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SoftMaker Office vs Microsoft 365: catalog facts
SoftMaker Office	Microsoft 365
Paid Paid product with a 30-day free trial of SoftMaker Office NX Universal.	Freemium Free web versions are available. Desktop apps require a paid subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
DOCX is the native format of the word processor Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android	The reference implementation of the formats everyone else has to match Desktop, web and mobile apps with real-time co-authoring
Paid after the trial period Closed source	Subscription pricing, with the desktop apps behind it Closed source, and heavily tied to a Microsoft account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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