Best Collaborative Document Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Dropbox Paper is ranked #1 of 34 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Lark and AppFlowy. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Lark. The lowest first paid tier on this page is WPS Docs at $0.49/mo.
When several people need to draft or revise the same document, the editing and access details can shape which software fits. Compare real-time editing and comments with guest access, version history, and offline access. Native app coverage offers another point to consider across collaborators’ devices, while free plans and paid-from prices help clarify cost. Google Docs leads the ranking, followed by Zoho Writer and ONLYOFFICE Docs; Nuclino and Craft are also among the early entries. Use these comparisons to weigh how each option handles shared writing, participation, and keeping track of changes.
34 collaborative document software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Dropbox Paper iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$0.99/mo
- 2 Lark iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free
- 3 AppFlowy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$6/mo Real-time editing: YesVersion history: not statedGuest access: Yes
- 4 ContactOffice iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8€5/mo
- 5 Craft iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 6 Nuclino iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 7 ONLYOFFICE Docs iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 8 WPS Docs iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$0.49/mo Real-time editing: YesVersion history: not stated
- 9 Collabora Online iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$3.40/mo
- 10 Zoho Writer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 11 Notion Calendar iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free
- 12 Tencent Meeting & VooV Meeting iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free
- 13 Google Docs iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$7/mo
- 14 Microsoft Loop iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$7/mo Real-time editing: YesVersion history: not statedGuest access: No
- 15 Nextcloud Office iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2€5.94/mo Real-time editing: YesVersion history: not stated
- 16 Slite iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$0.83/mo
- 17 BSCW iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Real-time editing: YesVersion history: unlimitedGuest access: Yes
- 18 Superhuman Docs iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Real-time editing: YesVersion history: limitedGuest access: Yes
- 19 Quip iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$10/mo Real-time editing: YesVersion history: unlimitedGuest access: Yes
- 20 Yandex 360 for Business iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 21 Etherpad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4
- 22 HackMD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$5/mo Real-time editing: YesVersion history: limitedGuest access: Yes
- 23 Authorea No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Real-time editing: YesVersion history: not statedGuest access: Yes
- 24 Bit.ai No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Real-time editing: YesVersion history: unlimitedGuest access: Yes
- 25 Hancom Docs No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Real-time editing: YesVersion history: limitedGuest access: Yes
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which collaborative document software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Dropbox Paper is ranked #1 of 34 with a score of 7.9. Lark is second and AppFlowy third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, WPS Docs has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.49/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.