So I am looking for a type of Collaborative Spreadsheet. Think of google Drives Spreadsheets where two or more people can access it and update it. A good example would be a vendor working with a reshipper. The vendor updates the sheet with today's orders and the reshipper can view the updates and make changes. I have a need for such a spreadsheet. I have used one in the far past but can't remember what it was.
I also want to know if it is safe to host this with a third party Tor/Onion Hosting Provider? Can the hosting provider access the spreadsheet? I assume if they were curious enough they would just look into your root directory /html/ /www/ and find your files and folders, I'm not sure how that part works exactly.
If there is any other such software that can be run through the browser or anywhere really, I am interested to know! ANY help is truly appreciated!
TL:DR I need some sort of spreadsheet like google sheets or other web based software that I can host myself or through a third party Tor/Onion hosting provider that is secure and safe. Where multiple people can view and edit the same file/sheet..
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Looking for a Collaborative Spreadsheet. (or similiar) that I can securly self host or host with third party tor hosting provider. Suggestions/Advice?
Started by Wanna_Learn_More · Oct 24, 2025
I've never tried this BUT after some searching found a possible solution.
https://www.tforumtorjg6rue252oqsxryoxengawnmo46qy4kyii5wtqnwfj4ooad.onion/r/selfhosted/comments/1bff8op/lessons_learned_self_hosted_nextcloud_office/?rdt=54695
you could set up nextcloud locally then only allow inbound connections through tor and route through a vpn before hitting your server. Im sure someone else might offer a better suggestion. but this seems like a viable route to explore. expressvpn would be a good option, if someone has any better suggestions please share :)
And yes this supports real time colab like in sheets. reference: https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-office-as-google-sheets-alternative/142783
link showing some more features you might want to see: https://www.tecmint.com/work-with-documents-in-nextcloud/
good luck! if you do end up going this route could you share any updates your final setup guide, step by step. Im sure this would be helpful for the community.
https://www.tforumtorjg6rue252oqsxryoxengawnmo46qy4kyii5wtqnwfj4ooad.onion/r/selfhosted/comments/1bff8op/lessons_learned_self_hosted_nextcloud_office/?rdt=54695
you could set up nextcloud locally then only allow inbound connections through tor and route through a vpn before hitting your server. Im sure someone else might offer a better suggestion. but this seems like a viable route to explore. expressvpn would be a good option, if someone has any better suggestions please share :)
And yes this supports real time colab like in sheets. reference: https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-office-as-google-sheets-alternative/142783
link showing some more features you might want to see: https://www.tecmint.com/work-with-documents-in-nextcloud/
good luck! if you do end up going this route could you share any updates your final setup guide, step by step. Im sure this would be helpful for the community.
Thank you for sharing this! Certainly good information.
Does anyone else have any info on this particular option?
I'm going to look into for sure. Will let you know what I find!
Does anyone else have any info on this particular option?
I'm going to look into for sure. Will let you know what I find!
Would OnlyOffice web work? Would likely require JS though. Honestly in general you would be best having a CSV/ODS file over a synchronised file host.
If you find a developed solution or end up developing your own here's some tips regarding your questions
I also want to know if it is safe to host this with a third party Tor/Onion Hosting Provider? Can the hosting provider access the spreadsheet? I assume if they were curious enough they would just look into your root directory /html/ /www/ and find your files and folders, I'm not sure how that part works exactly.
1) As long as you configure a simple hidden service properly it should be fine for your project scope , all you need is a machine to host this project (not web hosting, just a simple vps paid for with xmr with sufficient space) avoid hosting it on your own bare metal.
2) Any hosting provider can access and image your vps or servers at any given time , my suggestion would be to keep everything encrypted at rest , sensitive files shouldn't be kept on the box unencrypted . provide an intermediate mechanism like PGP encryption of your files before they touch the server , only the owner's of the respective private keys should be able to access and unlock the sensitive information, hosting providers don't just randomly start looking, avoid contacting support of your provider.
I also want to know if it is safe to host this with a third party Tor/Onion Hosting Provider? Can the hosting provider access the spreadsheet? I assume if they were curious enough they would just look into your root directory /html/ /www/ and find your files and folders, I'm not sure how that part works exactly.
1) As long as you configure a simple hidden service properly it should be fine for your project scope , all you need is a machine to host this project (not web hosting, just a simple vps paid for with xmr with sufficient space) avoid hosting it on your own bare metal.
2) Any hosting provider can access and image your vps or servers at any given time , my suggestion would be to keep everything encrypted at rest , sensitive files shouldn't be kept on the box unencrypted . provide an intermediate mechanism like PGP encryption of your files before they touch the server , only the owner's of the respective private keys should be able to access and unlock the sensitive information, hosting providers don't just randomly start looking, avoid contacting support of your provider.
Thank you for your answer. Can you recommend any good VPS hosts? I know there any many on the KYC Not site but figured since you know about this you will be well informed on a good VPS provider. Have you heard of Impreza? Any options are appreciated.