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 ONLYOFFICE, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Word and loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Microsoft Word are LibreOffice - Writer, WordCraft by ArtCraft, Pages and Apache OpenOffice Writer.

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  1. ONLYOFFICE icon
     733 likes

    Open-source office suite offering document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing with co-editing modes, plugin support, integration across 30+ services, robust security, and mobile access. Available in Community, Enterprise, and Home Server editions for versatile deployment.

    113 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  2. An open-source word processor offering rich formatting and style options across multiple platforms. Versatile enough to handle both simple memos and complex book publishing, it supports a wide range of document formats and Microsoft Word compatibility, enhancing productivity through templates and layouts.

    106 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

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    • Since 2011

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
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  3. Writing and document design; an open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Microsoft Word, rebuilt in pure Rust.

    53 WordCraft by ArtCraft alternatives

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  4. Pages icon
     216 likes

    Word processor providing real-time collaboration, over 90 templates, iCloud integration, support for Word and EPUB files, over 700 shapes, advanced formatting tools, change tracking, mathematical equations, multimedia insertion, wireless printing, and flexible export options.

    92 Pages alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. 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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    • Since 2008

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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    • Linux
    • BSD
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  6. TextMaker icon
     68 likes

    TextMaker is the word processor in SoftMaker Office – fast, powerful, compatible and GDPR-compliant.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  7. WPS Writer icon
     114 likes

    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.

    81 WPS Writer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Since 2012

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  8. 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.

    79 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

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    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • AppImageHub
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  9. Ulysses icon
     73 likes

    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.

    208 Ulysses alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Quoll Writer icon
     44 likes

    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.

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    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  11. Walling icon
     45 likes

    Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.

    300 Walling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • iPhone
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  12. Zoho Writer icon
     60 likes

    Cloud-based word processor with AI assistant for improved writing, document publishing across platforms, e-signature, mobile apps, and MS Word compatibility. Offers collaborative tools, custom workflows, secure cloud storage, and seamless integration with other Zoho applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
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