Growth · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to The Modern Desk
An apps and accessories newsletter for creatives.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Modern Desk launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Digital product design newsletter
2014 · designweekly.atomic.io · its alternatives →
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Weekly newsletter from the guys at Studio Neat
2015 · studioneat.com · its alternatives →
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A newsletter for creativity, freelancing and life.
2014 · usefathom.com · its alternatives →
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Tales of researching, designing, and building from Mailchimp
2014 · its alternatives →
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A newsletter with awesome tools for storytellers
2014 · toolsforreporters.com · its alternatives →
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Desk Inspire▲116Explore and get inspiration from workplaces across the globe
2015 · its alternatives →
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UI Parade▲137User interface design tools and design inspiration
2014 · uiparade.com · its alternatives →
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Monthly newsletter w/ products reviews, podcasts, articles
2016 · its alternatives →
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Nicely Done▲126Curated showcase of the best digital products.
2016 · nicelydone.club · its alternatives →
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A weekly roundup of the best lifehacks and productivity tips
2015 · its alternatives →
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Tech comics on stuff! Makes a great gift.
2015 · shop.fosslien.com · its alternatives →
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Designspiration▲135Discover and share design inspiration
2014 · designspiration.com · its alternatives →
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Deskcamping▲90A new way for freelancers and startups to rent desk space
2014 · deskcamping.com · its alternatives →
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Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →