etherpad

The premium Open Source alternative to Google Docs

🎯 Best for:Organizations needing a private, real-time collaborative writing environment.
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What is etherpad?

A real-time collaborative text editor that enables simultaneous document editing through operational transformation. It features a robust plugin system and granular version history for team-based content creation.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptOffice Suite & Docs

Why etherpad?

  • Real-time collaboration
  • Extensive plugin library
  • Lightweight resource usage

Limitations

  • Basic default UI
  • No native mobile app
  • Complex plugin management
4/17/2026
Last Update
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Apache-2.0
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Google Docs)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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