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Microsoft Word vs Google Docs: catalog facts
Microsoft Word	Google Docs
Freemium Free online editing, with full features through a paid Microsoft 365 plan.	Freemium Free with a Google account; business use is offered through paid Google Workspace plans.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Standard format for documents at many workplaces and schools Real-time sharing and collaboration	Real-time collaboration on shared documents Works in any browser plus Android and iOS apps
Copilot and many features require a paid Microsoft 365 plan Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem	Requires a Google account Documents are stored on Google's servers
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	Account 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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