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The best Office Suite alternative to WordPad 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 seven of them are Office Suites so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Office Suite alternatives to WordPad are WPS Writer, Google Docs Offline, OffiDocs and Airborn.

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  1. LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

     1303 likes

    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.

    88 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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    LibreOffice - Writer vs WordPad Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    TBayAreaPat
    1

    LibreOffice is great. If you want something more lightweight, consider HS Writer.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    4

    I like and use LibreOffice, but MS WordPad is extremely more simple than LibreOffice. A similar programme to WordPad is Abiword.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    DavidGP
    Negative
    2

    It's an idiotic comparison. Like calling an eighteen-wheeler an alternative to a bicycle.

    3 of 11 comments
    • LibreOffice - Writer is Free and Open SourceWordPad is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Writer is Privacy focused and LightweightWordPad is not according to our users
  2. WPS Writer icon

    WPS Writer

     113 likes

    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.

    70 WPS Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    WPS Writer vs WordPad Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • WPS Writer is Freemium and ProprietaryWordPad is Free and Proprietary
  4. Google Docs Offline icon

    Google Docs Offline

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
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  5. OffiDocs icon

    OffiDocs

     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
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  6. Airborn icon

    Airborn

     102 likes

    Create and edit documents online without sacrificing your privacy.

    94 Airborn alternatives

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    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Document overview
     
  7. SSuite NoteBook Editor icon

    SSuite NoteBook Editor

     6 likes

    SSuite NoteBook Editor is a free portable text editor that has all the functionality to start you on writing that important novel, short-story or article, with enough bells and whistles to help out. It also includes all the necessary editing short-cut keys for power users and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    A full featured and very fast portable text editor for people on the go.
     
  9. Vole Office icon

    Vole Office

     2 likes

    Vole Office suite includes Vole Word, Vole Excel, Vole Internet Expedition, Vole Windows Expedition, Vole Scheduler, Vole Diagram and Vole 4M Showroom, and is a single EXE portable software, can be used in a USB flash drive. Supports Windows7 and higher OS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Vole Word is editing 2 documents at same time.
     
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