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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Ideagen Collaboration Portal

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AIdeagen Collaboration Portal , formerly Huddle is Ideagen’s tool supporting teams' work by enabling them to store, share and work on content.

    $10

    per user/per month

    Lua

    Score1 out of 10
    N/ALua is a mobile-first enterprise communication solution. It powers messaging that is built for business: instant, secure, and keeps everyone accountable. Some key features include: Real-time Secure Messaging, Two-touch Conference Calling, and an Analytics Dashboard.N/A
    Pricing
    Ideagen Collaboration PortalLua
    Editions & Modules
    Huddle
    $10
    per user/per month
    Huddle Plus
    Contact sales team
    Huddle Premier
    Contact sales team
    Lua
    $0
    Per User per Month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Ideagen Collaboration PortalLua
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$2,500
    Additional Details——
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    Features
    Ideagen Collaboration PortalLua
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Ideagen Collaboration Portal and Lua
    Feature
    Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    7.2
    6 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Lua
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management9.16 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling4.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation4.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access6.46 Ratings00 Ratings
    Search6.56 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual planning tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of Ideagen Collaboration Portal and Lua
    Feature
    Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    8.8
    5 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Lua
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Chat10.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Notifications4.54 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Discussions9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Surveys9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Ideagen Collaboration Portal and Lua
    Feature
    Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    7.6
    6 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Lua
    -
    Ratings
    Versioning9.16 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video files7.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio files6.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document collaboration6.56 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control6.56 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced security features10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device sync7.34 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Enterprises
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    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Ideagen Collaboration PortalLua
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Ideagen Collaboration PortalLua
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Ideagen
    If you are sharing private information like contracts for designs and designs that aren't meant to be shared only with one client, the platform is very secure
    Incentivized
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    Lua
    I wouldn't recommend Lua because they were recently acquired by another company and will be shutting down. It was unfortunate that we were only given 2 months notice right after signing up for another 1-year term.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Ideagen
    • Huddle allows users to use the native document file types. For example, Word files are still in a Word, not a "Huddle" file version.
    • Huddle workspaces are invitation-only. If someone should not be in the workspace, they will not be invited and provided access to the documents. Or, they can be removed from the workspace if needed.
    • Communication about documents is located with the documents in a discussion thread under the document preview. Thus, email inbox clutter can be limited.
    Incentivized
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    Lua
    • It is easy to communicate in real-time.
    • Easy to set up different groups.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Ideagen
    • The desktop app is occasionally unreliable and it is never easy to get to the bottom of it with the tech support people...
    • Tasks are virtually useless as they have no context. We want tasks to be against documents so we can make our workflow more formal but they are not, so we don't use them. A reimplementation of to do and calendar facilities with files/documents as the context would make a huge difference to us.
    • The Huddle Office plugins are a great idea, but they cause us far too many Word and Excel crashes so we have to turn them off.
    Incentivized
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    Lua
    • The application for iPad is not optimized.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Usability
    Ideagen
    Huddle is very easy to use whether you are a new user or you have used it for years, it is an incredibly intuitive system that is so simple to teach to new users, the lock feature prevents important documents from being edited accidentally, while the edit features allow for true collaborative working
    Incentivized
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    Lua
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Ideagen
    No answers on this topic
    Lua
    They are closing operations, so there's no support to rate
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Alternatives Considered
    Ideagen
    We liked how simple it was to use. And the feature set it offered was more in line with our needs than the alternatives we looked at
    Incentivized
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    Lua
    We chose Lua because of their price point and feature set compared to other tools.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Ideagen
    • This has made it a lot easier for remote workers to access important documents without needing to use the VPN at home (which does not always work).
    • It clearly shows who updated the last document and when so it is clear who you need to ask if you have questions or something.
    • We have used it in client settings, so this saves money as we do not need to request a separate client laptop or VPN token.
    Incentivized
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    Lua
    • It has been great for communication and broadcasts, its a shame that they are closing down.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    ScreenShots

    Ideagen Collaboration Portal Screenshots

    Screenshot of Document collaborationScreenshot of Document approval trackingScreenshot of Mobile apps that support remote productivityScreenshot of Android & iOS apps to stay connected while on the moveScreenshot of Huddle Overview

    Lua Screenshots

    Screenshot of A Group Conversation With Files and Photos (iPhone)Screenshot of A Dedicated Tab for All Your Ongoing Conversations Broadcasts (Android)Screenshot of An Interactive Directory Organized by Departments, Roles, and Custom Groups (iPhone)Screenshot of Two-touch Conference Calling, No Dial-ins, No Passcodes (iPhone)Screenshot of A Dedicated Repository for All Attachments (Android)Screenshot of Communication Analytics Dashboard (Web)