CryptPad

Collaboration suite built to enable collaboration, synchronizing changes to documents in real time.

GitHub stars: 8,005
License: AGPL-3.0
Latest release: 2026.5.1
26 May 2026
Last commit: 12 October 2026
Runs on: Node.js, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

752 commits

Replaces

Paid products CryptPad can stand in for.

MiroOnline whiteboard for teams.Dropbox PaperCollaborative documents from Dropbox.Google DocsOnline word processor from Google.Google SlidesOnline presentations from Google.HackMDCollaborative Markdown notes.Microsoft WordMicrosoft's word processor.Google SheetsOnline spreadsheets from Google.Google WorkspaceGoogle's office, mail and storage bundle.

How to self-host CryptPad

CryptPad runs on Node.js and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is CryptPad free?

Yes. CryptPad is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host CryptPad?

Yes. CryptPad runs on Node.js and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does CryptPad replace?

People use CryptPad instead of Miro, Dropbox Paper, Google Docs or Google Slides.

Is CryptPad still maintained?

The last change to CryptPad's code was on 12 October 2026, with 752 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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