QikPad

QikPad is a free collaboration software tool based on EtherPad that allows multiple users to see text updates in real time.

QikPad allows multiple users to see updates made to a pad in real time. Users can collaborate on a range of different documents and projects.

Functionality

QikPad works with no sign-up required. Once a pad has been created, functions include:

  • Collaborative text editing - all users can update a pad without having to sign in
  • Chat – there is chat box that allows users to talk without changing the text window
  • History rewind – users can cycle back through the history of a pad

Compatibility

QikPad is a browser-based application that runs on various operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Tested browsers include Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 3.0+, Chrome 4+, and Safari 4+.

Requirements

QikPad is a web-based tool, so will work on any computer with a broadband connection.

See also

  • Collaborative software
  • List of collaborative software
  • Document collaboration
  • Document-centric collaboration
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Etherpad