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Google Docs vs Microsoft Word: catalog facts
Google Docs	Microsoft Word
Freemium Free with a Google account; business use is offered through paid Google Workspace plans.	Freemium Free online editing, with full features through a paid Microsoft 365 plan.
Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Real-time collaboration on shared documents Works in any browser plus Android and iOS apps	Standard format for documents at many workplaces and schools Real-time sharing and collaboration
Requires a Google account Documents are stored on Google's servers	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
Account 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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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