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Best Word Processors in 2026

Word processors are tools for creating and editing text documents. This list helps you compare software before choosing one for writing, formatting or revising documents.

  1. 01 ONLYOFFICE Docs

    ONLYOFFICE Docs suits people who need document editing and collaboration across supported platforms, or teams looking to deploy editors in a web app.

    From $8/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.0 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Apple Pages

    Pages suits people creating documents, page layouts, or shared work, including users who need Word-file import or common export formats.

    From $12.99/mo Free plan Web · macOS · iOS
    8.5 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Google Docs

    It suits individuals and teams creating documents across web and mobile, especially those needing real-time collaboration, offline editing, or Google-service integrations.

    From $7/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · Browser extension
    8.2 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Jarte
    Free plan Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Zoho Writer

    Zoho Writer suits individuals and organizations that need document editing, collaboration, and formatting tools.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Polaris Office
    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    6.9 Visit Specs
  7. 07 SoftMaker TextMaker
    From €4.16/mo Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    6.7 Visit Specs
  8. 08 WPS Writer
    From $3.50/mo Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.6 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Apache OpenOffice Writer
    Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.3 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Calligra Words
    Linux
    5.9 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Check the price model, supported platform and whether a free plan, trial or open-source code meets your needs. You can find entries covering Windows, macOS, iOS, web, Linux and Android.

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