# ONLYOFFICE Docs: Free Open Source Alternative to Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Superhuman Docs

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

ONLYOFFICE Docs (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Superhuman Docs, Zoho. Open-source online editor for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs. Features real-time collaboration, AI integration, and accessibility tools.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: ONLYOFFICE Docs
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.onlyoffice.com/office-suite.aspx
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/onlyoffice/documentserver
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 7.1k
- **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/onlyoffice/documentserver 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 Google Workspace.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with ONLYOFFICE Docs saves up to $79/mo ($948/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Google Workspace](https://caniforkit.com/google-workspace) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Google Workspace vs ONLYOFFICE Docs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/google-workspace-vs-onlyoffice-docs) |
| [Microsoft 365](https://caniforkit.com/microsoft-365) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Microsoft 365 vs ONLYOFFICE Docs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/microsoft-365-vs-onlyoffice-docs) |
| [Superhuman Docs](https://caniforkit.com/superhuman-docs) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Superhuman Docs vs ONLYOFFICE Docs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/superhuman-docs-vs-onlyoffice-docs) |
| [Zoho](https://caniforkit.com/zoho) | [crm](https://caniforkit.com/category/crm) | $49/mo | [Compare Zoho vs ONLYOFFICE Docs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/zoho-vs-onlyoffice-docs) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is ONLYOFFICE Docs free and open source?
ONLYOFFICE Docs is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open-source online editor for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs. Features real-time collaboration, AI integration, and accessibility tools.

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

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