Best LibreOffice Writer Alternatives

The top-ranked LibreOffice Writer alternative is Microsoft Word (Subscription). The best free option is Apple Pages.

LibreOffice Writer is a full-featured free word processor, but people often want better Word compatibility, cloud collaboration, a distraction-free writing space, or a more modern interface. Alternatives range from cloud editors to focused writing apps.

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#1

Microsoft Word

Subscription

The industry-standard word processor with rich formatting, review tools, and templates.

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#2

Google Docs

Freemium

A free cloud word processor with real-time collaboration and commenting.

WebiOSAndroid
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#3

Apple Pages

Free

Apple's free word processor with elegant templates and layout tools.

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#4

WPS Writer

Freemium

A free, Word-compatible word processor within the WPS Office suite.

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#5

OnlyOffice Document Editor

Freemium

An open-source word processor with strong MS Word compatibility and collaboration.

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#6

Zoho Writer

Freemium

A clean cloud word processor with collaboration and automation features.

WebiOSAndroid
#7

Scrivener

Paid

A powerful writing tool for long-form projects like novels and research papers.

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#8

Notion

Freemium

All-in-one workspace that can also collect and organize links.

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#9

AbiWord

Open Source

A lightweight open-source word processor with core editing features.

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#10

SoftMaker TextMaker

Freemium

A Word-compatible word processor from SoftMaker Office with a free tier.

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#11

iA Writer

Paid

A minimalist, distraction-free writing app with Markdown support.

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#12

Calligra Words

Open Source

An open-source word processor from the KDE Calligra suite.

WindowsLinux

LibreOffice Writer alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to LibreOffice Writer?

Microsoft Word is ranked first on this list (Subscription). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.

What is the best free alternative to LibreOffice Writer?

The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Apple Pages, AbiWord and Calligra Words.

Which LibreOffice Writer alternatives work on Mac?

Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, WPS Writer and OnlyOffice Document Editor run on macOS.

Which LibreOffice Writer alternatives work on Linux?

WPS Writer, OnlyOffice Document Editor, AbiWord and SoftMaker TextMaker run on Linux.

Are there LibreOffice Writer alternatives for Android?

Yes: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, WPS Writer and Zoho Writer have Android apps.

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