A self-hostable real-time collaborative document editor that attributes every edit to its author and keeps full revision history.
18.6K+10 this week3.1KTypeScriptApache-2.0Well maintainedUpdated 10 hours ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Microsoft Word Online (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Microsoft Word Online? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
Quick comparison
| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ether/etherpad | ★ 18.6K | Apache-2.0 | 10 hours ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Microsoft Word Online?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Microsoft Word Online on Repolode are etherpad.
- Which Microsoft Word Online alternative should I choose?
- etherpad has the most GitHub stars and is released under Apache-2.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.
How this list is made: AI reads each project's documentation to match it with products it can replace, every project passes our quality screening, and the list is ranked by GitHub stars. Stars updated Nov 6, 2026. How Repolode works