iText AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Word Processors

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

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iText

Word Processor
Freemium • Proprietary

iText is an intuitive and refined text editor with word processing completely rewritten in Cocoa (so works with Afloat), and is suitable for both Power PC and Intel Macs. iText provides the simplest way to make gorgeous...

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iText alternatives page was last updated Jun 15, 2018

LibreOffice - Writer
Writer has all the features you need from a modern, full-featured word processing or desktop publishing tool.
86 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Word Processor
- Office Suite
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- ReactOS
- Flathub
+2
Top LibreOffice - Writer 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. Privacy focused
10. QR Code Generator
11. Works Offline
12. Ad-free
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LibreOffice - Writer VS iText
Is LibreOffice - Writer a good alternative to iText?
- LibreOffice - Writer is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to iText.
- LibreOffice - Writer is Free and Open SourceiText is Freemium and Proprietary
- LibreOffice - Writer is Privacy focusediText is not according to our users

Google Docs
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
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Word Processor
- Team Collaboration Tool
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 integration
8. File Versioning
9. Works Offline
10. Sync with Google Calendar
11. IFTTT Integration
12. Dark Mode
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Google Docs VS iText
Is Google Docs a good alternative to iText?
- Google Docs is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to iText.
- Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryiText is Freemium and Proprietary

Microsoft Word
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
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Word Processor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- 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. Dark Mode
8. Spell Checking
9. Cloud Sync
10. Full-Text Search
11. Works Offline
12. PDF annotation
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Microsoft Word VS iText
Is Microsoft Word a good alternative to iText?
- Microsoft Word is the most popular commercial alternative to iText.
- Microsoft Word is Paid and ProprietaryiText is Freemium and Proprietary

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

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Apache OpenOffice Writer
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...
75 Apache OpenOffice Writer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Word Processor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Apache OpenOffice Writer Features
1. Export to PDF
2. Spell Checking
3. Fractions
4. Works Offline
5. Ad-free
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Discontinued
Last major release was in 2014

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LyX
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.
42 LyX alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- LaTeX Editor
- Word Processor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- Haiku
+3
LyX Features
1. Support for LaTeX
2. Create PDF files
3. Spell Checking
4. Works Offline
5. Ad-free
6. LaTeX Math
7. Typing in TeX itself
8. Equation editor
9. Tex
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AbiWord
AbiWord is a free word processing program similar to Microsoft® Word. It is suitable for a wide variety of word processing tasks.
68 AbiWord alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Word Processor
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Haiku
- GTK+
- Flatpak
- AmigaOS
+1
AbiWord Features
1. Lightweight
2. Portable
3. Multiple languages
4. Spell Checking
5. Works Offline
6. Distraction-free
7. Ad-free
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Discontinued
The latest update is from November 2019, and the official website is no longer available.

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Pages
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.
76 Pages alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Word Processor
- Team Collaboration Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
+6
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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Pages VS iText
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WPS Writer
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
- Word Processor
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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TextMaker
TextMaker is the word processor in SoftMaker Office – fast, powerful, compatible and GDPR-compliant.
70 TextMaker alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Word Processor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
+2
TextMaker Features
1. Compatible with Microsoft Office
2. Export to PDF
3. Compatible with Libre Office
4. Portable
5. Export to EPUB
6. Autocompletion
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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 tools like Focus Typing, you can write better and...
77 Zoho Writer alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application types
- Word Processor
- Team Collaboration Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
+5
Top Zoho Writer Features
1. Unlimited storage
2. Dark Mode
3. Spell Checking
4. Works Offline
5. Annotate Screenshot
6. Two-factor Authentication
7. Support for MarkDown
8. Real time collaboration
9. Privacy focused
10. Ad-free
11. Sign PDF files
12. Fill PDF Forms
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Quip
Quip is a modern word processor that enables you to create beautiful documents on any device, including the iPad, iPhone, and the desktop. It combines documents and messages into a single chat-like “thread” of updates — making collaboration easy.
128 Quip alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Word Processor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Quip Features
1. Real time collaboration
2. Works Offline
3. IFTTT Integration
4. Support for MarkDown
5. Support for @mentions
6. Export to Google Spreadsheets
7. Slack integration
8. Content Templates
9. Integrated Chat
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Calligra Words
Words is an intuitive word processor and desktop publisher application. With it, you can create informative and attractive documents with pleasure and ease.
23 Calligra Words alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Word Processor
Platforms
- Linux
- KDE Plasma
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Calligra Words VS iText
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