Are you a student? 10 free or discounted websites and apps

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Gone are the days when teachers kept cell phones and tablets out of the classroom to avoid distractions. With educational technology finding its way into classrooms in schools and universities, teachers and students should definitely use it.

Plus, being a student can drain your energy, mess with your time management, and mess with your bank account. But did you know that studying also has some perks? There are free or discounted apps and services in many areas to make students’ lives easier.

Technology can make our lives easier and better in immeasurable ways. Fortunately, there are a variety of websites and apps that do just that, and they’re specifically geared toward students. Some of the best services out there offer student discounts, while others are completely free.

Whether you’re a college student or still in school, using the right study tools can be a game-changer. Plus, learning more about your personal interests and relaxing during your free time can also enhance your experience.

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Below are 10 apps and websites to help students focus, stay organized, be productive, manage time, and take notes—plus discounted entertainment services.

Pocket

Pocket is a great way to help users who come across interesting or useful content but don’t have time to read it all right away. In other words, the app, which is also a browser extension, offers a free way to save articles, videos, and other content for later consumption.

Duolingo

Duolingo is the world’s leading language learning app. The platform is known for its bite-sized lessons, which turn language learning into a simple game that simply requires daily practice. This can be an important app for students who are already learning a language and need to practice for free.

Spotify Premium

Spotify, the world’s most popular music and podcast streaming service, is offering a discounted plan for college students. After a one-month free trial, the premium student subscription will cost $11.90 per month (compared to $21.90 for the standard subscription).

Google Workspace

Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals is a completely free suite of tools for teachers and students. It provides access to Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Jamboard, Meet, Classroom, and Drive. The suite allows teachers and students to collaborate on assignments and research topics for class projects.

Notion

Notion is an app designed to increase productivity and organization, offering task management and project tracking tools—all in a flexible workflow framework. The app is currently free to everyone, but there are some premium features available for free to teachers and students.

YouTube Premium

YouTube, the video and music sharing platform, has a discounted Premium version for higher education students. After a one-month free trial, the Premium subscription for students becomes R$13.90 per month (compared to R$24.90 for the standard subscription).

Canva

Canva offers its premium features to both elementary, high school and college students. There are over 100 million professional photos, videos, audios and elements available for the unlimited creation of lessons and educational content on any subject or topic, all 100% free.

MUBI

MUBI is a global streaming platform that produces and distributes films from emerging and established filmmakers. After a one-month free trial, the premium subscription for students becomes R$21.90 per month (compared to R$34.90 for the standard subscription).

Trello

Trello is a free project management app based on the kanban model. The easy-to-use collaboration tool allows users to organize their projects and everything related to them into boards.

Evernote

Evernote is a note-taking software that helps users create and organize digital notes, and keep them in sync across all devices. It’s an organizational tool to help with any number of projects, whether for classes or everyday life. Students and teachers get a 40% discount on subscriptions.