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CryptPad Rich Text vs SSuite Office

Both stand on word processing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CryptPad Rich Text

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Choose CryptPad Rich Text for collaborative documents when browser encryption, link-based sharing, and open-source self-hosting matter. Look elsewhere if you need track changes, which it does not support.

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SSuite Office

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

SSuite Office combines free Windows desktop software with account-free browser apps and a range of document tools. Its desktop platform is Windows, while the maker lists broader platforms for the overall offering.

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The facts

	CryptPad Rich Text	SSuite Office
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted, Web	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Your Own Instance: $1.50 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	10	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cryptpad.org	ssuiteoffice.com
On word processing software	#14 of 45	#18 of 45

CryptPad Rich Text: what it does well

Supports real-time editing and commenting.
Exports documents to HTML and .docx.
Encrypted links can allow viewing or editing without recipient sign-up.
Browser encryption keeps readable content from service administrators.
Free software can be hosted and modified by anyone.

What to know first

Track changes is not supported.
The free plan is an account on a public instance.
Paid hosting plans include annual prices up to $25,000 a year.

SSuite Office: what it does well

Free desktop and online office plans
Windows desktop apps support offline editing
Online apps run in the browser
No account required for listed apps
Free online user support

What to know first

Desktop apps are listed for Windows only
No free trial is offered

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