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 are mainly Word Processors, but if you're looking for Note-taking Tools or Text Editors you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft Word.
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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 Feb 8, 2025
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  1. Ulysses icon
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    Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the world, it offers an integrated environment to brainstorm, draft, revise and even submit text on a professional level.

    115 Ulysses alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Ulysses Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Distraction-free Writing
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Support for styluses
    5.  Export to EPUB
    6.  Tabbed interface
    7.  Sync with iCloud
    8.  Brainstorming

    Ulysses VS Microsoft Word

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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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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    A smooth yet powerful writing experience for devoted authors. With only wanted features and native workflow it runs faster than all your previous apps combined.

    40 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Screenwriting
    3.  Writing assistance
    4.  Tracking of plots
    5.  Track Characters
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Spell Checking
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  Autocompletion
    11.  Hierarchical Structure
    12.  No Coding Required

    Story Architect (STARC) VS Microsoft Word

     
  4. Daino Notes icon
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    Daino is a fast and elegant place for all your thoughts. Write without fiddling. Store without worrying. Think without distraction.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Native application
    12.  Tagging

    Daino Notes VS Microsoft Word

     
  5. Quoll Writer icon
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    Focus on your words not the interface. Quoll Writer is a writing application that helps you focus on your words. Clean and uncluttered. Feature rich. Features are where you would expect them to be.

    67 Quoll Writer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Top Quoll Writer Features

    1.  Track Characters
    2.  Character database
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Writing statistics
    11.  Writing assistance
    12.  Export to EPUB

    Quoll Writer VS Microsoft Word

     
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    Edit, create, and view your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations — all without internet access.

    97 Google Docs Offline alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome

    Google Docs Offline VS Microsoft Word

     
  7. Saga.so icon
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    Integrates documents and notes for unified knowledge management, autolinks concepts, provides always-on search, public web sharing, real-time collaboration, drag & drop external files, unifies multiple tools for collective team workflows and efficient content creation.

    23 Saga.so alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Hierarchical Structure
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Subtasks
    12.  Knowledge Management

    Saga.so VS Microsoft Word

     
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