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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Google Docs alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Word Processors or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Online + Free, Open Source, Android, Online and Self-Hosted. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Docs.
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  1. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

     710 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.

    93 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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    • European Union flagEU
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  2. LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

     1336 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.

    97 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  4. CryptPad icon

    CryptPad

     193 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.

    119 CryptPad alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Instance homepage
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    Apache OpenOffice

     824 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...

    70 Apache OpenOffice alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    Proton Docs

     47 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.

    75 Proton Docs alternatives

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    • Online
    • CH flagSwitzerland
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  9. Fossify Documents icon

    Fossify Documents

     15 likes

    Private offline document reader and organizer supporting PDFs, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, CSV, TSV, and HTML files, enabling editing, formatting, folder browsing, sorting, favorites, and recent file tracking. No ads or tracking, with customizable themes and layouts.

    23 Fossify Documents alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • OpenAPK
    • F-Droid
    • IN flagIndia
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  10. NeverWrite icon

    NeverWrite

     20 likes

    NeverWrite is a local-first knowledge workspace for people who need to handle workflows with multiple parallel agents and subagents. Built like a code editor, but for markdown. It has inline review changes, like Cursor and others.

    75 NeverWrite alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • CL flagChile
    NeverWrite screenshot 1
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  11. La Suite Docs icon

    La Suite Docs

     25 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Python
    • Typescript
    • JavaScript
    • React
    • Django
    • Next.js
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    La Suite Docs screenshot 1
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    MediaWiki

     184 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.

    97 MediaWiki alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • Sandstorm
    • US flagUnited States
    MediaWiki screenshot 1
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  14. Foam icon

    Foam

     55 likes

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

    268 Foam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
    Foam screenshot 1
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  15. OpenKnowledge icon

    OpenKnowledge

     10 likes

    Markdown editor with WYSIWYG interface, AI-powered wiki tools, LLM integrations, and collaboration features. Supports team sharing, GitHub sync, graph link navigation, TUI access, and embeddable components for specs or reports, all in a private environment.

    55 OpenKnowledge alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Node.JS
    • US flagUnited States
    OpenKnowledge screenshot 1
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