Running an effective distributed team requires the right tool stack. Here is the optimal SaaS configuration for remote teams of 10-100 people in 2026.
The Essential Stack
- Communication: Slack ($7.25/user) or Teams (included with M365)
- Video: Zoom ($13.33/user) or Google Meet (included)
- Project management: Linear ($8/user) or Asana ($11/user)
- Documentation: Notion ($10/user) or Confluence ($6/user)
- Design: Figma ($12/user)
- Security: 1Password ($8/user) + Okta ($2/user SSO)
Total cost per remote employee: $50-75/month for a complete productivity and security stack. Compare to office space at $500-1,500/employee/month.
