Microsoft Word Alternatives

Microsoft Word is described as 'Widely-used word processor offering extensive document editing tools, SmartArt, PDF support, and integrated search features on multiple platforms' and is a leading Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Word for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, iPad and Linux apps. The best Microsoft Word alternative is LibreOffice - Writer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Word are ONLYOFFICE, Google Docs, Apache OpenOffice Writer and WPS Writer.

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Microsoft Word alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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  1. AbiWord icon

    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.

    65 AbiWord alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • GTK+
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    AbiWord on Linux
    Discontinued

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    AbiWord VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about AbiWord as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    Most Recent Comment
    thomaszoschke
    Positive Jan 8, 2021
    2

    It does what the user wants. It's a full featured text processor. It is affordable. It is not coded like a swamp.

    Daria Nowacka
    Positive Dec 1, 2022
    1

    Very simple to use, I really like it

    kaylinTechAU
    Positive Jan 6, 2017
    8

    AbiWord is a great simple word processor. However it doesn't have many advanced features. Just a simple text document. And it's free!

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

    • AbiWord is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • AbiWord is LightweightMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
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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.

    111 Manuskript alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Manuskript screenshot 1

    Top Manuskript Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Tracking of plots
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Tracking of characters
    6.  Track Characters
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Support for MarkDown

    Manuskript VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about Manuskript as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    Guest
    Negative Aug 17, 2020
    3

    Manuskript is an app for planning and writing books. It is not a word processor, or an appropriate alternative to MS Word.

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

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Docs in Proton Drive icon

    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.

    55 Docs in Proton Drive alternatives

    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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    Word Online

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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.

    92 Word Online alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Word Online screenshot 1

    Word Online Features

    1.  Guest editing permissions
    2.  Web-Based

    Word Online VS Microsoft Word

     
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    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

    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

     
  8. Zoho Writer icon

    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.

    75 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

    Microsoft Word Icon
    Zoho Writer icon

    • 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
  10. Atlantis Word Processor icon

    Atlantis Word Processor

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    Atlantis is an innovative, no-nonsense word processor carefully designed with the end-user in mind. Compact, fast-loading, but still powerful and efficient, Atlantis will be the perfect companion for a wide range of your word processing tasks, – from simple to most complex.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Atlantis Word Processor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Portable
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Export to EPUB

    Atlantis Word Processor VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about Atlantis Word Processor as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    blalond
    Positive Jan 31, 2019
    4

    Super lightweight (5mb!) and it is feature-rich. Just do it.

    Guest
    Positive Sep 29, 2018
    4

    Superfast, supercompact, packed with tons of features, and offers plenty of customization options.

    Microsoft Word Icon
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    • Almost everyone thinks Atlantis Word Processor is a great Microsoft Word alternative.

    • Atlantis Word Processor is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Atlantis Word Processor is LightweightMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
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