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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WordPad alternatives are mainly Word Processors, but if you're looking for Audio Transcription Tools or Note-taking Tools you can filter on that. 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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WordPad is a simple word processor that is included with almost all versions of Microsoft Windows from Windows 95 onwards. It is the successor of Windows 3.1s Write. From Windows 7 Wordpad includes the ribbon user interface.

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WordPad alternatives page was last updated Jan 30, 2024
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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.

    107 Google Docs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top Google Docs Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Cloud based
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Online Sharing
    6.  High Availability
    7. Office Online icon  Office Online integration
    8.  File Versioning
    9.  Works Offline
    10. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Dark Mode

    Google Docs VS WordPad

     
    Comments about Google Docs as an Alternative to WordPad
    flcferreira
    Negative Jun 8, 2021
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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.

    93 Word Online alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Word Online Features

    1.  Guest editing permissions
    2.  Web-Based

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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.

    108 Dictanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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    Dictanote Features

    1.  Dictation
    2.  Speech to text
    3.  Voice Commands
    4.  Voice Notes
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Voice recognition
    7.  Speech Recognition

    Dictanote VS WordPad

     
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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.

    45 Calmly Writer alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Word counter
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  Web fonts
    6.  Convert images to PDF

    Calmly Writer VS WordPad

     
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