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Quip Reviews and Ratings

Rating: 8.3 out of 10
Score
8.3 out of 10

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Pros

Users consistently praise Quip as a highly effective tool for team collaboration, enabling seamless data access across departments and enhancing workflow efficiency. The platform's customizable actions, such as editing and locking spreadsheets, offer users the flexibility to tailor functionalities to meet specific business needs.

Additionally, Quip's search functionality has garnered high acclaim for its robust features that allow users to effortlessly find information by title, content within documents, or even within spreadsheet cells. These positive attributes contribute to Quip's reputation as a valuable tool for streamlined collaboration and information management.

Users value these aspects not only for their convenience but also for the overall improvement in teamwork dynamics and project coordination that Quip facilitates through its user-friendly interface and diverse feature set.

Reviews

38 Reviews

Quip Review

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Quip for a variety of different things, whether we use it for individual doc writing or contributing to a doc, so we may have multiple people who have to offer a doc and so we use it for collaboration in writing it, publishing it, we'll use it for putting together data, putting together concepts and sharing it out with other people within the company.

Pros

  • I think it's really great for collaboration. In the past using things like Microsoft Word in a SharePoint or something or in some sort of shared file folder, people would typically overwrite other people's stuff or it would mess up a document because people would edit it while somebody else was editing it then save it. What Quip does really is allow multiple people (we've had somewhere up as 20 plus people contributing to a doc) all at the same time and there was very little override or problems collaborating on the docs. It's really great for collaboration.
  • I think it does a really great job of file structure so you can save it in folders, you can basically use it as a knowledge repository if you wanted to. So I think it does a really great job of that.

Cons

  • I think the search could be a little bit better. Sometimes when you're searching for a file, especially if your company uses it extensively, you have lots of files that are the same name, there's an option to search for by author and it doesn't always work and so it takes some time to search for things. Maybe if it had an AI powered search or a little bit better elastic search, then I think it would really enhance the product.

Likelihood to Recommend

I think collaboration is probably the best use case for it allows really good drafts of documents. I think it's really good use case if you want to go track edits to documents as well. It's probably not really good for versioning control, but it's definitely, it's very, very lightweight and so you can use it on a mobile device, you can use it in any web browser. So it's very easy to use, very easily accessible. I probably wouldn't use it from a spreadsheet perspective. Well I think some of the primary functions of data sheets are there. It doesn't have some of the more complex formulas that you would typically get from Excel or something like that

Vetted Review
Quip
5 years of experience

Best collaboration tool.

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It is 4 years now since we started using Quip. The product helps us in collaboration. Through use of the software we are able to conveniently interact with our colleagues in real time. Project progress and status tracking has been made easy by use of this tool. User interface of the software is clean and strightforward. Quip also supports Salesforce data extraction.

Pros

  • The software is easy to use and has a very user-friendly and intuitive mobile application.
  • Quip has good search functionalities and brilliant version control features.
  • The product integrates well with other tools especially salesforce systems.

Cons

  • The product highly depends on steady internet connection.
  • Quip has very few customization options which hinders smooth implementation.

Likelihood to Recommend

<div>Setting up process of the software is seamless. No need for special training.</div><div>The product is very good in compliance tracking and access control.</div><div>Quip allows real-time editing optical character recognition.</div><div>It has a fascinating display efficient brainstorming tools.</div><div>Use of the software allows editing and customization of documents within the platform</div>

Quip User

Rating: 7 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Quip to share information collaboratively. We document projects, adding block diagrams and illustrations. We also document software APIs and share information about the input and output data structures. Probably the most useful part of quite is the search bar It allows to search for keywords through the tons of documents existing in the company.

Pros

  • Search
  • Collaboratively document projects
  • Collaboratively share information throughout teams and the compay.

Cons

  • The graphical interface could be nicer
  • Sometimes if feels laggy
  • I have had data lost after not being sure if the document was saved or not.

Likelihood to Recommend

Quip is suited to share information about projects throughout the company.

It is a very good asynchronous tool.

It is better than google docs as it allows to search within all the existing documentation, not only the current document.

