Framapad
Framapad is a free, open-source, collaborative real-time text editor that respects user privacy.
Description
Framapad is a collaborative real-time web-based text editor allowing multiple users to edit a document simultaneously. It features real-time updates, color-coded user contributions, a built-in chat function for communication, and version history for easy restoration of previous edits. Users can create both public pads with limited lifespans and private pads secured by passwords via user accounts. The service is free, ad-free, and respects user privacy by minimizing data collection. Framapad is powered by the open-source Etherpad software and hosted by the non-profit Framasoft.
Features
Framapad's core features include real-time collaborative editing, color-coded user identification, an integrated chat for communication among users, version history for document restoration, the option to create both public and private pads, and import/export functionality. Public pads have a limited lifespan determined by last modification, while private pads require user accounts for access and persistence. The platform is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. The software is open-source.
Benefits
Framapad offers several key benefits, including real-time collaboration, enhanced productivity through simultaneous editing, improved communication via integrated chat, easy version control and recovery, and a secure environment for private projects. It is free to use, respects user privacy, and is supported by a transparent and ethical organization. The use of open-source software allows for community contributions and future development. Framapad promotes digital autonomy by offering an alternative to proprietary, data-intensive platforms.
Links
- Home: https://framapad.org/abc/en/
- Source code: https://github.com/framasoft/framapad.git
Details
- Open Source: ✅
- European: ✅
- Country: FR