Microsoft Word Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Word for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is LibreOffice - Writer, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Word and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Microsoft Word are Apache OpenOffice Writer, ONLYOFFICE, WPS Writer and Pages.

Microsoft Word alternatives are mainly Word Processors but may also be Novel Authoring Tools or Note-taking Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Microsoft Word.

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LibreOffice - Writer
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Free • Open Source
Word Processor
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83 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives
Writer has all the features you need from a modern, full-featured word processing or desktop publishing tool.
- - LibreOffice - Writer is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Word.
- - LibreOffice - Writer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Word.
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LibreOffice - Writer Features
1. PortableLibreOffice - Writer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Spell CheckingLibreOffice - Writer can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
3. Privacy focusedLibreOffice - Writer is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Works OfflineLibreOffice - Writer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Ad-freeLibreOffice - Writer doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of LibreOffice - Writer.
7. Dark ModeLibreOffice - Writer supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. Distraction-freeLibreOffice - Writer has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
9. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in LibreOffice - Writer without registration.
Export to PDF
Built-in PDF converter
Export to Word
LibreOffice Integration
Compatible with Microsoft Office
Auto Correction
Basic fonts
Export to HTML
Export to EPUB
Hyperlinks
Comments about LibreOffice - Writer as a Alternative to Microsoft Word
Almost everyone thinks LibreOffice - Writer is a great Microsoft Word alternative.
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lharolds
It has virtually everything that MS Word does with exception of the most exotic functions - but it's 100% Open Source and 100% free.
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chtfn
Does everything I need it to do, and keeps improving with two major releases a year. A big focus on interoperability (including supporting old, obscure formats) which is very important. And a community you can join to learn new skills, and to contribute back to the project if you have the capacity to do so.
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dmantisk
It is an excellent alternative, but if you are collaborating with someone who uses MSword with a lot of back and forth, some things might break.
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Guest
It is open source and it works
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WofWca
No worse than Word, + FOSS
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Apache OpenOffice Writer
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Free • Open Source
Word Processor
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80 Apache OpenOffice Writer alternatives
Writer, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is an open-source word processor. It supports the ISO standard Open Document Format (ODF) for data interchange as its default file format, as well as Microsoft Office 97-2003 formats, Microsoft Office 2007...
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Apache OpenOffice Writer Features
1. Spell CheckingApache OpenOffice Writer can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
2. Works OfflineApache OpenOffice Writer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freeApache OpenOffice Writer doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Export to PDF
Fractions
FOSS
Discontinued
Last major release was in 2014

Comments about Apache OpenOffice Writer as a Alternative to Microsoft Word
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chtfn
Unfortunately, is lagging far behind LibreOffice. Would be great to see development pick up and take a different direction, but it seems very much stalled, with the latest major in 2014 (7 years ago at the time of writing). I strongly recommend using LibreOffice instead, for security reasons, and also for newer features.
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Pietro Smusi
Free, simple, open-source. The interface is a bit old-styled, but you may actually like that more.
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AndreStork
It's pretty much the worst Office alternative available. It has a bad UI and I shouldn't talk about compatibility with .docx files
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Larry Tucker
I like OpenOffice's easier user features and dropdowns better than Word. I do use Word with Grammarly after I've finished my writing for editing.
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Centaro
No proper implementation of digital signatures.
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ONLYOFFICE
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Free Personal • Open Source
Office Suite
Word Processor
Spreadsheet App
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AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Flathub
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64 ONLYOFFICE alternatives
ONLYOFFICE is an open-source online collaborative office combining editors for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms. It is compatible with all popular formats and features maximum support for MS Office files.
- - ONLYOFFICE is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Microsoft Word.
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ONLYOFFICE Features
1. Works OfflineONLYOFFICE can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in ONLYOFFICE simultaneously.
3. PortableONLYOFFICE can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. End-to-End EncryptionONLYOFFICE has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
5. Dark ModeONLYOFFICE supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Ad-freeONLYOFFICE doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Spell CheckingONLYOFFICE can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
8. Privacy focusedONLYOFFICE is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Compatible with Microsoft Office
Tabbed interface
Nextcloud integration
FOSS
Cloud based
Multiple languages
Export to PDF
Collaborative Workspaces
Integrated Chat
Equation editor
Comments about ONLYOFFICE as a Alternative to Microsoft Word
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Risei
It has a nice UI, and good support for microsoft document formats.
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Guest
If you know how to use Word, the you will feel at home using OnlyOffice. It's feature rich, supports all platforms and even the browser. You can collaborate with other people, and OnlyOffcie respects your privacy.

