WordPad Alternatives

WordPad is described as 'Basic word processor bundled with Windows since 1995, offering rich and plain text editing, ribbon interface from Windows 7, and simple formatting features' and is a Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to WordPad for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best WordPad alternative is LibreOffice - Writer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WordPad are Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Typora and AbiWord.

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WordPad alternatives are mainly Word Processors, but if you're looking for Text Editors or Note-taking Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Windows, iPad, Free, Chrome OS, Open Source and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WordPad.
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  1. Word Online icon
     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.

    100 Word Online alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. 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.

    57 Nisus Writer Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Atlantis is an innovative, no-nonsense word processor carefully designed with the end-user in mind. Compact, fast-loading, but still powerful and efficient, Atlantis will be the perfect companion for a wide range of your word processing tasks, – from simple to most complex.

    78 Atlantis Word Processor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. TextEdit icon
     31 likes

    When you need to create text documents, TextEdit is a highly versatile word processor, including tools to format and layout your page, edit and stylize text, check spelling, create tables and lists, import graphics, work with HTML, and even add music and movie files.

    99 TextEdit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Edit, create, and view your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations — all without internet access.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
     
  6. Jarte icon
     21 likes

    The Jarte word processor uses Microsofts reliable, fast starting WordPad word processing engine while adding many features missing in WordPad.

    54 Jarte alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about Jarte as an Alternative to WordPad
    gapps
    Positive
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    Tried many. Kept coming back to simple efficiency of Jarte. Not a programmer, just wanted rich text. Jarte has all the options I need with no fuss. (Win11 user)

    Guest
    Positive
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    It is small, fast, efficient text editor. Many of the other results here are not. It is built on WordPad's "engline".

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Jarte is Freemium and ProprietaryWordPad is Free and Proprietary
  7. Nisus Writer feels like home with support for Mac OS X autosave, document versioning, and iCloud. Built from the same core as Nisus Writer Pro, Express features the same elegant user interface and compatibility that has been universally praised by both users and press alike.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Dictanote icon
     40 likes

    Switch between typing and voice to take notes with ease, supporting 40 languages. Real-time transcription captures paragraphs and emoticons while ensuring clear punctuation. Pro upgrade offers cloud storage and multiple note management options.

    120 Dictanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
     
  9. MarkFlowy icon
     12 likes

    Modern markdown editor application, Build fast and efficient workflows.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. OffiDocs icon
     7 likes

    OffiDocs is a flexible and powerful platform that allows you to work online with desktop apps from everywhere at any time using only your web browser. OffiDocs provides you online desktop apps like LibreOffice, GIMP, Dia, ... through your web browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. AbleWord icon
     14 likes

    AbleWord is a very capable word processing application that can read and write most popular document formats including PDF's.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Indigrid icon
     27 likes

    A new medium for your ideas—augment your thinking with a text editor designed for structuring lists. Side-by-side views allow 3 modes of thinking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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