# dDocs: Free Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Word, SecureDocs, Superhuman Docs

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/ddocs
Last updated: 2026-11-07

dDocs (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Microsoft Word, SecureDocs, Superhuman Docs. Write, organize, and collaborate in real-time with complete privacy and security. This app is an open-source, online/offline compatible, and AI-free alternative to Google Docs.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: dDocs
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://docs.fileverse.io/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/fileverse/fileverse-ddoc
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 470
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/fileverse/fileverse-ddoc or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with dDocs saves up to $45/mo ($540/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Microsoft Word](https://caniforkit.com/microsoft-word) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Microsoft Word vs dDocs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/microsoft-word-vs-ddocs) |
| [SecureDocs](https://caniforkit.com/securedocs) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare SecureDocs vs dDocs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/securedocs-vs-ddocs) |
| [Superhuman Docs](https://caniforkit.com/superhuman-docs) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Superhuman Docs vs dDocs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/superhuman-docs-vs-ddocs) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is dDocs free and open source?
dDocs is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Write, organize, and collaborate in real-time with complete privacy and security. This app is an open-source, online/offline compatible, and AI-free alternative to Google Docs.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using dDocs?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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