open sourcecm0zfrz5200pu94snwyqzpqx7Self-host★ 18.6kactive nov 2026
EtherPad
Modern, real-time collaborative document editor.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- cm0zfrz5200pu94snwyqzpqx7
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Google Workspace (Docs).
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $27/mo ($324/yr) in subscriptions
EtherPad FAQ
Common questions
Is EtherPad free and open source?+
EtherPad is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zfrz5200pu94snwyqzpqx7 that runs on self-host. Modern, real-time collaborative document editor.
What paid software does EtherPad replace?+
EtherPad serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Google Workspace (Docs), Typora, saving up to $27/month ($324/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up EtherPad?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with EtherPad?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Google Workspace (Docs).