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Collabora Online

Online document editing suite based on LibreOffice, deployable on your own infrastructure

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Collabora Online is an open-source, browser-based office suite that enables real-time collaborative editing of text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and drawings. It solves the problem of needing a fully-featured office editor that can be embedded directly into other applications, such as file sync and share platforms, project management tools, email clients, learning management systems, and enterprise portals. The software can be self-hosted on-premises or accessed through a network of hosting partners, giving organizations control over their data and infrastructure.

The suite includes modules for Writer, Calc, Impress, and Draw. It offers integration capabilities through an SDK and API, allowing customization and theming to fit existing workflows. For large deployments, a Collabora Online Controller enables easy scalability using Kubernetes. The software is compatible with a wide range of document formats, including Microsoft Office and ODF. It is built on the LibreOffice codebase and is fully open-source with an auditable codebase.

Collabora Online is designed for organizations, enterprises, and government bodies that need to embed document editing into their own platforms while maintaining data sovereignty. It is also suitable for hosting partners and integrators who offer the service to their own users. A free demo is available for testing, and pricing is obtained through a quote. The product is offered with enterprise support and service-level agreements.

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