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LibreOffice Writer alternatives
LibreOffice Writer compared with 7 alternatives: Microsoft Word, WPS Writer, Mellel, ONLYOFFICE, Google Docs and 2 more.
LibreOffice Writer is free to use. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LibreOffice WriterThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Microsoft Word | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| WPS Writer | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mellel | Free trial · from $69.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| ONLYOFFICE | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Google Docs | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| FocusWriter | Free | Free | Windows, Linux |
| Typst | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from LibreOffice Writer
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft Word
Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). LibreOffice Writer is free.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
- LibreOffice Writer is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a full desktop word processor on Windows or Mac
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
WPS Writer
Word-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite
- WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). LibreOffice Writer is free.
- Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
- Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
- LibreOffice Writer is open source, according to its own site.
- WPS Writer also covers grammar & style.
Suits: People who want a free word processor that opens and saves Word files
- Free trial · from $69.99 one-time
Mellel
Mac word processor for long academic and technical documents
- Mellel starts at $69.99 one-time for Mellel for Mac; iPad in-app purchases from $9.99. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Mellel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mellel lists an iOS app.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Mellel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Academics and students writing theses, papers and books on a Mac
- Free plan · from $20/mo
ONLYOFFICE
Open-source office suite for documents, sheets, slides and PDFs
- ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists a web app.
- Only ONLYOFFICE lists iOS and Android apps.
- ONLYOFFICE is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ONLYOFFICE also covers spreadsheets and presentations.
Suits: Organizations that want to host their own office suite
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Docs
Browser-based word processor, free with a Google Account
- Google Docs starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). LibreOffice Writer is free.
- Only Google Docs lists a web app.
- Only Google Docs lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Google Docs lists a browser extension.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
Suits: People and teams who draft and review documents together in a browser
- Free
FocusWriter
Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux
- FocusWriter is free. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a macOS app.
- LibreOffice Writer also covers templates and long-form writing.
Suits: Writers who want a full-screen page with nothing else on it
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Typst
Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app
- Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). LibreOffice Writer is free.
- Only Typst lists a web app.
- Typst is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Typst also covers citations and presentations.
- LibreOffice Writer also covers documents.
Suits: Students and researchers who want an alternative to LaTeX
Limits worth knowing in LibreOffice Writer
- There is no hosted cloud version; The Document Foundation says it does not plan a service like those from Google and Microsoft.
- On Android the foundation offers a viewer with experimental editing only, and it points to Collabora Office for editing on Android and iOS.
- The Mac App Store version costs $8.99 and the Microsoft Store version also carries a charge; downloads from the website are free.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to LibreOffice Writer?
The alternatives to LibreOffice Writer in this directory are Microsoft Word, WPS Writer, Mellel, ONLYOFFICE, Google Docs, FocusWriter and Typst. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LibreOffice Writer.
Is there a free alternative to LibreOffice Writer?
Yes. FocusWriter is free to use. Microsoft Word, WPS Writer, ONLYOFFICE, Google Docs and Typst have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which LibreOffice Writer alternatives work on Android?
The LibreOffice Writer listing does not include an Android app. Microsoft Word, WPS Writer, ONLYOFFICE and Google Docs list one.
Which LibreOffice Writer alternatives work on iOS?
The LibreOffice Writer listing does not include an iOS app. Microsoft Word, WPS Writer, Mellel, ONLYOFFICE and Google Docs list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.