Microsoft Word Alternatives 2019: 5 Word Processors to Build Exchange and CollaborateByDeepak Parihar-22 February 2019 603 Word Processor is one piece of software that’s prevalent everywhere no matter which sector you’re in. Microsoft has been locking us up with its Word processor for almost a decade mostly because most of the office programs come pre-loaded on Windows and seem to be the rational choice. There are good reasons to choose Microsoft Word over the others aside from simply using it for its industry standard meaning. The software supports a wide variety of formats and has technical features to it. Microsoft products aren’t coming cheap though. And even if you are purchasing Microsoft Word as a stand-alone application, depending on your commitment it costs between $120 and $500. That’s a lot of money for a Word processor and that’s exactly why finding a few alternatives to Microsoft Word is necessary.
1. LibreOffice Writer
604 Review MacOs Windows Linux Cost Free Pros Stable Plugins Templates Outdated look Visit Libre Office Writer LibreOffice Writer reminds us of Microsoft 2007 when it wasn’t too shiny and smooth looking. This perhaps gives it a rock’s stability. We have been using the software directly for over a year and it has hardly ever crashed. Compare that to the Microsoft Word that trips to ‘ Not Responding ‘ each time we paste an additional connection. Its menus and icons are kept intuitive and plain. That means you’d do the job for you if you’re familiar with the old Word Libre Office interface and the move wouldn’t give you a hangover, either. Nevertheless, due to the lack of features, its tuned down appearance should not be mistaken. By far the most feature-packed word processor we’ve tested is LibreOffice Writer. The saying goes that if you have a Word option, chances are it will also be there on LibreOffice. The duplication of features is so vast that it has now surpassed the original and taken on a life of its own. There are many features that none of the other Word processors do have on LibreOffice. In addition to the wide format support, Writer also integrates seamlessly with the LibreOffice suite software, making it easier to import and export the doc elements between programs. Internet Android iOs Cost $6 $25 a month Pros collaboration software Google Drive integration No offline system Use Google Docs Google Docs isn’t just a word processor it’s a feature-packed platform where you can create collaborative and share documents. It’s Google’s offering a full office solution. If you’re already in the ecosystem of Google with their Android Os and Google Web Apps switching to Docs is likely a logical step. Nevertheless, it’s worth mentioning that when you import files from other programs, particularly Microsoft Word, Google Docs often struggles with formatting. We don’t think the commotion is intentional, because they are rivals. But one possible reason might be because Word uses offline fonts and functionality that are not enabled by Docs for the obvious reasons it is a web app. Apart from some formatting hassle, we found the platform pretty smooth and stable to synchronize your documents across devices. Google Docs has undoubtedly transformed the way we exchanged our documents and collaborated. Many people can come together with this software and at the same time work on the same profile that was never possible in office suits before. The program uses various color cursors to differentiate between the contributors online. While it sounds a little too complex but Google has nailed its execution. It is intuitive and super simple. So if you’ve got a Google account and all of your friends are also on Google Docs, it’s a clear choice. 3.
Wps Writer
606 Description Windows Linux Android iOs Cost $3.99 a month or $29.99 per year Occasional Pros Cloud backup familiar layout Visit Wps Writer Wps Writer looks like LibreOffice in appearance. It has a simple distraction-free gui that reminds you of the ribbon style from earlier Microsoft Office versions. If you are already familiar with Microsoft Office 2007, the transition between those two programs would be a pleasure. There are however details separating Wps writer from its competition. Its online searching for multiple documents, its cloud storage, its large file format support and its free mobile applications for iOs and Android make it a very easy platform for sharing documents around your devices. The development and synchronization of your files happens on the go. Besides that the software is also known for its qualified free models. We find the platform has templates for each work genre. It is amazing. Coming to its Wps Author negative side includes commercials. These advertisements do not however interrupt your workflow. Since it is not an open source, the company supports itself with occasional advertisements and it’s good as per us if the ads don’t come between the job and the word processor. However, if you are repulsive to ads, you can buy its premium edition which offers you some good additional features apart from taking down ads. Like the tools in Pdf. We were impressed with how Wps Writer has built a framework around Word Processing while testing it. Your time is worth it, and penny.Price Free Pros Multi-page view Cons Visit Apache OpenOffice Writer Odt default format As the name signals Apache OpenOffice Writer is an open source word processor. The first thing that impressed us was its open standard document format (Odf), which was its default for exchanging documents. Every software on the list supports the Odf format, and it has broad support of all popular formats like Doc and Docx itself. You can of course also save your documents in any of the formats provided. This allows people to switch between programs without hesitation, and share files. We find that the OpenOffice Apache has everything you’d expect from a modern word processor. The software is well suited to create complex documents with pictures and tables loaded with diagrams. To our surprise the program’s formatting software felt good and all made on it looked beautiful. The platform has a fancy templates name and calls them Wizards that help you create a standard document form and also allow you to merge emails. Besides, you can also build your own models and save them for use in the future. We also find that as it is an open source application you can customize it according to your workflow and use it among your teammates. As we compared LibreOffice with the software we find the number of updates and enhancements on Apache is much lower. It gets about 2 updates annually. It’s a powerful alternative to Microsoft Word, though.
608 Summary Supported Platforms Web App Free Pros Collaborative software App integration Cons No mobile application Dropbox Paper Dropbox Paper is quite close to Google Docs where people are encouraged to create collaboration and collaborate. It is an online word processor, and does not currently have a downloadable Windows or MacOs version. For back up your work the program uses its own Cloud service. But users can sign up from both their Dropbox account and Google account. The online suite is absolutely free at the moment. Ding to that we found its intuitive minimalist interface packed with applaudable features. The clean interface lets you focus on your job. You are also allowed to add rich media files, such as video audio and pictures, to your documents. Unlike Trello YouTube and SlideShare, it also effectively integrates with many online apps to extend the feature set. On Google Docs we have seen collaborative tools but Dropbox brings the collaboration to the next level. Including sharing links it features commenting checklist items and the option to appoint a team member to the task. All of this combines to create a powerful platform to build interactive documents from where you can create sharing and access from. Here we discussed our top 5 Microsoft Word alternatives for professionals and users of all kinds. Such word processors are built for today’s world’s professional needs where people can create a sharing and collaboration. We would recommend that you visit the program’s official web site before choosing it for your documentation. Grip. Without further ado let’s see what new content you can expect as it kicks in in December.
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