Socialtext and TWiki are hosting services that allow users to set up accounts where they can write and edit their own work. Both sites require passwords to selected pages in order to limit the number of collaborators. TWiki is an earlier application than Socialtext.

TWiki aims to look and appear as if it is a regular web page, but with the added feature of an “Edit” link so anyone can change or edit the page. Information can be changed or added by simply using a browser. Text formatting is also simple as it uses the basic formatting rules of email. While editting is simple and easy, editting is easily tracked through email notifications of who changed what. Furthermore, restrictions can be placed on which users and groups are able to not only edit the informatio, but read it as well. Thus, the author maintains control of the site. Other features of TWiki include easy file upload as well as templates and skins.

Like TWiki, Socialtext allows individuals to easily make changes to webpages. Furthermore, Socialtext offers the same features as TWiki including privacy blocks (settings that allow the author to control who can and cannot read or edit information) as well as notifications of changes. In addition to these features, each user is able to create unique filters that match priorities and allow for unique blogging capabilities. Furthermore, these filters can extend into groups and teams allowing for better social networking. Socialtext has made many innovations that are aimed at business individuals and allowing the social networking that is often so crucial in business. Thus, while TWiki and Socialtext are very similar, Socialtext has become more aimed at the business individual as well as the business team and would be a more useful tool for these individuals.