Collaborative wiki with spaces, diagrams, and page history.
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- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting
- Both
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Open-source Google Docs alternatives
A hosted editor for writing documents together in real time. Use the approved catalog below to weigh license, hosting, and repository activity for writing documents together.
In short
The catalog lists 3 reviewed open-source alternatives to Google Docs for writing documents together: docmost (AGPL-3.0, hosted or self-hosted), docs (MIT, self-hosted), and HedgeDoc (AGPL-3.0, self-hosted). GitHub metadata last checked October 4, 2026.
About Google Docs
A hosted editor for writing documents together in real time.
- Real-time editing
- Sharing
- Export formats
Why choose each alternative
- docmost
Real-time collaborative pages with history.
AGPL-3.0 · Both · Documentation
- docs
A collaborative editor for structured documents.
MIT · Self-hosted · Documentation
- HedgeDoc
Collaborative Markdown notes with real-time editing.
AGPL-3.0 · Self-hosted · Documentation
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Google Docs alternatives: questions
- What is the most popular open-source alternative to Google Docs?
- docmost has the most GitHub stars in this list, with 22k (AGPL-3.0). Other reviewed options include docs and HedgeDoc.
- Is there a self-hosted alternative to Google Docs?
- Yes. docmost, docs, and HedgeDoc can run on your own server. Check each license before commercial use.
- Which Google Docs alternatives have a hosted version?
- docmost lists a hosted or cloud option.
- What should you check before switching from Google Docs?
- Compare real-time editing, sharing, export formats. Confirm the license, who will operate the install, and how you will export your data from Google Docs.
Repository activity is a signal, not a security or quality guarantee.