QikPad

QikPad

Screenshot of example QikPad users collaborating
Operating system	Cross-platform
Available in	English, French and Spanish
Type	Collaborative software
License	Free
Website	qikpad.co.uk

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

QikPad shut down in late 2014.

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.

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

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+.

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