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. SMASHDOCs icon
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    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.

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    SMASHDOCs Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Collaborative writing
    3.  Online collaboration

    SMASHDOCs VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about SMASHDOCs as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
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    Positive Dec 30, 2017
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    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

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    • SMASHDOCs is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Writty icon
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    Takes notes, write your next article or book. Save as MD or HTML file and open it again. With Writty you also can export in PDF and Plain text. Includes the basic functionalities of any text editor + Dark Mode, a sleek design and RTL support.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking

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  3. Papyrus Autor icon
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    A professional word processor, supporting writers in every phase of their book production – planning, wirting, editing and publishing.

    26 Papyrus Autor alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Papyrus Autor Features

    1.  Outliner

    Papyrus Autor VS Microsoft Word

     
  4. Framapad icon
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    • Create a pad.
    • Start at write your text
    • and invite your employees.
    • Each participant is distinguished by a color
    • and can chat with the group.
    • If necessary, restore an old version from history
    • and when your work is done, export it.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Online collaboration
    3.  Integrated Chat
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Embeddable
    10.  Export to PDF

    Framapad VS Microsoft Word

     
    Comments about Framapad as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
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    Positive Jul 31, 2019
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    It is an alternative to google docs rather than MS Office Word because it is online. A great tool for collaborative work.

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    • Framapad is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • Framapad is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
  5. Growly Write icon
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    It’s a word processor, not a nuclear reactor Perhaps the word processor you’ve been using has 100 times more features than you need. Or it won’t work the way you want it to — too many views or too few, and nothing makes any sense.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

    Growly Write VS Microsoft Word

     
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    Looking for a suite of tools for writing your book? This is not just a text editor it does so much more. Organise your story using timelines, planning boards and the snowflake tool, all integrated to make writing intuitive and fun.

    70 Wavemaker Novel Writing alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  User story mapping
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Planning
    4.  Timeline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Spell Checking
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  Writing assistance
    10.  Multiplatform
    11. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word
    12.  Mobile friendly

    Wavemaker Novel Writing VS Microsoft Word

     
  7. Nevron Writer icon
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    Nevron Writer is a powerful word processor that can be used for any purpose - from writing a simple document to producing an entire book.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Discontinued

    Last version is v2016, which shows the last time it was updated

    Nevron Writer Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Export to PDF
    3. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Convert HTML pages to PDF
    6.  Built-in PDF converter

    Nevron Writer VS Microsoft Word

     
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