Google Docs AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Text Editors

The best Text Editor alternative to Google Docs is CryptPad, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Docs and many of them are Text Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Text Editor alternatives to Google Docs are HackMD, Zoho Writer, Nino and Authorea.

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Google Docs alternatives page was last updated Feb 26, 2025
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  1. CryptPad icon

    CryptPad

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    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    71 CryptPad alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Instance homepage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Collaborative writing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Document Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Encrypted Notes
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Works Offline

    CryptPad VS Google Docs

     
    Comments about CryptPad as an Alternative to Google Docs
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Mar 21, 2017
    5

    Zero Knowledge collaborative editor. None of the other editors have this feature which is nescesary in today's world!

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Apr 9, 2019
    0

    sheets and slides are missing

    Most Recent Comment
    Douze
    Positive May 14, 2022
    0

    CryptPad is both secure AND easy to use. What's not to love about that ? Privacy isn't limited to tech savvy people anymore !

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    • Most users think CryptPad is a great Google Docs alternative.

    • CryptPad is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
    • CryptPad is Privacy focusedGoogle Docs 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.

    38 HackMD alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Heroku
    • Docker
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    HackMD Features

    1.  Unlimited storage
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Cloud based
    5. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    6. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    7.  Web-Based

    HackMD VS Google Docs

     
    Comments about HackMD as an Alternative to Google Docs
    Guest
    Positive Oct 26, 2020
    0

    HackMD is free, you can make 3 private teams and unlimited public teams as well as being able to make unlimited documents

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    • HackMD is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
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    Zoho Writer

     58 likes
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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.

    75 Zoho Writer alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Zoho Writer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Unlimited storage
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Spell Checking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Annotate Screenshot
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Sign PDF files
    11.  Fill PDF Forms
    12.  Text formatting

    Zoho Writer VS Google Docs

     
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    Nino

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    Nino is the modular workspace for professionals. It is a collection of software that can interoperate with each other on the block-level from one uniform interface.

    66 Nino alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Video Conferencing
    4.  Collaborative Workspaces
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Notebook

    Nino VS Google Docs

     
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    Authorea

     22 likes
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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Authorea screenshot 1

    Authorea Features

    1. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Export citation
    6. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration

    Authorea VS Google Docs

     
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    Bean

     39 likes
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    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.

    64 Bean alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Bean screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Rich Text Editor
    3.  Multiple languages

    Bean VS Google Docs

     
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    Growly Write

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

    Growly Write VS Google Docs

     
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