While Google Docs dominates cloud editing, modern teams need more than just shared documents—they need collaborative ecosystems. Platforms like Notion, Coda, and Slite combine documents with databases, task tracking, and visual organization, making them powerful for startups and remote teams. These tools allow multiple people to build living documents that evolve like apps.
This post breaks down how these platforms support async collaboration, version control, and team knowledge management. It offers examples of use cases—from building internal wikis to managing product specs—and how real-time syncing and integrations create more efficient workflows. In a hybrid world, smarter docs equal smarter teams.
