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WordPad Alternatives for Linux

WordPad is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative 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 WordPad and 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to WordPad are FocusWriter, Apache OpenOffice Writer, AbiWord and AppFlowy.

WordPad alternatives are mainly Word Processors but may also be Note-taking Tools or Text Editors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WordPad.
This page was last updated May 23, 2022
WordPad
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  • Free • Proprietary
  • Windows

WordPad is a simple word processor that is included with almost all versions of Microsoft Windows from Windows 95 onwards....

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  1. Writer has all the features you need from a modern, full-featured word processing or desktop publishing tool.

    LibreOffice - Writer vs WordPad opinions
    Some users think LibreOffice - Writer is a great alternative to WordPad, some don't.

    Very much like Microsoft Office and Wordpad combined! Extremely easy to use interface and has no limited features! Best of all FREE! Unlike Micro's BS greed, they want you to pay for a better notepad alternative and there it was just sitting around the corners of the net while many of no-brainers like me had no clue such an amazing thing like Libre exist! Thank you very much Libre! You saved not only our time searching further but also saved our wallets!

    Top positive comment  almost 2 years ago
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    Using it to write my novels. Paying for Wordpad isn't necessary as long as I have this software.

    Top positive comment  about 3 years ago
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    flcferreira

    Writer is great for heavy text processing work. But the intention of using Wordpad or something alike is to have a lighter, faster, simpler text processor that is not as simple as Notepad.

    Top negative comment  about 1 year ago
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    richarddraucker

    Suggesting LibreOffice Writer as an alternative to Wordpad is like suggesting a Boeing 787 as an alternative to a Cessna single engine 2 seater.

    Negative comment • 10 months ago
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    Wordpad is too simple compared to Wordpad. I'm looking for a super lightweight word processor like Wordpad for Linux so I can quickly write simple RTF documents when I don't need the features of LibreOffice. LibreOffice has more features but isn't as lightweight and fast.

    Negative comment • over 3 years ago
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  2. FocusWriter is a fullscreen, distraction-free word processor designed to immerse you as much as possible in your work.

  4. Apache OpenOffice Writer

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Writer, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is an open-source word processor.

  5. AbiWord

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • GTK+
    • AmigaOS

    AbiWord is a free software word processor. The name "AbiWord" (pronounced "Abby Word") is derived from the root of the Spanish word "abierto", meaning "open". It runs on Linux, Mac OS X (PowerPC), ReactOS, BeOS (unsupported), AmigaOS 4.

    AbiWord vs WordPad opinions
    Most users think AbiWord is a great alternative to WordPad.

    Its more powerful and can be customized for default fonts. Better version of WordPad. I have been using it for everything great program.

    Positive comment • almost 7 years ago
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    Smaller footprint, familiar interface, for most general writing, it more than suffices.

    Positive comment • over 5 years ago
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  6. AppFlowy

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    AppFlowy is an open source alternative to Notion. You are in charge of your data and customizations.

  8. 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.

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    Modern Microsoft Word Look-Alike that opens MUCH faster than Word! Has EVERYTHING you need. Not as bloated as Libre. Stable, Familiar UI, and most importantly....FREE!

    Positive comment • about 4 years ago
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  9. Twake

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    • Freemium • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Twake is a real-time teamwork platform. It is a suite of collaborative tools that includes the specificities of some bestsellers (Slack, Trello, Google Drive...).

  10. Dictanote

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    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome

    Switch effortlessly between using the keyboard and your voice to type out notes. Work smarter and more productively with fast, accurate dictation and transcription using Dictanote.

  11. Fidus Writer

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Fidus Writer is an online collaborative LaTeX editor especially made for academics who need to use citations and/or formulas.

  12. Notepas

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Notepas is a fast portable native multiplatform text editor written in Lazarus and can be compiled for multiple platforms and widget sets using the advanced native Free Pascal Compiler.

    Discontinued

    Cannot run on macos Monterey

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