Microsoft Word AlternativesOnly Free Web apps categorised as Word Processors

Microsoft Word is not available as a web app but there are plenty of alternatives that runs in the browser with similar functionality. The best free Online Word Processor alternative is ONLYOFFICE, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Word and 17 are free and Word Processors available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Online Word Processor alternatives to Microsoft Word are Google Docs, Pages, Proton Docs and Etherpad.

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  1. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

     669 likes

    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.

    83 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

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    Application types

    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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    ONLYOFFICE vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Alternative Software
    2

    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.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    2

    Best alternative I tested to date.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    • ONLYOFFICE is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • ONLYOFFICE is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
  2. Google Docs icon

    Google Docs

     957 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.

    121 Google Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Google Docs vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    n10m
    5

    Cloud based document storage and editing.

    Top Negative Comment
    freedom lover
    5

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

    Kelson V
    0

    It's fast, the collaboration features are dead simple, and mobile app support is decent. It's far less complete than Word, but mostly features I never used. Unfortunately it only runs in the cloud, and I don't trust Google's services any more than Microsoft's these days.

    3 of 20 comments
    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Pages icon

    Pages

     212 likes

    Word processor providing real-time collaboration, over 90 templates, iCloud integration, support for Word and EPUB files, over 700 shapes, advanced formatting tools, change tracking, mathematical equations, multimedia insertion, wireless printing, and flexible export options.

    81 Pages alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Pages vs Microsoft Word Comments
    rose64bit
    Positive
    7

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

    maurosoft391
    Negative
    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.

    George Garner
    Positive
    7

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

    3 of 4 comments
    • Pages is Freemium 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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  8. Word Online icon

    Word Online

     21 likes

    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.

    102 Word Online alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. Fileverse icon

    Fileverse

     20 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.

    125 Fileverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Zoho Writer icon

    Zoho Writer

     58 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Zoho Writer vs Microsoft Word Comments
    offtheshelves
    Positive
    -1

    DISCONTINUED. Replaced by Zoho WorkDrive which is NOT FREE.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Zoho Writer is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zoho Writer is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
  12. Authorea icon

    Authorea

     23 likes

    Authorea is the online document editor for researchers that allows researchers to write, cite, host data, and publish research documents. Authorea is trusted worldwide by leading researchers writing and publishing content in every discipline, from astrophysics to zoology.

    54 Authorea alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Authorea vs Microsoft Word Comments
    milomord
    Positive
    0

    Much better for writing academic papers/documents

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Authorea is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Airborn icon

    Airborn

     102 likes

    Create and edit documents online without sacrificing your privacy.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Airborn vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Cloud based document storage and editing, without giving up your privacy.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Airborn is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • Airborn is Security-focused and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
  15. SMASHDOCs icon

    SMASHDOCs

     8 likes

    SMASHDOCs is a web-based intelligent word processor for collaborative writing and editing, featuring revolutionary change tracking technology. All changes are tracked in one single version of a document instead of creating multiple versions.

    21 SMASHDOCs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    SMASHDOCs vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Much better track changes functionality. Version control on a paragraph level so every paragraph has its own history. Commenting is also much more powerful allowing private conversations to avoid emails. Great numbering capabilities

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SMASHDOCs is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
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