Proton Docs Alternatives

Proton Docs is described as 'Docs in Proton Drive are end-to-end encrypted so your work stays safe from data breaches, online surveillance, and can never be fed into AI models' and is a Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Proton Docs, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android and Linux apps. The best Proton Docs alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Proton Docs are ONLYOFFICE, LibreOffice - Writer, Google Docs and Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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  1. Word Online icon
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    Edit and create documents online with Word Online. Work collaboratively in real-time using your browser. Requires Microsoft 365 sign-in. Save and share documents in OneDrive. Use alongside desktop Office applications for a flexible workflow.

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    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. Curvenote icon
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    Curvenote is a collaborative writing tool designed for open-science and reproducibility. Create & edit technical content in real-time, including equations, references, figures, and interactive plots from Jupyter, then export to any journal template.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Quip icon
     69 likes

    Integrates chat, documents, slides, and spreadsheets aiming to simplify team communication by reducing emails, meetings, and document versions with features like task management, real-time messaging, Salesforce integration, and access across devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
     
  4. Edit, create, and view your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations — all without internet access.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
     
  5. Authorea icon
     23 likes

    Authorea is the online document editor for researchers that allows researchers to write, cite, host data, and publish research documents. Authorea is trusted worldwide by leading researchers writing and publishing content in every discipline, from astrophysics to zoology.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Padland icon
     4 likes

    Padland is a tool to manage, share, remember and read collaborative documents based on the Etherpad technology.

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. NoteSR icon
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    NoteSR is a secure and offline-first note-taking Android app that creates an encrypted storage space on your device. You can write text notes, attach any type of file to them, and open files directly inside the app — all fully encrypted using AES-256.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. DocDroid icon
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    Upload and share your documents and slides in any format. Free & fast! No registration required. The document viewer is fast, responsive and optimized for mobile devices. Using the DocDroid REST API, it is possible to connect the service to other apps, such as Dropbox...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Fidus Writer icon
     19 likes

    Fidus Writer is an online collaborative LaTeX editor especially made for academics who need to use citations and/or formulas. The editor focuses on the content rather than the layout, so that with the same text, you can later on publish it in multiple ways: On a website, as a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
     
  10. Bean icon
     40 likes

    Bean is a small, easy-to-use word processor that is designed to make writing convenient, efficient and comfortable. Bean is lean, fast and uncluttered. It starts up quickly, has a live word count, and is easy on the eyes. Also, Bean is available free of charge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Nisus Writer feels like home with support for Mac OS X autosave, document versioning, and iCloud. Built from the same core as Nisus Writer Pro, Express features the same elegant user interface and compatibility that has been universally praised by both users and press alike.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. Growly Write icon
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    It’s a word processor, not a nuclear reactor Perhaps the word processor you’ve been using has 100 times more features than you need. Or it won’t work the way you want it to — too many views or too few, and nothing makes any sense.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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