1 self-hosted Etherpad alternatives

Etherpad is a popular proprietary tool in the chat & communication space. These open-source apps let you replace Etherpad with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Etherpad alternatives

Easy

binarydockersource

Rustpad

Chat & Communication

Minimal collaborative real-time text editor

Replaces Google Docs, Etherpad

★ 4.1k Easy setup MIT

Switching from Etherpad

Moving off Etherpad means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.