Collabora Online vs Nisus Writer Pro
Collabora Online
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| Figure | Collabora Online | Nisus Writer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.40/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Word Processing Software | 8.6 (#6) | 7.7 (#22) |
| Compatibility | It supports major document formats, including Microsoft Office and Open Document formats. | The product requires macOS 10.13 or later and the page states compatibility with Sonoma and Apple Silicon. |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, United Kingdom | Solana Beach, California, USA |
| Integration | Collabora Online is designed to integrate with existing platforms and infrastructure, with over 230 global partners listed on its integrations page. | Nisus Writer Pro includes Bookends integration for bibliography management. |
| Product | Collabora Online is an open-source collaborative office suite that can be integrated into an organisation’s infrastructure. | Nisus Writer Pro is a word processor designed for creating, editing, and polishing documents on Mac. |
| Security | The maker says documents are processed in memory and automatically cleaned up when sessions end, without persistent document storage on Collabora Online servers. | The user guide says Nisus Writer Pro uses macOS sandboxing, which limits the app's access to data and resources unless the user interacts with those files. |
| Support | Paid subscriptions include long-term support, service-level agreements and signed security updates; the maker also describes a full-time support team and customer portal. | Nisus offers customer support by email, an online user guide, and online forums. |
Plans
Collabora Online
- Collabora Online Development EditionFree
- Collabora Online for Business$3.40 a month
- Collabora Online for EnterprisePriced on request
Nisus Writer Pro
- Upgrade$45, paid once
- Academic$55, paid once
- Standard License$65, paid once
In their own words
Collabora Online
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Nisus Writer Pro
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