The tools real digital nomads use, scored.

Notion

Free / from $10/mo

8.9

Workspace for organising notes, projects, documents and databases.

Best part

Your whole life and work in one place, works anywhere.

The catch

Sluggish on weak connections.

Best for

Organising projects, trips and finances.

Google Flights

Free

8.9

Flight search with price calendars, alerts and a destination map.

Best part

Super fast price calendar and destination map.

The catch

Misses some low-cost airlines.

Best for

Comparing flexible dates.

Wise

Free + FX fee

8.8

Multi-currency account for receiving, converting and sending money internationally.

Best part

Real exchange rate and local accounts in EUR, USD, GBP and more.

The catch

Not a full bank: no credit and limited interest depending on country.

Best for

Getting paid by international clients.

World Time Buddy

Free / cheap Pro

8.8

Time-zone comparison tool for coordinating international meetings.

Best part

Schedule across time zones in seconds.

The catch

Dated interface.

Best for

Anyone with clients on another continent.

Skyscanner

Free

8.7

Flight, hotel and car-rental metasearch with flexible dates.

Best part

Search to “everywhere” and price alerts.

The catch

Some agencies it lists have poor service.

Best for

Finding your next cheap destination.

NordVPN

From ~€3.50/mo (annual)

8.5

Virtual private network for protecting connections and browsing from other countries.

Best part

Safe public wifi and access to your bank without IP alerts.

The catch

Renewal price is much higher.

Best for

Working from cafés and coworkings.

Slack

Free / from $7.25/mo

8.5

Messaging and collaboration for remote teams and asynchronous work.

Best part

The standard for async remote teams.

The catch

Free plan hides history older than 90 days.

Best for

Teams across time zones.

Airalo

From ~$4 per pack

8.3

eSIM marketplace for getting connected on arrival in over 200 countries.

Best part

eSIMs in 200+ countries, active in minutes.

The catch

Mostly data-only; pricey on big packs.

Best for

Landing with data, no shop needed.

Genki

From ~€50/mo

8.3

Subscription-based international health insurance built for life on the road.

Best part

No deductible on many covers, built for nomads.

The catch

Age and residence limits by plan.

Best for

Solid medical cover at a fair price.

Booking.com

Free for travellers

8.3

Global platform for booking hotels, apartments and other accommodation.

Best part

Free cancellation and Genius discounts.

The catch

Fewer long-stay options than Airbnb.

Best for

Short, flexible stays.

SafetyWing

From ~$56 / 4 weeks

8.2

Flexible international health insurance designed for nomads and long trips.

Best part

Buy while already abroad, renew monthly.

The catch

Basic coverage with deductible; slow claims.

Best for

First nomad year on a budget.

Saily

From ~$4 per pack

8.1

Simple, affordable travel eSIM created by the NordVPN team.

Best part

Tight pricing with built-in security features.

The catch

Slightly less coverage than Airalo in remote spots.

Best for

Cheaper Airalo alternative.

Deel

Free for contractors

8.1

Platform for contracts, payroll and payments for international teams.

Best part

Compliant international contracts and multi-currency payouts.

The catch

Depends on your client using it.

Best for

Remote workers for foreign companies.

Xolo

From ~€79/mo

8.0

Service for creating and managing a digital business and its invoicing in Europe.

Best part

Estonian company fully online (e-Residency).

The catch

Doesn't remove tax duties where you live.

Best for

Freelancers with EU clients.

Heymondo

Per trip

7.9

Travel insurance with assistance and medical consultations through an app.

Best part

App with 24/7 doctor chat and Spanish support.

The catch

Built for trips with a return date, not indefinite nomading.

Best for

Long trips with an end date.

Flatio

No deposit on many flats

7.9

Furnished home rentals for stays from one to twelve months.

Best part

1–12 month rentals, no deposit, with contract.

The catch

Mostly Europe-focused.

Best for

Mid-term stays with proper paperwork.

Revolut

Free / from €3.99/mo

7.8

Digital account for spending, exchanging currencies and managing money from your phone.

Best part

Excellent app, virtual cards and daily spending in 150+ currencies.

The catch

Weekend FX markups and slow support if the account gets frozen.

Best for

Everyday spending on the road.

Croissant

From ~$29/mo

7.8

Subscription providing flexible access to an international coworking network.

Best part

One pass for hundreds of coworkings across cities.

The catch

Patchy coverage outside the US and major capitals.

Best for

Moving often and still having a desk.

Holafly

Unlimited data from ~€19 / 5 days

7.5

Travel eSIM focused on unlimited data plans by destination.

Best part

Unlimited data, no counting gigs.

The catch

Throttling after heavy use and costly for long stays.

Best for

Short trips with heavy data use.

Cigna Global

From ~€150/mo

7.5

Comprehensive international private health insurance for expats.

Best part

Comprehensive international cover, including chronic care.

The catch

Expensive; long onboarding.

Best for

Long-term nomads or families.

Airbnb

Fee included in price

7.5

Marketplace for private accommodation, from short trips to monthly stays.

Best part

Monthly discounts and flats with kitchen and desk.

The catch

Inflated prices in nomad hubs, wifi not guaranteed.

Best for

First month in a new city.

N26

Free / from €4.90/mo

7.0

European mobile bank with an IBAN, card and everyday money management in its app.

Best part

European IBAN, clean app and no fees in euros.

The catch

Requires residence in a supported country; may close non-resident accounts.

Best for

EU residents travelling part-time.

Taxfix

Per return

6.9

Guided app for preparing and filing personal tax returns.

Best part

File your tax return from your phone.

The catch

Only in some countries (Germany, Spain, Italy).

Best for

Those keeping tax residence there.

Payoneer

Receiving and withdrawal fees

6.6

Payment platform for getting paid by international clients and marketplaces.

Best part

Integrated with Upwork, Fiverr and marketplaces.

The catch

High fees and weak exchange rates.

Best for

Marketplace freelancers.