Best Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft Word Online

Etherpad is an open-source text editor replacing Google Docs for real-time collaborative drafting with distinct author colors and full revision playback.

vs Microsoft Word Online: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed Apache-2.0.

CodiMD is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Google Docs for real-time collaborative Markdown editing on your own infrastructure.

vs Microsoft Word Online: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed AGPL-3.0.

CryptPad is an open-source alternative to Google Workspace that provides end-to-end encrypted documents, spreadsheets, and forms directly in your browser.

vs Microsoft Word Online: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed AGPL-3.0.

Collabora Online is an open-source alternative to Microsoft 365 that brings self-hosted, server-rendered document editing to your web browser.

vs Microsoft Word Online: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed MPL-2.0.