Wiki software and SaaS apps have always been popular, but after the availability of apps became mainstream there’s even more of interest in finding or creating freeware wiki software and apps. Some freeware use of wiki is world famous, while others are harder to find, and have more direct or specific applications. Looking for any freeware is often a question of knowing what websites might hold some information, as freeware doesn’t have the same media and press as software released by a corporation.

Many SaaS wiki apps allow for instant collaboration by guests or visitors to a website while others allow only some who have special access. The question for the designer of a website is how to use wiki software to allow for access. Another important question to ask in looking for freeware is what language the wiki software uses. Typically, a wiki will use JavaScript, Perl-based, PHP-based, Python-based or another language

Most freeware will list any relevant information who set about the design, who has worked on the freeware creation, and any quirks or bugs it might contain. It’s best to avoid any free wiki or software which doesn’t list such information. Since freeware has no costs it tempting to try something new, but real developers label their work, and it’s not worth the risk to take a blind chance.

Those freeware SaaS wikis that do work well however are very productive. It’s possible to find freeware software, wiki, and open source applications that allow edition of content, videos, pictures, or audio as well as design. Many are easy to use after reading a few instructions or watching a video.