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The best alternative to Google Docs is ONLYOFFICE, 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 so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Google Docs are LibreOffice - Writer, CryptPad, Nuclino and Etherpad.

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  1. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

     668 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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    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

     185 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.

    90 CryptPad alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    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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    ONLYOFFICE

    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...

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  6. Nuclino icon

    Nuclino

     135 likes

    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    351 Nuclino alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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    Nuclino vs Google Docs Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    lynjensen
    10

    Like Google Docs, Nuclino allows users to collaborate on documents in real time, but instead of getting lost in folders, in Nuclino these documents are structured in a visual and easy-to-navigate way. It's like if every Trello card had its own Google Doc.

    Alan Laiken
    Positive
    0

    A cleaner and lighter version of Google Docs.

    Madelyn Price
    Positive
    0

    Does the same job, but faster and easier.

    3 of 12 comments
    • Nuclino is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
    • Nuclino is Lightweight and MinimalisticGoogle Docs is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    87 La Suite Docs alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. Twake icon

    Twake

     29 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...

    129 Twake alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • Online
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  11. TextMaker icon

    TextMaker

     64 likes

    TextMaker is the word processor in SoftMaker Office – fast, powerful, compatible and GDPR-compliant.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Framapad

     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.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  14. Fidus Writer icon

    Fidus Writer

     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...

    84 Fidus Writer alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
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  15. Ellipsus icon

    Ellipsus

     3 likes

    Ellipsus is a collaborative writing tool purpose-built for creative writers. Designed for seamless collaboration and fearless creativity, Ellipsus makes it easier than ever to write, edit, and share stories—with anyone and on any device.

    3 Ellipsus alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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