# 7 Google Docs Alternatives for Modern Workflows Document sharing and document creation is an important part of the modern work landscape. Google Docs has revolutionized how we approach documents and means we no longer have to save numerous versions of files and attach them to emails. Our approach to the [document management process](/blog/document-management-software/) is a lot more organized and much easier. Not only is it important to be able to swiftly create new files and edit them, employees also need to be able to collaborate effectively on these documents. This allows teams to work at speed and complete projects more quickly. You can use Google Docs for real-time document editing. It’s a [collaborative platform](/blog/document-collaboration-tools/) that allows you to create files, and then share them with collaborators via links, or sending co-authors access to the document. Control the level of access that another user has to your document. You can set them either to read, review, edit or comment. It’s up to you how much control you give others over your file, streamlining the sharing and editing process. Google Docs offers a convenient way to store your documents and manage large amounts of information. But if you're here, you've probably hit its limits. Maybe it's the lack of structured organisation, no version control, limited formatting for technical content, or simply that it wasn't built for anything beyond basic document creation. Whatever the reason, you're looking for something better. This guide covers the strongest Google Docs alternatives available today, including what each one does well, where it falls short, and which type of team it actually suits. ## 7 Alternatives to Google Docs ### 1. Document360 ![Document360 documentation example](https://document360.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/kovai.co_onboarding_documentation.png) Document360, AI-powered documentation software, takes creating, managing, and sharing documents to the next level. It allows you to create documentation for both Public and Private documentation. ### Create and customize ![Customize site](https://document360.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Customize-site.gif) Create stunning documents with Document360’s state-of-the-art editors. They have enhanced editing and formatting capabilities; you can also write code-heavy documents with them. Customize documents with your branding and styling needs to create professional documents. ### AI Writing Agent – Eddy Document360’s AI writing agent Eddy, by using prompts/video helps teams speed up in creating content quickly, in a minute or less than that. It can draft, summarize, rephrase, and generate SEO-friendly descriptions for your documentation. This makes sure consistency, saves time, and enables both technical and non-technical users to produce high-quality content effortlessly. ### Knowledge Base With Document360, you can build a central hub for all your documents and make it available to your internal teams, customers, or both. You can manage multiple knowledge bases at a time, making it easy to scale as your documentation needs to grow. Such a knowledge base also acts like a self-service hub for customers empowering them to find answers without waiting. ### Organize ![Organize](https://document360.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Organize.gif) With the [category manager](https://docs.document360.com/docs/category-types), you can [organize large documents](/blog/managing-large-documentation-projects/) easily by dividing them into categories. ### ChatGPT-like Search The AI search feature ‘Ask Eddy’ is available on your home page and the Knowledge base site's search bar. It provides contextual answers to reader queries helping users avoid searching through multiple articles. ### Analytics With Document360’s advanced analytics, you can know what your visitors are looking for, and how they’re interacting with it to make data-backed decisions. ### Integration with business tools Document360 [integrates](https://docs.document360.com/docs/integrations-getting-started) with other tools, such as help desks and chat apps, to give you a seamless work experience. #### Pros - Document360 offers a powerful [AI knowledge base](/blog/ai-powered-knowledge-base/) that can be public or private, depending on your needs. - You can obtain an overview of access permissions to your knowledge base, so you can control who sees what - Your knowledge base can be styled with custom colors and shared under a custom domain. - Document360 comes with an AI writing agent (Eddy) to draft, summarize, and optimize content efficiently. ##### User’s opinion about Document360: *"Really a 360-degree platform for Product Documentation"* Document360 is a game-changer in the product documentation space. A very simple yet powerful tool to serve the best. Below are the points I like most: - Setting up a custom domain for your documentation portal. - Smart Glossary - Editor is the best in class, giving you a lot of flexibility - Ability to create and use reusable content has made life easier - Ability to make your document publicly available with SEO enabled as well as locking them from private use with a single click. - Smart bars made it easy for us to add any announcements. Source: [G2Crowd](https://www.g2.com/products/document360/reviews/document360-review-7091271) Interested in Document360 Knowledge base? Schedule a demo with one of our experts [Book A Demo](https://document360.com/request-demo/) ![Document360](https://document360.com/wp-content/themes/document360/images/blog-call-to-action.png) ### 2. Nuclino ![nuclino](https://document360.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nuclino.png) [Nuclino](https://www.nuclino.com/) is a great option for teams that are looking for a simpler and more modern alternative to Google Docs. Its clean, uncluttered interface and user-friendly design make it stand out among other solutions. Another notable aspect of Nuclino is how versatile and seamless it is. While it can be used exclusively for document collaboration, Nuclino's capabilities extend far beyond that. You can use it to build an internal knowledge base, manage tasks and projects, onboard new team members, and more. #### Pros - Nuclino allows you to bring all your team's work together in one simple tool, replacing not only Google Docs, but also apps like Trello, Confluence, and Airtable. ##### User’s opinion about Nuclino: *“Excellent tool for online editing.”* Nuclino is a much more organized and intuitive tool to use, I used Google Docs with my team before, and it was a bit disorganized. Source: [G2Crowd](https://www.g2.com/products/nuclino/reviews/nuclino-review-4330460) ### 3. Microsoft 365 ![Microsoft365 docs](https://document360.