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 Mar 24, 2025
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  1. Storyist icon
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    A powerful writing environment for novelists and screenwriters

    Do you have a story to tell? Unlike conventional word processors, Storyist helps you track your plot, characters, and settings, and keeps all of your writing organized and accessible—so you can focus on telling your.

    48 Storyist alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Storyist Features

    1.  Sync with iCloud
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Storyboard

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  2. Univer icon
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    Univer is a set of enterprise document and data collaboration solutions, integrating spreadsheets, documents, and slides.

    10 Univer alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Univer Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Real time collaboration

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  3. Fibery icon
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    In a modern world you have plenty of choices and limited time. Why choose Fibery? There are three main reasons that may resonate with you:

    210 Fibery alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Work management
    3.  Collaborative Workspaces

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    Fortelling provides the tools you need to plot & write your book.

    50 Fortelling - Writer Tools alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Web Browser

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Character database
    2.  Track Characters
    3.  Portable
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Goal Setting
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Goal Tracking
    10.  Built-in viewer
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  File Versioning

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  5. NovaScriber icon
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    A most awesome tool to outline and write novels, stories, scripts and keep track of all your characters, locations, notes and ideas.

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NovaScriber Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Tree structure
    3. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word
    4.  Corkboard
    5.  Export to EPUB

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  6. SolidWriting icon
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    SolidWriting offers an intuitive interface and powerful features for creating and editing documents. Easily open, edit, and save SWDOC/SWDOC64 and DOCX files. With advanced text formatting, offline AI assistance, and multilingual support, streamline your writing process.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  AI-Powered
    11. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    12.  Export to HTML

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  7. Bean icon
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    Bean is a small, easy-to-use word processor that is designed to make writing convenient, efficient and comfortable. Bean is lean, fast and uncluttered. It starts up quickly, has a live word count, and is easy on the eyes. Also, Bean is available free of charge.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Rich Text Editor
    3.  Multiple languages

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    Comments about Bean as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
    primetap112
    Positive Apr 20, 2022
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    Clean, light, fast, easy to use; no problems. Have used it for years. Like it better than Word or any other word processor I have used. It's what a Mac user would expect of Mac native software.

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    • Bean is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • Bean is LightweightMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
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