Etherpad (EtherPad)Archived copy EtherPad Open Source Release, Google Code is a web-based collaborative real-time editor, allowing authors to simultaneously edit a text document, and see all of the participants edit in real-time, with the ability to display each authors text in their own color. Developed by The Etherpad Foundation
License: Open Source
Etherpad is an open-source collaborative text editor that requires self-hosting, making it more suitable for technical users, whereas PiratePad offers a simpler, more user-friendly experience with built-in chat and anonymous collaboration features.