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What it is

ONLYOFFICE Docs provides editors for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs and fillable forms. Users can create, edit, view and convert files, including importing from and exporting to PDF. Collaboration features include real-time co-editing, comments, change tracking, document comparison, chat and version history. The Spreadsheet Editor has more than 400 functions and formulas, plus charts, macros and Sheet Views. Integrated AI tools can generate text, images and code, summarize content, explain words or phrases, and translate text. The product lists more than 40 ready integrations, including Box, Moodle, Nextcloud, Odoo and WordPress. Developers can integrate the editors into web apps with the Docs API or use WOPI. Deployment options include Docker, Linux and Windows installation, as well as cloud registration. The product describes encryption at rest, in transit and end-to-end, alongside access controls and document permissions. Docs Community costs nothing and is recommended for up to 20 users; a 30-day trial and paid pricing from $1,500 are listed.

Spec sheet

What it does
ONLYOFFICE Docs is a browser-based editing and collaboration engine for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms and PDFs that can be embedded into business platforms.Read 14 Oct 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Deployment
Docs editions can be installed using Docker, Linux, or Windows, with cloud registration also offered.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.onlyoffice.com
API
The public developer site documents Docs API integration, Office API JavaScript libraries, WOPI, plugins, macros, AI extensions and Document Builder.Read 14 Oct 2026 · api.onlyoffice.com
Integrations
ONLYOFFICE lists more than 40 official connectors, including Nextcloud, ownCloud, Moodle, Alfresco, Confluence, WordPress, Drupal, Odoo, Jira, SharePoint and others.Read 14 Oct 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Security
The product page describes encryption at rest, in transit, and end-to-end, alongside access controls and document permissions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
License
Core Docs components are open source under AGPLv3, while enterprise-only components such as mobile web editors and administration features use commercial licensing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Headquarters
Riga, LatviaRead 28 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Founded
2009Read 28 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
AI extensibility
There is no fixed built-in AI assistant; users can connect providers such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Mistral, Gemini or local Ollama models through integrations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
AI tools
Integrated AI tools can generate text, images, and code, summarize content, explain words or phrases, and translate text.Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Collaboration
Collaboration includes real-time and paragraph-locking modes, comments, mentions, Track Changes, version history and document comparison.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Community limit
The comparison page recommends the Community edition for up to 20 users.Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Company legal owner
ONLYOFFICE intellectual property is owned by Ascensio System SIA, registered in Riga, Latvia, and the company says it is a subsidiary of ONLYOFFICE Capital Group Pte. Ltd.Read 14 Oct 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists ONLYOFFICE as privately held, headquartered in Riga, founded in 2008 and employing 51–200 people.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Developer audience
The Developer license is intended for integrating ONLYOFFICE into a SaaS product under the licensee’s brand.Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Developer integration
The Docs API lets developers integrate the editors into web apps, and the product supports WOPI integration.Read 30 Sep 2026 · api.onlyoffice.com
Document editor
The suite supports professional text-document creation and editing with real-time collaboration.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Document work
Users can create, edit, view, and convert documents, including exporting to and importing from PDF.Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Documentation depth
The help center provides getting-started, installation, security-checklist and changelog sections, while the API site supplies playgrounds, references and samples.Read 14 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.onlyoffice.com
Enterprise support
Enterprise editions offer email support, with phone support available at the Premium level.Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
File compatibility
The editors support more than 60 formats, including DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, ODF, PDF and view-only Apple iWork files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Forms and PDFs
Users can create and fill interactive forms and edit, annotate, redact and co-author PDF files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: interface
G2 reviewers say the interface feels heavy and visually cluttered compared with Google Docs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: missing features
Software Advice reviewers cite missing document fields, weak template handling, spreadsheet bugs, limited flexibility and slower or less stable operation in some cases.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: mobile editing
An App Store reviewer reports that the mobile apps lack spreadsheet freeze panes, making large sheets harder to use.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: reliability complaint
An App Store review describes an iOS spreadsheet crash that reverted a file to an empty original version and caused data loss.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: setup
G2 reviewers report that advanced self-hosted configuration can be difficult because setup guidance feels abstract.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Notable news
The May 2026 Docs 9.4 release announcement highlighted a license update, dark spreadsheet mode, new presentation features and API/Document Builder improvements.Read 14 Oct 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Office editors
ONLYOFFICE Docs provides editors for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, and fillable forms.Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Praise: compatibility and value
Independent reviewers repeatedly praise Microsoft Office compatibility, a familiar interface, broad functionality, free availability and value compared with Microsoft 365.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: integration
G2 reviewers describe integration as fast and developer-friendly, including embedding editing, thumbnails and sharing into an existing product.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Presentation editor
The presentation editor provides slide creation, themes, transitions and co-authoring.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Apple App Store
3.6 out of 5 from 176 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.5 out of 5 from 106 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.6 out of 5 from 26 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratingRead 14 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp
4.5 out of 5 from 105 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
3.2 out of 5 from 5.8K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.5 out of 5 from 105 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on Trustpilot
2.8 out of 5 from 20 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on TrustRadius
9 out of 10 from 1 reviewRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Recent release
The official changelog lists Docs 10.0.0 released October 10, 2026, adding data-table charts, SVG-to-shape conversion and a top-toolbar Download button.Read 14 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.onlyoffice.com
SDK and languages
Document Builder examples and interfaces are provided for CLI, Python, Java, .NET and C++.Read 14 Oct 2026 · api.onlyoffice.com
Security controls
ONLYOFFICE states that self-hosted deployments keep documents, metadata, user data and audit logs inside the customer's infrastructure and supports GDPR and HIPAA safeguards.Read 14 Oct 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Security detail
ONLYOFFICE Docs supports token-based validation using JSON Web Tokens signed with a shared secret.Read 30 Sep 2026 · api.onlyoffice.com
Self-hosting
Community and commercial editions can run on Linux or Windows servers, while Docs Cloud provides a hosted integration option.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Spreadsheet editor
The spreadsheet editor supports formulas, charts, filtering and collaborative editing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Spreadsheets
The Spreadsheet Editor includes more than 400 functions and formulas, charts, macros, and Sheet Views.Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
System requirements
The Windows Community Edition minimum is a 2 GHz single-core CPU, 2 GB RAM and 40 GB free disk on 64-bit Windows Server 2016 or newer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.onlyoffice.com

