Collabora Online Tools

We tal about this alot, yes we are big fans this suite is based on LibreOffice technology, it can be used for real-time collaborative editing within a browser. The four main tools Writer, Calc, Impress, and Draw cover a range of document creation and productivity needs for both individuals and organizations.

Writer serves as the word processor, allowing users to create, edit, and format text documents with features like styles, track changes, commenting, and compatibility with Microsoft Word formats. It supports collaborative editing where multiple users can work on the same document simultaneously, with smooth communication and version control.

Calc functions as the spreadsheet component, handling data analysis, financial modeling, and statistical calculations through its formula library, pivot tables, and charting tools. It facilitates teamwork with shared spreadsheets that update in real time, maintaining consistency across contributors.

Impress is the presentation tool, comparable to PowerPoint, its has slide creation with transitions, multimedia embedding, templates, and animations that can be delivered online or offline. It emphasizes collaborative presentation of visuals through co-editing and review features.

Draw the vector graphics and diagram editor, enables users to design flowcharts, technical drawings, organizational charts, posters, and other graphical materials with precision tools for shapes, connectors, and text integration. It supports both creative design and practical visualization tasks.

Together, these applications form the foundation of Collabora Online’s collaborative ecosystem, combining text editing, data analysis, presentations, and diagramming under a user-friendly interface optimized for browser-based productivity.

In our case her at mintarc this would be integration between the four tools and cloud storage solutions like Nextcloud. This helps accessibility and security, for teams to work efficiently across devices without relying on proprietary software. Collabora Online represents a complete, privacy-conscious alternative to mainstream office suites, combining professional-grade functionality with the freedom of open-source collaboration.

Nextcloud would be our "OneDrive or GDrive" for the things we create.

There are other opensource office suites however, in this post we will focus on Collabora