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Collabora Online alternatives
Collabora Online compared with 4 alternatives: ONLYOFFICE, Google Docs, Zoho Writer and CryptPad.
Collabora Online has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.40 per user / month on a yearly subscription (up to 99 users). All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collabora OnlineThis tool | Free plan · from $3.40/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ONLYOFFICE | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Google Docs | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Zoho Writer | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| CryptPad | Free plan · from €5/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Collabora Online
- Free plan · from $20/mo
ONLYOFFICE
Open-source office suite for documents, sheets, slides and PDFs
- ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. Collabora Online starts at $3.40 per user / month on a yearly subscription (up to 99 users).
Suits: Organizations that want to host their own office suite
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Docs
Browser-based word processor, free with a Google Account
- Google Docs starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Collabora Online starts at $3.40 per user / month on a yearly subscription (up to 99 users).
- Only Google Docs lists a browser extension.
- Only Collabora Online lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Collabora Online is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Google Docs also covers templates.
Suits: People and teams who draft and review documents together in a browser
- Free plan · from $2.50/mo
Zoho Writer
Free online word processor with AI and document automation
- Zoho Writer starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). Collabora Online starts at $3.40 per user / month on a yearly subscription (up to 99 users).
- Only Zoho Writer lists a browser extension.
- Collabora Online is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zoho Writer also covers templates and grammar & style.
- Collabora Online also covers spreadsheets and presentations.
Suits: Individuals who want a free word processor on every device
- Free plan · from €5/mo
CryptPad
End-to-end encrypted, open-source collaborative office suite
- CryptPad starts at €5 per month, or €55 per year, for the Personal plan on cryptpad.fr. Collabora Online starts at $3.40 per user / month on a yearly subscription (up to 99 users).
- Only Collabora Online lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- CryptPad is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- CryptPad also covers kanban boards.
- Collabora Online also covers presentations.
Suits: Groups that do not want their host to be able to read their documents
Limits worth knowing in Collabora Online
- Collabora does not host the product: you run the server yourself or go through one of its hosting partners.
- It only edits documents, so it has to be paired with another product that handles file storage and user access.
- The free CODE edition has no SLA or long-term support, and the vendor does not recommend it for business or production use.
- Business stops at 99 users, at $3.40 per user a month on a yearly subscription; 100 or more users need an Enterprise quote.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Collabora Online?
The alternatives to Collabora Online in this directory are ONLYOFFICE, Google Docs, Zoho Writer and CryptPad. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Collabora Online.
Is there a free alternative to Collabora Online?
Yes. ONLYOFFICE, Google Docs, Zoho Writer and CryptPad have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.