1. Smartsheet Sheets
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Work sheets with automation.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Etherpad
- No free plan, unlike Etherpad
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best Etherpad alternatives in India (2026)
Etherpad is an office suites & productivity product from The Etherpad Foundation, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 19 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Etherpad are Smartsheet Sheets (₹700/mo), Magical (Free plan), Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (Free) and LibreOffice (Free). Magical is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹58/month.
Why businesses look for a Etherpad alternative
Indian support and GST
Etherpad is built outside India. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Etherpad alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Etherpad'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Etherpad (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Smartsheet Sheets | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Magical | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Apache OpenOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  LibreOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Apple iWork | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho Show | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 8 |  Google Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Gmail | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Thunderbird | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Notion Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  WPS Office | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Tables | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  OnlyOffice | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  FreeOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Stackby | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Airtable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Rows | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Etherpad alternatives in detail
2. Magical
Magical · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.2/5
Text expansion and automation.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Etherpad
- Built in India (Chennai)
4. Apache OpenOffice
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Open-source office suite.
Free
Free plan available
5. LibreOffice
The Document Foundation · Berlin · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Free open-source office suite.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
7. Zoho Show
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.8/5
Online presentation tool.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Etherpad
- Built in India (Chennai)
8. Google Calendar
Google · Mountain View · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Calendar and scheduling.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
10. Zoho Calendar
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Online calendar from Zoho.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Etherpad
- Built in India (Chennai)
Etherpad alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to Etherpad
How to choose a Etherpad 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.
Etherpad alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Etherpad in 2026?+
The closest matches to Etherpad on App Advisor are Smartsheet Sheets (₹700/mo), Magical (Free plan), Zoho Sheet (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Etherpad, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Etherpad?+
Yes. 19 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Magical (Free plan), Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Etherpad?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Mail starts lowest at ₹58/mo. Magical also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Etherpad?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Sheet (Free), Zoho Show (Free), Zoho Calendar (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Etherpad vs Smartsheet Sheets: which is better?+
Smartsheet Sheets is the closest match to Etherpad in our catalogue. Key differences: No free plan, unlike Etherpad. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Etherpad alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Etherpad also covers, and The Etherpad Foundation'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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