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Google Docs vs Zoho Writer: catalog facts
Google Docs	Zoho Writer
Freemium Free with a Google account; business use is offered through paid Google Workspace plans.	Free Zoho describes Writer as fully free to use.
Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Real-time collaboration on shared documents Works in any browser plus Android and iOS apps	Real-time collaboration with change tracking and comments Works with DOCX and PDF files
Requires a Google account Documents are stored on Google's servers	Closed source and tied to Zoho's cloud service AI features run through Zoho's servers
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	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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