SoftMaker Office
7.6#8 in office suite softwareAndroidiOSAPILinux
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Zoho Workplace
8.2#2 in digital workplace softwareFrom $3 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | SoftMaker Office | Zoho Workplace |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | TextMaker supports Zotero for academic documents and includes DeepL translation and ChatGPT AI features. | Workplace offers native Zoho connections plus third-party integrations such as Google Workspace, YouTube, Zapier, Zoho Flow, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, Trello and Asana. |
| Privacy | SoftMaker says NX Universal runs locally on the device, has no forced cloud connection or hidden tracking, and is designed around GDPR requirements. | Zoho says it does not sell or disclose users’ information to unauthorized third parties. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 27 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 27 reviews |
SoftMaker Office plans
- SoftMaker Office NX Home (monthly)$2.99 a month
- SoftMaker Office NX Universal (monthly)$4.99 a month
- SoftMaker Office NX Home (annual)$29.90 a year
- SoftMaker Office NX Universal$39.90
- SoftMaker Office NX Universal (annual)$39.90 a year
- SoftMaker Office Professional 2026$149.95, paid once
Zoho Workplace plans
- Mail FreeFree
- Workplace Standard$3 a month
- Workplace Professional$6 a month
- Mail Lite—
- Mail Premium—
- Workplace EnterprisePriced on request
Pick SoftMaker Office if…
It suits people who need desktop or mobile office apps for personal or business work, including academic writers who use Zotero. Check the Windows-only feature limits and the license terms for household or commercial use.
Pick Zoho Workplace if…
It suits organizations looking for a suite spanning email, files, office editing, messaging, and meetings. The free Mail option may suit teams of up to five users that can work without IMAP, POP, or Active Sync.