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Zoho WriterLibreOffice Writer
Free

Zoho describes Writer as fully free to use.

 Free

Free and open source, developed by The Document Foundation and community contributors.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Real-time collaboration with change tracking and comments
  • Works with DOCX and PDF files
  • Free with no account or subscription
  • Suited to long documents and books as well as short notes
  • Closed source and tied to Zoho's cloud service
  • AI features run through Zoho's servers
  • Installed with the whole LibreOffice suite rather than on its own
  • No built-in real-time co-editing like online word processors
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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