Its one of a growing number of options for collaborating online that are useful for more than just work.

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Google Workspace has struggled to bring cohesion between its different products, Shapiro said.

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Google Drive suffers from poor search capabilities.

Google Sheets lacks the interactive and integrated features that one would need to use as a project management platform.

For example, Shapiro said, the software can be used to organize family chores and errands.

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Some online collaboration tools have more specialized uses.

He usesWriterDuet, screenwriting and editing softwareto write scripts with other team members.

Cohen added that “Its a great tool for collaborative screenwriting.”