What is the best alternative to Google Docs?

The top-rated alternatives to Google Docs in the Developer Tools category include Google Docs, Ovellum, PowerScroll. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Google Docs alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Google Docs and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Google Docs free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Google Docs with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to Google Docs (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Google Docs (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Current
Google Docs	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
O Ovellum	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
PowerScroll	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Docs	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	1,153	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Microsoft Learn MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	1,873	—	Compare →
Genexus	npx	Free/None	Free	29	—	Compare →
RDL MCP Server	uvx	Free/None	Free	11	—	Compare →
ARC 1	npx	Free/None	Free	183	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
Google Books	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Google Contacts	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	3	—	Compare →