Best Open Source Alternatives to Quip Docs

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to Quip Docs — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated November 2026 · 5 alternatives

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Quip Docs alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to Quip Docs, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Etherpad	18,616	Apache-2.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Nov 2026	Visit
CodiMD	10,161	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Oct 2025	Visit
CryptPad	8,039	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Nov 2026	Visit
HedgeDoc	7,502	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Nov 2026	Visit
Collabora Online	3,389	MPL-2.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Oct 2026	Visit

Top open-source Quip Docs alternatives

Etherpad18,616Apache-2.0

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

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CodiMD10,161AGPL-3.0

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

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vs Quip Docs: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed AGPL-3.0.

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CryptPad8,039AGPL-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.

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vs Quip Docs: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed AGPL-3.0.

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