Plans and prices

Docs Community Free up to 20 recommended · GNU AGPL v.3 · community support Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Startup Free Up to 3 admins · unlimited users and guests · 12 rooms · 2 GB storage · community support Read 14 Oct 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Docs Connect $8 a month per user/month Embed online editors into a business platform Read 14 Oct 2026 · onlyoffice.com
ONLYOFFICE Docs Enterprise Cloud $8 a month per user/month 1 user Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Developer pack $12 a month per user/month Online editors · Automation API · branding options Read 14 Oct 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Business $20 a month per admin/month Unlimited users and guests · 250 GB shared storage per admin · branding and custom domain · SAML/Google SSO · backups · audit trail · professional support Read 14 Oct 2026 · onlyoffice.com
ONLYOFFICE Docs Enterprise On-premises $1,500, paid once one-time purchase 50 connections Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
ONLYOFFICE Docs Developer $1,950, paid once one-time purchase 1 server Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Docs Developer Priced on request 20 connections per server · development or production license · standard branding Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com
Docs Enterprise Priced on request Commercial license · user count as selected pricing plan · basic, plus, or premium support Read 30 Sep 2026 · onlyoffice.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Editors cover documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs and forms.
  • Real-time co-editing and change tracking are available.
  • Spreadsheet Editor includes more than 400 functions and formulas.
  • More than 40 ready integrations are listed.
  • Desktop apps support Windows, Linux and macOS; offline editing is available.

Limits

  • Community edition is recommended for up to 20 users.
  • Paid pricing starts at $1,500.
  • Phone support is available only at the Premium level.

Who it suits

ONLYOFFICE Docs suits people who need document editing and collaboration across supported platforms, or teams looking to deploy editors in a web app. Developers integrating under their own brand can consider the Developer license.

ONLYOFFICE Docs in depth

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ONLYOFFICE Docs combines broad document editing with collaboration and deployment flexibility. It suits teams fitting editors into an existing stack, especially developers embedding them in a SaaS product. Its range is a strength, but the Community user recommendation and distinct license terms make the right edition a consequential choice.

Overview

Docs handles text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, and fillable forms, covering creation, editing, viewing, conversion, and PDF import and export. Real-time co-editing is paired with comments, change tracking, document comparison, chat, and version history, so the suite can support both drafting and review rather than just file editing.

Its strongest advantage is adaptability: teams can install it using Docker, Linux, or Windows, register for cloud use, connect through more than 40 ready integrations, or embed editors through the Docs API and WOPI. That makes it a credible fit for organizations with an existing platform, but also means deployment, license, and support choices deserve attention.

Key features

Editing and collaboration

The mix of office editors, PDF support, and fillable forms gives teams a wide working scope in one product. Live co-editing and review tools are particularly useful for shared documents; desktop apps and offline editing also suit people whose work cannot depend on an always-online browser session.

