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Microsoft WordFreeOffice
Freemium

Free online editing, with full features through a paid Microsoft 365 plan.

 Free

Free for personal and business use.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Standard format for documents at many workplaces and schools
  • Real-time sharing and collaboration
  • Free for personal and business use
  • Compatible with Word, Excel and PowerPoint files
  • Copilot and many features require a paid Microsoft 365 plan
  • Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Closed source
  • Mobile apps are part of the paid SoftMaker Office
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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