Mobile Access
Mobile access is the ability to access the software from a smartphone or tablet.
Cat avg: 8.6
Lightning Tools Social Squared Discussion Board
2 Reviews and Ratings
Top Performing Features
Search
Users can search for related materials across files, discussions threads, schedules, etc. using project keywords or tags.
Cat avg: 8
Chat
Instant messaging tool allows users to communicate with select other users in real-time threads.
Cat avg: 9
Notifications
Users can follow other users and/or join specific projects, electing to receive notifications when there are changes and updates.
Cat avg: 8.4
Worst Performing Features
Discussions
Users can join groups or message boards for forum-style collaboration.
Cat avg: 8.5
Internal knowledgebase
Users can author or access “How-to” help and reference tips about internal processes.
Cat avg: 8.2
Versioning
Users can access the most up-to-date version of a document, track changes, and revert to older versions if needed.
Cat avg: 8.2
Lightning Tools Social Squared Discussion Board Features from Reviews
Project Management
Project management software provides capabilities to streamline management of complex projects through task management, team collaboration and workflow automation
9.1+15%
Mobile Access
Mobile access is the ability to access the software from a smartphone or tablet.
Category average: 8.6
Search
Users can search for related materials across files, discussions threads, schedules, etc. using project keywords or tags.
Category average: 8
Communication
Features that allow team members to communicate about collaborative projects and keep each other informed of their opinions and progress.
9.1+12%
Chat
Instant messaging tool allows users to communicate with select other users in real-time threads.
Category average: 9
Notifications
Users can follow other users and/or join specific projects, electing to receive notifications when there are changes and updates.
Category average: 8.4
Discussions
Users can join groups or message boards for forum-style collaboration.
Category average: 8.5
Internal knowledgebase
Users can author or access “How-to” help and reference tips about internal processes.
Category average: 8.2
File Sharing & Management
Features that allow collaborators to view, work on, and organize files.
9.1+12%
Versioning
Users can access the most up-to-date version of a document, track changes, and revert to older versions if needed.
Category average: 8.2
Video files
Supports video file types
Category average: 8.1
Audio files
Supports audio file types, such as .mp3, .mp4, and .wav
Category average: 8.2
Document collaboration
Users can edit files and attach comments to files.
Category average: 8.4
Access control
Users can control access to (shared) files, including different levels of access such as view-only or permission to edit.
Category average: 8.3
Lightning Tools Social Squared Discussion Board Features from the Vendor
Project Management
Vendor-reviewedMobile Access
Mobile access is the ability to access the software from a smartphone or tablet.
Search
Users can search for related materials across files, discussions threads, schedules, etc. using project keywords or tags.
Integrates with other Project Management Tools
Collaboration tool integrates with other project management software
Communication
Vendor-reviewedChat
Instant messaging tool allows users to communicate with select other users in real-time threads.
Status updates and activity feed
Users can view and post to a running record of current activities and statuses, akin to major social media platforms.
Notifications
Users can follow other users and/or join specific projects, electing to receive notifications when there are changes and updates.
Comments and feedback
Users can respond to activities and projects by posting comments to the item. This may also include the capability to “like” or vote on items.
Discussions
Users can join groups or message boards for forum-style collaboration.
User directory and online status
Users can see a catalog of the other users in their network, including whether those collaborators are online.
Sharing and privacy
Users can share links and documents with their networks via chat, status updates, or discussions, but sharing of sensitive material and/or sharing outside the network is appropriately restricted.
Internal knowledgebase
Users can author or access “How-to” help and reference tips about internal processes.
File Sharing & Management
Vendor-reviewedVersioning
Users can access the most up-to-date version of a document, track changes, and revert to older versions if needed.
Document files
Supports document file types, such as .doc, .docx, PDF, and plain text among others.
Image files
Supports image file types, such as .png and .jpeg
Video files
Supports video file types
Audio files
Supports audio file types, such as .mp3, .mp4, and .wav
Document collaboration
Users can edit files and attach comments to files.
Shared folders
Users can create shared folders and invite other users or groups to collaborate by accessing or uploading files.
Access control
Users can control access to (shared) files, including different levels of access such as view-only or permission to edit.
Integrates with SharePoint
Integrates with Microsoft SharePoint.
Web interface
A web interface, so that users can access files without installing anything.
Simultaneous editing
Multiple users (with editing access) can edit a file simultaneously.
Additional Features
Vendor-contributedStructured Discussion Board For Teams And SharePoint