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The best Word Processor alternative to Pages 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 Pages and many of them are Word Processors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Word Processor alternatives to Pages are Google Docs, Proton Docs, FocusWriter and Apache OpenOffice Writer.

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  1. LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

     1311 likes

    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.

    90 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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    LibreOffice - Writer vs Pages Comments
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    Excellent alternative over all

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • LibreOffice - Writer is Free and Open SourcePages is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Writer is Privacy focused and LightweightPages is not according to our users
  2. Google Docs icon

    Google Docs

     957 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.

    121 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 Pages Comments
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    Negative
    -1

    I can't hand-write on top of PDFs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryPages is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Proton Docs icon

    Proton Docs

     42 likes

    Docs in Proton Drive are end-to-end encrypted so your work stays safe from data breaches, online surveillance, and can never be fed into AI models.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. FocusWriter icon

    FocusWriter

     211 likes

    Simple but configurable and themeable, distraction-free text editor for writers. Open-source and available across desktop platforms.

    103 FocusWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    FocusWriter vs Pages Comments
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    Negative
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    Don't provide full text processor functionality

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FocusWriter is Free and Open SourcePages is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FocusWriter is Customizable and LightweightPages is not according to our users
  7. Apache OpenOffice Writer icon

    Apache OpenOffice Writer

     682 likes

    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...

    74 Apache OpenOffice Writer alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  8. AbiWord icon

    AbiWord

     261 likes

    AbiWord is a free word processing program similar to Microsoft® Word. It is suitable for a wide variety of word processing tasks.

    67 AbiWord alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • GTK
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
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    AbiWord vs Pages Comments
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    Negative
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    Pages has a lot of DTP functionality - AbiWord has not.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • AbiWord is Free and Open SourcePages is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AbiWord is LightweightPages is not according to our users
  10. WPS Writer icon

    WPS Writer

     113 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. Fileverse icon

    Fileverse

     21 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.

    127 Fileverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. TextMaker icon

    TextMaker

     65 likes

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

    71 TextMaker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Word Online

     21 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.

    102 Word Online alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  14. Nisus Writer Pro icon

    Nisus Writer Pro

     2 likes

    Scriptable, macros, multipart selection, styles. Multilingual. Text expanding feature. Document Manager. Use any number of keys to execute menu command, e.g. press Command key, then FAU for "Find all uppercase words." Extremely customizable.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Tritium icon

    Tritium

     3 likes

    Tritium is a desktop word processor built for transactional lawyers. Draft, review, and compare legal documents faster with real-time clause annotations, minimal redlines, and AI integrations - free for personal use.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
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