European alternatives to Google Docs

Frequently asked questions

What is the best European alternative to Google Docs?

CryptPad (França) is a leading European alternative to Google Docs: Open-source, zero-knowledge and end-to-end encrypted collaboration suite. It is GDPR-native and not exposed to the US CLOUD Act.

How many European alternatives to Google Docs are there?

EuroSwitch lists 7 European alternatives to Google Docs, of which 7 are GDPR-native and 4 are open source.

Are there open-source alternatives to Google Docs?

Yes. Open-source European alternatives to Google Docs include CryptPad, Collabora Online, Framasoft Suite.

Is there a free European alternative to Google Docs?

Yes. Free options replacing Google Docs include Collabora Online, Framasoft Suite, HedgeDoc.

Why switch from Google Docs to a European alternative?

European alternatives to Google Docs are typically GDPR-native, store data in the EU and are not subject to the US CLOUD Act or FISA 702, giving you stronger privacy and data-sovereignty guarantees.