It can be hard to use as the interface is not as smooth as for example google docs.

Vetted Review
Quip
5 years of experience

Quip - Nearly there but not yet!

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Quip basically as an online spreadsheet. It helps in collaboration between teams &amp; to track &amp; update the data that can be consumed by multiple teams in real-time. It helps in analyzing data &amp; to store data on the cloud. It's an effective substitute for MS Excel online &amp; Google spreadsheets.

Pros

  • We use it as an effective way of collaboration between teams.
  • It can be used as an online spreadsheet.
  • It helps in accessing the data by multiple teams hassle-free.
  • Can customize the action like editing or locking the spreadsheet to the other users based on the business need.

Cons

  • The UI is very much outdated.
  • The number of rows to be added to the spreadsheet has limitations. & we have to create a new Quip every now & then once the row limits are reached.
  • Can't do a detailed analysis like pivot tables etc.
  • Other functions like sort & filter options in Quip are not so user-friendly, unlike other spreadsheets out there in the market.

Likelihood to Recommend

Well, they are suited. 1. We use it as an effective way of collaboration between teams. 2. Can be used as an online spreadsheet. 3. It helps in accessing the data by multiple teams hassle-free. 4. Can customize the action, like editing or locking the spreadsheet to the other users based on the business need. Less Suited/inappropriate: 1. The UI is very much outdated. 2. The number of rows to be added to the spreadsheet has limitations. &amp; We have to create a new Quip every now &amp; then once the row limits are reached. 3. Can't do a detailed analysis like pivots tables etc. 4. Other functions like sort &amp; filter options in Quip are not so user-friendly, unlike other spreadsheets out there in the market.

Vetted Review
Quip
2 years of experience

Organization, visibility, and live editing all rolled together into one great product

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

When I joined my company, there was just one writer who used Microsoft Word. That was functional for a single writer, but as we grew and had more writers and people who needed access to copy, we needed a better resource.

An issue we solved with Quip was version control. The original copywriter had a tendency to jump back to old, unedited Word Documents when rewrites were requested. By using Quip, we negated that because every document is always the current version (with the ability to restore back to previous iterations if necessary).

We use Quip for all copy generation, along with placing photos in the Quip docs. Everything gets proofed within proof and then it is an easy handoff to graphic designers.

Pros

  • Version control
  • Live document control
  • Organizing large projects
  • Centralizing where content is created/stored
  • Search is fantastic (find anything by title name or internal copy, and even any copy in spreadsheet cells)

Cons

  • When using Quip Desktop, it can be slow to update with content from other users
  • I think it would be cool to have a PDF proofing system integrated into Quip. Once copy has gone to design, we are basically done using Quip - I'd like to bring that all together within Quip
  • Multi -select and group export of documents would be helpful

Likelihood to Recommend

Quip is an excellent program for pulling all writing together under one roof. Some may argue that you could just use the Google suite of products (which is technically true), however, I think Quip is easier to use and bring all document types together with better organization. The searchability is top-notch (I solely use ctrl+j and the search pane to move through Quip). For any company that does a lot of writing for multiple clients, or has a lot of projects going, it provides solid organization. It also is great for allowing visibility into project status without someone potentially causing a conflict (corrupting a document).

If you are looking for a full-scale project management software - Quip could probably do it, but it would likely take a bit more internal work to get your system setup.

Vetted Review
Quip
5 years of experience

A robust tool for storing information, working on documents and collaborating in a practical way

Rating: 9 out of 10

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In my organization, Quip has played a vital role in the daily life of every employee by providing an environment where storing, safeguarding, and collaborating on documents seamlessly is possible; the user interface is as adequate as it gets for this type of tool and it is possible to use it from any device. The data backup capability is good, but even better is the collaborative capabilities. It notifies me when a document has been modified, by whom it has been altered, and more, plus it provides a revision history per document. It is simply a fantastic tool for individual and collective organizations.

