CryptPad

End-to-end encrypted, open-source collaboration suite

An encrypted office suite with collaborative documents, spreadsheets, presentations, kanban, whiteboards and forms; usable on public instances or self-hosted.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Web, Self-hosted

Categories: Productivity, Security & Privacy

CryptPad is an alternative to

Google Docs

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CryptPad	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
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Bitwarden	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted
Linkwarden	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension

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Questions

Is CryptPad free?

CryptPad is free to start, with paid plans.

Is CryptPad open source?

Yes, CryptPad is open source.

Can CryptPad be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run CryptPad on your own server.

What platforms does CryptPad run on?

CryptPad is available for Web, Self-hosted.

What are some alternatives to CryptPad?

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