1. Thinkfree
Thinkfree Inc. · Office suites & productivity · 3.9/5
Self-hosted online office and private cloud storage for enterprises and SaaS providers.
On request
Quote-based
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best Collabora Online alternatives in India (2026)
Collabora Online is an office suites & productivity product from Collabora, Cambridge, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 11 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 19 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Collabora Online are Thinkfree (On request), Google Workspace (₹137/mo), Zoho Sheet (Free), Microsoft 365 (₹145/mo) and SoftMaker Office (₹3,000/mo). Zoho Sheet is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Collabora Online alternative
The price isn't published
Collabora quotes Collabora Online per organisation. 9 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Collabora Online has no free tier. 11 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Collabora Online is built in United Kingdom. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Collabora Online alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Collabora Online's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Collabora Online (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Thinkfree | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 2 |  Google Workspace | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Microsoft 365 | ₹145/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  SoftMaker Office | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Apache OpenOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  LibreOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Apple iWork | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Microsoft Excel | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Show | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 11 |  WPS Office | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Zoho Tables | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 13 |  OnlyOffice | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Rediffmail Pro | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Microsoft PowerPoint | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Stackby | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Titan Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Airtable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Fastmail | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Collabora Online alternatives in detail
2. Google Workspace
Google · Mountain View · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet and more for business.
₹137/mo
Free trial
Compared with Collabora Online
- Publishes a price (₹137/mo); Collabora Online is quote-only
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Collabora Online
- Has a free plan — Collabora Online does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
4. Microsoft 365
Microsoft · Redmond · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Office apps, Teams and OneDrive.
₹145/mo
Free trial
Compared with Collabora Online
- Publishes a price (₹145/mo); Collabora Online is quote-only
5. SoftMaker Office
SoftMaker · Nuremberg · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Office suite compatible with Microsoft.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Collabora Online
- Publishes a price (₹3,000/mo); Collabora Online is quote-only
6. Apache OpenOffice
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Open-source office suite.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Collabora Online
- Has a free plan — Collabora Online does not
- Open source
7. LibreOffice
The Document Foundation · Berlin · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Free open-source office suite.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Collabora Online
- Has a free plan — Collabora Online does not
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Collabora Online
- Has a free plan — Collabora Online does not
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Collabora Online
- Publishes a price (₹500/mo); Collabora Online is quote-only
10. Zoho Show
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.8/5
Online presentation tool.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Collabora Online
- Has a free plan — Collabora Online does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
Collabora Online alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Collabora Online alternative
- Price per user per year across three or four seats adds up — compare Zoho Workplace if budget matters.
- Check compatibility with Excel-heavy workflows before switching suites.
- Look at storage limits and email archiving.
Collabora Online alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Collabora Online in 2026?+
The closest matches to Collabora Online on App Advisor are Thinkfree (On request), Google Workspace (₹137/mo), Zoho Sheet (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Collabora Online, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Collabora Online?+
Yes. 11 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (Free), LibreOffice (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Collabora Online?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rediffmail Pro starts lowest at ₹40/mo. Zoho Sheet also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Collabora Online?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Sheet (Free), Zoho Show (Free), Zoho Tables (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Collabora Online vs Thinkfree: which is better?+
Thinkfree is the closest match to Collabora Online in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Collabora Online alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Collabora Online also covers, and Collabora's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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