WordPad Alternatives for Chrome OS

WordPad is not available for Chrome OS but there are a few alternatives with similar functionality. The best Chrome OS alternative is Google Docs, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to WordPad and four of them are available for Chrome OS so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Chrome OS alternatives to WordPad are Word Online, Dictanote and Calmly Writer.

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  1. Google Docs icon

    Google Docs

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    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.

    106 Google Docs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    It's not a native stand-alone app. You need to run it in your browser. Should it work as a native app without overloading my poor hardware with a browser, I would consider it a good option.

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    • Some users think Google Docs is a great WordPad alternative, some don't.

    • Google Docs is the most popular Web-based alternative to WordPad.

    • Google Docs is Free and ProprietaryWordPad is also Free and Proprietary
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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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    • Word Online is the most popular SaaS alternative to WordPad.

    • Word Online is Free Personal and ProprietaryWordPad is Free and Proprietary
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    Dictanote

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    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.

    119 Dictanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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    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 mana...

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    Calmly Writer

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    Calmly Writer is a professional text editor designed to focus on what you want to tell, with a simple, unobtrusive and distraction-free user interface.

    46 Calmly Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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