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9 self-hosted Google Docs alternatives

Google Docs is the collaborative word processor in Google Workspace, real-time multi-user editing. These open-source apps let you replace Google Docs with software you host and control yourself.

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Switching from Google Docs

Moving off Google Docs 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.