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Category: WritingVerified for 2025
Top Recommended Replacements
Google Docs
FREEBest for Collaboration
Why we like it
Live editing, autosave, accessible anywhere
Keep in mind
Less formatting power than Word
LibreOffice Writer
FREEBest Desktop Alternative
Why we like it
Opens .docx files, no cloud required
Keep in mind
UI is dated
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