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
ClaySales Intelligence & B2B DataNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
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—
PerplexityAI AssistantsNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
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
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
Microsoft ExcelBusiness Email & Office SuitesWorks offlineThe Excel mobile/tablet apps can create new workbooks and edit files offline (cloud files must have been opened online once), and pending changes sync when you reconnect.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceFiles on OneDrive, SharePoint or other cloud storage must have been opened online at least once before they can be worked on offline.source
POS Systems
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
Paid Ads Management
OptmyzrPaid Ads ManagementNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
MadgicxPaid Ads ManagementNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
AdEspressoPaid Ads ManagementNot documentedNot publishedNot published—
Business Backup
BackblazeBusiness BackupNot documentedWindows, macOSsourceiOS, Androidsource—
IDriveBusiness BackupNot documentedWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceiOS, Androidsource—
CarboniteBusiness BackupNot documentedWindows, macOSsourceNonesource—
Inventory Management
Zoho InventoryInventory ManagementNot documentedWindows, macOSsourceiOS, Androidsource—
SortlyInventory ManagementPartialIn the iOS and Android apps you disable sync to work offline and can update inventory levels on the device; changes push to the server when you reconnect, while the web app has no offline mode.sourceNot publishediOS, AndroidsourceMobile apps only (not web); listed on all plans including Free.Freesource
inFlow InventoryInventory ManagementNeeds a connectioninFlow Inventory's web, Windows and mobile apps all need a working internet connection; the offline-capable On-Premise edition was discontinued.sourceWindowssourceiOS, Androidsource—
Design Tools
CanvaDesign ToolsPartialIn desktop browsers, the Canva desktop app and the Android app, designs you mark 'available offline' can be edited for up to 14 days without internet (no new designs, templates, AI, sharing or exporting); changes sync automatically when you reconnect.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourcePer device only; up to 14 days offline; not in the iOS/iPad apps or private/incognito browsing. The pricing table shows Canva Offline on every plan, Free included.source
Adobe ExpressDesign ToolsNot documentedBrowser onlysourceiOS, Androidsource—
FigmaDesign ToolsPartialIn the browser and desktop app you can keep editing files already open (loaded pages only) and create one new file while offline; libraries, multiplayer and version history need a connection, and offline changes sync when you reconnect.sourceWindows, macOSsourceiOS, AndroidsourceOffline changes kept up to 30 days (7 days in Safari); only pages already loaded; one new file; no library components or new plugins.source

Checked September 27, 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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About the author

Bill Belcamino

Founder and author, HelpCompare

Engineer by training, operator by experience, marketer by choice. Bill spent eight and a half years as an engineer at HP, was COO of Auctiva (the number one third-party selling platform on eBay, past 200,000 users) and ran Google’s $70M/year search syndication partnership at Alot.com. Then he spent 13 years building his own web properties with his own money at stake. He has bought, trialled, integrated and cancelled more SaaS tools than he can count, and started HelpCompare because the real cost of switching tools is the part nobody covers.

“I’ve sat on both sides of the table: the agency recommending the tool and the client paying for it.”

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