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Polaris Office alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Polaris Office alternative for most people is Microsoft Word (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of writing tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Word for the web is free for 1 person."
Polaris Office compared with 6 alternatives: WPS Writer, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer, ONLYOFFICE, FreeOffice TextMaker and 1 more.
Polaris Office has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.33 per month, billed annually (Smart). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris OfficeThis tool | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| WPS Writer | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Word | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| LibreOffice Writer | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| ONLYOFFICE | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| FreeOffice TextMaker | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Hancom Office | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Polaris Office starts at $3.33 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: FreeOffice TextMaker.
WPS Writer and Microsoft Word score higher without starting lower. LibreOffice Writer starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Polaris Office
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+).
- WPS Writer also lists a Linux app.
- WPS Writer also covers templates and grammar & style.
- WPS Writer does not cover spreadsheets, presentations and pDF editing, which Polaris Office does.
Suits: People who want a free word processor that opens and saves Word files
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).
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates and grammar & style.
- Microsoft Word does not cover spreadsheets, presentations and pDF editing, which Polaris Office does.
Suits: People who want a full desktop word processor on Windows or Mac
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer also lists a Linux app.
- LibreOffice Writer lists no web app and Android and iOS apps, which Polaris Office has.
- LibreOffice Writer is open source, according to its own site.
- LibreOffice Writer also covers templates and long-form writing.
Suits: People who want a full desktop word processor at no cost
ONLYOFFICE
Open-source office suite for documents, sheets, slides and PDFs
- ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan.
- ONLYOFFICE also lists a Linux app.
- ONLYOFFICE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ONLYOFFICE does not cover pDF editing, which Polaris Office does.
Suits: Organizations that want to host their own office suite
FreeOffice TextMaker
Free word processor that opens and saves Microsoft Word files
- FreeOffice TextMaker is free.
- FreeOffice TextMaker also lists a Linux app.
- FreeOffice TextMaker lists no web app, which Polaris Office has.
- FreeOffice TextMaker also covers long-form writing.
- FreeOffice TextMaker does not cover spreadsheets, presentations and pDF editing, which Polaris Office does.
Suits: People who want a free Word-compatible editor
Hancom Office
Korean office suite with the Hangul word processor
- Hancom Office starts at ₩99,000 one-time (Home & Student, Windows, Korean store).
Suits: People who exchange Korean HWP documents
Limits worth knowing in Polaris Office
- The free web version has limited features; AI features there need a login.
- Prices were read from the annual view of the plan table; monthly-billed prices were not readable.
- AI plans show a 50% first-year discount; the larger figure is the regular annual-billed monthly rate.
- Subscriptions list minimum systems of Windows 10, macOS 11, Android 7.0 and iOS 16.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Polaris Office?
The alternatives to Polaris Office in this directory are WPS Writer, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer, ONLYOFFICE, FreeOffice TextMaker and Hancom Office. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Polaris Office.
Is there a free alternative to Polaris Office?
Yes. LibreOffice Writer and FreeOffice TextMaker are free to use. WPS Writer, Microsoft Word, ONLYOFFICE and Hancom Office have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Polaris Office alternatives work on Linux?
The Polaris Office listing does not include a Linux app. WPS Writer, LibreOffice Writer, ONLYOFFICE and FreeOffice TextMaker list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Polaris Office?
LibreOffice Writer and ONLYOFFICE are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.