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Pages vs Microsoft Word: catalog facts
Pages	Microsoft Word
Freemium Apple also sells an Apple Creator Studio subscription covering its creativity and…	Freemium Free online editing, with full features through a paid Microsoft 365 plan.
macOS, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Combines word processing and page layout Apple Pencil handwriting and annotation	Standard format for documents at many workplaces and schools Real-time sharing and collaboration
Native apps only on Apple devices Web version requires going through iCloud	Copilot and many features require a paid Microsoft 365 plan Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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