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24 alternatives to Google Docs for Mac

A standalone macOS app for Google Docs, Sheets and Slides

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Google Docs for Mac launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Google Docs for Mac▲11

   A simple native Google Docs app for Mac.

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Google Docs & Sheets▲85

   for iOS and Android

   2014 · blog.google · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Google Docs SplitView▲110

   Open Docs, Sheets & Slides side-by-side in a single tab

   2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4CA
   Collections, a fast multiple-account Google Docs client for Mac▲196

   2012 · beta.collections.me · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Stashpad Docs▲248

   Your streamlined Google Docs alternative

   2024 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   MenuBarGrid▲171

   Transform Google Sheets into Mac Menu Bar Apps

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Google Doc Publisher▲375

   Make Google Docs good-looking in two clicks

   2016 · gdoc.pub · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Typed⏎ Beta▲143

   Google Docs on steroids

   2021 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   CodeX Docs▲163

   Self-hosted alternative to Notion, Paper and Google Docs

   2022 · docs.codex.so · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Docs2Book [discontinued]▲90

    Distribute your Google Document in a whole new way

    2020 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Sunsama for macOS▲265

    If Trello & Google Calendar had a baby - now for Mac

    2018 · sunsama.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Google Docs▲80

    Create and share your work online

    2014 · accounts.google.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Gooba for Mac▲151

    Writing app & task manager

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Slick Docs▲101

    A hybrid of Google Docs and Wix

    2020 · slickdocs.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Icons8 Google Docs Add-on▲204

    Add icons to your Google docs for free

    2021 · workspace.google.com · its alternatives →

16. 16GM
    Google Music for Mac▲193

    2014 · kbhomes.github.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Mighty Mink Autocorrector▲105

    Autocorrector for Google Docs, Slides & Sheets

    2019 · mightymink.sethusenthil.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    NoteTabs▲129

    Native macOS text editor with horizontal tabs & auto-restore

    Jan 2026 · notetabs.azurewebsites.net · its alternatives →

19. 19
    DocsFromSheets (Apps Script)▲71

    Easiest way to Merge Google Docs (Template) & Sheets (Data)

    2022 · nathrupjyoti.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    ReadHere▲146

    Lightweight PDF & EPUB reader in your browser

    Jun 2026 · readhere.app · its alternatives →

21. 21
    QuickSheet▲127

    Instantly create and edit spreadsheets from your menu bar

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    SEO Extension for Google Docs▲163

    SEO optimization in Google Docs is now easier than ever.

    2020 · storychief.io · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Docdown▲140

    Manage your web content with the power of Google Docs

    2016 · docdown.co · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Wordable▲84

    Publish optimized content to your CMS from GDocs or HTML

    2021 · wordable.io · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →