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# Alternatives to Microsoft Word

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> Explore the top alternatives to Microsoft Word. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **Google Workspace** — 4.7/5 (17483 reviews) — Google Workspace is cloud-based software with Gmail, Drive, Meet, and other business apps for productivity and collaboration.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/168389/google-workspace)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/168389/1010319/google-workspace/vs/microsoft-word)
2. **Adobe Acrobat** — 4.7/5 (4170 reviews) — Unlock effortless productivity and collaboration with Acrobat Pro.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1012240/adobe-acrobat-dc)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/1010319/1012240/microsoft-word/vs/adobe-acrobat-dc)
3. **M-Files** — 4.4/5 (274 reviews) — M-Files is a cloud-based document management system that helps businesses handle knowledge work automation on a unified interface.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/122215/m-files)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122215/1010319/m-files/vs/microsoft-word)
4. **Plumsail Documents** — 4.7/5 (75 reviews) — Plumsail Documents is a document automation software. It allows you to generate custom documents from templates.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/214700/plumsail-documents)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/214700/1010319/plumsail-documents/vs/microsoft-word)
5. **Collabora Online** — 4.7/5 (102 reviews) — Collabora Online is a powerful collaborative Office suite that supports all major document, spreadsheet and presentation file formats,
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1052230/collabora-online)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/1010319/1052230/microsoft-word/vs/collabora-online)
6. **monday.com** — 4.6/5 (5726 reviews) — Plan, execute, and manage your teams' marketing projects in one place by automating and streamlining activities, maximizing efficiency.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/147657/monday-com)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/147657/1010319/monday-com/vs/microsoft-word)
7. **iLovePDF** — 4.7/5 (1750 reviews) — Documents management solution that enables businesses to merge, split, compress, convert, and edit PDF documents online.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/173963/ilovepdf)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/173963/1010319/ilovepdf/vs/microsoft-word)
8. **Conga Composer** — 4.4/5 (113 reviews) — Composer automates the creation of accurate, branded business documents, proposals, contracts, and more directly from your CRM or ERP.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/120208/conga-document-generation)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/120208/1010319/conga-document-generation/vs/microsoft-word)
9. **Folge** — 4.8/5 (100 reviews) — Folge is a screenshot app for creating step-by-step guides and tutorials.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/208369/folge)
   - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/208369/1010319/folge/vs/microsoft-word)
10. **Seismic** — 4.6/5 (215 reviews) — Cloud-based sales enablement platform with content management, learning, coaching, and engagement tools to help teams boost revenue.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/140225/seismic)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/140225/1010319/seismic/vs/microsoft-word)
11. **BlueDocs** — 5.0/5 (4 reviews) — BlueDocs replaces scattered docs and training tools with one clean system for internal knowledge, onboarding, policies, and compliance.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1076639/BlueDocs)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/1010319/1076639/microsoft-word/vs/BlueDocs)
12. **pdfFiller** — 4.6/5 (992 reviews) — Edit, collaborate, and eSign documents — all with one solution.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/162654/pdffiller)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/162654/1010319/pdffiller/vs/microsoft-word)
13. **Jotform** — 4.7/5 (2794 reviews) — Ideal for businesses of all sizes, it is a form building tool that helps users create survey forms while also reviewing submissions.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/158456/jotform-4-0)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/158456/1010319/jotform-4-0/vs/microsoft-word)
14. **dls | document control** — 5.0/5 (3 reviews) — Whether you need to create, revise, or sign documents, you can do it all electronically with our Document Control module.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1040582/document-control)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/1010319/1040582/microsoft-word/vs/document-control)
15. **dls | eQMS** — 4.5/5 (2 reviews) — life sciences eQMS Suite: integrated ECM/DMS system with modular building blocks for a full GxP-compliant eQMS suite.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1041507/eqms-suite)
    - [Compare vs Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/1010319/1041507/microsoft-word/vs/eqms-suite)

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