Online Google Docs Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Google Docs as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best Online alternative is ONLYOFFICE. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try ONLYOFFICE or Nuclino. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Docs and loads of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to Google Docs are Slite, Etherpad, Pages and Dropbox Paper.

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Google Docs alternatives are mainly Word Processors, but if you're looking for Team Collaboration Tools or Note-taking 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. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

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    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.

    71 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think ONLYOFFICE is a great Google Docs alternative.

    • ONLYOFFICE is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Google Docs.

    • ONLYOFFICE is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Docs.

    • ONLYOFFICE is Free Personal and Open SourceGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
    • ONLYOFFICE is Privacy focusedGoogle Docs is not according to our users
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    Nuclino

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    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.

    324 Nuclino alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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    Comment summary: Nuclino is praised for its clean, lightweight design and efficient performance compared to Google Docs. Users appreciate its ability to organize information in a mind map format, offering a more intuitive and visually appealing structure. This alternative provides real-time collaboration similar to Google Docs while adding the flexibility of internal links and interconnected documents, making it ideal for creating wikis or structured content. The interface is likened to a combination of Trello and Google Docs, offering a simplified and transparent workflow.
    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
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    A cleaner and lighter version of Google Docs.

    Madelyn Price
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    Does the same job, but faster and easier.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Nuclino is a great Google Docs alternative.

    • Nuclino is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
    • Nuclino is Lightweight and MinimalisticGoogle Docs is not according to our users
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    Proton Docs

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    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.

    57 Proton Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Comments about Proton Docs as an Alternative to Google Docs
    Guest
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    Proton Docs is a minimal MD WYSIAYG editor. Not the same game.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    fqljqb9xc
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    Proton "Docs" is a simple Markdown editor. Nothing like Google Docs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • 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
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    Slite

    Designed for remote teams, it streamlines workflows by unifying documentation, discussion, and task execution. Features include a powerful editor, video explainers, sketch tools, integrations with Slack, Google Drive, project man...

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    Slite

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    Designed for remote teams, it streamlines workflows by unifying documentation, discussion, and task execution. Features include a powerful editor, video explainers, sketch tools, integrations with Slack, Google Drive, project management tools, and advanced search capabilities.

    91 Slite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Comment summary: Users find Slite to be better for team collaboration and document organization compared to Google Docs. It's praised for its easy content discovery, management, and transparency, enabling teams to keep track of shared information. Many users appreciate how Slite improves on Google Docs' collaborative editing by offering better visibility into team activities and easier access to accumulated knowledge.
    Top Positive Comment
    Laure Albouy
    8

    Slite is a great alternative to Google Docs for teams: it allows real time collaboration and the organization is much more team-friendly so that you don't lose information.

    lgonzalez84
    Positive
    0

    In Gdocs you loser information -- in Slite you always know where things are

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    pratt_julian
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    Better content discovery for the entire team

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Slite is a great Google Docs alternative.

    • Slite is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
    • Slite is LightweightGoogle Docs is not according to our users
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    Pages

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    Pages is a powerful word processor that lets you create stunning documents, and comes included with most Apple devices. And with real-time collaboration, your team can work together from anywhere, whether they’re on Mac, iPad, iPhone, or using a PC.

    77 Pages alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
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    Comments about Pages as an Alternative to Google Docs
    polx
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    Fantastic app but no real time collaboration.

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    • Most users think Pages is a great Google Docs alternative.

    • Pages is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is also Free and Proprietary
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    Dropbox Paper

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    Dropbox Paper is more than a doc—it’s a workspace that brings creation and coordination together in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Guest
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    Paper is faster and easier to use than Google docs. Docs becomes very slow to load when dealing with long documents, and that's where Paper really outshines it. Paper does have a comparatively limited feature set, but I think it does include the real necessities and the things it leaves are not really missed for me.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    chloekavanaugh
    Positive
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    It's quite well designed, a more modern and lightweight alternative to Google Docs.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Dropbox Paper is a great Google Docs alternative.

    • Dropbox Paper is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is also Free and Proprietary
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    HackMD

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    HackMD is a browser-based, real-time collaborative markdown editor. It was inspired by hackpad but focuses more on speed and flexibility.

    39 HackMD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Heroku
    • Docker
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    Guest
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    HackMD is free, you can make 3 private teams and unlimited public teams as well as being able to make unlimited documents

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • HackMD is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
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    Fileverse

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    Fileverse offers a suite of tools similar to Google Suite and Notion but with the difference that it enhances users’ privacy, independence, and creativity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Collabora Online

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    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.

    24 Collabora Online alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • 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.
     
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    Zoho Writer

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    Cloud-based word processor with AI assistant for improved writing, document publishing across platforms, e-signature, mobile apps, and MS Word compatibility. Offers collaborative tools, custom workflows, secure cloud storage, and seamless integration with other Zoho applications.

    76 Zoho Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Word Online

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    Edit and create documents online with Word Online. Work collaboratively in real-time using your browser. Requires Microsoft 365 sign-in. Save and share documents in OneDrive. Use alongside desktop Office applications for a flexible workflow.

    97 Word Online alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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