Side by side
Calligra Words vs Microsoft Word
Both stand on document creation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Visit Calligra Words Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Word covers document editing across web, mobile, and desktop, with offline editing and collaboration. The free plan is web-based; desktop Word and additional storage appear in paid plans.
Visit Microsoft WordThe facts
| Calligra Words | Microsoft Word | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Microsoft 365 Business Basic: $7 a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | calligra.org | microsoft.com |
| On document creation software | #18 of 25 | #14 of 25 |
Calligra Words: what it does well
Microsoft Word: what it does well
- Free web plan includes sharing and real-time collaboration
- Supports offline editing and track changes
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows
- Desktop plans include up to 1 TB of cloud storage
What to know first
- Free plan is Word for the web
- Microsoft 365 Personal costs $9.99 a month
- Maximum document size is 512 MB
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