AbiWord Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to AbiWord for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is LibreOffice - Writer, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to AbiWord and 16 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to AbiWord are Apache OpenOffice Writer, WPS Writer, TextMaker and Quoll Writer.

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  1. LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

     1333 likes

    An open-source word processor offering rich formatting and style options across multiple platforms. Versatile enough to handle both simple memos and complex book publishing, it supports a wide range of document formats and Microsoft Word compatibility, enhancing productivity through templates and layouts.

    96 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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    LibreOffice - Writer vs AbiWord Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Abiword is/was a fairly lightweight word processor. LibreOffice is a great chonky beast of an office suite. They are not really the same thing.

    timgray
    Negative
    0

    Over complicated, slow, crashes a LOT!

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It is not enough lightweight

    • LibreOffice - Writer is Free and Open SourceAbiWord is also Free and Open Source
    • LibreOffice - Writer is Privacy focusedAbiWord is not according to our users
  2. Apache OpenOffice Writer icon

    Apache OpenOffice Writer

     684 likes

    Writer, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is an open-source word processor. It supports the ISO standard Open Document Format (ODF) for data interchange as its default file format, as well as Microsoft Office 97-2003 formats, Microsoft Office 2007...

    76 Apache OpenOffice Writer alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Last major release was in 2014

    Apache OpenOffice Writer vs AbiWord Comments
    cdanielscolorado
    Negative
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    It's part of an office SUITE! Not a standalone word processor like Abiword

    • Apache OpenOffice Writer is Free and Open SourceAbiWord is also Free and Open Source
    • Apache OpenOffice Writer is Privacy focusedAbiWord is not according to our users
  4. WPS Writer icon

    WPS Writer

     114 likes

    WPS Writer, part of WPS Office , is dependable and fast word processing software that is highly compatible with Microsoft Word , and can read and edit DOC and DOCX formats.

    75 WPS Writer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    WPS Writer vs AbiWord Comments
    cdanielscolorado
    Negative
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    Abiword is a standalone word processor. WPS Writer part of an office SUITE!

    • WPS Writer is Freemium and ProprietaryAbiWord is Free and Open Source
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    Zoho Writer

    Cloud-based word processor with AI assistant for improved writing, document publishing across platforms, e-signature, mobile apps, and MS Word compatibility. Offers collaborative tools, custom workflows, secure cloud storage, and...

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  6. TextMaker icon

    TextMaker

     68 likes

    TextMaker is the word processor in SoftMaker Office – fast, powerful, compatible and GDPR-compliant.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. Quoll Writer icon

    Quoll Writer

     43 likes

    Focus on your words not the interface. Quoll Writer is a writing application that helps you focus on your words. Clean and uncluttered. Feature rich. Features are where you would expect them to be.

    104 Quoll Writer alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. Zoho Writer icon

    Zoho Writer

     59 likes

    Cloud-based word processor with AI assistant for improved writing, document publishing across platforms, e-signature, mobile apps, and MS Word compatibility. Offers collaborative tools, custom workflows, secure cloud storage, and seamless integration with other Zoho applications.

    83 Zoho Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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  10. Fidus Writer icon

    Fidus Writer

     19 likes

    Fidus Writer is an online collaborative LaTeX editor especially made for academics who need to use citations and/or formulas. The editor focuses on the content rather than the layout, so that with the same text, you can later on publish it in multiple ways: On a website, as a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
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  12. Aspose.Words for Cloud icon

    Aspose.Words for Cloud

     1 like

    Aspose.Words for Cloud is a REST API that helps developers processing documents. It is a cloud based document creation, manipulation and conversion API, with a variety of features for document processing. Aspose.Words for Cloud is platform independent document manipulation API.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Java Mobile
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  13. Celframe Office Write icon

    Celframe Office Write

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    Celframe doesn't skimp on the features for its word processor Write. This office software application has nearly every tool you need in a word processor and has a similar look and feel you've likely been familiar with for years.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
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  14. MyOffice (NTC) icon

    MyOffice (NTC)

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    A set of office applications for creating text and spreadsheet documents: "MyOffice Text" and "MyOffice Spreadsheet".

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    MyOffice Text running under Windows 11
     
  15. SolidWriting icon

    SolidWriting

     7 likes

    SolidWriting offers an intuitive interface and powerful features for creating and editing documents. Easily open, edit, and save SWDOC/SWDOC64 and DOCX files. With advanced text formatting, offline AI assistance, and multilingual support, streamline your writing process.

    129 SolidWriting alternatives

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    • Windows
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    • Android Tablet
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