CryptPad

Documents & office

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is CryptPad?

CryptPad provides collaborative documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other shared tools with client-side encryption. Its open-source suite can be self-hosted for teams that want browser collaboration with a different privacy model.

Collaborative documents

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Client-side encryption

Shared drive

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Groups seeking encrypted browser-based document collaboration.

Before you choose

You provide hosting; public instances have their own storage limits and paid plans.

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Know what you're signing up for.

CryptPad offers AGPLv3 self-hosted suite at no license charge. You provide hosting; public instances have their own storage limits and paid plans.

You provide hosting; public instances have their own storage limits and paid plans.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Encryption is part of the collaboration design

Several document types share one environment

What to keep in mind

Lost access credentials can complicate recovery

Hosted instance limits differ from self-hosted software licensing

How to use it well

CryptPad combines shared editing with an encryption-centered design. Choose the instance deliberately, test access links with a sample file and preserve recovery information, because account handling and hosting policies matter alongside the application’s free license.

Choose a trusted instance or deploy your own, then test how sharing links and access rights work with a sample document. Keep recovery details and exports of important work. Distinguish application licensing from the storage allowance and policies of whichever instance hosts your documents.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is CryptPad free?

CryptPad offers AGPLv3 self-hosted suite at no license charge. You provide hosting; public instances have their own storage limits and paid plans.

Does the free software promise unlimited public hosting?

No. Self-hosting is open source, while each public instance sets its storage and service terms.

Can more than one person edit a document?

Yes. Real-time collaboration is central to the document suite.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

Choose tools for the same task, then compare their feature limits, platform support, and total cost for your team. The Compare button helps you keep a shortlist.

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