Spreadsheets and AI

The Spreadsheet Editor includes more than 400 functions and formulas, charts, macros, and Sheet Views. That is a substantial toolkit for spreadsheet work, while the integrated AI tools can generate text, images, and code, summarize content, explain words or phrases, and translate text. These capabilities extend the suite beyond basic editing, though the product is most differentiated by the overall combination of editors and integration options.

Integration and security

More than 40 ready integrations include Box, Moodle, Nextcloud, Odoo, and WordPress. Developers can use the Docs API to integrate editors into web apps, and WOPI support adds another integration route. Security measures described for the product include encryption at rest, in transit, and end-to-end, access controls, document permissions, and JWT-based token validation with a shared secret.

Pricing

ONLYOFFICE Docs is freemium, with a free plan, paid plans from $1,500, and a 30-day trial. The Community edition costs nothing and is licensed under GNU AGPL v.3 with community support. It is recommended for up to 20 users, making it the natural starting point for smaller groups that can work within that user recommendation and do not need enterprise support.

Docs Developer costs what you agree with the maker. It allows 20 connections per server and includes a development or production license with standard branding. Its stated purpose is integrating ONLYOFFICE into a SaaS product under the licensee’s brand, so it is a more relevant choice for product makers than for an organization simply equipping internal staff.

Docs Enterprise has custom pricing and a commercial license, with user count selected as part of the pricing plan. It offers basic, plus, or premium support; enterprise editions include email support, and phone support is available at Premium level. This is the fit for teams needing a commercial license or a selected user count, but buyers should weigh the support tier and user plan against the free Community option rather than assuming the two editions serve the same needs.

Platforms

Docs supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows. Desktop apps are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, with offline editing as well as browser-based use. The range accommodates mixed-device groups and organizations choosing between self-hosting and cloud registration.

Who it's for

Docs is best suited to teams that need several document types, shared editing, and a choice of deployment or integration path. Developers building a branded SaaS product have a distinct Developer license, while smaller groups can consider Community within its recommendation of up to 20 users. It is less compelling for a reader seeking only a narrowly focused writing tool or a straightforward subscription without edition and deployment decisions.

Pros and cons

Pros: Editors span documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, and forms, with live collaboration and review features across the workflow.

Pros: Docker, Linux, Windows, cloud registration, API, WOPI, and more than 40 integrations give teams multiple ways to fit Docs into their setup.

Pros: A free Community edition and offline-capable desktop apps offer a viable route for smaller groups and users who need local work.

Cons: Community is recommended only up to 20 users and comes with community support, which may not suit larger or support-dependent deployments.

Cons: Developer licensing is priced per contact and capped at 20 connections per server, while Enterprise pricing depends on selected user count and support level; buyers must match a license to their deployment rather than choose on editor features alone.

Alternatives

For a lighter writing-focused option, Calmly Writer has a free plan and supports Android, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows; its plan details also include an Android app at $16.99 a month, billed as a single payment with no subscription.

WPS Presentation is a freemium alternative across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, with its WPS Standard plan describing 1 GB cloud storage, 47 file formats, and 46 languages.

Collabora Online is another freemium, self-hostable office suite; its free Development Edition is for testing and home use.

Zoho Writer is a freemium alternative with a free individual edition that includes Writer features and 200 free document automation credits per month per organization.

Apple Pages is free for creating, viewing, editing, and collaborating on documents without a subscription, and runs on iOS, macOS, and web.

WPS Office is a freemium suite across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows; its Standard plan describes 1 GB cloud storage, 47 file formats, and 46 languages.

Dropbox Paper is a freemium option for Android, API, iOS, and web, with a Basic plan that includes 2 GB storage.

Google Docs is a freemium alternative for Android, extension, iOS, and web; its Business Starter flexible plan costs $8.40 a month, billed monthly with no annual commitment, and includes 30 GB pooled storage per user for up to 300 users.

Readers comparing categories can also browse Word Processing Software, Office Suite Software, Document Collaboration Software, and Collaborative Document Software.

Verdict

Choose ONLYOFFICE Docs if your team needs broad document editing and collaboration that can be self-hosted, connected to existing software, or embedded in a product. Community makes sense for smaller groups within its 20-user recommendation; SaaS makers have a dedicated Developer license, and organizations seeking commercial licensing can consider Enterprise. Look elsewhere if you want a single, simple plan without deployment and license decisions, or if your work calls for a more focused writing tool.

Verdict

ONLYOFFICE Docs combines file editing, collaboration and deployment choices, with a free Community edition recommended for smaller groups. Review the license and support options against your intended deployment and user count.

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