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Best Word processors in 2026

Word processors help you write, edit and format documents. This list is for people who need a tool for school, work, personal writing or document sharing.

  1. 1

    ONLYOFFICE Docs

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Choose ONLYOFFICE Docs if you need collaborative office editors, broad integration options, or desktop editing offline.

    8.9 Free plan · paid from $1,500 · 30-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    Apple Pages

    Free plan iPhoneMacWeb

    Pages covers writing, page layout, file conversion, and collaborative review while keeping core document work free.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    Google Docs

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

    Google Docs combines document editing, collaboration, offline access, and compatibility with Word and PDF files.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Jarte

    Free plan Windows

    Jarte covers everyday document editing and portability at no cost, with broad legacy Windows support and accessibility behavior.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Zoho Writer

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Zoho Writer combines document editing and review with offline desktop apps and automation tools.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    Apache OpenOffice Writer

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    6.6 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Polaris Office

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    6.5 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    WPS Writer

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    WPS Writer covers document writing across a broad set of platforms, with offline work, collaboration, and revision tracking.

    6.4 Free plan · paid from $5.83/mo (annual) · 3-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Calligra Words

    Free plan Linux
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    SoftMaker TextMaker

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    4.9 From $4.99/mo Visit site

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Questions

Are free word processors available?

Yes. A free plan is offered by items in this category. Check the plan details to see what you can use without paying.

Do word processors offer free trials?

Yes. A free trial is offered by items in this category. Trial lengths and terms vary, so check them before starting.

Can I find open-source word processors?

Yes. Open-source code is offered by items in this category. Review the licence if you need to read or modify the code.

Which platforms do these word processors support?

Items in this category run on Windows, macOS, iOS, the web, Linux and Android. Check the platform listed for the tool you want.

What should I compare before choosing?

Compare the free plan, paid price, trial terms, platform support and open-source licence. Match those details to your writing needs.

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