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WPS OfficeZoho Writer
Freemium

A free ad-supported version is available. Premium is a paid subscription.

 Free

Zoho describes Writer as fully free to use.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • Among the most faithful non-Microsoft renderers of Office documents
  • One of the few full office suites with a maintained Linux build
  • Real-time collaboration with change tracking and comments
  • Works with DOCX and PDF files
  • The free version shows advertisements and pushes cloud features
  • Closed source, with a history of privacy concerns
  • Closed source and tied to Zoho's cloud service
  • AI features run through Zoho's servers
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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