Sovereign Alternatives to Google Docs
by Google (US)
Google Docs is a cloud-based document editing suite within Google Workspace. Documents are stored and processed on Google's US infrastructure.
Why switch?
- Data stored and processed on US infrastructure
- No self-hosting option
- Closed format with limited export options
- Vendor lock-in through Google Workspace ecosystem
3 sovereign alternatives
Sorted by Sovereignty Score
CryptPad
10 Sovereignty Score Office & CollaborationEnd-to-end encrypted collaboration suite with documents, spreadsheets, presentations, kanban, and forms. Zero-knowledge architecture ensures the server never sees user content.
ONLYOFFICE
10 Sovereignty Score Office & CollaborationOpen source office suite with online editors for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Offers deep integration with popular collaboration platforms and self-hosted deployment.
Collabora Online
8.5 Sovereignty Score Office & CollaborationEnterprise-ready online office suite based on LibreOffice technology. Integrates with Nextcloud, ownCloud, and other platforms for collaborative document editing.