The Best Open Source Google Docs AlternativesTop Word Processors & Team Collaboration Tools like Google Docs

The best open source alternative to Google Docs is ONLYOFFICE. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Docs and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Google Docs are LibreOffice - Writer, CryptPad, Apache OpenOffice and Proton Docs.

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  1. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

     665 likes

    Open-source office suite offering document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing with co-editing modes, plugin support, integration across 30+ services, robust security, and mobile access. Available in Community, Enterprise, and Home Server editions for versatile deployment.

    81 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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    ONLYOFFICE vs Google Docs Comments
    intp
    Positive
    1

    It's open source and free, and can integrate with many other services like NextCloud

    Shaz Shah
    Positive
    0

    If you do move from M$ Office then the learning curve with OnlyOffice is not that steep, as they try to emulate the style of Office. The tabbed interface between different types of usage (word processor, spreadsheet, etc) is pretty cool. While the feature parity with Microsoft not there, OnlyOffice is very capable and (in my view) pretty much on par with Google Docs, as it can also be connected with other cloud storage providers.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Maybe it used to be but now it's all a paid service. Even for personal use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • ONLYOFFICE is Free and Open SourceGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
    • ONLYOFFICE is Privacy focusedGoogle Docs is not according to our users
  2. LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

     1304 likes

    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.

    88 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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    LibreOffice - Writer vs Google Docs Comments
    Top Negative Comment
    Shaz Shah
    3

    While I like and appreciate LibreOffice as an alternative desktop office suite, it does not fulfill the criteria for this alternative. It needs to provide an online collaboration experience, which it unfortunately doesn't provide today.

    Peer-to-peer collaboration is on the roadmap, which I'm very eager to see implemented. More info here.

    Anipe
    2

    More of an office clone due to the lack of online function

    intp
    Negative
    0

    Not really an apples-apples comparison. A more direct alternative would be something like Microsoft Word online or Perhaps NextCloud with OnlyOffice

    3 of 6 comments
    • LibreOffice - Writer is Free and Open SourceGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Writer is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Docs is not according to our users
  4. CryptPad icon

    CryptPad

     182 likes

    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.

    83 CryptPad alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    CryptPad vs Google Docs Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    sheets and slides are missing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Douze
    Positive
    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 !

    3 of 7 comments
    • CryptPad is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
    • CryptPad is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Docs is not according to our users
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  6. Apache OpenOffice icon

    Apache OpenOffice

     817 likes

    Apache OpenOffice is a leading open-source office suite that offers free applications for word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, graphics, databases and more. All data is stored in an open standard format, though Open Office can also read and write files from other common...

    63 Apache OpenOffice alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. Proton Docs icon

    Proton Docs

     41 likes

    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.

    63 Proton Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Online
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    Proton Docs vs Google Docs Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Proton Docs is a minimal MD WYSIAYG editor. Not the same game.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    fqljqb9xc
    Negative
    0

    Proton "Docs" is a simple Markdown editor. Nothing like Google Docs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Proton Docs is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
    • Proton Docs is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Docs is not according to our users
  10. La Suite Docs icon

    La Suite Docs

     22 likes

    Collaborative platform for real-time note-taking, documentation, and wikis, featuring offline editing, granular permissions, AI-assisted writing, multiple export formats, user-friendly formatting, scalable team support, customizable templates, and open-source licensing.

    83 La Suite Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    MediaWiki

     183 likes

    MediaWiki is a free software wiki package written in PHP, originally for use on Wikipedia. It is now used by several other projects of the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation and by many other wikis.

    89 MediaWiki alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • Sandstorm
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  12. Foam icon

    Foam

     52 likes

    Foam is a personal knowledge management and sharing system inspired by Roam Research, built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub.

    253 Foam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
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    Fileverse

     19 likes

    Trustless collaboration platform with decentralized file-sharing, collaborative editing, cheap storage, privacy controls, onchain team and community access, website and blog publishing, open workflows, customizable spaces, and alternatives to traditional online suites.

    122 Fileverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    Collabora Online

     13 likes

    Collabora Online is a powerful LibreOffice-based online office suite with collaborative editing, which supports all major document, spreadsheet and presentation file formats and works in all modern browsers.

    27 Collabora Online alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    With live video collaboration. Using Talk in the right side bar.
     
  15. Twake icon

    Twake

     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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • Online
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