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Description

Etherpad enables users to collaboratively edit documents in real-time, functioning similarly to a browser-based multi-player editor. Whether you're crafting articles, writing press releases, or creating to-do lists, you can collaborate seamlessly with friends, classmates, or coworkers, all contributing to the same document simultaneously. Each Etherpad instance offers comprehensive access to data via a well-documented API, along with support for importing and exporting various major data formats. Should the default features fall short of your requirements, a plethora of plugins is available to tailor your experience to your specific needs. There's no necessity to configure a server or install Etherpad yourself; simply choose from one of the many publicly accessible instances set up by generous users from around the globe. As an open-source project, Etherpad thrives on community involvement and continuous improvement. This collaborative tool not only fosters teamwork but also enhances productivity by allowing multiple users to contribute and edit in real time.

Description

Firepad is a collaborative text editor that operates in real-time and is available as open source. It enables genuine collaboration through advanced operational transform techniques that facilitate merging and resolving conflicts seamlessly. With the capability to render documents in editors like CodeMirror, Ace, or Monaco, Firepad's operational transform functionality is inspired by ot.js. Utilizing the Firebase Realtime Database, Firepad ensures efficient cloud storage and synchronization of data. Developers can create applications that necessitate collaborative editing for text documents, as Firepad inherently supports both rich text and code editing, and its extensibility allows for adaptation to various other needs. Created by Michael Lehenbauer and the Firebase team, Firepad continues to evolve, and contributions are welcome, so please consider starring the project on GitHub and submitting your pull requests with enhancements! The potential for additional features is vast, inviting further innovation and improvements to this versatile tool.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AWS Marketplace Yes 
Element Yes 
Firebase No 
GitHub No 
Google Chrome No 
JavaScript No 
Mozilla Firefox No 
Opera No 
Python No 
R No 
Safari No 

Integrations

AWS Marketplace No 
Element No 
Firebase Yes 
GitHub Yes 
Google Chrome Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Mozilla Firefox Yes 
Opera Yes 
Python Yes 
R Yes 
Safari Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Etherpad

Founded

2007

Country

United States

Website

etherpad.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Firepad

Founded

2011

Country

United States

Website

firepad.io

Product Features

Document Collaboration

Access Control / Permissions No 
Autosave No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Cloud Storage No 
Comments / Annotations No 
Edit / Change Tracking No 
Electronic Signature No 
Multiple File Formats No 
Pre-made Templates No 
Search No 
User Tagging No 
Version Control No 
Workflow / Approval Process No 

Product Features

Code Collaboration

Audio Conferencing No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Code Review No 
Discussion Threads No 
IDE Integration No 
Remote Control No 
Remote Pair Programming No 
Screen Sharing No 
Video Conferencing No 

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

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