Office & Productivity
European office suites with full MS compatibility. Documents, spreadsheets and presentations without a Microsoft 365 subscription or Google tracking.
Why Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace are privacy risks
The CLOUD Act requires Microsoft and Google to share data with US authorities. This applies regardless of where the servers are located. Google Workspace also analyzes documents for advertising profiles. Microsoft has recently added controversial AI telemetry features to Office.
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Which US office product do you want to replace?
All Providers in Detail
European office solutions for a range of use cases, from free to enterprise.
ONLYOFFICE
Office suite with MS Office file format compatibility
- Full MS Office compatibility (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx)
- Real-time collaboration for teams
- Self-hosted or cloud hosting available
- Nextcloud & Moodle integration
CryptPad
End-to-end encrypted collaborative documents
- End-to-end encryption in the browser
- Documents, spreadsheets, presentations, whiteboard
- No registration required for guest collaboration
- Self-hosted option available
LibreOffice
Local open-source office suite by the Document Foundation
- Completely free and open source
- Runs locally on your computer, no cloud required
- Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math
- Supports all common file formats
Collabora Online
Web-based office suite for cloud integration
- LibreOffice functionality directly in the browser
- Seamless Nextcloud integration
- MS Office format compatibility
- On-premises or cloud hosting
Baserow
Open-source database and no-code platform from Europe
- Multiple database views: grid, Kanban, gallery, calendar, timeline, form
- Application builder for creating own tools without code
- Automations with native and third-party integrations
- API-first architecture
Capacities
Knowledge management tool from Germany with object-based structure
- Object-based organization rather than file trees
- Bidirectional linking and backlinks
- Daily notes as inbox
- Full data exports, no vendor lock-in
Formcentric
Form manager with ISO 27001 and C5 from Germany
- No-code editor with real-time validation
- Conditional logic and multi-step forms
- Headless architecture for multi-platform integration
- Automated email forwarding and workflows
Capture One
Professional RAW photo editing from Denmark
- RAW image editing with precise color control
- Live tethering for studio work
- Asset management and workflow automation
- Studio variant with multi-user features
XWiki
Open-source enterprise wiki and knowledge management from France
- Structured data and custom apps directly in the wiki
- WYSIWYG editor, OpenDocument import and export
- Self-hosting (LGPL) or cloud hosting at OVHcloud in France
- Over 800 extensions and apps available
RagTime
Office and layout suite from Germany for desktop publishing
- Integrated suite: text, spreadsheets, layout, and graphics in one document
- Frame-based page layout for desktop publishing
- Free personal version (RagTime privat)
- No cloud requirement, local processing
FormGrid
Form and survey builder with AI drafting from Germany
- Unlimited forms and responses even on the free tier
- AI-assisted draft from natural language
- Conditional logic, calculations, and multi-page forms
- Integrations with Google Sheets, webhooks, and CSV export
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I open .docx files with ONLYOFFICE or LibreOffice?
ONLYOFFICE is designed for MS Office compatibility and opens .docx, .xlsx and .pptx without formatting losses. LibreOffice also supports these formats. Complex formatting may show minor differences.
Is LibreOffice really free?
Yes, completely. LibreOffice is open source and free for private and commercial use. It is developed by the non-profit Document Foundation in Berlin. A voluntary donation is possible but not required.
Can I collaborate with colleagues in CryptPad?
CryptPad is specifically built for collaborative work. Multiple people can work on documents simultaneously. All content is end-to-end encrypted. Guests can be invited without registration.
What's the difference between ONLYOFFICE and Collabora Online?
Both are browser-based office suites with MS compatibility. ONLYOFFICE is its own product with its own interface. Collabora Online is essentially LibreOffice in the browser and is suitable for Nextcloud users or those already familiar with LibreOffice.