The Hancom Office Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Hancom Office in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Hancom Office
The Insider’s Guide
Korean office suite with the Hangul word processor
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among writing tools, read from Hancom Office’s own pages.
Made by Hancom Inc. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Hancom Office’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Hancom Office’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 76 of the 136 other writing tools we grade
Hancom Office is an office suite from the Korean company Hancom. It combines the Hangul word processor, Hancell spreadsheet, Hanshow presentations, Hanword and a PDF app. It is sold as a one-time download for Windows and as the Hancom Docs subscription, which also covers Mac, Android, iOS and the web. Its store and most product pages are in Korean.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Hancom Office, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The store pages that carry prices are in Korean and in won, no dollar price could be read, and subscription prices weren't visible.
- 1
Best for Hangul files and a Korean-market office suite
Hancom Office is a Korean office suite built around the Hangul word processor, with web and mobile apps.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at ₩99,000 one-time (Home & Student, Windows, Korean store).
- 3
There is a free plan
Hancom Docs Free: Hancom Office Viewer for Windows and Mac, web and mobile Hancom Office, and 2 GB of storage.
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Web.
- 5
Hangul word processor
Writes and edits documents on Windows; the newest version adds multiple windows for one file, multi-selection editing and LaTeX equation input.
- 6
Spreadsheet, slides and PDF
Hancell handles calculation and data, Hanshow handles presentations, and the PDF app views PDFs and converts them to Office documents or images.
- 7
Hancom Docs AI
The Personal and Business subscription plans include Hancom Docs AI for document work.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 76 of 136
That is against the other writing tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Hancom Office you would be making a spreadsheet engine with its formulas. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Hancom Office at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from ₩99,000 one-time (Home & Student, Windows, Korean store)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Hancom Inc.
- Category
- Writing Tools
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for Hangul files and a Korean-market office suite
Hancom Office is a Korean office suite built around the Hangul word processor, with web and mobile apps. The store pages that carry prices are in Korean and in won, no dollar price could be read, and subscription prices weren't visible.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | ₩99,000 one-time for Home & Student on one PC, roughly in line with a year or two of a typical subscription, but there is no dollar price and the subscriptions are not shown. Won pricing is a Korean store price. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Hancom Docs Free gives web and mobile apps, a Windows and Mac viewer and 2 GB of storage. |
| Features | C | Hangul word processor, spreadsheet, slides, PDF and AI add-ons. Gaps: free users get a viewer on computers, and subscription terms aren't readable. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. The buying pages are in Korean and in won, which adds friction for most readers. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and web, but no API or integrations are listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Hancom Office is for
- Fits if you work with Hangul or HWP files
- Works for Korean-language offices that want one suite across devices
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a dollar price, because the store pages show won only
- Not for you if you want a Mac or Linux download edition, since the download editions target Windows 11 or later
- Tight if you stay on the free tier, where computers get a viewer rather than an editor
- Watch out: Home licences cover one PC and subscription prices weren't readable on the pages
Good to know
Good for
- People who exchange Korean HWP documents
- Users who want one-time Windows license instead of a subscription
- Households that need an office suite across phone, tablet and PC
Worth knowing
- The store pages that carry the prices are in Korean and priced in won; no US dollar price was readable.
- Subscription prices for Hancom Docs Personal and Business are not shown on the pages that could be read.
- The download editions listed target Windows 11 or later, and the store page says one PC per home license.
- Hancom Docs Free stops at web and mobile apps and a viewer on Windows and Mac.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
3
plans to choose from
Hancom Office has a free plan. Paid plans start at ₩99,000 one-time (Home & Student, Windows, Korean store).
Hancom Docs Free
$0
Web and mobile Hancom Office plus a Windows and Mac viewer, with 2 GB of storage.
Home & Student (download)
₩99,000
one-time purchase, 1 PC, Windows 11 or later
Download edition for home and student use on one PC; a bundle with Hancom Assistant is listed at ₩110,000.
