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Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Microsoft Word? Companies requiring document generation, management and sharing. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 2888 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$9.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Microsoft Word is available as part of Microsoft 365 subscription plans, with a free version offering basic features. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month for individuals and go up to $57.00 per user/month for enterprise-level plans. Free trials are available, though details on credit card requirements and trial duration are unclear. Payments are accepted in USD, and pricing is subscription-based, either flat rate or per user. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg and 15 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Customisable Templates - Document Capture - Document Management - Document Storage - File Sharing - Full Text Search - Templates - Version Control ## Integrations (12 total) - Adobe Acrobat - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Google Docs - Grammarly Business - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft OneNote - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Teams - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Document Generation Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31576/document-generation/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Generation Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31576/document-generation/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30968/productivity/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30063/document-management/software) - [Document Version Control Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31421/document-version-control/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Plumsail Documents](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/214700/plumsail-documents) — 4.7/5 (80 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Microsoft Word stands the test of time" — 5.0/5 > **Duncan** | *21 July 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft Word stands out for its user-friendly design, powerful formatting tools, and excellent collaboration features like Track Changes > > **Cons**: Microsoft Word can feel cluttered at times, with too many features buried in menus, and it occasionally struggles with complex formatting > > Overall, Microsoft has and continues to be a valuable product in the Microsoft suite of products. I use it almost every day for just about everything ----- ### "Microsoft Word Review" — 5.0/5 > **Rachel** | *28 May 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have used Microsoft word for decades and it is so easy to find your way around and to use. Wouldn't be without it. > > **Cons**: If I am uncertain of how to do something it can be annoying, however the help function is amazing so can always sort the issue. > > Fantastic. Highly recommend. It's a great software package. One of the most handy tools you can have in any office. ----- ### "Thumbs up over here" — 5.0/5 > **Brooke** | *23 December 2024* | Cosmetics | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft word has everything I need when it comes to creating word documents. Layouts, creativity, functional. > > **Cons**: It is more on the expensive side, so we don’t have it available for our students > > It’s hard to beat Microsoft word when it comes to creating word documents. ----- ### "Tried and True" — 4.0/5 > **Mel** | *24 November 2024* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy, always been around. Features haven't changed too much. A lot of options for designs etc. Template library is extensive. > > **Cons**: Online version. It is not functional. Changes formattin for printing. Hard to find the answers for that to be able to Correct it. > > Overall great system. BEST out there. Will not be changing any time soon. Reliable good features. ----- ### "A dependable tool for my studies, career, and daily documentation" — 5.0/5 > **Manpreet** | *28 June 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I personally like most about Microsoft Word is how it helped me stay organized during important phases of my life, especially when I was preparing for my physiotherapy exam and didn’t have access to physical books. I could easily type, highlight, and structure my notes in a way that made studying easier. It also helped me create professional resumes and documents when I was applying for jobs in Canada, which gave me confidence during my career transition. The formatting tools made my work look clean and professional, even when I was still learning how things work in a new country. > > **Cons**: From my personal experience, one challenge was that it felt overwhelming at the beginning because there are many features and options, and it took time for me to learn them properly. Also, sometimes formatting can shift unexpectedly, which was frustrating when I was working on important documents like resumes or study notes. Another limitation is that full access requires a subscription, which can feel expensive when you are just starting a new life and career in a new country. > > Microsoft Word has been an essential part of my academic and professional journey. I have used it throughout my physiotherapy studies, exam preparation, and later while rebuilding my career after moving from India to Canada. It helped me create organized notes, write assignments, prepare resumes, and document clinical information in a structured way. During my exam preparation, it was especially helpful for making clear study notes that I could revise easily. Even in my professional work, I continue to use it for writing reports and maintaining documentation. It has always been a reliable tool that supports both learning and work in a very practical way. ----- Page: 1 / 117\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1010319/microsoft-word?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1010319/microsoft-word) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | ja | | ----- ## Structured Data