GCTools/GCcollab vs GCconnex

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GCcollab and GCconnex: What's the difference?

GCcollab

Gccollab is a collaboration platform for public servants and Canadians place to work with others, online, in real-time. If you're looking to use one of our tools, we recommend GCcollab. It's a tool that lets you easily:

  • share information,
  • host discussions,
  • find your partners
  • work in groups,
  • build documents and projects together, and
  • connect and work with others from across Canada and beyond, all in a secure environment

Sign-up and Invite Partners to Collab

GCconnex

GCconnex is an older collaboration platform, and is only accessible to federal public servants. GCconnex is now in maintenance mode and is not being furthered developed.

Product Comparison

If you're looking to use one of our tools, we recommend registering for GCcollab. GCcollab allows you to work with people outside of government, and also gives you access to a suite of other tools using the same account and login information. One account gives you access to GCcollab, GCmessage, and GCwiki. However, GCconnex only gives you access to GCconnex and GCpedia, both of which are only available to Federal Public Servants, and are no longer being upgraded or updated. See the table below for more differences between GCcollab and GCconnex.

Features GCcollab GCconnex
Accessible by the public and non-government organizations Yes No
Realtime document editing by multiple users Yes (beta) No
Updates and software fixes performed regularly Yes No
Mobile app available on iOS and Android Yes No
Collaboration features and tools available Yes Yes
Free to use Yes Yes
Privacy and access controls Yes Yes