Google Docs AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Text Editors

The best Text Editor alternative to Google Docs is CryptPad, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Docs and many of them are Text Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Text Editor alternatives to Google Docs are HackMD, Zoho Writer, Nino and Authorea.

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  1. CryptPad icon

    CryptPad

     170 likes

    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    74 CryptPad alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about CryptPad as an Alternative to Google Docs
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

    Zero Knowledge collaborative editor. None of the other editors have this feature which is nescesary in today's world!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
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    sheets and slides are missing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    CryptPad is both secure AND easy to use. What's not to love about that ? Privacy isn't limited to tech savvy people anymore !

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    • Most users think CryptPad is a great Google Docs alternative.

    • CryptPad is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
    • CryptPad is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Docs is not according to our users
  2. HackMD icon

    HackMD

     40 likes

    HackMD is a browser-based, real-time collaborative markdown editor. It was inspired by hackpad but focuses more on speed and flexibility.

    39 HackMD alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Heroku
    • Docker
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    HackMD is free, you can make 3 private teams and unlimited public teams as well as being able to make unlimited documents

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • HackMD is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Docs is Free and Proprietary
  4. Zoho Writer icon

    Zoho Writer

     58 likes

    Cloud-based word processor with AI assistant for improved writing, document publishing across platforms, e-signature, mobile apps, and MS Word compatibility. Offers collaborative tools, custom workflows, secure cloud storage, and seamless integration with other Zoho applications.

    78 Zoho Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Zoho Writer

    Cloud-based word processor with AI assistant for improved writing, document publishing across platforms, e-signature, mobile apps, and MS Word compatibility. Offers collaborative tools, custom workflows, secure cloud storage, and...

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  6. Nino icon

    Nino

     6 likes

    Nino is the modular workspace for professionals. It is a collection of software that can interoperate with each other on the block-level from one uniform interface.

    69 Nino alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
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  7. Authorea icon

    Authorea

     23 likes

    Authorea is the online document editor for researchers that allows researchers to write, cite, host data, and publish research documents. Authorea is trusted worldwide by leading researchers writing and publishing content in every discipline, from astrophysics to zoology.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Bean icon

    Bean

     40 likes

    Bean is a small, easy-to-use word processor that is designed to make writing convenient, efficient and comfortable. Bean is lean, fast and uncluttered. It starts up quickly, has a live word count, and is easy on the eyes. Also, Bean is available free of charge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Growly Write icon

    Growly Write

     3 likes

    It’s a word processor, not a nuclear reactor Perhaps the word processor you’ve been using has 100 times more features than you need. Or it won’t work the way you want it to — too many views or too few, and nothing makes any sense.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Collabio® Spaces icon

    Collabio® Spaces

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    Collabio is an all-in-one office suite tool for iPhone and iPad empowering you to collaboratively work with text documents, spreadsheets, scanned documents, PDFs and presentations in one app.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Nevron Writer icon

    Nevron Writer

     23 likes

    Nevron Writer is a powerful word processor that can be used for any purpose - from writing a simple document to producing an entire book.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  13. Jarte icon

    Jarte

     21 likes

    The Jarte word processor uses Microsofts reliable, fast starting WordPad word processing engine while adding many features missing in WordPad.

    54 Jarte alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  14. Firepad icon

    Firepad

     6 likes

    An open source collaborative code and text editor. Share documents and see changes occur in real-time. It uses Firebase for real-time data synchronization

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Firebase
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