Google Docs AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Word Processors

Alternatives list

1. 

   

   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

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Word Processor
   • Spreadsheet

   Origin

   • Latvia
   • EU

   Platforms

   • 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

   • Latvia
   • EU

   

   

   

   +9

   

   More about ONLYOFFICE  

   

   Good alternative?Is ONLYOFFICE a good alternative to Google Docs?

    

   |

   4comments

   ExpandCollapse

   ONLYOFFICE vs Google Docs Comments

   Positive comment by Shaz Shah · Nov 6, 2024

   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.

   Positive comment by intp · Oct 18, 2021

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

   Negative comment by Guest · May 9, 2025

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

   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

    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

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • Word Processor

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Flathub
   • PortableApps.com
   • ReactOS

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

   +2

   

   More about LibreOffice - Writer  

   

   Good alternative?Is LibreOffice - Writer a good alternative to Google Docs?

    

   |

   6comments

   ExpandCollapse

   LibreOffice - Writer vs Google Docs Comments

   Top Negative Comment by Shaz Shah · Oct 28, 2024

   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.

   Comment by Anipe · Apr 21, 2022

   More of an office clone due to the lack of online function

   Negative comment by intp · Oct 18, 2021

   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

    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

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Word Processor
   • Team Collaboration

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

   +7

   

   More about CryptPad  

   

   Good alternative?Is CryptPad a good alternative to Google Docs?

    

   |

   7comments

   ExpandCollapse

   CryptPad vs Google Docs Comments

   Top Positive Comment by Guest · Mar 21, 2017

   Zero Knowledge collaborative editor. None of the other editors have this feature which is nescesary in today's world!

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Apr 9, 2019

   sheets and slides are missing

   Positive comment by Douze · May 14, 2022

   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
5. Ad

   

   

   Adobe FrameMaker

   A desktop publishing (DTP) and word processing application that is popular for large documents.

   https://www.adobe.com

   Learn More
6. 

   

   Microsoft Word

    939 likes

   Microsoft's leading word processor, enables professional-quality document creation with SmartArt graphics, seamless PDF support, and extensive search capabilities. Compatible across desktop, online, and mobile platforms with necessary subscription or standalone purchase options.

   111 Microsoft Word alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Word Processor

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad

   • United States

   

   

   More about Microsoft Word  

   

   Good alternative?Is Microsoft Word a good alternative to Google Docs?

    

   |

   4comments

   ExpandCollapse

   Microsoft Word vs Google Docs Comments

   Negative comment by Guest · Oct 10, 2018

   Yeah, it can be used to make documents, but you can't collaborate with other people.

   Negative comment by octave_clavet · Nov 21, 2018

   Not collaborative, bloated UI... The main benefit of Word is (unnecessarily) complicated formatting options, while GDocs and more simple and geared towards content collaboration.

   Negative comment by JenRitter · Sep 20, 2018

   The main benefit of Google Docs is collaboration - in MS Word it's non-existent.

   3 of 4 comments

   

   

   • Microsoft Word is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
7. 

   

   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

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Word Processor
   • Spreadsheet

   Origin

   • United States

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • PortableApps.com

   • United States

   

   

   

   +1

   

   More about Apache OpenOffice  

   

   Good alternative?Is Apache OpenOffice a good alternative to Google Docs?

    
9. 

   

   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

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Word Processor
   • Team Collaboration

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

   • Online

   • Switzerland

   

   

   

   +1

   

   More about Proton Docs  

   

   Good alternative?Is Proton Docs a good alternative to Google Docs?

    

   |

   2comments

   ExpandCollapse

   Proton Docs vs Google Docs Comments

   Negative comment by Guest · Jul 29, 2025

   Proton Docs is a minimal MD WYSIAYG editor. Not the same game.

   Negative comment by fqljqb9xc · Sep 3, 2025

   Proton "Docs" is a simple Markdown editor. Nothing like Google Docs

   2 of 2 comments

   

   

   • 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
10. 

    

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Word Processor
    • Office Suite

    Origin

    • India

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • OpenAPK
    • F-Droid

    • India

    

    

    

    More about Fossify Documents  

    

    Good alternative?Is Fossify Documents a good alternative to Google Docs?

     
11. 

    

    WPS Office

     401 likes

    A comprehensive, free office suite offering high compatibility across formats. Supports Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS, and handles text, presentations, spreadsheets, and PDFs. Features document collaboration, multiple languages, strong privacy, and user support.

    60 WPS Office alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Word Processor
    • Spreadsheet

    Origin

    • China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    • China

    

    

    

    +6

    

    More about WPS Office  

    

    Good alternative?Is WPS Office a good alternative to Google Docs?

     
12. 

    

    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 typeApplication types

    • Note-taking
    • Team Collaboration

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Python
    • Typescript
    • JavaScript
    • React
    • Django
    • Next.js

    • France
    • EU

    

    

    

    +2

    

    More about La Suite Docs  

    

    Good alternative?Is La Suite Docs a good alternative to Google Docs?

     
13. 

    

    Etherpad

     98 likes

    Etherpad is a highly customizable Open Source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time.

    61 Etherpad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Team Collaboration
    • Word Processor

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sandstorm
    • Cloudron

    • Germany
    • EU

    

    More about Etherpad  

    

    Good alternative?Is Etherpad a good alternative to Google Docs?

     
14. 

    

    Pages

     215 likes

    Word processor providing real-time collaboration, over 90 templates, iCloud integration, support for Word and EPUB files, over 700 shapes, advanced formatting tools, change tracking, mathematical equations, multimedia insertion, wireless printing, and flexible export options.

    83 Pages alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Word Processor
    • Team Collaboration

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    • United States

    

    

    

    +6

    

    More about Pages  

    

    Good alternative?Is Pages a good alternative to Google Docs?

     

    |

    1comment

    ExpandCollapse

    Pages vs Google Docs Comments

    Negative comment by polx · Sep 11, 2018

    Fantastic app but no real time collaboration.

    1 of 1 comments

    

    

    • Pages is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
15. 

    

    Fileverse

     26 likes

    Trustless collaboration platform with decentralized file-sharing, collaborative editing, cheap storage, privacy controls, onchain team and community access, website and blog publishing, open workflows, customizable spaces, and alternatives to traditional online suites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Team Collaboration
    • Word Processor

    Origin

    • Singapore

    Platforms

    • Online

    • Singapore

    

    

    

    +4

    

    More about Fileverse   

    

    Good alternative?Is Fileverse a good alternative to Google Docs?