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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Microsoft Word alternatives page was last updated Feb 8, 2025
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  1. Hemingway Editor icon

    Hemingway Editor

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    Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.

    131 Hemingway Editor alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Hemingway Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Writing assistance
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Ebook writer
    6. Readability icon  Readability integration
    7.  Distraction-free Writing
    8.  Automated proofreading
    9.  Writing suggestions

    Hemingway Editor VS Microsoft Word

     
  2. Calligra Words icon

    Calligra Words

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    Words is an intuitive word processor and desktop publisher application. With it, you can create informative and attractive documents with pleasure and ease.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Calligra Words screenshot 1

    Calligra Words VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about Calligra Words as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    Centaro
    Negative Jan 13, 2020
    0

    It lacks many features and the UI is a mess.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Calligra Words is a great Microsoft Word alternative.

    • Calligra Words is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Dictanote icon

    Dictanote

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    Switch between typing and voice to take notes with ease, supporting 40 languages. Real-time transcription captures paragraphs and emoticons while ensuring clear punctuation. Pro upgrade offers cloud storage and multiple note management options.

    107 Dictanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Dictanote screenshot 1

    Dictanote Features

    1.  Dictation
    2.  Speech to text
    3.  Voice Commands
    4.  Voice Notes
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Voice recognition
    7.  Speech Recognition

    Dictanote VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about Dictanote as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    anils
    Positive Dec 14, 2016
    1

    It has a WYSIWYG editor similar to MS Word and its online.

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    • Dictanote is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
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  6. Fileverse icon

    Fileverse

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    Fileverse offers a suite of tools similar to Google Suite and Notion but with the difference that it enhances users’ privacy, independence, and creativity.

    112 Fileverse alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Fileverse screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Shared Folders
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Encrypted Backup
    7.  Real time collaboration

    Fileverse VS Microsoft Word

     
  7. Airborn icon

    Airborn

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    Create and edit documents online without sacrificing your privacy.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Document overview
    Discontinued

    The project on Github seems no longer updated. The online service is still working

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  AES Encryption
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Windows-like
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Encrypted Documents
    7.  Encrypted Notes

    Airborn VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about Airborn as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    Guest
    Positive Sep 21, 2017
    0

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

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

    • Airborn is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • Airborn is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
  8. Nisus Writer Express icon

    Nisus Writer Express

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    Nisus Writer feels like home with support for Mac OS X autosave, document versioning, and iCloud. Built from the same core as Nisus Writer Pro, Express features the same elegant user interface and compatibility that has been universally praised by both users and press alike.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Nisus Writer Express Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Support for regular expressions
    5.  Regex substitution
    6.  Split-screen view
    7.  Search and Replace
    8.  Split windows
    9.  Replace expressions
    10.  Support for Right-to-Left

    Nisus Writer Express VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about Nisus Writer Express as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    birnle
    Positive Aug 24, 2021
    0

    Nisus Writer is a powerful stable long text editor you can rely on even with scientific booklength manuscripts with many long footnotes and right-to-left languages like Hebrew, tables, headers, footers, images, table of contents, bibliography, index, and more. I work with it since more than thirty years (Nisus 3). It is very well crafted piece of software.

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    • Nisus Writer Express is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. Campfire Write icon

    Campfire Write

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    Campfire provides a one-stop-shop for novelists: organizational and writing tools (Campfire Write), a hub of writing resources (Campfire Learn), & a writing and reading platform for building an audience and sharing your work (Campfire Explore).

    63 Campfire Write alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Campfire Write screenshot 1

    Campfire Write Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Storyboard
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Reading
    6.  Sci-fi

    Campfire Write VS Microsoft Word

     
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