Online collaboration is the new web 2.0 offering limitless possibilities for netizens . Now cloud computing , Synchronization , file sharing, collaborative editing, and discussion boards are more cool features in which anyone can get more information within easily and that too fast – one of the application being Google Wave which has had merged email, wikis, IM, and social networking together !
Alas ! This real time, revolutionary product will no longer be actively developed and is going to be nailed after the end of the year . So if you are looking for better alternative for Google Wave , then here is the list of big kick-ass cool google wave alternatives :
1] Shareflow
This is one of the most favorite tool used right after Google wave . One of the best collaboration tool that gives you more organizational control over the content . You can post images, links and events . Add videos, maps and web clips directly from your email.
2] Slatebox
Claims to be the Real-Time Diagram of Your Team . The easy to use brainstorming and online mind mapping solution for your school or business. It works based on the idea of creating diagrams, ideas and charts using “slates” .Looks good as a mind mapping tool as well . Still in Beta but worth to check it out !
3] Lotus Connections
Another social computing software for business that empowers you to be more innovative developed by IBM .Possess additional tools like community activities, blogs, files, and wikis . One of the cool feature is the Built-in revision history makes it a snap to roll back to previous versions. Only app which has support for mobile browser .
4] Dabbleboard
Useful for anyone that uses a real whiteboard, in business and education. Innovative interface lets you draw almost as naturally as you would on a real whiteboard, enabling you to quickly and spontaneously share your ideas. Can conduct presentations, chat . Features include unlimited undo and redo, drag and drop functionality, and shape recognition so that your freehand drawing is as clean as possible.
Includes FREE/paid plans
5] Redmark
Designed especially for graphic design collaboration . Thus its a great place for graphic designers and clients . There are designate people who can access your work on a per-design basis. Currently its free and you can create unlimited projects !
6] Collabedit
It is an online collaborative text editor . Can let several people work on the same document, at the same time. All changes are instantly applied to everyone’s screen. Best for syntax highlighting for programming languages . More productive way to take collaborative notes, observe coding sessions, get help drafting emails and more.Works on any browser
And the best part is No sign up required !
7] Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft’s contribution to online collaborative apps is Sharepoint, a tool intended to make group work easier. It is a alternative to Google Wave that can helps you set up a website to share information with collaborators, generate reports to keep everyone up to date and work together on documents from start to finish.
8] Scribblar
This is the last of powerful tool to substitute for Google Wave is a online communication with a lots of cool features like multi-user real-time whiteboard, live audio, embedded text chat, support to share images, and more. Scribblar is free . Comes also with a PRO version like including white label integration with your brand and logo. Free version is worth a try !
Most of the tools above are open source and free also with a PRO version . Actually there were more such applications when i googled , but most of them are either at sedo marking or the domain is expired 😛 .
Any more apps ? Feel free to share and nurture this list 😉
good list of alternatives…
I didnt know any of them ! Nice
I never got into the Wave thing.. Hmm waiting for the new Facebook killer by Google 😉
Thanks for spreading the word on Lotus Connectins
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Thanks for your comment Luis
Welcome 🙂
Wow too many alternatives ! Nice post, Ajinkya…
Very informative …….Thanks..
Hi Ajinkya,
Thanks for sharing the list. BTW I am really happy that you have changed your wp Theme to Thesis.
Glad you like the the look of this theme . But its not Thesis !
Its actually atahualpa theme [ Free ] and i have customized it to look more or less like thesis 😉
Nice collection, I think I’ll be sticking with Wave, though.
Thanks for your comment !
Me too using Google Wave as much as possible till google kills it , afterwords nothing but various alternatives 😛
Thanks for sharing alternatives , will check them out …
I was very eager to try out new google wave but was very disappointed when i gave my first shot 😛
Its good that google is shutting wave project , i am using scribblar pro version , its more powerful than google wave
The reason most of them are closed because Google Wave was a fail. 😐
Thanks for sharing the alternatives. 🙂
It was kinda fail but the concept was amazing !
However it was , i think for business and collaborative users indulged in projects and People thought it was for chatting etc which wasn’t !
But its apps are worth using …
I agree the Real Time feature was just amazing. 🙂
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Nice news, I want thank to admin becaus i’ve read here a lot useful knowledge. Im waiting for more posts. Best wishes 🙂
i hate that service 🙁
I hate Google wave personally but still i will love to see others
Google wave for me is the best.
Nice to know that their are alternatives. Google Rocks !
This tool reminds me of work group computing. Only difference is that work group facility is only for a company or group of people but this is for whole internet community.
Yes you are right ! Its a great way to socialize with Live sharing integration .