SaaS Microsoft Word Alternatives

Microsoft Word is not available as a service but there are plenty of alternatives that offers a convient Software-as-a-Service solution. The best Software as a Service (SaaS) alternative is ONLYOFFICE. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Walling or Airborn. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Word and 11 are available as a service so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Software as a Service (SaaS) alternatives to Microsoft Word are Word Online, Saga.so, Campfire Write and Gingko Writer.

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Microsoft Word alternatives are mainly Word Processors but may also be Note-taking Tools or Team Collaboration Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Microsoft Word.
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Microsoft Word alternatives page was last updated Feb 8, 2025
  1. ONLYOFFICE icon
     544 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.

    67 ONLYOFFICE alternatives
    ONLYOFFICE screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store

    Top ONLYOFFICE Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    6.  Team Collaboration
    7.  Export to PDF
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Portable
    12.  Spell Checking
    ONLYOFFICE iconMicrosoft Word Icon

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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.

    Top positive commentOct 27, 2020
    2
    Daniel Castelli

    Best alternative I tested to date.

    Positive commentApr 23, 2022
    1
    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.

    Positive commentJun 30, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks ONLYOFFICE is a great Microsoft Word alternative.

    • ONLYOFFICE is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Microsoft Word.

    • ONLYOFFICE is Free Personal and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Word Online icon
     20 likes

    Edit and create documents online with Word Online. Work collaboratively in real-time using your browser. Requires Microsoft 365 sign-in. Save and share documents in OneDrive. Use alongside desktop Office applications for a flexible workflow.

    90 Word Online alternatives
    Word Online screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Word Online Features

    1.  Guest editing permissions
    2.  Web-Based
    Word Online iconMicrosoft Word Icon

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  3. Walling icon
     42 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.

    268 Walling alternatives
    Walling screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Walling Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Notebook
    Walling iconMicrosoft Word Icon

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  4. Airborn icon
     102 likes

    Create and edit documents online without sacrificing your privacy.

    91 Airborn alternatives
    Document overview

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy 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
    Discontinued

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

    Airborn iconMicrosoft Word Icon

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

    Positive commentSep 21, 2017
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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
  5. Saga.so icon
     10 likes

    Saga brings your docs and notes together to unleash their full potential.

    18 Saga.so alternatives
    Saga.so screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Full-Text Search
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Knowledge Management
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  PKM
    11.  Integrated Search
    12.  Knowledge base
    Saga.so iconMicrosoft Word Icon

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  6. Campfire Write icon
     7 likes

    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).

    58 Campfire Write alternatives
    Campfire Write screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet

    Campfire Write Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Storyboard
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Reading
    6.  Sci-fi
    Campfire Write iconMicrosoft Word Icon

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  7. Gingko Writer icon
     55 likes

    Gingko Writer is a text editor that uses a tree-like structure to help you organize and visualize your thoughts, making it easier to outline, draft, and refine complex texts.

    76 Gingko Writer alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Gingko Writer Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Document structure management
    6.  Web-Based
    7.  Export to LaTeX
    8.  Collaborative writing
    9.  Brainstorming
    10.  Screenwriting
    11.  Outliner
    Gingko Writer iconMicrosoft Word Icon

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