Huddle Review

Huddle is my choice for web collaboration system as well as Project Management software.

I was in search of a free, powerful, easy to use, social collaboration software. And Huddle is my final stop, for now.

Huddle allows team members to share documents, and conduct various projects in a multi-agent, multi-user, central, online, collaborative environment. Huddle separates itself from basecamphq by offering a free for all time plan. Of course basecamphq was once offering a free package, but not anymore. Huddle was designed with internet collaboration totally in mind. The project manager can add and assign tasks to each of the team members with a specific deadlines.

All comes with a document SVN-alike version and whiteboard, discussion forum,… complete with video tutorials on how to use each and every function. Users can also subscribe to RSS-feeds and be alerted of any notifications or changes. Huddle main strength is its simplicity and elegant in delivering information.

Huddle interface is nice and sweet. Complete with a calendar and a “what’s new” section. With the free package, the advertisements seem unobtrusive (of which can be removed if upgraded to a paid package). Paid package also allows you to change the look and feel (colour scheme and company logo) of the workspace.

Huddle is ideal for simple, online working environment and emphasize on small to medium business, especially when there are geographical difficulties between team members or employees.