Authorea AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Word Processors

The best Word Processor alternative to Authorea 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 Authorea and many of them are Word Processors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Word Processor alternatives to Authorea are Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Proton Docs and LyX.

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  1. 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.

    88 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

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    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
     
  2. Google Docs icon
     955 likes

    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.

    118 Google Docs alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Microsoft Word icon
     931 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.

    102 Microsoft Word alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. LyX icon
     204 likes

    LyX is a document processor that encourages an approach to writing based on the structure of your documents (WYSIWYM) and not simply their appearance (WYSIWYG). LyX combines the power and flexibility of TeX/LaTeX with the ease of use of a GUI.

    46 LyX alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Chrome OS
     
  5. 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...

    73 Apache OpenOffice Writer alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  6. AbiWord icon
     261 likes

    AbiWord is a free word processing program similar to Microsoft® Word. It is suitable for a wide variety of word processing tasks.

    67 AbiWord alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • GTK
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
     
  7. Fileverse  icon
     18 likes

    Trustless collaboration platform with decentralized file-sharing, collaborative editing, cheap storage, privacy controls, onchain team and community access, website and blog publishing, open workflows, customizable spaces, and alternatives to traditional online suites.

    122 Fileverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. HackMD icon
     40 likes

    HackMD is a browser-based, real-time collaborative markdown editor. It was inspired by hackpad but focuses more on speed and flexibility.

    39 HackMD alternatives

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Heroku
    • Docker
     
  9. 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.

    101 Word Online alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Fidus Writer icon
     18 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...

    84 Fidus Writer alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
     
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