Stetley vs Google Docs
Both run in your browser. Google Docs is the default for live co-editing at scale; Stetley Docs is smaller, works without an account and keeps Word files as Word files.
Checked against Google Docs’s own pages on 1 November 2026. Prices are US list prices per person per month; they change, so follow the sources for today’s.
At a glance
| Stetley | Google Docs | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Every app free; a paid plan for more room, teams and AI is proposed, price not set | Free for personal use; Google Workspace Business Starter $7, Standard $14 1 |
| Account to edit | None: Docs keeps documents in your browser until you sign in | A Google account; people with a link can view without signing in 2 |
| Word files | Opens and saves .docx, with tracked changes, comments, footnotes and equations | Opens and exports .docx |
| PDFs | Open view-only at their exact layout; Edit in one click | Converts a PDF to a Doc; lists, tables and columns are not likely to be detected 3 |
| Offline | Works offline in any modern browser | In Chrome or Edge with the Google Docs Offline extension, set up while online 4 |
| AI | Optional: your device, your computer or your own key | Gemini included in business plans 1; Workspace data not used to train models outside Workspace 5 |
Where Google Docs is stronger
- Live co-editing with many people at once, at huge scale.
- Gmail, Meet, Drive and an admin console, all in one account.
- A long track record, and support desks for business plans.
Where Stetley is stronger
- No account needed to start: open Docs and type.
- PDFs keep their exact layout until you choose to edit.
- Offline in any modern browser, not only Chrome and Edge.
- Small and quick to open, measured on a slow connection and published with the method.
Which to choose
If your organisation already lives in Google Workspace, Google Docs is the natural fit. If you want a quick, private word processor that treats Word files and PDFs with care and doesn’t need an account to start, try Stetley Docs.
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Sources
Checked 1 November 2026.
- Google Workspace pricing: workspace.google.com
- Share files from Google Drive: support.google.com
- Convert PDF and photo files to text: support.google.com
- Work on Google Docs offline: support.google.com
- How Gemini in Workspace protects your data: support.google.com
Questions
Is Stetley Docs a Google Docs alternative?
Yes, for writing and editing documents, especially Word files and PDFs. It doesn’t replace Gmail or Meet.
Can I use Stetley Docs without a Google account?
Yes. You don’t need any account to start; sign in with your email only when you want to share.