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Microsoft Word vs Pages: catalog facts
Microsoft Word	Pages
Freemium Free online editing, with full features through a paid Microsoft 365 plan.	Freemium Apple also sells an Apple Creator Studio subscription covering its creativity and…
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	macOS, iOS, Web
Standard format for documents at many workplaces and schools Real-time sharing and collaboration	Combines word processing and page layout Apple Pencil handwriting and annotation
Copilot and many features require a paid Microsoft 365 plan Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem	Native apps only on Apple devices Web version requires going through iCloud
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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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