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Best Google Docs alternatives in 2026

Google Docs is browser-based word processor with shared editing. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

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  1. Microsoft 365

    Also runs on Windows, macOS. The reference suite for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with Outlook and Copilot features in the subscription. It costs a recurring fee, and its desktop apps are the main draw over the free options here.

    Best for Office documents and Outlook for work teams

    WindowsmacOSWebFree plan, paid upgrades

    93.0of 100
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  2. LibreOffice

    Is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. A free, open-source desktop suite for Windows, macOS and Linux with no sign-in and Office file support. Its interface looks more dated, and it has no official cloud co-editing.

    Best for Free offline office work on the desktop

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    89.5of 100
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  3. ONLYOFFICE

    Is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. The desktop editors are free, and the document server is open source under AGPL-3.0, so teams can run online editing on their own servers. Its interface is less familiar to Microsoft Office users.

    Best for Self-hosted online editing with desktop editors

    WindowsmacOSLinuxWebFree and open sourceOpen source

    86.0of 100
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  4. WPS Office

    Also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. A free office suite for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS that opens Office files. Some advanced features need the paid Premium license, and it is less common in workplaces than Microsoft 365.

    Best for Free Office-compatible editing on desktop and phone

    WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    84.0of 100
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  5. Pages, Numbers and Keynote

    Also runs on macOS. Pages, Numbers and Keynote are free on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and creating documents in Pages needs no subscription. There is no Windows app, so PC users work through iCloud.com, which makes this a fit for Apple-only teams.

    Best for Apple-only households and teams

    macOSiOS, iPadOSWebFree plan, paid upgrades

    83.0of 100
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  6. Google Workspace

    Google Workspace adds business email, admin controls and shared storage to the Google editors, and it is priced per user after a 14-day trial. It has no free plan, and its office apps are online tools rather than installed programs.

    Best for Businesses that want Google's apps with business email

    WebiOSAndroidSubscription

    82.5of 100
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  7. Collabora Online

    Is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Collabora Online is open source under MPL-2.0 and can run on your own server, which suits self-hosted editing. Its interface is less familiar than Microsoft 365 or Google Docs, and business use is a paid subscription.

    Best for Self-hosted browser editing for organizations

    WebSelf-hostedWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidChromeOSFree and open sourceOpen source

    81.0of 100
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  8. Zoho Workplace

    Mail, documents, spreadsheets, presentations and WorkDrive storage, free for up to five users. It is browser only and less familiar than the bigger suites, so it suits small teams already on Zoho.

    Best for Small teams already using Zoho

    WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    79.5of 100
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  9. SoftMaker Office

    Is a one-time purchase; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. A desktop suite for Windows, macOS and Linux with a permanent license, and a subscription option for buyers who prefer it. Unlike LibreOffice it is a paid product, and it is a desktop suite rather than a web one.

    Best for Buyers who want a permanent desktop office suite

    WindowsmacOSLinuxOne-time purchase

    78.0of 100
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About Google Docs alternatives

What is the best alternative to Google Docs?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Microsoft 365, followed by LibreOffice. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Google Docs?
Yes. Free options include Microsoft 365, LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE.

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