CryptPad
End-to-end encrypted collaborative suite. Documents, spreadsheets, presentations, all encrypted before reaching the server.
Description
CryptPad is a web-based collaborative suite with end-to-end encryption. Documents, spreadsheets, presentations, polls: everything is encrypted before reaching the server. Even administrators can't read your files. Developed in France (XWiki SAS), hosted in Europe. The interface is functional but more basic than Google Docs. Ideal for sensitive collaboration.
Strengths
- E2E encryption : server sees nothing
- No account needed to collaborate
- Developed in France (XWiki SAS)
Limitations
- Fewer features than a full Google Docs
- Limited free storage
- Limited Office compatibility
Recommended for
- Encrypted online collaboration
- Privacy-respecting Google Docs alternative
Compared to alternatives
CryptPad encrypts everything end-to-end, including collaborative documents. LibreOffice is more feature-complete. OnlyOffice offers the best Microsoft Office compatibility.