Firepad AlternativesText Editors and other similar apps like Firepad

Firepad is described as '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' and is a Text Editor in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Firepad for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Windows, Mac and Linux apps. The best Firepad alternative is Google Docs, which is free. Other great apps like Firepad are Etherpad, Walling, Widget-Board and HackMD.

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  1. Google Docs icon

    Google Docs

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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.

    106 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 alternative to Firepad.

    • Google Docs is the most popular free alternative to Firepad.

    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryFirepad is Free and Open Source
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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 Firepad.

    • Etherpad is the most popular Open Source alternative to Firepad.

    • Etherpad is Free and Open SourceFirepad is also Free and Open Source
    • Etherpad is Privacy focused and LightweightFirepad is not according to our users
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    Walling

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    Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.

    274 Walling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Walling is the most popular Windows, Mac & SaaS alternative to Firepad.

    • Walling is Freemium and ProprietaryFirepad is Free and Open Source
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    Widget-Board

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    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!.

    69 Widget-Board alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Context Chrome Extension
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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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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    Zoho Writer

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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    • Zoho Writer is the most popular Linux alternative to Firepad.

    • Zoho Writer is Free Personal and ProprietaryFirepad is Free and Open Source
    • Zoho Writer is Privacy focusedFirepad is not according to our users
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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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    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.

    239 Indigrid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Fibery

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    In a modern world you have plenty of choices and limited time. Why choose Fibery? There are three main reasons that may resonate with you:

    216 Fibery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Boardist

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    Perfect personal productivity tool 🙀 Never lose your data again and store your notes, links, files, and a lot more. The whole infrastructure is designed to help an advanced user to be in a good shape with data.

    242 Boardist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  15. OffiDocs icon

    OffiDocs

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    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.

    111 OffiDocs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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