PiratePad AlternativesText Editors and other similar apps like PiratePad

PiratePad is described as 'Real-time collaborative text-editor. No account required. Edits highlighted in authors color. Infinite undo history. Copy of the down EtherPad' and is a popular Text Editor in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PiratePad, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Self-Hosted, Linux and Mac apps. The best PiratePad alternative is LibreOffice - Writer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to PiratePad are Google Docs, Nuclino, Etherpad and HackMD.

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  1. LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

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    An open-source word processor offering rich formatting and style options across multiple platforms. Versatile enough to handle both simple memos and complex book publishing, it supports a wide range of document formats and Microsoft Word compatibility, enhancing productivity through templates and layouts.

    86 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Writer as an Alternative to PiratePad
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    Not a real-time collaborative text-editor

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Not online, not real-time collaborative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. LibreOffice - Writer is a legitimate PiratePad alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • LibreOffice - Writer is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PiratePad.

    • LibreOffice - Writer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PiratePad.

    • LibreOffice - Writer is Free and Open SourcePiratePad is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Writer is Privacy focused and LightweightPiratePad is not according to our users
  2. Google Docs icon

    Google Docs

     952 likes
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    Powerful online word processor with real-time collaboration, document conversion from Word, extensive formatting options, revision history, and multilingual capabilities, all integrated within the Google Drive ecosystem, accessible through any internet-connected device.

    110 Google Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Google Docs is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to PiratePad.

    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryPiratePad is also Free and Proprietary
  4. Nuclino icon

    Nuclino

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    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    328 Nuclino alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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    Powerful online word processor with real-time collaboration, document conversion from Word, extensive formatting options, revision history, and multilingual capabilities, all integrated within the Google Drive ecosystem, accessib...

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    Etherpad

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    Etherpad is a highly customizable Open Source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time.

    53 Etherpad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sandstorm
    • Cloudron
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    • Etherpad is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PiratePad.

    • Etherpad is Free and Open SourcePiratePad is Free and Proprietary
    • Etherpad is Privacy focused and LightweightPiratePad is not according to our users
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    HackMD

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    HackMD is a browser-based, real-time collaborative markdown editor. It was inspired by hackpad but focuses more on speed and flexibility.

    39 HackMD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Heroku
    • Docker
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    • HackMD is the most popular SaaS alternative to PiratePad.

    • HackMD is Freemium and ProprietaryPiratePad is Free and Proprietary
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    Twake

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    Twake is a real-time teamwork platform. It is a suite of collaborative tools that includes the specificities of some bestsellers (Slack, Trello, Google Drive...). We provide professional messaging, storage space, online collaborative editors (Words, Excel, PowerPoint), task...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    Firepad

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    An open source collaborative code and text editor. Share documents and see changes occur in real-time. It uses Firebase for real-time data synchronization

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Firebase
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  12. eduPad icon

    eduPad

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    Real-time collaborative text-editor. No account required. Edits highlighted in authors color. Infinite undo history. Syntax highlighting for editing code. Copy of Etherpad

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Etherpad
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    No sign up, no download. Collaborative, online web based.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • eduPad is Free and ProprietaryPiratePad is also Free and Proprietary
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    Indigrid

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    A new medium for your ideas—augment your thinking with a text editor designed for structuring lists. Side-by-side views allow 3 modes of thinking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Airborn

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    Create and edit documents online without sacrificing your privacy.

    92 Airborn alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  15. Protectedtext (Safe Notes) icon

    Protectedtext (Safe Notes)

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    The safest site on the web for storing your text! Enter any URL, e.g. protectedText.com/anything You find it - its yours! Encrypt all your notes, access anywhere. Simple. Fast. Free. No ads. Secure - don't trust us, check the code yourself.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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