Bean AlternativesWord Processors and other similar apps like Bean

Bean is described as 'Small, easy-to-use word processor that is designed to make writing convenient, efficient and comfortable. Bean is lean, fast and uncluttered. It starts up quickly, has a live word count, and is easy on the eyes. Also, Bean is available free of charge' and is a Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Bean for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Bean alternative is LibreOffice - Writer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bean are Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Manuskript and Apache OpenOffice Writer.

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  1. LibreOffice - Writer icon
    LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

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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.

    86 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives
    LibreOffice - Writer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    LibreOffice - Writer screenshot 1
    LibreOffice 6.1 on Windows 10 (without toolbars)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Export to PDF
    2.  Built-in PDF converter
    3.  Portable
    4.  Spell Checking
    5.  Export to Word
    6.  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    7.  LibreOffice Integration
    8.  Auto Correction
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  QR Code Generator
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Basic fonts
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Export to EPUB
    15.  Hyperlinks
    16.  Export to HTML
    17.  Multiple languages
    18.  Support for Right-to-Left
    LibreOffice - Writer iconBean Icon

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

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

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

    Microsoft Word

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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.

    96 Microsoft Word alternatives
    New document view

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    Top Microsoft Word Features

    1.  Convert Word documents to PDF
    2.  Document structure management
    3.  Ribbon Interface
    4.  Custom styles
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Text to Speech
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Text boxes
    12.  Digital Signage
    13.  Cross-references
    14.  Cloud Sync
    15.  Full-Text Search
    16.  Works Offline
    17.  PDF annotation
    18.  Integrated PDF Viewer
    19.  Onedrive integration
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    • Microsoft Word is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Bean.

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

    • Microsoft Word is Paid and ProprietaryBean is Free and Proprietary
  4. Google Docs icon
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    Google Docs

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    Google Docs is an online word processor, part of Google Drive, that lets you create and format text documents and collaborate with other people in real time. Here's what you can do with Google Docs:

    109 Google Docs alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    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 integration
    8.  Autosave log
    9.  File Versioning
    10.  Upload directly to Google Drive
    11.  Text formatting
    12.  Online collaboration
    13.  Google Login
    14.  Scanner
    15.  Works Offline
    16.  Sync with Google Calendar
    17.  IFTTT Integration
    18.  Dark Mode
    19.  Multiple Font Colors
    20.  Export to PDF
    21.  Collaborative live documents
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    • Google Docs is the most popular Web-based alternative to Bean.

    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryBean is also Free and Proprietary
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    Zoho Writer

    Zoho Writer is an online word processor that allows you to write, edit, and collaborate on documents, plus publish them to multiple platforms, all from one place. With an AI-powered, multilingual writing assistant and editing too...

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  6. Manuskript icon
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    Manuskript

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    Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.

    107 Manuskript alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Top Manuskript Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Tracking of plots
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Tracking of characters
    6.  Track Characters
    7.  Plot visualisation
    8.  Tracking of locations
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  File Organizer
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Export to EPUB
    13.  Visual Organization
    14.  Visual timeline
    15.  No registration required
    16.  Dark Mode
    17.  No Tracking
    18.  Support for MarkDown
    19.  File Versioning
    20.  Outline folding
    21.  Export to PDF
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  7. Apache OpenOffice Writer icon
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    Apache OpenOffice Writer

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    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...

    74 Apache OpenOffice Writer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Example

    Apache OpenOffice Writer Features

    1.  Export to PDF
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  Fractions
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    Discontinued

    Last major release was in 2014

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  8. Docs in Proton Drive icon
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    Docs in Proton Drive

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    Docs in Proton Drive are end-to-end encrypted so your work stays safe from data breaches, online surveillance, and can never be fed into AI models.

    53 Docs in Proton Drive alternatives
    Docs in Proton Drive screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Spell Checking
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Online collaboration
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  10. AbiWord icon
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    AbiWord

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

    69 AbiWord alternatives
    AbiWord on Linux

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • GTK+
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    https://www.cjoint.com/doc/19_05/IECnzdLwuBN_APPRENTISSAGE-DE-L-%C3%89DUCATION.doc
    AbiWord as a simple Rich Text editor
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Spell Checking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Distraction-free
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from November 2019, and the official website is no longer available.

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  11. Pages icon
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    Pages

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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.

    79 Pages alternatives
    Pages screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Pages screenshot 1
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    Pages Features

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

    Walling

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    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.

    265 Walling alternatives
    Walling screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Walling screenshot 1
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    Walling Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Notebook
    Walling iconBean Icon

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    • Walling is the most popular SaaS alternative to Bean.

    • Walling is Freemium and ProprietaryBean is Free and Proprietary
  13. WPS Writer icon
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    WPS Writer

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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.

    71 WPS Writer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    WPS Writer Features

    1.  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
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  14. Widget-Board icon
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    Widget-Board

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    Widget Board is a productivity tool that lets you create custom boards with your favorite widgets such as tasks, notes, media, date & time, weather, calendar and so much more!.

    46 Widget-Board alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Context Chrome Extension
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Widget-Board Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  Upload images
    3.  Widgets
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  15. TextMaker icon
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    TextMaker

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

    70 TextMaker alternatives
    TextMaker screenshot 1

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    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Compatible with Libre Office
    4.  Portable
    5.  Export to EPUB
    6.  Autocompletion
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Works Offline
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