Business (download)
₩566,500
one-time purchase, per license
Download edition of the suite for business use; a bundle with Hancom Assistant is listed at ₩572,000.
The free plan
Hancom Docs Free: Hancom Office Viewer for Windows and Mac, web and mobile Hancom Office, and 2 GB of storage.
Read from hancom.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Korean office suite with the Hangul word processor. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, AI features, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, pDF editing.
Hangul word processor, spreadsheet, slides, PDF and AI add-ons.
- Hangul word processor
- Writes and edits documents on Windows; the newest version adds multiple windows for one file, multi-selection editing and LaTeX equation input.
- Spreadsheet, slides and PDF
- Hancell handles calculation and data, Hanshow handles presentations, and the PDF app views PDFs and converts them to Office documents or images.
- Hancom Docs AI
- The Personal and Business subscription plans include Hancom Docs AI for document work.
- Cross-platform apps
- Hancom Docs runs the suite on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and the web, with 13 languages including Korean.
- Subscription storage and devices
- Personal gives 10 GB and five computers; Business gives 100 GB per person, five computers per person and organization management.
- Add-ons
- Addons add services inside Hancom Office such as meeting notes, paper search, proofreading, plagiarism detection and contract review.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Hancom Office is made by Hancom Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
76/136
Other writing tools it is graded above
Hancom Office's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 76 of the 136 other writing tools we grade, and level with 18.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 91 of 136) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 137 writing tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Hancom Office’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 73 of 136
- BFree plan and trialAbove 91 of 136
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 136
- CEase of useAbove 7 of 136
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 71 of 136
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Hancom Office you would be making a spreadsheet engine with its formulas. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could make
- Documents: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A spreadsheet engine with its formulas.
- A slide editor.
- Editing the text inside a PDF without breaking its layout.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Hancom Office’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Polaris Office, WPS Writer, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer and FreeOffice TextMaker
The 5 tools Hancom Office is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Polaris Office
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Word, sheet, slide and PDF editor with an AI agent called NOVA.
- 3.2GPA
WPS Writer
Free plan · from $5.83/mo
Word-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite.
- Only WPS Writer lists a Linux app.
- Hancom Office can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Hancom Office also covers spreadsheets, presentations and pDF editing.
- 3.4GPA
Microsoft Word
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser.
- Hancom Office can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Hancom Office also covers spreadsheets, presentations and pDF editing.
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates and grammar & style.
- 3.2GPA
LibreOffice Writer
Free
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Only Hancom Office lists a web app.
- Only Hancom Office lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
- 3.4GPA
FreeOffice TextMaker
Free
Free word processor that opens and saves Microsoft Word files.
- Only Hancom Office lists a web app.
- Only FreeOffice TextMaker lists a Linux app.
- Hancom Office can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Hancom Office free?
Hancom Office has a free plan. Hancom Docs Free: Hancom Office Viewer for Windows and Mac, web and mobile Hancom Office, and 2 GB of storage.
How much does Hancom Office cost?
Hancom Office lists 3 plans. Hancom Docs Free: $0.
What platforms does Hancom Office work on?
Hancom Office is available on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Web.
Does Hancom Office have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Hancom Office is listed for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Web.
Is Hancom Office open source?
Hancom Office is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Hancom Office?
Hancom Office is made by Hancom Inc.
What are the alternatives to Hancom Office?
The closest alternatives to Hancom Office in our directory are Polaris Office, WPS Writer, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer and FreeOffice TextMaker.
How does Hancom Office compare with other writing tools?
Hancom Office's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 76 of the 136 other writing tools we grade, and level with 18.
Could I make my own version of Hancom Office?
To replace Hancom Office you would be making a spreadsheet engine with its formulas.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Hancom Office’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Hancom's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Hancom Inc. Prices change, so check hancom.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Hancom Office, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/hancom-office
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Hancom Office’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Hancom Office is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Hancom Inc. Prices and plans change: check hancom.com before you buy.