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Buh-Bye Groupware: The Rise of Lightweight Collaboration Tools

April 30, 2008
By Mathew Schwartz


Tool Talk: Collaboration

More on the collaboration tools mentioned in this story:

Sosius
  • Features: Browser-based workspaces include blogs, calendaring, chat, databases, document management, RSS feeds, project and task management, and more
  • Pricing: Basic plan (200 MB storage, 500 MB/month transfer, unlimited users/workspaces) is free, while plans offering additional storage, bandwidth, and also APIs, begin at $15/month.
  • Extra: Use customized CSS (cascading style sheets) to co-brand Sosius for your company

TWiki
  • Features: Browser-based wiki with access and revision control, and audit trails, among other features, for corporate collaboration and knowledge-sharing, project management, or even to serve as an intranet
  • Price: Free license (open source), no tech support, though third parties offer consulting and coding services
  • Extra: Enhance TWiki functionality with server-side extensions

Yugma
  • Features: Lightweight application (Windows/Mac/Linux) provides persistent workspace for virtual meetings or webinars (recordable), chat, whiteboarding, file sharing, screen sharing, and more
  • Pricing: Basic plan is free, with additional business and enterprise features starting at $19.95/month for 20 attendees
  • Extra: Functions as a Skype plug-in


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