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, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Docs are LibreOffice - Writer, CryptPad, Nuclino and Microsoft Word.

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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, Online, Self-Hosted, Android and Online + Free. 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. Nevron Writer icon
     23 likes

    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
     
  2. Jarte icon
     21 likes

    The Jarte word processor uses Microsofts reliable, fast starting WordPad word processing engine while adding many features missing in WordPad.

    54 Jarte alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. Firepad icon
     6 likes

    An open source collaborative code and text editor. Share documents and see changes occur in real-time. It uses Firebase for real-time data synchronization

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Firebase
     
  4. SMASHDOCs icon
     8 likes

    SMASHDOCs is a web-based intelligent word processor for collaborative writing and editing, featuring revolutionary change tracking technology. All changes are tracked in one single version of a document instead of creating multiple versions.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Tracking changes is much easier with SMASHDOCs.

    • SMASHDOCs is Free Personal and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
  5. Ellipsus icon
     2 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Amazon WorkDocs is a fully managed, secure enterprise storage and sharing service with strong administrative controls and feedback capabilities that improve user productivity.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  7. Flownote icon
     3 likes

    Flownote is clean and simple note taking software with sketching support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. MS-365-Electron streamlines your workflow by offering a dedicated desktop interface for the free, web-based version of Microsoft 365. Think of it as a convenient launchpad for web applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, eliminating the need to navigate through browser...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
     
  9. Collaborative document editing of Markdown files inside Nextcloud.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. SolidWriting icon
     7 likes

    SolidWriting offers an intuitive interface and powerful features for creating and editing documents. Easily open, edit, and save SWDOC/SWDOC64 and DOCX files. With advanced text formatting, offline AI assistance, and multilingual support, streamline your writing process.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. Workshare icon
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    Delivering a smarter, more secure way of comparing and sharing documents, Workshare meets the needs of semi- and highly regulated industries.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. folia icon
     7 likes

    Folia is the professional way to share documents for feedback and discussion. Stop printing, avoid lengthy email threads, modernize meetings, and more. Our state of the art annotation and commenting tools enable deep conversations, so you can be more effective with your content.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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