Pros

  • Our experience with Quip has been nothing short of astounding; I love everything about this collaboration tool.
  • I love that it is cross-platform and works so well on mobile devices; it makes it unhindered to make progress on to-dos, take notes, export spreadsheets and documents, and have all my information organized within one environment.
  • I also love that it notifies me when someone has done something in shared documents and the incredible ease of linking documents in chats.
  • Quip's user interface is friendly and comfortably navigable; it feels right.

Cons

  • In terms of customizations, it is limited.
  • Exporting spreadsheets with formulas applied from Quip to Excel is not the best action, as almost everything is formatted.

Likelihood to Recommend

It is a tool with multiple functions and capabilities to efficiently supply the needs of almost any work team and organization. It reduces gaps between work teams to connect, collaborate and advance in their objectives within the same platform where the stored information is kept safe and can be exported in several alternative formats. I recommend giving it a try; you won't regret it.

Tool to create, organize, and collaborate on documents with team for fast, efficient results

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It's a very good and easy-to-use tool when it comes to brainstorming with the team and keeping your ideas in one place. It has the ability to easily create and share various file formats such as documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc. and then collaborate on them with the team. Basically it makes the process of writing and sharing documentation a lot more painless and enjoyable.

Pros

  • Create and share different types of file formats.
  • Features of showing the line-by-line edit history and ability to chat.
  • Similar to Google Drive.

Cons

  • Formatting features while exporting to Excel or Word can be improved.
  • More readymade features can be added for image customization.
  • Search functionality can be improved without labeling as well.

Likelihood to Recommend

It is very useful when having a brainstorming session with your team. It will help a lot keeping random data and then processing it later on. A really good note-taking app--the unique features of showing the line-by-line edit history and ability to chat makes it important for me. It increases the productivity of our employees and helps them to work in collaborative mode easily.

One app for chatting and document editing

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Quip is our go to application for team collaboration across our organization. It combines chatting and documents processing in a single tool. We chat, create channels, engage with different teams, share documents, Excel files, and edit those files within the app. It works like both Office 365 and Slack combined as a single tool. UI is very familiar and user friendly.

Pros

  • Real time chatting across teams
  • Document sharing and processing
  • Document revisions
  • smart inbox

Cons

  • Cannot format files
  • Lacks customization
  • Mobile app needs UI revamp

Likelihood to Recommend

It is a great alternative to Google Workspace, especially it has more chat capabilities. It is best suited for team collaboration working on documents and files together. UI is very well organized given it is a collaboration tool. However, its mobile UI is very outdated and cluttered. Overall its the best tool for team collaboration along with documentation.

Quip for the win!

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Quip is a big help when it comes to organizing data and leads. It helps me to organized my tasks and reports without the hassle thus this software is good for an ease of access and good graphics. Another thing is, it minimized our working hours which is a plus in my organization since every day more data and leads are being gathered and are needed to be arranged and organized.

Pros

  • Organized leads and reports
  • ease of access
  • good graphics
  • user-friendly

Cons

  • color scheme

Likelihood to Recommend

Quip is well suited in a company that focus on finding leads, assessing and organizing reports. Although Quip can be use in any field or any types of company. I don't think that Quip has a situation or scenario that it is less suited or appropriate since it helps in summarization and ease of access in terms of files and reports.

Quip is the way to go!

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Quip was used as a collaborative way with our Teams to share and create documentation all within one application. This application was extremely helpful in that the company only had to use one app and not flip between multiple systems to get the job done. by being able to tag employees and add comments right in the documents created, it was so easy to collaborate.

Pros

  • shows live data so executive management can view it at any time
  • using one application without having to flip between systems
  • the collaboration aspect is awesome between tagging employees and adding comments right into the document
  • the ability to set reminders of tasks that are coming up due right in the document

Cons

  • i would say there is a bit of a learning curve, as with anything new, to fully understand how to get the most out of the feature

Likelihood to Recommend

Quip is well suited for employees that work a lot in documents and reporting and need to provide upper management with reports on Team stats and project tasks. You can also turn any report into a document, which makes the integration so easy to use. Also well suited for Project Management and Account Management, which is something we used it for also

Vetted Review
Quip
1 year of experience