Word has been the reference word processor for decades. But it is not a free word processor.
However, there are several high-quality alternatives that are completely free and available online or as standalone software.
Here is a selection of best free word processors online or offline.
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Free online word processors
These first three word processors are accessible online for free. Their main advantage: you can access them at any time from a computer or any device connected to the internet.
Google Docs
As usual, Google is in the game with its own online office suite, which notably includes Google Docs for word processing.
Easy to use and accessible from anywhere (and any device) because it's cloud-based, Google Docs also has the advantage of making collaborative work on the same document easier.
An essential alternative, despite offering slightly fewer features than some other options.
Infomaniak Docs (kDrive)
Infomaniak offers a complete suite of tools: kSuite. You get an email address, cloud storage and access to kDrive, the online equivalent of Google Drive.
Docs is the word processing software of the kDrive suite. The online word processor is therefore free and offers all the usual features of a text editor.
Zoho Writer
Zoho Writer It is, like Google Docs, a free online word processor: you just need to create an account on the site (free of charge) to access it.
And the similarities with Google don't stop there: the tool greatly facilitates online collaborative work and allows documents to be shared securely.
Similarly, documents can be edited offline and are saved as soon as you reconnect to the internet.
Also read : 5 tips for choosing the right collaborative office suite
Free word processors to download
If you prefer an ordinary word processor, like Word, to install on your computer, the following three programs should suit you better.
Writer from the LibreOffice suite
LibreOffice It has established itself as one of the best free and open-source office suites.
Like the Microsoft Office suite, it includes different programs: from the spreadsheet to the presentation software, of course including the word processor.
Writer is the word processing software of LibreOffice, just as Word is for Microsoft's suite.
This solution opens .doc and .docx format documents without difficulty, allowing you to move easily from Word to LibreOffice.
WPS Writer from the WPS Office suite
WPS Writer, from the WPS Office suite, is a complete alternative to Office while remaining very "light": it includes a free word processor, a presentation tool and a Excel equivalent.
Its word processor is on par with Word — it offers largely the same features, with a few extra touches.
While the free version is very comprehensive, note that it does include some advertisements.
TextMaker from the FreeOffice suite
The suite FreeOffice includes TextMaker in its toolkit to download, which is indeed a free and complete word processor.
It supports most file formats and includes a comprehensive set of tools to create and customize your layout.
Fast, powerful and easy to use, it's an alternative to Word that shouldn't be overlooked.
Available on all operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and on mobile (iOS and Android), it will please anyone looking for a free word processor.
