etherpad-lite
The premium Open Source alternative to Google Docs
🎯 Best for:Minimalist real-time collaboration
What is etherpad-lite?
Replaces heavy document editors with a lightweight, plugin-based real-time collaborative text engine. Uses a custom operational transformation (OT) algorithm for conflict-free editing.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptOffice Suite & Docs
Why etherpad-lite?
- • Low latency
- • Extensive plugin system
- • Lightweight
Limitations
- • Limited formatting
- • Basic UI
- • No native mobile app
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
129
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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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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