Author Alternatives

Author is described as 'MacOS app to create & share beautiful documents on web without any design skills' and is an app in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Author for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Author alternative is LibreOffice - Writer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Author are Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pages and WPS Writer.

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Author alternatives page was last updated Aug 14, 2023
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    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.

    83 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Export to PDF
    2.  Built-in PDF converter
    3.  Portable
    4.  Spell Checking
    5. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word
    6. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    7. LibreOffice icon  LibreOffice Integration
    8.  Auto Correction
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  QR Code Generator
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Export to EPUB

    LibreOffice - Writer VS Author

     
    • LibreOffice - Writer is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Author.

    • LibreOffice - Writer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Author.

    • LibreOffice - Writer is Free and Open SourceAuthor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Writer is Privacy focusedAuthor is not according to our users
  2. Microsoft Word icon
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    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.

    91 Microsoft Word alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top Microsoft Word Features

    1.  Convert Word documents to PDF
    2.  Document structure management
    3.  Ribbon Interface
    4.  Text to Speech
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Spell Checking
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Full-Text Search
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  PDF annotation

    Microsoft Word VS Author

     
    • Microsoft Word is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Author.

    • Microsoft Word is the most popular commercial alternative to Author.

    • Microsoft Word is Paid and ProprietaryAuthor is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Google Docs icon
     950 likes
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    Powerful online word processor with real-time collaboration, document conversion from Word, extensive formatting options, revision history, and multilingual capabilities, all integrated within the Google Drive ecosystem, accessible through any internet-connected device.

    107 Google Docs alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top Google Docs Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Cloud based
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Online Sharing
    6.  High Availability
    7. Office Online icon  Office Online integration
    8.  File Versioning
    9.  Works Offline
    10. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Dark Mode

    Google Docs VS Author

     
    • Google Docs is the most popular Web-based alternative to Author.

    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryAuthor is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Pages icon
     208 likes
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    Pages is a powerful word processor that lets you create stunning documents, and comes included with most Apple devices. And with real-time collaboration, your team can work together from anywhere, whether they’re on Mac, iPad, iPhone, or using a PC.

    78 Pages alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online

    Pages Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Hand-write on PDFs
    5.  Sync with iCloud
    6. iCloud icon  ICloud Integration
    7.  Export to EPUB
    8. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word

    Pages VS Author

     
  5. WPS Writer icon
     113 likes
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    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.

    68 WPS Writer alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    WPS Writer Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  Eye Protection Mode
    4.  Convert Word documents to PDF
    5.  Tabbed interface
    6.  Built-in PDF converter
    7.  Office-like
    8.  Convert URL to DOCX
    9.  Student Tools

    WPS Writer VS Author

     
  6. Twake icon
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    Twake is a real-time teamwork platform. It is a suite of collaborative tools that includes the specificities of some bestsellers (Slack, Trello, Google Drive...). We provide professional messaging, storage space, online collaborative editors (Words, Excel, PowerPoint), task...

    125 Twake alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Twake Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Workspaces

    Twake VS Author

     
    • Twake is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Author.

    • Twake is Freemium and Open SourceAuthor is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Word Online icon
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    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.

    93 Word Online alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Word Online Features

    1.  Guest editing permissions
    2.  Web-Based

    Word Online VS Author

     
    • Word Online is the most popular SaaS alternative to Author.

    • Word Online is Free Personal and ProprietaryAuthor is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Growly Write icon
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    It’s a word processor, not a nuclear reactor Perhaps the word processor you’ve been using has 100 times more features than you need. Or it won’t work the way you want it to — too many views or too few, and nothing makes any sense.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

    Growly Write VS Author

     
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    Edit, create, and view your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations — all without internet access.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome

    Google Docs Offline VS Author

     
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    Scriptable, macros, multipart selection, styles. Multilingual. Text expanding feature. Document Manager. Use any number of keys to execute menu command, e.g. press Command key, then FAU for "Find all uppercase words." Extremely customizable.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Spell Checking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Distraction-free Writing
    7.  Export to PDF

    Nisus Writer Pro VS Author

     
  11. OffiDocs icon
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    OffiDocs is a flexible and powerful platform that allows you to work online with desktop apps from everywhere at any time using only your web browser. OffiDocs provides you online desktop apps like LibreOffice, GIMP, Dia, ... through your web browser.

    113 OffiDocs alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    OffiDocs Features

    1.  Cloud based
    2.  Web-Based

    OffiDocs VS Author

     
  12. Swift Publisher icon
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    Swift Publisher is an easy-to-use page layout and desktop publishing app for Mac. This software provides all you need for creating impressive and professional-looking documents such as flyers, brochures, catalogs, magazines, booklets, newsletters, calendars, posters, menus...

    41 Swift Publisher alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Swift Publisher Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Layout
    3.  Print Brochure

    Swift Publisher VS Author

     
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