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Microsoft WordTritium
Freemium

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

 Paid

Paid desktop licenses for macOS, Linux and Windows.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Standard format for documents at many workplaces and schools
  • Real-time sharing and collaboration
  • Edits Word documents and PDFs side by side in one application
  • Built-in redlining while you edit
  • Copilot and many features require a paid Microsoft 365 plan
  • Closed source and tied to the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Paid licenses only
  • Aimed specifically at legal work
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
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Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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