Etherpad Alternatives

Etherpad is described as 'Highly customizable Open Source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time' and is a popular team collaboration tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Etherpad for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Self-Hosted, Windows and Mac apps. The best Etherpad alternative is CryptPad, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Etherpad are Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Proton Docs and La Suite Docs.

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  1. EtherCalc icon
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    EtherCalc is a web spreadsheet. Your data is saved on the web, and people can edit the same document at the same time. Everybody's changes are instantly reflected on all screens. Work together on inventories, survey forms, list management, brainstorming sessions and more!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Sandstorm
     
  2. Twake icon
     28 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Zoho Writer icon
     58 likes

    Cloud-based word processor with AI assistant for improved writing, document publishing across platforms, e-signature, mobile apps, and MS Word compatibility. Offers collaborative tools, custom workflows, secure cloud storage, and seamless integration with other Zoho applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
  4. Framapad icon
     11 likes
    • Create a pad.
    • Start at write your text
    • and invite your employees.
    • Each participant is distinguished by a color
    • and can chat with the group.
    • If necessary, restore an old version from history
    • and when your work is done, export it.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Framapad vs Etherpad Comments
    HonestJohn
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    5

    Framapad is simply open source Etherpad hosted by Framasoft, that anyone can use for free and without login.

    • Framapad is Free and Open SourceEtherpad is also Free and Open Source
  5. Edit, create, and view your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations — all without internet access.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
     
  6. Widget-Board icon
     22 likes

    Widget Board is a productivity tool that lets you create custom boards with your favorite widgets such as tasks, notes, media, date & time, weather, calendar and so much more!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Context Chrome Extension
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Fidus Writer icon
     18 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
     
  8. Notejoy icon
     24 likes

    Notejoy is a collaborative notes app for you and your team. It helps you get your most important work out of the noise of email & chat and into a fast and focused workspace.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. Padland icon
     3 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. Collaborative document editing of Markdown files inside Nextcloud.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. OffiDocs icon
     7 likes

    OffiDocs is a flexible and powerful platform that allows you to work online with desktop apps from everywhere at any time using only your web browser. OffiDocs provides you online desktop apps like LibreOffice, GIMP, Dia, ... through your web browser.

    112 OffiDocs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Arcane Docs icon
     1 like

    Arcane Docs is a full-featured private online document editor. You can create documents or import from Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All save and secure on blockchain-based cloud storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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