Head-to-head · Collaborative Document Software
ONLYOFFICE Docs vs Yandex Documents
ONLYOFFICE Docs leads on 0 checks, Yandex Documents on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreONLYOFFICE Docs · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly ONLYOFFICE Docs
ONLYOFFICE Docs scores higher on our rubric for collaborative document software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
ONLYOFFICE Docs is the better fit for self-hosted office-suite deployments. Yandex Documents is the better fit for teams needing low-cost DOCX collaboration.
- ONLYOFFICE Docs fits best
Self-hosted office-suite deployments
- Yandex Documents fits best
Teams needing low-cost DOCX collaboration
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Yandex Documents 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Collaborative Document Software | #6 in Collaborative Document Software |
| Best for | Self-hosted office-suite deployments | Teams needing low-cost DOCX collaboration |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $1,500/yr | $3.99/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ONLYOFFICE Docs 0/4 · Yandex Documents 0/4 | ||
| Real-time editing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Guest access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Comments | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Version history | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Native app coverage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | ONLYOFFICE Docs is an open-source office editing suite for individuals, teams, organizations, and developers. It covers text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, fillable forms, and PDFs, with real-time co-editing, comments and… Read the review → |
Yandex Documents is an online editor for text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, with support for DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX files. It suits teams that need shared document editing without a high starting cost, particularly those… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ONLYOFFICE Docs — where it wins
- Free Community edition with AGPL v3 licensing
- Real-time co-editing, review tools, and version restoration
- Web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Enterprise pricing starts at $1,500 per license
- Enterprise plans show configurable connection and license options
- Developer edition requires pricing through the pricing page
Yandex Documents — where it wins
- Free plan includes 5 GB of Yandex Disk storage
- Real-time editing, review mode, and version restoration
- Offline editing synchronizes after reconnection
Where it doesn't
- Integrations center on Yandex Disk and Yandex 360
- No desktop apps are listed
- The editor opening limit is 100 MB
- ONLYOFFICE Docs9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
An open-source, self-hosted office suite with broad editing and collaboration tools.
Visit ONLYOFFICEFull verdict → - Yandex Documents8.6/10 · Free plan
A low-cost DOCX workspace with useful collaboration and a focused ecosystem.
Try Yandex DocumentsFull verdict →
More comparisons
- Google Docs vs Yandex Documents
- Zoho Writer vs Yandex Documents
- ONLYOFFICE Docs vs Nextcloud Office
- ONLYOFFICE Docs vs WPS Docs
- ONLYOFFICE Docs vs Quip
- ONLYOFFICE Docs vs Dropbox Paper
- Nextcloud Office vs Yandex Documents
- WPS Docs vs Yandex Documents
All collaborative document software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update







