Made in IndiaFree
Starts at
Free
Etherpad
Open-source real-time collaborative text editor that organisations can self-host.
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.3
- transparency & India fit
What is Etherpad?
Etherpad is office suites & productivity from The Etherpad Foundation, based in . Open-source real-time collaborative text editor that organisations can self-host.
Office suites bundle documents, spreadsheets, presentations, email, calendar and storage. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 dominate business use; Zoho Workplace competes on price, and free desktop suites remain popular for individuals.
It is completely free to use. Beyond office suites & productivity, Etherpad also covers workflow automation & integration.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Etherpad features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Etherpad adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Documents, spreadsheets and presentations
- Business email with custom domain
- Calendar and scheduling
- Cloud storage and sharing
- Real-time collaboration
- Video meetings and chat
- Admin console and security
- Mobile apps
- Free plan to start without a card
- Open-source code you can self-host
Etherpad pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Etherpad charges. Etherpad is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on etherpad.org.
Specifications
- Category
- Office suites & productivity, Workflow automation & integration
- Vendor
- The Etherpad Foundation
- Headquarters
- Founded
- Not published
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Etherpad — frequently asked questions
What is Etherpad?+
Etherpad is office suites & productivity by The Etherpad Foundation. Open-source real-time collaborative text editor that organisations can self-host.
How much does Etherpad cost?+
Etherpad is free to use.
Does Etherpad offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Etherpad offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Etherpad made in India?+
No. Etherpad is developed by The Etherpad Foundation in , though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Etherpad best suited for?+
Etherpad suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for office suites & productivity with workflow automation & integration.
What are the best alternatives to Etherpad?+
Popular alternatives in office suites & productivity include Zoho Sheet, Zoho Workplace, Zoho Show. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Etherpad deployed?+
Etherpad is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About The Etherpad Foundation
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