Microsoft Word AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Team Collaboration Tools

The best Team Collaboration alternative to Microsoft Word 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 17 are Team Collaboration Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Team Collaboration Tool alternatives to Microsoft Word are Google Docs, Pages, Proton Docs and La Suite Docs.

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  1. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

     662 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.

    79 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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    ONLYOFFICE vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Alternative Software
    2

    Very easy to use and has a familiar interface. It’s much better than LibreOffice for both compatibility with MS Word and its overall design.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    2

    Best alternative I tested to date.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    • ONLYOFFICE is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • ONLYOFFICE is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
  2. Google Docs icon

    Google Docs

     955 likes

    Powerful online word processor with real-time collaboration, document conversion from Word, extensive formatting options, revision history, and multilingual capabilities, all integrated within the Google Drive ecosystem, accessible through any internet-connected device.

    117 Google Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Google Docs vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    n10m
    5

    Cloud based document storage and editing.

    Top Negative Comment
    freedom lover
    5

    Worst than Microsoft Word. Their enormous surveillance and privacy violations are very dangerous. I suggest LibreOffice instead.

    Kelson V
    0

    It's fast, the collaboration features are dead simple, and mobile app support is decent. It's far less complete than Word, but mostly features I never used. Unfortunately it only runs in the cloud, and I don't trust Google's services any more than Microsoft's these days.

    3 of 20 comments
    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Pages icon

    Pages

     212 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.

    80 Pages alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Pages vs Microsoft Word Comments
    rose64bit
    Positive
    7

    Microsoft Office Word is expensive and slow, but Pages is free, fast, responsive, and integrates very well with the rest of macOS.

    maurosoft391
    Negative
    1

    Pages is free, but it's not compatible with Windows and linux. Pages is apple-only and if you don't have a mac or an iPhone, you have to select buggy software like libreoffice.

    George Garner
    Positive
    7

    Clean, simple, yet powerful app design puts all of the editing tools within easy reach and without clutter.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Pages is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
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    Proton Docs

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  7. La Suite Docs icon

    La Suite Docs

     22 likes

    Collaborative platform for real-time note-taking, documentation, and wikis, featuring offline editing, granular permissions, AI-assisted writing, multiple export formats, user-friendly formatting, scalable team support, customizable templates, and open-source licensing.

    78 La Suite Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. Walling icon

    Walling

     44 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.

    284 Walling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Fileverse icon

    Fileverse

     18 likes

    Trustless collaboration platform with decentralized file-sharing, collaborative editing, cheap storage, privacy controls, onchain team and community access, website and blog publishing, open workflows, customizable spaces, and alternatives to traditional online suites.

    122 Fileverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Zoho Writer icon

    Zoho Writer

     58 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 types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Zoho Writer vs Microsoft Word Comments
    offtheshelves
    Positive
    -1

    DISCONTINUED. Replaced by Zoho WorkDrive which is NOT FREE.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Awesome interface, is does not conform to the previous stigma and innovates

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Zoho Writer is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zoho Writer is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
  14. Saga.so icon

    Saga.so

     11 likes

    Integrates documents and notes for unified knowledge management, autolinks concepts, provides always-on search, public web sharing, real-time collaboration, drag & drop external files, unifies multiple tools for collective team workflows and efficient content creation.

    27 Saga.so alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  15. Framapad icon

    Framapad

     11 likes
    • 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.
    25 Framapad alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Framapad vs Microsoft Word Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is an alternative to google docs rather than MS Office Word because it is online. A great tool for collaborative work.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Framapad is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
    • Framapad is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word is not according to our users
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