18.7
Android and web editors for office files, PDFs and fillable forms, with desktop options.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Word Processing Software in 2026
ONLYOFFICE Docs leads this chart of 45 (8.7/10, free plan). LibreOffice Impress is next (8.6/10, free plan), and Calmly Writer is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.2/10). Word processing software lets you create, edit and share documents; the main choices are the platforms you need and the editing or collaboration features you rely on. Check whether an Android app supports the work you want to do, then compare web and desktop availability, offline editing, track changes, document-size limits and pricing. Android availability varies, so check the individual tool.
28.6
Free, open-source presentation software available on Android, desktop and web.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
38.2
Android, web and desktop writing editor with Markdown rendering, counts, goals, comments and tabs.
Free planAndroidWebLinux
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WPS Office
Android office suite with document, spreadsheet and presentation tools, plus web and desktop apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $41.99 a year - 5
Dropbox Paper
Android and web workspace for making and sharing documents through Dropbox.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.7Free plan - 6
Collabora Online
Open-source Android office suite for real-time document collaboration in a browser.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.5From $3.40 a month - 7
GitHub CodeQL
GitHub CodeQL is a language and toolchain for analyzing code as data.
Free planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS7.5From $30 a month - 8
FocusWriter
Distraction-free desktop word processor with themes, goals, statistics, tabs and spell-checking.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows7.4Free plan - 9
Google Docs
Google Docs is an Android, iOS, and web editor for creating documents and collaborating with comments and tasks.
AndroidiOSWebExtension7.3From $7 a month - 10
Apple Pages
iPhone and iPad document app for writing, layouts and design with templates and media tools.
Free planiOSWebmacOS7.2From $12.99 a month - 11
Microsoft Word
Android Word app with offline editing and real-time collaboration, plus web and desktop versions.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS7.2From $7 a month - 12
Zoho Writer
Android and web word processor with layouts, collaboration, tracking, comments and Zia writing help.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.1Free plan - 13
CryptPad Rich Text
Format shared documents in CryptPad, then export them as HTML or DOCX.
Free planWebSelf-hosted7.0From $1.50 a year - 14
Fidus Writer
Fidus Writer lets academic collaborators edit together and publish content for web, print, or ebooks.
Free planWebLinuxSelf-hosted7.0Free plan - 15
Mellel
Mellel runs on macOS and iOS, with outlines and auto-titles for long, structured documents.
Free planiOSmacOS6.9$51 one-time - 16
Thinkfree Office
Thinkfree Office edits word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation files, including DOCX and ODF formats.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.8From $900 a year - 17
SSuite Office
SSuite Office is a free collection of office software, desktop applications, and browser-based web apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux6.7Free plan - 18
Etherpad
Android and web shared editor that credits authors and lets teams review document changes.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.6 - 19
SoftMaker Presentations
SoftMaker Presentations runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows with PowerPoint import and export.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.6From $49.90 a year - 20
NJStar Chinese WP
NJStar Chinese WP combines Chinese writing with language-learning tools and supports several scripts.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.4$99 one-time - 21
WPS Writer
WPS Writer supports Android, iOS, and desktop and web platforms, with offline edits and collaboration.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux6.4Free plan - 22
WriteMonkey
Distraction-free Markdown text editor with projects, search, timers, counts and PDF export.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.4Free plan - 23
Ability Office
Ability Office for Windows includes word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations; higher editions add tools.
Windows6.3$39.99 one-time - 24
GNU TeXmacs
Free Linux, macOS and Windows editor for structured technical papers, formulas, graphics and slides.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 25
LyX
Free desktop document processor combining structured writing with TeX/LaTeX, equations and references.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan
Choosing well
Does it support the Android work I need?
Check the tool's Android availability and what its app covers before choosing it. Android support is one comparison point; do not assume an app has the same editing features as its web or desktop version.
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Match the listed platform options to the devices you use. Check Android first if you plan to work from a phone or tablet, then look at web and desktop availability for your other devices.
Which editing features matter to me?
Compare offline editing, real-time collaboration and track changes against the way you work. A tool's availability on your platform does not by itself establish that it includes a particular feature.
Can I use it for free, or should I budget for a paid plan?
Check whether the tool has a free plan, a free trial or a paid starting price. Trial length and pricing models differ, so confirm the details for the specific tool before deciding.
Will it handle my document size?
Compare the maximum document size with the documents you expect to edit. This is a separate consideration from platform availability and collaboration features.
Questions people ask
Which word processing software works on Android?
Android is one of the platforms compared for this category. Check an individual tool's listing to confirm Android availability and what its app supports.
What should I compare when choosing a word processor?
Compare platform availability, free and paid options, offline editing, real-time collaboration, track changes and maximum document size.
Can I edit documents offline on these apps?
Offline editing is one of the comparison points. Check the details for the tool and platform you plan to use.
Which word processors have a free plan?
Free-plan availability is compared for the listed tools. Check an individual listing for its current pricing details.
Can I collaborate on a document in real time?
Real-time collaboration is compared in this category. Check the specific tool's details to see whether it supports the way you plan to work.