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

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

Docs (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Coda, Microsoft Word, SecureDocs, Superhuman Docs. Transform document collaboration with real-time editing, version control, and secure sharing features that enhance team productivity and communication.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Docs
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://docs.la-suite.eu/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/suitenumerique/docs
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 17k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/suitenumerique/docs or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Coda.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Docs saves up to $55/mo ($660/yr) in software subscriptions:

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

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Docs free and open source?
Docs is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Transform document collaboration with real-time editing, version control, and secure sharing features that enhance team productivity and communication.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Docs?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Coda.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)