AbiWord AlternativesWord Processors and other similar apps like AbiWord

AbiWord is described as 'Free word processing program similar to Microsoft® Word. It is suitable for a wide variety of word processing tasks' and is a very popular Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AbiWord for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and SaaS apps. The best AbiWord alternative is LibreOffice - Writer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AbiWord are Microsoft Word, Pages, Apache OpenOffice Writer and WPS Writer.

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  1. LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

     1336 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.

    97 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. Microsoft Word icon

    Microsoft Word

     939 likes

    Microsoft's leading word processor, enables professional-quality document creation with SmartArt graphics, seamless PDF support, and extensive search capabilities. Compatible across desktop, online, and mobile platforms with necessary subscription or standalone purchase options.

    111 Microsoft Word alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Microsoft Word vs AbiWord Comments
    cdanielscolorado
    Negative
    0

    All of the alternatives listed belong to Office SUITES! Not word processing applications.

    • Microsoft Word is Paid and ProprietaryAbiWord is Free and Open Source
  4. Pages icon

    Pages

     215 likes

    Word processor providing real-time collaboration, over 90 templates, iCloud integration, support for Word and EPUB files, over 700 shapes, advanced formatting tools, change tracking, mathematical equations, multimedia insertion, wireless printing, and flexible export options.

    83 Pages alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Adobe FrameMaker icon
    Adobe FrameMaker

    A desktop publishing (DTP) and word processing application that is popular for large documents.

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  6. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Discontinued

    Last major release was in 2014

    Apache OpenOffice Writer vs AbiWord Comments
    cdanielscolorado
    Negative
    0

    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
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    WPS Writer vs AbiWord Comments
    cdanielscolorado
    Negative
    0

    Abiword is a standalone word processor. WPS Writer part of an office SUITE!

    • WPS Writer is Freemium and ProprietaryAbiWord is Free and Open Source
  9. TextMaker icon

    TextMaker

     68 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Walling icon

    Walling

     45 likes

    Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.

    294 Walling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. 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.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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  13. Word Online icon

    Word Online

     21 likes

    Edit and create documents online with Word Online. Work collaboratively in real-time using your browser. Requires Microsoft 365 sign-in. Save and share documents in OneDrive. Use alongside desktop Office applications for a flexible workflow.

    107 Word Online alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  15. Nisus Writer Express icon

    Nisus Writer Express

     14 likes

    Nisus Writer feels like home with support for Mac OS X autosave, document versioning, and iCloud. Built from the same core as Nisus Writer Pro, Express features the same elegant user interface and compatibility that has been universally praised by both users and press alike.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Nisus Writer Express vs AbiWord Comments
    cdanielscolorado
    Positive
    0

    It's a word processing program and not an entire office suite, and it's not online like Word Online. I wish it were FOSS or native for other platforms like Linux.

    • Nisus Writer Express is Paid and ProprietaryAbiWord is Free and Open Source
    • Nisus Writer Express is Privacy focusedAbiWord is not according to our users
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