Microsoft Word AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Team Collaboration Tools

The best Team Collaboration alternative to Microsoft Word is ONLYOFFICE. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Google Docs or Pages. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Word and 13 are Team Collaboration Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Team Collaboration Tool alternatives to Microsoft Word are Docs in Proton Drive, Walling, Zoho Writer and Dropbox Paper.

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Widely-used word processor offering extensive document editing tools, SmartArt, PDF support, and integrated search features on multiple platforms.

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Microsoft Word alternatives page was last updated Mar 27, 2025
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  1. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

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    Open-source office suite offering document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing with co-editing modes, plugin support, integration across 30+ services, robust security, and mobile access. Available in Community, Enterprise, and Home Server editions for versatile deployment.

    71 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    6.  Team Collaboration
    7.  Export to PDF
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Cloud based

    ONLYOFFICE VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about ONLYOFFICE as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    Top Positive Comment
    Alternative Software
    Mar 27, 2025
    1

    Very easy to use and has a familiar interface. It’s much better than LibreOffice for both compatibility with MS Word and its overall design.

    Most Recent Comment
    Daniel Castelli
    Positive Apr 23, 2022
    2

    Best alternative I tested to date.

    Guest
    Positive Oct 27, 2020
    3

    If you know how to use Word, the you will feel at home using OnlyOffice. It's feature rich, supports all platforms and even the browser. You can collaborate with other people, and OnlyOffcie respects your privacy.

    Compared to something like Apple Pages, it's not the cleanest and smoothest experience, but if you have used MS Word og LibreOffice, it won't be a problem.

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    • Almost everyone thinks ONLYOFFICE is a great Microsoft Word alternative.

    • ONLYOFFICE is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Microsoft Word.

    • ONLYOFFICE is Free Personal and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
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    Google Docs

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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.

    104 Google Docs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 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 Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about Google Docs as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    Comment summary: Google Docs is praised for its online accessibility, ease of use, and collaboration features, making it attractive for simple document handling and sharing. However, users criticize its limited functionality compared to Microsoft Word, with concerns over privacy and surveillance. Some prefer alternatives like LibreOffice or OnlyOffice due to these issues.
    Top Positive Comment
    n10m
    Feb 17, 2016
    5

    Cloud based document storage and editing.

    Top Negative Comment
    freedom lover
    Apr 1, 2022
    5

    Worst than Microsoft Word. Their enormous surveillance and privacy violations are very dangerous. I suggest LibreOffice instead.

    Most Recent Comment
    maurosoft391
    Negative Jun 6, 2024
    0

    good software, but the privacy is a problem. too much surveillance make it risky. it's better to use Onlyoffice

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    • Most users think Google Docs is a great Microsoft Word alternative.

    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
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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.

    78 Pages alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
    Pages screenshot 1

    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 Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about Pages as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    Most Recent Comment
    maurosoft391
    Negative Jun 6, 2024
    1

    Pages is free, but it's not compatible with Windows and linux. Pages is apple-only and if you don't have a mac or an iPhone, you have to select buggy software like libreoffice.

    rose64bit
    Positive Apr 3, 2018
    7

    Microsoft Office Word is expensive and slow, but Pages is free, fast, responsive, and integrates very well with the rest of macOS.

    George Garner
    Positive Feb 7, 2018
    7

    Clean, simple, yet powerful app design puts all of the editing tools within easy reach and without clutter.

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    • Most users think Pages is a great Microsoft Word alternative.

    • Pages is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
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    Zoho Writer

    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...

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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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Docs in Proton Drive screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Docs in Proton Drive VS Microsoft Word

     
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    Walling

     42 likes
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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.

    267 Walling alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Walling Features

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

    Walling VS Microsoft Word

     
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    Zoho Writer

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    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.

    76 Zoho Writer alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Zoho Writer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    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.  Ad-free
    10.  Sign PDF files
    11.  Fill PDF Forms
    12.  Text formatting

    Zoho Writer VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about Zoho Writer as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    offtheshelves
    Positive Mar 21, 2025
    -1

    DISCONTINUED. Replaced by Zoho WorkDrive which is NOT FREE.

    Guest
    Positive Jun 29, 2019
    1

    Awesome interface, is does not conform to the previous stigma and innovates

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    • Most users think Zoho Writer is a great Microsoft Word alternative.

    • Zoho Writer is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zoho Writer is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
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    Dropbox Paper

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    Dropbox Paper is more than a doc—it’s a workspace that brings creation and coordination together in one place.

    147 Dropbox Paper alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Dropbox Paper screenshot 1

    Dropbox Paper Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Folder Hierarchy
    4.  Automatically-generated document maps
    5.  Online Sharing
    6.  Document Sharing
    7.  Meeting notes
    8.  Brainstorming
    9.  Collaborative writing

    Dropbox Paper VS Microsoft Word

     
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