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24 alternatives to The Next Five

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Next Five launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Idea Buddy▲240

   Give 1 idea, get 10 back.

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   WorkWithUs▲201

   Curated list of the world's best jobs.

   2017 · workwithus.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Spare5▲181

   Get paid to complete quick tasks

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Curious▲116

   15,000 lessons in tech, biz, DIY and more. Grow your skills.

   2015 · curious.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The PM Interview▲176

   Practice PM Interview Questions (w/ timer).

   2014 · thepminterview.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   My Job Discovery▲71

   Crowdsource your career path.

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   NOT THE PIPELINE▲75

   Take a 5 minute quiz and fix your tech interview

   2021 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   StartupJob.me▲146

   Job Candidate Newsletter. Get your resume to 50+ startups

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Productivity Planner▲199

   Get more done and beat procrastination

   2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Busy▲80

    Stop procrastinating, Get busy.

    2015 · getbusyapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Idealist▲202

    Keep track of your startup ideas

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Remotely Interested▲203

    Weekly interviews with remote workers and freelancers.

    2017 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Interviewed▲189

    A growing database of podcast interviews about startups

    2015 · interviewed.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Get Task▲91

    Random chores for your spare time

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Fresh Talent▲122

    An evaluation too that helps you hire developers faster

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Next Deadline▲158

    Slick Deadline Manager

    2014 · nextdeadline.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    ThinkFring▲57

    Share your resume with top startups and get hired.

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Swap Ideas▲156

    Give to receive ideas from entrepreneurs

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Hello Tech Pros: The Anxiety of Asking for Help and Favors▲61

    And feeling like dirtbags

    2016 · gadgetsprimer.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Careerline▲75

    Your personal career toolbox

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    FoundersGyan featuring various founders▲63

    Panel Discussion on giving up a job and starting up!

    2016 · mixcloud.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    80,000 Hours Career Quiz▲127

    Career recommendations for ambitious world changers

    2015 · 80000hours.org · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Postpone▲113

    Keep your to-do list short, useful and motivating.

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Job Today▲132

    Find a job in 24 hours

    2016 · jobtoday.com · its alternatives →

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 →