Europe-made alternatives · 2026

5 Best European Google Docs Alternatives in 2026

Sovereignty-first software picks, all built in Europe — hand-picked to replace Google Docs.

By the EU Alternatives team Last updated

Our top pick this year is ONLYOFFICE — but every option on this list is European-owned, GDPR-native, and production-ready. Worth a closer look: Docs, Fibery, dDocs, Saga.

Google Docs alternatives are mainly Office & Collaboration and Security & Identity. Browse any of those categories for a wider shortlist beyond this list.

  1. Open-source online editor for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs. Features real-time collaboration, AI integration, and accessibility tools.

  2. Transform document collaboration with real-time editing, version control, and secure sharing features that enhance team productivity and communication.

  3. Unify company operations. Build custom workflows, connect teams, and manage projects, documents, and data all in one adaptable, interconnected platform.

  4. Take secure notes and collaborate in real time with encrypted docs, offline access, comments, and rich text support.

  5. Organize notes, docs, and tasks with an AI-powered collaborative workspace. Features real-time editing, integrated task management, and automatic knowledge linking.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best European alternative to Google Docs?
ONLYOFFICE is the top-ranked European alternative to Google Docs in our directory. 5 EU alternatives are listed on this page in total, scored by feature parity and relevance.
Is Google Docs GDPR-compliant?
Google Docs is headquartered outside the EU, which means personal data may be transferred to a non-EU jurisdiction. Since the 2020 Schrems II ruling, such transfers require a case-by-case transfer impact assessment under Article 46 GDPR. EU-based alternatives keep your data under European law by default with no transfer impact assessment required.
Why use a European alternative to Google Docs?
European alternatives store data in EU jurisdictions, comply with GDPR by default, reduce exposure to the US CLOUD Act and FISA 702, and strengthen the European tech ecosystem. For regulated industries — health, public sector, finance — EU hosting is often a legal requirement, not just a preference.
How do I migrate from Google Docs to a European alternative?
Start by exporting your data from Google Docs, then pick the alternative that best matches your feature requirements — most EU alternatives listed here offer import tools or migration guides. Running both services in parallel for a week catches any edge cases before you fully switch.