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Microsoft365_docs.png) [Microsoft 365](https://www.office.com/) is the main rival to Google Docs when it comes to document creation. Microsoft Word allows users to author their own documents in its cloud editor accessible through the desktop browser. Most users are familiar with the Word interface and its ribbon menu, and you can also share documents easily with other collaborators. Co-authoring can take place in real-time and you can also take advantage of the Office mobile app. #### Pros - Microsoft 365 offers a great way to share content along with collaboration features for your users ##### User’s opinion about Microsoft 365: *“One-stop solution for all your document editing."* I love how simple yet effective Microsoft Word is in its operation. It has features that can make your work life much more accessible, from an automatic spell checker that can help users to avoid mistakes in their documents and grammar correction to built-in templates and easy-to-use formatting options. As a Research Analyst, I find it an absolute necessity in report creation and always find its compatibility with other Microsoft products a gem and a lifesaver. Source: [G2Crowd](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews/microsoft-word-review-7089998) ### 4. Zoho Workdrive ![Zoho Docs](https://document360.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Zoho_docs.png) [Zoho WorkDrive](https://www.zoho.com/workdrive/) is online file management for teams that work together collaboratively. You can use WorkDrive as a way to give teams a secure, shared workspace, so their ideas have a home from conception to realization. You can create, collaborate, and make teamwork happen on documents that are able to be edited in real-time. You have access to Zoho Writer, Zoho Sheet and Zoho Show to author all sorts of documents. #### Pros - Zoho Workdrive works best as a document storage system which allows you to share ideas among members of your team ##### User’s opinion about Zoho Workdrive: *"Document storage system"* It provides full control over document sharing, you can track the user activity, and also you can share with non-doc users. SSO facility provides one-way security to shared documents. It allows a maximum 25GB doc size upload which helps to share large files. To manage a large team with different departments, the doc provides grouping features that helps to share docs amongst teams. Source: [G2Crowd](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-docs/reviews/zoho-docs-review-6936536) ### 5. Evernote ![Evernote Docs](https://document360.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/evernote_docs.png) [Evernote](https://evernote.com/) is a tool for note-sharing that enables users to control their work, organize their lives, and remember everything. You can tackle any project with notes, tasks, and schedules all in one place that can easily be shared with other collaborators. Evernote allows you to get what you need, when you need it, with powerful, flexible search capabilities. You can make your schedule work for you by integrating with Google Calendar. Your meetings and notes have context so nothing gets lost in the shuffle. #### Pros Evernote is fantastic for creating a personal knowledge base that contains all your ideas, thoughts and admin ##### User’s opinion about Evernote: *"Great space to have lots of ideas and a spot to see them all."* I like that I can have a ton of ideas going on and have different spaces for each. I use this for ideas to write and grow my business. I use note-taking, story style, and drawing options. Source: [G2Crowd](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews/evernote-review-5397971) ### 6. Quip ![Quip Docs](https://document360.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Quip_docs.png) [Quip](https://quip.com/) is real-time collaborative documents, spreadsheets, and chat embedded inside Salesforce to transform any business process. Quip helps sales teams improve their business and reimagine[ sales processes](/blog/sales-documentation/) with embedded documents, live Salesforce data, and built-in collaboration. Documents unite your team’s work and communication, so you can get everything done in one place. Ensure you are always working off of the most recent data by linking your sales plans to live CRM data with a two-way sync. #### Pros - Quip makes a very [good internal knowledge base](/blog/create-good-internal-knowledge-base/) for sales teams that work inside Salesforce ##### User’s opinion about Quip: *"The optimal method for sharing ideas with coworkers"* Quip enables our group to create papers and spreadsheets and make adjustments or revisions collectively as we collaborate on a project. It's excellent to be capable of crossing items off of the checklist as we do them so that the Team can monitor our progress. Our Team particularly appreciates utilising Android or iOS and getting instant notifications of new messages. Source:[ G2crowd](https://www.g2.com/products/quip/reviews/quip-review-7099999) ### 7. Coda ![Coda docs](https://document360.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Coda_docs.png) [Coda](https://coda.io/) brings all your words, data, and teamwork into one powerful doc that’s built for [internal documentation](/blog/internal-documentation/). It comes with a set of powerful building blocks, so you can create the tools your team needs to work collaboratively. It feels familiar like a doc and engaging like an app, so your team can jump in quickly, collaborate effectively, and make decisions that stick. #### Pros - Coda works well for an internal knowledge that lets you share ideas and knowledge with other members of your team ##### User’s opinion about Coda "Coda is a great tool for documentation and process automation." First of all, if you look at the coda as a place for internal documentation for your company - it looks nice. Typography works, pages look great and it improves adoption for sure - people of your organization would not be afraid to use it. The second thing is the flexibility that the coda gives to you. We moved a couple of internal processes and organized them through coda and rely on them from now on. Source: [G2Crowd](https://www.g2.com/products/coda-coda/reviews/coda-review-7036723) ## Wrapping up Google Docs is great for document collaboration and authoring, enabling teams to bring their ideas to life and get projects off the ground. But you need to consider another platform if you want to create robust documentation for end users. Document360 is great for [internal knowledge sharing](/knowledge-sharing/), and public-facing documentation sites for customers and end users. The advantage of Google Docs is that most people know how to use it, but Document360 is very intuitive to learn and will have you up and running in minutes. Don’t miss out on the advanced features like integrations and extensions, markdown editor, and multilingual capabilities.