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Microsoft WordSoftMaker Office
Freemium

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

 Paid

Paid product with a 30-day free trial of SoftMaker Office NX Universal.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Standard format for documents at many workplaces and schools
  • Real-time sharing and collaboration
  • DOCX is the native format of the word processor
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
  • Copilot and many features require a paid Microsoft 365 plan
  • Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Paid after the trial period
  • Closed source
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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