Notes & docs
Google Docs: Google Docs is Google's online word processor for writing and editing documents together in real time. These tools do a similar job: indie picks from our Friday drops and open source projects, each one chosen by a person.
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5 alternatives to Google Docs
Free to use, and you can host them yourself
Self-hosted file sync, sharing and collaboration
Best for Teams keeping files on their own servers
nextcloud.com ↗GitHub ↗Free self-hosted, paid enterprise
Open source real-time collaborative document editor you host on your own server
Best for Teams who want shared docs with full edit history on their own server
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Best for Private real-time spreadsheets and docs
cryptpad.org ↗GitHub ↗Free; paid plans on cryptpad.fr; self-host free
Office suite with spreadsheets compatible with Excel files
Best for Collaborative spreadsheets you can self-host
onlyoffice.com ↗GitHub ↗Free desktop apps; paid cloud and Docs editions
Free open source office suite with the Calc spreadsheet
Best for Offline spreadsheets and documents with no subscription
