The secure, self-hosted alternative to Google Docs
Edit, share, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations without handing your data to Big Tech.
Why teams are moving away from Google Docs
Google Docs is convenient until convenience collides with control, compliance, or cost.
Your documents are stored on third-party servers you don't control.
Limited options for data residency, compliance, and infrastructure ownership.
Formatting breaks when working with DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX files.
No real PDF editor — just basic viewing and light markup.
AI features run only on Google's models, usually as a separate paid add-on.
Blocked or restricted in some countries and on regulated networks.
What you get with ONLYOFFICE
Full control of your data
Host ONLYOFFICE on your own server or private cloud. Your documents stay where you decide.
Best-in-class Microsoft Office compatibility
Work with DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX files without formatting breaks or conversion issues.
A real PDF editor, not just a viewer
Go beyond basic tools with a full-featured PDF editing environment.
AI on your terms
Connect OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Gemini, or fully local models via Ollama and LM Studio. Switch providers anytime — no vendor lock-in, no forced add-on.
Work with your tools
50+ ready-made integrations, including Nextcloud, ownCloud, Odoo, WordPress, SharePoint, and Confluence.
Real collaboration without compromise
Real-time and paragraph-locking co-editing.
Comments, track changes, and version history.
Role-based access control.
Secure document sharing.
Work anywhere
Use ONLYOFFICE in your browser, on desktop, or on mobile — even offline.
Open and flexible
Customize, extend, and embed ONLYOFFICE into your own apps and workflows.
ONLYOFFICE vs Google Docs
| Feature | ONLYOFFICE Docs | Google Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Data ownership | Full control (self-hosted or private cloud) | Stored on Google's servers |
| File compatibility | Native DOCX/XLSX/PPTX rendering | Conversion-based, can break formatting |
| PDF editing | Full-featured editor | Basic viewing/annotation only |
| AI options | Any provider, including local/self-hosted models | Google Gemini only, usually a paid add-on |
| Offline access | Yes, via desktop and mobile apps | Limited, browser-dependent |
| Deployment | Cloud, on-premise, or hybrid | Cloud only |
| Open-source | Yes | No |
| Integrations | 50+ platforms | Google Workspace ecosystem |
From startups to governments and enterprises, millions of users trust ONLYOFFICE with their most important documents.
Built for your use case
For businesses
Run a secure, scalable document environment under your control. Ideal for regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and legal.
For developers
Embed powerful document editors into your product with our API and SDK, without building an editor from scratch.
For public sector & education
Meet data sovereignty and compliance requirements, with AI that can run entirely on-premises.
Get started in minutes
In the cloud(fastest way)
Start editing instantly with a ready-to-use environment.
Try it now for freeOn your own server
Deploy ONLYOFFICE Docs in your infrastructure for full control and compliance.
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