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ONLYOFFICE alternatives
ONLYOFFICE compared with 10 alternatives: Collabora Online, Google Docs, Zoho Writer, CryptPad, Proton Docs and 5 more.
ONLYOFFICE has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. All 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONLYOFFICEThis tool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Collabora Online | Free plan · from $3.40/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 |
| Proton Docs | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| LibreOffice Calc | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| LibreOffice Impress | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| LibreOffice Writer | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Microsoft Word | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| WPS Writer | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from ONLYOFFICE
- Free plan · from $3.40/mo
Collabora Online
Self-hosted, open-source office suite based on LibreOffice
- Collabora Online starts at $3.40 per user / month on a yearly subscription (up to 99 users). ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
Suits: Organizations that must keep documents on their own servers
- 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). ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
- Only Google Docs lists a browser extension.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- ONLYOFFICE 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). ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
- Only Zoho Writer lists a browser extension.
- ONLYOFFICE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zoho Writer also covers templates and grammar & style.
- ONLYOFFICE 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. ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- CryptPad is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- CryptPad also covers kanban boards.
- ONLYOFFICE also covers presentations.
Suits: Groups that do not want their host to be able to read their documents
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Proton Docs
End-to-end encrypted collaborative documents inside Proton Drive
- Proton Docs starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly (Drive Plus). ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Proton Docs is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- ONLYOFFICE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ONLYOFFICE also covers spreadsheets and presentations.
Suits: People who want documents the provider itself cannot read
- Free
LibreOffice Calc
Free, open-source spreadsheet for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Calc is free. ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists a web app.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists iOS and Android apps.
- ONLYOFFICE is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ONLYOFFICE also covers documents and presentations.
Suits: People who want a full desktop spreadsheet at no cost
- Free
LibreOffice Impress
Free, open-source presentation app for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Impress is free. ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists a web app.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists iOS and Android apps.
- ONLYOFFICE is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- LibreOffice Impress also covers templates.
Suits: People who want a desktop presentation app with no subscription
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists a web app.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists iOS and Android apps.
- ONLYOFFICE is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- LibreOffice Writer also covers templates and long-form writing.
Suits: People who want a full desktop word processor at no cost
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft Word
Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists a Linux app.
- ONLYOFFICE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates and grammar & style.
- ONLYOFFICE also covers spreadsheets and presentations.
Suits: People who want a full desktop word processor on Windows or Mac
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
WPS Writer
Word-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite
- WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
- ONLYOFFICE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- WPS Writer also covers templates and grammar & style.
- ONLYOFFICE also covers spreadsheets and presentations.
Suits: People who want a free word processor that opens and saves Word files
Limits worth knowing in ONLYOFFICE
- The free DocSpace Startup plan stops at 3 admins, 12 rooms and 2 GB, and lacks SAML SSO, LDAP, branding, a custom domain and the audit trail.
- DocSpace Business costs $20 per admin a month; the pricing page shows it as reduced from $30 and gives no end date for that price.
- Docs Enterprise is licensed by simultaneous connections, from $1,500 for a 1-year, 50-connection, on-premises license with Basic support.
- A 1-year Docs Enterprise license stops working when it ends; a lifetime license keeps running but loses free updates after its support period.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ONLYOFFICE?
The alternatives to ONLYOFFICE in this directory are Collabora Online, Google Docs, Zoho Writer, CryptPad, Proton Docs, LibreOffice Calc, LibreOffice Impress, LibreOffice Writer, Microsoft Word and WPS Writer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ONLYOFFICE.
Is there a free alternative to ONLYOFFICE?
Yes. LibreOffice Calc, LibreOffice Impress and LibreOffice Writer are free to use. Collabora Online, Google Docs, Zoho Writer, CryptPad, Proton Docs, Microsoft Word and WPS Writer 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.