GCTools/GCcollab vs GCconnex
GCcollab and GCconnex: What's the difference?
GCcollab
Gccollab and GCconnex are both collaboration platforms for working with others, online, in real-time. GCcollab lets you invite and work with partners outside of the Federal Government, while GCconnex is only available to Federal Public Servants.
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 |
| Updates and software fixes performed regularly | Yes | No |
| Mobile app available on iOS and Android | Yes | No |
| New/future apps and tools coming using the same login | Yes | No |