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Indie alternatives to Google Docs
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Google Docs does, 4 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coda | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| CryptPad | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| Lex | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| ONLYOFFICE | Free plan | – | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted |
The alternatives
1. Coda
Docs that work like apps, with tables, formulas and automations
A document editor that combines text with interactive tables, buttons, formulas and integrations so teams can build lightweight tools inside docs. For teams replacing scattered docs and spreadsheets.
Free plan · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
4. ONLYOFFICE
Office suite and collaborative editors compatible with Microsoft formats
An office suite with document, spreadsheet, presentation and PDF editors, available as free desktop apps and as online collaboration servers. For people and teams needing strong DOCX/XLSX compatibility.
Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Google Docs?
Yes. 4 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Coda, CryptPad, Lex and ONLYOFFICE.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Docs?
CryptPad is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Google Docs?
Yes: CryptPad and ONLYOFFICE can run on your own server.
Which Google Docs alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: ONLYOFFICE. On Windows: ONLYOFFICE. On Linux: ONLYOFFICE. On iPhone and iPad: Coda and ONLYOFFICE. On Android: Coda and ONLYOFFICE.
What makes these alternatives to Google Docs “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Google Docs.
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