Microsoft Word Viewer AlternativesWord Processors and other similar apps like Microsoft Word Viewer

Microsoft Word Viewer is described as 'View and print multiple document types including .docx, .rtf, and .txt without needing Word installed; copying text is supported but editing is not' and is a Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Microsoft Word Viewer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best Microsoft Word Viewer alternative is LibreOffice - Writer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Word Viewer are ONLYOFFICE, Universal Viewer, Word Online and Google Docs Offline.

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  1. LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

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    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.

    84 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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    • LibreOffice - Writer is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Word Viewer.

    • LibreOffice - Writer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Word Viewer.

    • LibreOffice - Writer is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Word Viewer is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Writer is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Word Viewer is not according to our users
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    ONLYOFFICE

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    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.

    71 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    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 is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Microsoft Word Viewer.

    • ONLYOFFICE is Free Personal and Open SourceMicrosoft Word Viewer is Free and Proprietary
    • ONLYOFFICE is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Word Viewer is not according to our users
  4. Universal Viewer icon

    Universal Viewer

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    Universal Viewer is an advanced file viewer for wide range of formats. Supported file formats are:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    ONLYOFFICE

    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...

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    Word Online

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    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.

    97 Word Online alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Fidus Writer icon

    Fidus Writer

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    Fidus Writer is an online collaborative LaTeX editor especially made for academics who need to use citations and/or formulas. The editor focuses on the content rather than the layout, so that with the same text, you can later on publish it in multiple ways: On a website, as a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
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  10. Airborn icon

    Airborn

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    Create and edit documents online without sacrificing your privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Aspose.Words for Android icon

    Aspose.Words for Android

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    Aspose.Words for Android is a Java word processing component that enables developers to generate, modify, convert and render Word documents within their Android applications. Aspose.Words supports DOC, DOCX, OOXML, RTF, HTML, XHTML, MHTML, OpenDocument, ODT, PDF, XPS, EPUB &...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    • Aspose.Words for Android is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Word Viewer.

    • Aspose.Words for Android is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Word Viewer is Free and Proprietary
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    WebODF

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    WebODF is a JavaScript library that makes it easy to add Open Document Format (ODF) support to your website and to your mobile or desktop application. It uses HTML and CSS to display ODF documents.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    iText

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    iText is an intuitive and refined text editor with word processing completely rewritten in Cocoa (so works with Afloat), and is suitable for both Power PC and Intel Macs. iText provides the simplest way to make gorgeous manuscripts on your Mac!

    91 iText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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