Compared to something like Apple Pages, it's not the cleanest and smoothest experience, but if you have used MS Word og LibreOffice, it won't be a problem.
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Daniel Castelli
Best alternative I tested to date.
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Hudson Borges
Its one of the best options to Microsoft Office, it has almost all tools. And is by far better then LibreOffice or OpenOffice.
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Guest
Very similar layout to Microsoft Office so its the best alternative for people use to that. And especially for me, ecuations in google docs and libre office are ugly compare to Microsoft format which OnlyOffice use.
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WPS Writer
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Freemium • Proprietary
Word Processor
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72 WPS Writer alternatives
WPS Writer, part of WPS Office , is dependable and fast word processing software that is highly compatible with Microsoft Word , and can read and edit DOC and DOCX formats.
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WPS Writer Features
1. Spell CheckingWPS Writer can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
Compatible with Microsoft Office
Eye Protection Mode
Convert Word documents to PDF
Tabbed interface
Built-in PDF converter
Office-like
Convert URL to DOCX
Student Tools
Add a screenshot

Comments about WPS Writer as a Alternative to Microsoft Word
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Guest
The tool almost same as microsoft office. I think It's the closest to microsoft office
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AndrewFNAF
This is a free, low in size, easy to use alternative to Word, which comes packed with tons of features, even for Students.
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Guest
Very poor multi language / proofing support.
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Guest
VERY GOOD PROGRAM BUT IT IS NOT OPEN SOURCE so keep that in mind. I, personally, did not use it. but, a friend of mine uses it and spoke greatly about it. He said it deserves 10 out of 10 in every term (Easiness , Responsiveness , Stability , etc.)
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Guest
Very friendly UI Has almost any thing you might need
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Pages
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Free • Proprietary
Word Processor
Team Collaboration Tool
Desktop Publisher
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iPad
81 Pages alternatives
Pages is a powerful word processor that lets you create stunning documents, and comes included with most Apple devices. And with real-time collaboration, your team can work together from anywhere, whether they’re on Mac, iPad, iPhone, or using a PC.
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Pages Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Pages simultaneously.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Export to PDF
Hand-write on PDFs
Sync with iCloud
ICloud Integration
Export to EPUB
Export to Word
Comments about Pages as a Alternative to Microsoft Word
Most users think Pages is a great Microsoft Word alternative.
rose64bit
Microsoft Office Word is expensive and slow, but Pages is free, fast, responsive, and integrates very well with the rest of macOS.
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Joey West
It's annoyingly blank and too basic for my needs - doesn't really do enough to be considered an alternative to MS Word - maybe WordPAD or Notepad - bot not WORD.. That's not a fair or accurate comparison - that would be like trying to compare a basic guestbook addon to a WordPress installation - It's just not the same thing ...
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George Garner
Clean, simple, yet powerful app design puts all of the editing tools within easy reach and without clutter.
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Manuskript
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Novel Authoring Tool
Mac
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Flathub
102 Manuskript alternatives
Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.
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Manuskript Features
1. Works OfflineManuskript can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Ad-freeManuskript doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Dark ModeManuskript supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Support for MarkDownManuskript supports MarkDown for document formatting.
5. File VersioningManuskript has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
Outliner
Tree structure
Tracking of plots
Distraction-free Writing
Tracking of characters
Plot visualisation
Track Characters
Export to EPUB
Visual timeline
Tracking of locations
Comments about Manuskript as a Alternative to Microsoft Word
Most users think Manuskript is a great Microsoft Word alternative.
Guest
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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Scrivener
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Paid • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Novel Authoring Tool
Word Processor
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Windows
iPhone
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PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)
Wine
98 Scrivener alternatives
Typewriter. Ring-binder. Scrapbook. Scrivener combines everything you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop.
- - Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Word.
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Scrivener Features
1. Support for scriptingScrivener supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
2. Support for LaTeXScrivener supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
Corkboard
Integrated Search
Document compiler
Multi-document View
Split files into sections
Visual Organization
Scene Management
Character database
Folders
Export to PDF
Comments about Scrivener as a Alternative to Microsoft Word
Most users think Scrivener is a great Microsoft Word alternative.
Guest
It's a hole research/writing management tool, extremely flexible, generous in it's licence and allowing easy data recovery if anything goes wrong by keeping every piece of work in an open format!
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