Google Docs Alternatives

Google Docs is described as 'Online word processor offering real-time collaboration, document conversion, robust formatting, revision history, redownloading, and language translation' and is a leading Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Google Docs for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and SaaS apps. The best Google Docs alternative is ONLYOFFICE. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try ONLYOFFICE or LibreOffice - Writer. Other great apps like Google Docs are Nuclino, Microsoft Word, Apache OpenOffice and Proton Docs.

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Google Docs alternatives are mainly Word Processors, but if you're looking for Note-taking Tools or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Self-Hosted, Online, Online + Free and Android. 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. Docster.io icon
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    Document creation and collaboration platform offering affordable and efficient tools for real-time team sharing. Supports internal and public access, frequent updates, team management, and customization options. Designed for productivity, organization, and secure data handling.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. InkfluenceAI icon
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    Inkfluence AI is an AI-powered eBook creation platform that lets authors, coaches, and creators generate complete books in minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Truly Office Software is the #1 office productivity suite suitable for PC and mobile devices. It is a high-performing, multi-device that is considerably price friendly than alternatives. Truly Office is fully compatible and comparable to Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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    Nisus Writer feels like home with support for Mac OS X autosave, document versioning, and iCloud. Built from the same core as Nisus Writer Pro, Express features the same elegant user interface and compatibility that has been universally praised by both users and press alike.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Web application to open and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Integrated with GMX File Storage cloud storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Graphite is powered by Blockstack and is the first truly decentralized and encrypted replacement for Google G-Suite and Microsoft Office. Graphite enables convenient, secure, decentralized, and user-owned file creation, file storage, communication, and sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Blockstack
     
  7. Growly Write icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Brick.do icon
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    Brick is a super lightweight platform for public notes and small websites. It's as if WordPress and Notion had a baby.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Ellipsus icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Collabio is an all-in-one office suite tool for iPhone and iPad empowering you to collaboratively work with text documents, spreadsheets, scanned documents, PDFs and presentations in one app.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. Nevron Writer icon
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    Nevron Writer is a powerful word processor that can be used for any purpose - from writing a simple document to producing an entire book.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  12. Jarte icon
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    The Jarte word processor uses Microsofts reliable, fast starting WordPad word processing engine while adding many features missing in WordPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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